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Beauce Gold Fields Reports Phosphate Assays of 8.07% P2O5, Metallurgical Tests Produce 38.9% Concentrate with 93.4% Recovery
Thenewswire· 2026-03-12 12:30
Core Insights - BGFBeauce Gold Fields reports positive analytical results from apatite rock samples at the CH-98 Phosphate Property, confirming the presence of high-grade phosphate values [1][2][5] - The company aims to enhance North America's phosphate supply chain through its Québec Phosphate strategy, focusing on near-surface targets [2][18] Analytical Results - Apatite rock samples from the CH-98-61 outcrop showed significant P₂O₅ values, with the highest sample yielding 8.07% P₂O₅, consistent with historical data [5][6] - COREM's metallurgical tests indicated that apatite can be upgraded to a high-grade concentrate, achieving grades up to 38.9% P₂O₅ with a recovery rate of 93.4% [8][10] Next Steps - The company plans to advance exploration activities, including detailed mapping, channel sampling, and further metallurgical evaluations to assess the scale of apatite mineralization [9][19]