ESGold Confirms Merrill Crowe System as Optimal Processing Path at Montauban Gold-Silver Project
ESGold Corp. has validated the Merrill Crowe closed circuit as the optimal processing method for all feedstock at its Montauban Gold-Silver Project, de-risking equipment procurement and supporting accelerated mill construction.
ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) reported that metallurgical work at its fully permitted Montauban Gold-Silver Project in Quebec has validated the company's processing strategy for all site feedstock, including railway tailings. The testing confirmed the Merrill Crowe closed circuit as the optimal processing path for the project's development.
Gravity separation tests conducted during the metallurgical analysis showed that concentrate grades were insufficient for direct gold and silver pouring. This finding led to the confirmation that all material will be processed through the Merrill Crowe system during the final construction phase. The results provide critical technical validation for the company's operational planning and equipment selection.
The metallurgical work was supervised by Edmond St-Jean, P.Eng., and analyzed by ALS Global in Val-d'Or. These findings significantly de-risk equipment procurement decisions and support the ongoing mill construction, which the company reports is progressing ahead of schedule. The validation of the processing path represents a key milestone in advancing the project toward production readiness.
ESGold also noted continued infrastructure expansion at the Montauban site, including development of the gold room and laboratory facilities. The company has completed advanced 3D geological modeling that will guide an expanded exploration program. This comprehensive approach to project development combines near-term production planning with longer-term exploration potential.
The full details of the metallurgical findings and project updates are available in the company's official release at https://ibn.fm/2WICY. Additional information about ESGold's corporate developments can be found through the company's newsroom at https://ibn.fm/ESAUF. The Montauban property, located 80 kilometers west of Quebec City, represents ESGold's flagship project and serves as a model for the company's approach to responsible mining practices.
The confirmation of the Merrill Crowe processing path provides technical certainty for investors and stakeholders while supporting the project's accelerated development timeline. This validation comes at a critical juncture as the company advances toward production feasibility and demonstrates the practical application of its clean mining and exploration innovation expertise in the Quebec mining jurisdiction.