Sundaymail Editor
Online Reporter
CANADA-BASED firm, Sixth Wave Innovations Inc (SIXW) has partnered local resources firm, Magnus Mineral Resources for testing and implementation of a ground-breaking mining technology – IXOS molecular imprinted polymer.
SIXW’s patented IXOS molecular imprinted polymer is a technology used for extraction and purification of gold and silver
The contract between the two firms provides for ongoing test work using SIXW’s patented IXOS molecular imprinted polymer – a technology used for extraction and purification of gold and silver at Magnus’ Penhalonga Gold Project Mine.
Said Magnus chief executive officer, Mr Tanaka Solomon Nyabadza:
“Currently, artisanal, cooperatives and small-scale mines in and around the claims are producing 1kg to 5kg combined mining surface oxidised and mineralised reef above 40 metres deep.
“Two blocks out of 4 were randomly tested by trenching and the results so far are very encouraging.”
The new technology, which enables higher gold capture, lower to no attrition or lost gold from attrition and is environmentally-friendly.
SIXW chief executive, Dr Jon Gluckman said:
“Sixth Wave and Magnus Mineral Resources (Pvt) Limited look forward to a mutually beneficial collaboration.
“The test plan as contemplated will validate and extend laboratory testing to a field evaluation that will allow each company to make defensible, data driven decisions about next steps toward full adoption.”
Bongani Ndlovu
Online Reporter