U.S. Gold Chooses Jameson Cell, Driving $36 Million NPV Improvement at CK Gold Project
Brisbane, Australia
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U.S. Gold Corp. (U.S. Gold) has selected Glencore Technology’s Jameson Cell after confirming it delivers major gains in gold and copper recovery at the CK Gold Project.
Glencore Technology first approached U.S. Gold in late 2024, presenting the Jameson Cell as an efficient yet powerful alternative to conventional flotation cells—offering higher recovery with reduced CapEx and OpEx.
Subsequent testing by U.S. Gold validated these claims, confirming a substantial upgrade that was acknowledged and endorsed by the company’s leadership.
George Bee, President and CEO of U.S. Gold, explained:
“Through rigorous trade-off studies and testing, we have confirmed that this technology offers improvements over conventional flotation cells, including increased metal recovery, reduced power consumption, and a smaller equipment and warehousing footprint. This strategic decision further enhances the already robust economics of the project, positioning us for success in the domestic production of strategic metals. We would like to thank the team at Glencore Technology for its support and performance guarantee, and we look forward to continuing to optimize our project with its expertise."
Independent trade-off studies by Halyard Micon International also highlighted the strategic importance of adopting the Jameson Cell. They found the flotation technology could increase the project’s Net Present Value (NPV) by 5%—equivalent to approximately $36 million over the life of mine—compared to conventional flotation cells. The studies further demonstrated strong potential for reduced operating costs, smaller equipment and warehouse needs, and lower power consumption. These advantages reinforce the Jameson Cell’s standing as a world leader in flotation technology.
Beyond the test results, Glencore Technology has backed its technology with a performance guarantee and will continue providing support to ensure full optimisation of the site.
Speaking to the long-term partnership with U.S. Gold, Chad Rogers, Metallurgist at Glencore Technology, remarked:
“We’re proud to see the Jameson Cell selected for the CK Gold Project and we look forward to working closely with U.S. Gold to maximise metallurgical performance. Our role doesn’t stop at delivery—we’ll continue to provide the technical support and partnership needed to ensure the site achieves the full benefits of the technology, both now and into the future.”
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