Aura Energy Limited (ASX:AEE) has successfully produced yellowcake product from beneficiation pilot plant concentrate samples from its Tiris uranium project in Mauritania.
The production of yellowcake in the form of uranium oxide concentrate (UOC) from the samples is a key milestone as the Company moves towards near-term Phase 1 uranium production.
The result successfully completes the uranium recovery test work program at the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) laboratory, with the results confirming yellowcake product from Tiris meets ASTM International specifications.
Aura Energy Managing Director Dave Woodall said: “The successful production of yellowcake from material upgraded in the pilot plant is a significant step for Aura Energy.
“It opens the door to commercial discussions with nuclear utilities, demonstrates the simple processing parameters required for uranium oxide production at Tiris and provides a strong technical basis for moving the project forward.
“This will allow us to focus on operating efficiencies as we progress to a final investment decision.”