Cobalt Blue Tests Silver Recovery at Halls Creek to Simplify Development

If test work supports this alternative configuration, the company expects to reduce development complexity and improve capital efficiency. The company sees the deposits as a foundation for a centralised processing facility that can accept future feed from satellite deposits and regional exploration targets.

CEO Dr Andrew Tong said the core sampling represents an important step in strengthening the Halls Creek development case. "The scoping study established a strong foundation for Halls Creek as a staged copper-zinc opportunity, and we are now focused on testing practical options to improve that development case," he said. "Our Broken Hill Technology Centre provides in-house metallurgical capabilities and flowsheet optimisation expertise. By using the extensive historical core available, we can progress this work efficiently and assess ways to unlock further value."

Cobalt Blue is working to boost its equity at Halls Creek to 75% by progressing a technical and commercial pathway. The company needs to spend a further A$1.5 million on the tenements by June 30, 2028.