Surge Copper Evaluates Energy-Saving HPGR Technology for Berg Project
Surge Copper Corp (TSXV: SURG) (OTCQB: SRGXF) has released results from an industrial energy efficiency study for its Berg Project in central British Columbia. The study, conducted by Ausenco Engineering Canada with BC Hydro's support, evaluates the potential benefits of incorporating high-pressure grinding rolls (HPGR) technology versus traditional semi-autogenous grinding (SAG) and ball milling.
Key findings show that laboratory tests confirm Berg's mineralized material is suitable for HPGR technology, which could potentially reduce grinding power requirements by 25% and overall annual energy consumption in the grinding circuit by approximately 20% compared to traditional SAG milling.
The study provides a conceptual-level assessment while acknowledging the need for additional trade-off analysis considering environmental impact, carbon footprint, and regional energy supply dynamics. The company is also conducting ongoing metallurgical testing at ALS, with results pending, and awaiting analysis from six geotechnical core holes drilled in 2024.
Surge Copper Corp (TSXV: SURG) (OTCQB: SRGXF) ha pubblicato i risultati di uno studio sull'efficienza energetica industriale per il suo Progetto Berg nella Columbia Britannica centrale. Lo studio, condotto da Ausenco Engineering Canada con il supporto di BC Hydro, valuta i potenziali vantaggi dell'integrazione della tecnologia high-pressure grinding rolls (HPGR) rispetto alla tradizionale macinazione semi-autogena (SAG) e a quella a sfere.
I risultati principali mostrano che i test di laboratorio confermano che il materiale mineralizzato di Berg è adatto alla tecnologia HPGR, che potrebbe ridurre il consumo di energia per la macinazione del 25% e il consumo energetico annuo complessivo del circuito di macinazione di circa il 20% rispetto alla macinazione SAG tradizionale.
Lo studio offre una valutazione a livello concettuale, riconoscendo però la necessità di ulteriori analisi di compromesso che considerino l'impatto ambientale, l'impronta di carbonio e la dinamica dell'approvvigionamento energetico regionale. L'azienda sta inoltre conducendo test metallurgici in corso presso ALS, con risultati in attesa, e attende l'analisi di sei carotaggi geotecnici effettuati nel 2024.
Surge Copper Corp (TSXV: SURG) (OTCQB: SRGXF) ha publicado los resultados de un estudio sobre eficiencia energética industrial para su Proyecto Berg en el centro de Columbia Británica. El estudio, realizado por Ausenco Engineering Canada con el apoyo de BC Hydro, evalúa los beneficios potenciales de incorporar la tecnología de rodillos de molienda de alta presión (HPGR) frente a la molienda semi-autógena (SAG) tradicional y la molienda con bolas.
Los hallazgos clave muestran que las pruebas de laboratorio confirman que el material mineralizado de Berg es apto para la tecnología HPGR, que podría reducir los requerimientos de energía para la molienda en un 25% y el consumo anual total de energía en el circuito de molienda en aproximadamente un 20% en comparación con la molienda SAG tradicional.
El estudio ofrece una evaluación a nivel conceptual, reconociendo la necesidad de análisis adicionales que consideren el impacto ambiental, la huella de carbono y la dinámica del suministro energético regional. La compañía también está realizando pruebas metalúrgicas en ALS, cuyos resultados están pendientes, y espera el análisis de seis perforaciones geotécnicas realizadas en 2024.
Surge Copper Corp (TSXV: SURG) (OTCQB: SRGXF)는 브리티시컬럼비아 중부에 위치한 Berg 프로젝트의 산업 에너지 효율성 연구 결과를 발표했습니다. 이 연구는 Ausenco Engineering Canada가 BC Hydro의 지원을 받아 수행했으며, 전통적인 반자가 연삭(SAG) 및 볼 밀링과 비교하여 고압 연삭 롤(HPGR) 기술 도입의 잠재적 이점을 평가했습니다.
주요 결과는 실험실 테스트를 통해 Berg의 광물화된 물질이 HPGR 기술에 적합함을 확인했으며, 이 기술이 연삭 동력 요구량을 25%까지 줄이고, 전통적인 SAG 밀링에 비해 연삭 회로의 연간 전체 에너지 소비를 약 20% 감소시킬 수 있음을 보여줍니다.
이 연구는 개념적 수준의 평가를 제공하며, 환경 영향, 탄소 발자국, 지역 에너지 공급 역학을 고려한 추가적인 상충 분석의 필요성을 인정합니다. 회사는 또한 ALS에서 진행 중인 야금학적 테스트를 수행 중이며 결과를 기다리고 있고, 2024년에 시추된 6개의 지질 기술 코어 홀 분석도 대기 중입니다.
Surge Copper Corp (TSXV : SURG) (OTCQB : SRGXF) a publié les résultats d'une étude sur l'efficacité énergétique industrielle pour son projet Berg dans le centre de la Colombie-Britannique. L'étude, réalisée par Ausenco Engineering Canada avec le soutien de BC Hydro, évalue les avantages potentiels de l'intégration de la technologie des rouleaux de broyage à haute pression (HPGR) par rapport au broyage semi-autogène (SAG) traditionnel et au broyage à boulets.
