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Testwork supports acid reduction of up to 70% at Letlhakane Uranium Project Australian-based Lotus Resources
announced positive results from its latest metallurgical test work programme for its Letlhakane Uranium Project in Botswana, which assessed and demonstrated the viability of a reduced acid flowsheet for uranium processing. Letlhakane is a large-scale development project, complementing Lotus’ Kayelekera Uranium Mine in Malawi, which recently commenced uranium production. Highlights • Metallurgical test work supports a low acid processing opportunity at Letlhakane • A low acid consuming flowsheet is viable at the current uranium price with approximately 70% reduction in acid consumption at a 6-8% reduction in uranium recovery. • Preferred new processing flowsheet removes solvent extraction. Lotus MD, Greg Bittar, commented: “This test work reinforces the potential Paratus opens in Rwanda Paratus Group, the pan-African telecommunications and network services provider, continues its strategic expansion across the continent with the launch of Paratus Rwanda. This new entity will provide and install Starlink services, delivering high-speed broadband internet connectivity to businesses throughout Rwanda. The group was awarded the African distributorship of Starlink global LEO (Low Earth Orbit) satellite services in 2023, enabling the Group to offer cutting-edge satellite connectivity across multiple African markets. The launch of Paratus Rwanda marks another important milestone in the Group’s mission to transform Africa through exceptional digital infrastructure and services. Commenting on the expansion, CEO of Paratus Group, Schalk Erasmus, says: “We are building Africa’s quality network by investing in infrastructure, services and people across the continent. Rwanda’s dynamic and fast-growing market aligns perfectly with our vision, and the addition of Paratus Rwanda strengthens our ability
Testwork supports acid reduction of up to 70% at Letlhakane Uranium Project.
demonstrates the ability to substantially reduce acid consumption, by up to 70%, and hence reduce operating costs as well as delivering a simplified processing flowsheet.” n
of Letlhakane to become a significant uranium operation, alongside our production at Kayelekera, as the long-term uranium price environment strengthens. The multiple column leach test work
to serve customers with unmatched reach and reliability.” Paratus Rwanda will target key sectors in the country, including retail, financial services, government, NGOs,
agriculture and tourism. The service will particularly benefit enterprises operating in remote and underserved areas where there is a lack of traditional infrastructure.” n
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