Apollo Metallurgical Tests Hit 95% Gold Recovery; Maiden Resource Estimate Moved Up to September
CNL sits 65% above its 52-week low of $9.77.
Summary
Strong metallurgical recoveries at Apollo—95% gold, 92% silver, 85% copper, 70% tungsten—were reported, and the maiden resource estimate has been accelerated to September 2026.
Key Events · Product Development and Regulatory · CNL
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Apollo Metallurgical Recoveries
Master composite testing returned 95% gold, 92% silver, 85% copper, and 70% tungsten recoveries using conventional gravity, flotation, and cyanidation methods.
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Gravity Gold Recovery
Over 50% of total gold reported to gravity concentrates in certain tests, with concentrate grades up to 13.5 oz/t gold—supporting flowsheet simplification and lower processing costs.
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Ramp Zone Preliminary Results
Preliminary testing on high-grade Ramp Zone material recovered up to 96% gold and over 80% silver using conventional processing; full results are expected in H1-2027.
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Maiden Resource Estimate Accelerated
The company pulled forward its internal timeline and now expects to release the maiden mineral resource estimate for Apollo in September 2026.
Analysis · CNL · Energy & Transportation
These metallurgical results materially de-risk the Apollo project's economics. Achieving 95% gold recovery through conventional processing—with over half recoverable by simple gravity concentration—points to a simpler, lower-cost flowsheet. The accelerated maiden resource estimate, now expected in September 2026 rather than later, provides investors with a near-term valuation catalyst. For a pre-revenue explorer carrying a $1.4B market cap, the data validate the deposit's technical viability and support the premium valuation.
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