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FAQ: Quantum Critical Metals' 93% Gallium Recovery Breakthrough
TL;DR
Quantum Critical Metals Corp achieves 93% gallium recovery, positioning it as a domestic supplier to reduce reliance on Chinese exports and strengthen Western supply chains.
Quantum recovered 93% gallium from mica samples using acid baking and leaching processes, demonstrating direct extraction from an unconventional source.
This breakthrough supports North America's critical metals independence, enhancing national security and enabling sustainable technology development for future generations.
Quantum discovered how to extract gallium directly from mica, traditionally only recovered as a byproduct, opening new possibilities for critical metal sourcing.
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Quantum has achieved a 93% gallium recovery rate from preliminary bench-scale metallurgical test work on mica samples from its NMX East Project in Québec.
This indicates the potential for mica to be a significant new source of gallium, a critical metal used in semiconductors, 5G technology, defense systems, and renewable energy applications, while reducing Western reliance on Chinese exports.
Traditionally, gallium is recovered as a byproduct of bauxite or zinc processing, while Quantum is one of the first companies to demonstrate successful direct recovery from mica through acid baking and leaching of floatation concentrations.
The NMX East Project is located in the James Bay region of Québec and has historically been explored for lithium potential in pegmatites, with Quantum recently studying gallium association within the pegmatite.
According to CEO Marcy Kiesman, the next important step is to validate the process at scale to establish Canada as a domestic gallium supplier for North America.
George M. Yordanov, P.Geo., a consultant to the Company, is the Qualified Person who has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical disclosure in this news release.
Quantum Critical Metals Corp. (TSX.V: LEAP | OTCQB: ATOXF | FSE: 86A1) is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on advancing critical metals projects that power next-generation technologies.
This breakthrough strengthens Canada's strategic role in securing Western access to essential materials amid global supply disruptions caused by China's export controls on gallium, positioning Quantum as a key player in the critical metals value chain.
The Company's portfolio includes the NMX East Gallium-Rubidium-Cesium Project, Discovery Gallium-Rubidium-Cesium and polymetallic project in Québec, Victory Antimony Project in British Columbia, and the newly acquired Prophecy Germanium-Gallium-Zinc Project in British Columbia.
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