KWG Resources Inc. has received the final report from Xstrata Process Support on its Big Daddy chromite metallurgical testing. Also, the company released drill results from the drilling done last winter program.
The report confirms that the samples collected from four bore holes of the Big Daddy chromite deposit are amenable to refining at relatively modest energy consumption resulting in high yields of refined ferro-chrome product. Analysis of the smelting results indicates that a reductant requirement of at least 19.5% Carbon equivalent is required to ensure optimum chromium recovery. The smelting is somewhat less sensitive to the flux addition rate, but 9% CaO equivalent is considered the safe minimum. Smelting temperatures of 1625-1650°C appear optimum for best results.
KWG Resources Inc. (KWG) is an exploration-stage company with properties in Ontario, Canada. KWG has two property groups: the chromite, nickel, base metal group and the diamond group held in a wholly owned subsidiary, Debuts Diamonds Inc. (DDI). During the year ended December 31, 2008, the exploration focus of KWG-Spider joint venture was the chromite occurrence.