# New Age Metals Launches Next Phase of PLATSOL\(TM\) Metallurgical Optimization Testwork at the River Valley Platinum Group Metals Project, Ontario Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/new-age-metals-launches-next-phase-of-platsol-tm-metallurgical-optimization-test--d38e6fc0-996b-4bfd-9592-f54e8df2cd13 Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/NAM/news/4978553508601210/new-age-metals-launches-next-phase-of-platsol-tm-metallurgical-optimization-test Publisher: tmx Original announcement: 2026-05-20T11:15:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: New Age Metals Inc. - Ticker: NAM - Exchange: TSX - Region: Ontario - Primary commodity: Palladium - Secondary commodities: Platinum, Gold, Silver, Copper, Nickel, Cobalt - Document categories: Metallurgy - Extracted: 2026-08-20 22:54:01 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.60 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary New Age Metals is launching the next phase of PLATSOL metallurgical optimization testwork at its River Valley Palladium Project in Ontario. The program, conducted by SGS Canada, will focus on optimizing process conditions, flotation concentrate production, and downstream PGM recovery. Reasoning: The company is advancing a metallurgical optimization program \(PLATSOL\) following successful proof-of-concept results. While the news is positive for project de-risking, the actual results of this specific phase are not yet contained in the document. - Positive factor: Advancing to second phase of optimization - Positive factor: Strong proof-of-concept results previously reported - Positive factor: Use of established SGS facility - Negative factor: Results are not yet available \(program is upcoming\) Facts used in scoring: 10 ## Classification and evidence **Mill Route** Polarity: neutral Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\). Why it applies: The program involves flotation concentrate production and pressure oxidation \(autoclave\) testing. Evidence · text > producing flotation concentrates for PLATSOL™ testing **POX/BIOX Route** Polarity: neutral Definition: Pressure or bio-oxidation for refractory ore — high CAPEX and OPEX. Why it applies: The PLATSOL process is described as a high-temperature, pressure acid leaching hydrometallurgical process. Evidence · text > high-temperature, pressure acid leaching hydrometallurgical process ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 10. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Metallurgical Results (10) ### Fact 1 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/new-age-metals-launches-next-phase-of-platsol-tm-metallurgical-optimization-test--d38e6fc0-996b-4bfd-9592-f54e8df2cd13#fact-metallurgical-facts-0) palladium Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Commodity: palladium - Ticker: NAM #### Test Work - Sample: Dana Zone rougher flotation concentrate \(proof-of-concept\) #### Recovery - Recovery: 93 % #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2024-02-29T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2026-05-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 93% palladium recovery is exceptional for a proof-of-concept stage. - Positive factor: High recovery Evidence · text > best observed final extractions of 93% palladium ### Fact 2 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/new-age-metals-launches-next-phase-of-platsol-tm-metallurgical-optimization-test--d38e6fc0-996b-4bfd-9592-f54e8df2cd13#fact-metallurgical-facts-1) platinum Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Commodity: platinum - Ticker: NAM #### Test Work - Sample: Dana Zone rougher flotation concentrate \(proof-of-concept\) #### Recovery - Recovery: 88 % #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2024-02-29T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2026-05-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 88% platinum recovery is strong. - Positive factor: Strong recovery Evidence · text > 88% platinum ### Fact 3 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/new-age-metals-launches-next-phase-of-platsol-tm-metallurgical-optimization-test--d38e6fc0-996b-4bfd-9592-f54e8df2cd13#fact-metallurgical-facts-2) gold Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Commodity: gold - Ticker: NAM #### Test Work - Sample: Dana Zone rougher flotation concentrate \(proof-of-concept\) #### Recovery - Recovery: 98 % #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2024-02-29T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2026-05-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 98% gold recovery is exceptional. - Positive factor: Very high recovery Evidence · text > 98% gold ### Fact 4 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/new-age-metals-launches-next-phase-of-platsol-tm-metallurgical-optimization-test--d38e6fc0-996b-4bfd-9592-f54e8df2cd13#fact-metallurgical-facts-3) copper Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Commodity: