Turaco Gold Limited (ASX: TCG) has reported improved gold...

Turaco Gold Limited (ASX: TCG) has reported improved gold recoveries from ongoing metallurgical test work across multiple deposits at its Afema Project in Côte d’Ivoire. Notably, average leach extractions of 84–90% were achieved at the Jonction, Anuiri, and Asupiri deposits using a combination of flotation and ultra-fine grinding followed by oxidative and cyanide leaching. Woulo Woulo demonstrated even higher extractions of 87–95% with low cyanide consumption, indicating strong processing efficiency. These results confirm the effectiveness of the metallurgical flowsheet, which is based on proven methods used at other successful operations like Okvau and Sukari.

The improved recoveries enhance the project’s economic potential, particularly with low mass recovery (3–5%) reducing downstream processing costs. Importantly, the inclusion of the Asupiri deposit in an upcoming JORC Mineral Resource Estimate update is expected to significantly increase the current resource base of 2.52 million ounces. With optimisation and variability testing now underway, Turaco is advancing towards a Preliminary Feasibility Study, strengthening its position as a promising gold developer in West Africa.