| Company | Metallic Minerals Corp |
| Date | March 12, 2026 |
| Commodities | Copper, Silver, Magnetite, Apatite, Zircon |
Executive Summary
The 2026 NI 43-101 Technical Report for the La Plata Project, specifically focusing on the Allard Cu-Ag Porphyry Deposit, outlines conceptual metallurgical studies regarding recovery methods. The proposed flowsheet suggests sequential recovery techniques, starting with copper sulfide flotation, followed by magnetic separation for magnetite, flotation for apatite, and gravity concentration for heavy minerals like zircon. These pathways are noted as commonly employed in similar mining operations targeting specific mineral concentrates.
However, the report explicitly states that no mineral resource estimates or economic evaluations have been completed for these elements at La Plata. Consequently, additional metallurgical testwork is required to determine recoverability, grades, and potential economic significance before any definitive processing conclusions can be drawn.
Reports
- entities/La_Plata_Project
Website: https://metallic-minerals.com/projects/laplata/property-overview/
Report Date: March 12, 2026
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Technical report and processing history
The following archived source profiles have been consolidated here to preserve the project’s processing history and study context.
La Plata Project — 2024 Technical Report
La Plata Project — 2024 Technical Report
| Company | Not Specified |
| Date | August 2024 |
| Region | Province of Cotopaxi, Republic of Ecuador |
| Commodities | Copper, Zinc |
Executive Summary
The La Plata Project Technical Report outlines the process plant design for treating sulphide ore to produce bulk copper and zinc concentrates. The design is based on conventional metallurgical flowsheets, metallurgical test work, and industry standards. The plant is designed to nominally treat 850 tonnes per day of ore through comminution and flotation circuits, with filtered tailings produced for onsite storage.
Key design criteria include a throughput of 310 kilo-tonnes per year, with specific availability targets for the crushing plant (75%), grinding and flotation circuits (92%), and filtered tailings (85%). The comminution circuit aims to achieve a particle size of 80% passing (P80) of 75 µm.
Equipment selection prioritizes suitability for the required duty, reliability, and ease of maintenance.
Reports
- entities/La_Plata_Project
Website: https://laplataproject.com/
Report Date: August 2024
Region: Province of Cotopaxi, Republic of Ecuador
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Commodity: Copper, Zinc
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