copper - Ticker: NAM #### Test Work - Sample: Dana Zone rougher flotation concentrate \(proof-of-concept\) #### Recovery - Recovery: 99 % #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2024-02-29T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2026-05-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 99% copper recovery is exceptional. - Positive factor: Very high recovery Evidence · text > 99% copper ### Fact 5 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/new-age-metals-launches-next-phase-of-platsol-tm-metallurgical-optimization-test--d38e6fc0-996b-4bfd-9592-f54e8df2cd13#fact-metallurgical-facts-4) nickel Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Commodity: nickel - Ticker: NAM #### Test Work - Sample: Dana Zone rougher flotation concentrate \(proof-of-concept\) #### Recovery - Recovery: 98 % #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2024-02-29T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2026-05-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 98% nickel recovery is exceptional. - Positive factor: Very high recovery Evidence · text > 98% nickel for Dana ### Fact 6 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/new-age-metals-launches-next-phase-of-platsol-tm-metallurgical-optimization-test--d38e6fc0-996b-4bfd-9592-f54e8df2cd13#fact-metallurgical-facts-5) palladium Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Commodity: palladium - Ticker: NAM #### Test Work - Sample: Lismer Zone rougher flotation concentrate \(proof-of-concept\) #### Recovery - Recovery: 93 % #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2024-02-29T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2026-05-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 93% palladium recovery is exceptional. - Positive factor: High recovery Evidence · text > 93% palladium ### Fact 7 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/new-age-metals-launches-next-phase-of-platsol-tm-metallurgical-optimization-test--d38e6fc0-996b-4bfd-9592-f54e8df2cd13#fact-metallurgical-facts-6) platinum Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Commodity: platinum - Ticker: NAM #### Test Work - Sample: Lismer Zone rougher flotation concentrate \(proof-of-concept\) #### Recovery - Recovery: 85 % #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2024-02-29T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2026-05-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 85% platinum recovery is strong. - Positive factor: Strong recovery Evidence · text > 85% platinum ### Fact 8 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/new-age-metals-launches-next-phase-of-platsol-tm-metallurgical-optimization-test--d38e6fc0-996b-4bfd-9592-f54e8df2cd13#fact-metallurgical-facts-7) gold Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Commodity: gold - Ticker: NAM #### Test Work - Sample: Lismer Zone rougher flotation concentrate \(proof-of-concept\) #### Recovery - Recovery: 98 % #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2024-02-29T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2026-05-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 98% gold recovery is exceptional. - Positive factor: Very high recovery Evidence · text > 98% gold ### Fact 9 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/new-age-metals-launches-next-phase-of-platsol-tm-metallurgical-optimization-test--d38e6fc0-996b-4bfd-9592-f54e8df2cd13#fact-metallurgical-facts-8) copper Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Commodity: copper - Ticker: NAM #### Test Work - Sample: Lismer Zone rougher flotation concentrate \(proof-of-concept\) #### Recovery - Recovery: 100 % #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2024-02-29T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2026-05-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 100% copper recovery is exceptional. - Positive factor: Perfect recovery Evidence · text > 100% copper ### Fact 10 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/new-age-metals-launches-next-phase-of-platsol-tm-metallurgical-optimization-test--d38e6fc0-996b-4bfd-9592-f54e8df2cd13#fact-metallurgical-facts-9) nickel Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Commodity: nickel - Ticker: NAM #### Test Work - Sample: Lismer Zone rougher flotation concentrate \(proof-of-concept\) #### Recovery - Recovery: 98 % #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2024-02-29T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2026-05-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 98% nickel recovery is exceptional. - Positive factor: Very high recovery Evidence · text > 98% nickel for Lismer ## How Atlas produces this analysis Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. 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