Les résultats clés montrent que les tests en laboratoire confirment que le matériau minéralisé de Berg est adapté à la technologie HPGR, qui pourrait réduire les besoins énergétiques du broyage de 25% et la consommation annuelle totale d'énergie dans le circuit de broyage d'environ 20% par rapport au broyage SAG traditionnel.
L'étude fournit une évaluation au niveau conceptuel tout en reconnaissant la nécessité d'analyses complémentaires prenant en compte l'impact environnemental, l'empreinte carbone et la dynamique de l'approvisionnement énergétique régional. La société effectue également des tests métallurgiques en cours chez ALS, dont les résultats sont en attente, et attend l'analyse de six forages géotechniques réalisés en 2024.
Surge Copper Corp (TSXV: SURG) (OTCQB: SRGXF) hat Ergebnisse einer industriellen Energieeffizienzanalyse für sein Berg-Projekt im zentralen British Columbia veröffentlicht. Die Studie, durchgeführt von Ausenco Engineering Canada mit Unterstützung von BC Hydro, bewertet die potenziellen Vorteile der Integration der Hochdruck-Walzmahltechnologie (HPGR) im Vergleich zur herkömmlichen semi-autogenen Mahlung (SAG) und Kugelmahlung.
Die wichtigsten Ergebnisse zeigen, dass Labortests bestätigen, dass das mineralisierte Material von Berg für die HPGR-Technologie geeignet ist, die den Energiebedarf für das Mahlen um 25% senken und den jährlichen Gesamtenergieverbrauch im Mahlkreislauf im Vergleich zur traditionellen SAG-Mahlung um etwa 20% reduzieren könnte.
Die Studie bietet eine konzeptionelle Bewertung, erkennt jedoch die Notwendigkeit weiterer Abwägungsanalysen unter Berücksichtigung der Umweltbelastung, des CO2-Fußabdrucks und der regionalen Energieversorgung an. Das Unternehmen führt außerdem laufende metallurgische Tests bei ALS durch, deren Ergebnisse noch ausstehen, und erwartet die Analyse von sechs geotechnischen Kernbohrungen, die 2024 durchgeführt wurden.
- Laboratory tests confirm Berg's material is suitable for HPGR technology implementation
- Potential 25% reduction in grinding power requirements
- Possible 20% reduction in annual energy consumption for grinding operations
- Additional capital costs may offset operational savings from HPGR implementation
- Further trade-off analysis required before implementation decision
Vancouver, British Columbia, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Surge Copper Corp. (TSXV: SURG) (OTCQB: SRGXF) (Frankfurt: G6D2) (“Surge” or the “Company”) is pleased to highlight results from an industrial energy efficiency study investigating the potential benefits of incorporating high-pressure grinding rolls (“HPGR”) into the comminution circuit at its Berg Project in central British Columbia. The study, conducted by Ausenco Engineering Canada ULC with input and support provided by BC Hydro, evaluates the energy efficiency impacts of an HPGR-based circuit compared to a traditional semi-autogenous grinding (“SAG”) and ball milling configuration. The study incorporates updated breakage test work data from the ongoing metallurgical test program conducted by ALS Metallurgy Kamloops (“ALS”).
Study Highlights
- Laboratory comminution tests confirm the amenability of Berg mineralized material to HPGR technology.
- The HPGR configuration has the potential to reduce grinding power requirements by approximately
25% compared to a comparable baseline SAG milling configuration.
- Overall annual energy consumption in the grinding circuit may be reduced by approximately
20% with the HPGR configuration.
Leif Nilsson, Chief Executive Officer, commented: “We are pleased to see early indications that HPGR could be a viable option for improving energy efficiency at Berg. While many trade-off studies remain ahead of us, this data suggests that alternative milling configurations may provide additional strategic flexibility as the project advances. Power supply is often a primary bottleneck for large-scale milling operations at porphyry copper mines, so evaluating options that could reduce energy demand is an important aspect of our project planning.”
The study provides a conceptual-level assessment of the energy use and operating cost benefits of an HPGR circuit while recognizing the potential for offsetting capital costs relative to a traditional SAG milling configuration. The study does not directly consider additional factors such as environmental impact, carbon footprint, or regional energy supply dynamics over the life of the project. Given these additional considerations, further trade-off analysis is warranted as the Company progresses its technical studies toward a potential pre-feasibility assessment, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of project development options.
Additional Updates on the Berg Project
- The ALS metallurgical test program is progressing well and nearing completion, with results expected to be reported in a future update.
- Results from six additional core holes drilled during the 2024 program for downhole geotechnical analysis will be reported following completion of laboratory analysis and reporting, expected in the coming weeks.
- Planning and preparations for the 2025 field program are underway, with details to be provided once finalized.
Qualified Person
Dr. Shane Ebert P.Geo., is the Qualified Person for the Berg Project and the Ootsa Property as defined by National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 41-101") and has approved the technical and scientific disclosure contained in this news release.
Mark Wheeler, P.Eng., VP of Projects at the Company as well as a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101, has supervised the preparation of the technical information in this news release.
About Surge Copper Corp.
Surge Copper Corp. is a Canadian company that is advancing an emerging critical metals district in a well-developed region of British Columbia, Canada. The Company owns a large, contiguous mineral claim package that hosts multiple advanced porphyry deposits with pit-constrained NI 43-101 compliant resources of copper, molybdenum, gold, and silver – metals which are critical inputs to modern energy infrastructure and electrification technologies.
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