Metallurgical Test Work From Kamativi Tailings Project
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CHIMATA GOLD CORP COMMENCES DENSE MEDIA SEPARATION
METALLURGICAL TESTWORK ON BULK SAMPLE FROM KAMATIVI TAILINGS
LITHIUM PROJECT
Vancouver, BC September 18, 2018 – Canadian strategic metals company Chimata Gold Corp.
(CSE: CAT) (“Chimata” or the “ Company”) announces that it has commenced a Dense Media
Separation Metallurgical Test Work scoping program on a 7.5 tonne bulk sample grading 0,88%
Li2O generated from its flagship Kamativi Tailings Lithium Project.
Chimata is pleased to announce the appointment of Mintek (Pty) Ltd, South Africa’s national
mineral research organisation, to conduct Dense Media Separation (“DMS”) test work on a 7.5
tonne bulk sample of tailings collected from its Kamativi Lithium Tailings Project (the “Project”) in
Zimbabwe. The sample was collected from a series of 10 pits excavated from an area within the
eastern portion of the historical Tailings Storage Facility. Composite assays indicate a head feed
grade for the bulk sample of 0,88% Li2O.
The testwork program will consist of the following stages:
• Head Feed ClassificationBulk Feed
Screening
• Cross Flow Classifier Test Work
• Pilot Scale DMS Test Work
• Magnetic Separation Test Work • Concentrate Production
Figure 1 - Dense Media Pilot Plant at Mintek Laboratories
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As part of the bulk test work program CAT is pleased to announce the appointment of MinMet
Projects (Pty) Ltd (“ MinMet”) and Cronimet Mining Processing SA (Pty) Ltd (“ CMPSA”) as
Metallurgical and Mineral Processing consultants to provide advisory services and oversight
during the test work program. Results from the program are expected to be finalised during
October.
MinMet have been appointed as expert consultants for the ongoing test work with a view, upon
success of the test work, to engaging with MinMet for the design, engineering and construction of
a Phase 1 DMS Plant. MinMet have completed work on the design and upgrade of Galaxy
Resources Limited’s Mt Cattlin DMS. MinMet has recently secured an agreement with the Primero
Group (Pty) Ltd to supply D MS Processing plants and equipment into Australia and America.
MinMet have also successfully designed, supplied and completed, for the Primero Group in
Australia, two spodumene DMS Plants, Tawana Resources NL’s Bald Hill Project and Pilbara
Minerals (Ltd) Pilgangoora Project.
MinMet have completed work in Zimbabwe for Bikita Minerals, a long time Zimbabwean lithium
concentrate producer. MinMet are aware of the local requirements for Zimbabwe and have a good
understanding of the Zimbabwe operating environment.
Chimata and its local partners are looking forward to further developing this relationship with an
experienced and professional team that have been actively involved in the development of DMS
processing plants for world class projects. More informati on on MinMet can be found on their
website: http://minmetprojects.co.za/
CRONIMET Mining Processing SA (Pty) Ltd (“ CMPSA”) is a company that focuses on the
processing of tailings and low-grade stockpiles around the world using a combination of classic
and niche mineral processing technologies. CMPSA forms part of the CRONIMET Mining Group,
a multi-national corporation. CMPSA will be providing technical and metallurgical consultancy
services to this project and will work as client representatives in South Africa with a view to
streamlining the development of this project and interacting with the various contractors,
consultants and engineering service providers based in South Africa. For more information on
CMPSA, please see the link to their website: http://www.cronimet-
mining.com/en/processing/who-we-are/
Mintek is the national mineral research organisation for South Africa and is one of the world
leading technology organisations that specialises in mineral processing, extractive metallurgy and
other related areas. For more information on Mintek, please see their website at:
http://www.mintek.co.za/
John McTaggart, Managing Director of Jimbata (Pvt) Ltd (“ Jimbata”) commented “the
appointments of Mintek , Min Met and CPMSA demonstrates our commitment to ensuring the
successful implementation of this project. It is pleasing to note that both MinMet and CMPSA have
operated in various capacities in Zimbabwe.”
Alain Moreau, a “qualified person” as defined by NI 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral
Projects has approved the scientific and technical disclosure in this press release.
202 – 905 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4M3
CSE – CAT
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
Richard Groome
Chairman and Interim President and CEO
Further information regarding the Company can be found on SEDAR at www.SEDAR.com, or by
contacting the Company directly at (604) 674-3145.
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applicable to this press release include risks associated with planned production, including the
ability of the company to achieve its targeted production outline due to regulatory, technical or
economic factors. In addition, there are risks associated with estimates of resources, and there is
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