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Mount Ridley Mines Limited (ASX:MRD)

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Announcement
Release
29 Apr 2026 9:01AM
Price at Release
$0.031
Full Release
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Summary
Mount Ridley Mines Limited has appointed Mr Chris Larder as a Technical Advisor in Metallurgy and Processing, leveraging his extensive 30-year experience in mineral processing. This strategic move aims to accelerate the advancement of metallurgical testwork and the development of an integrated processing pathway for the company's projects in Western Australia. Mr Larder's role will involve providing technical oversight, developing flowsheets, and optimizing processing technologies, aligning with Mount Ridley's focus on enhancing project value and reducing development timelines. The company is also prioritizing downstream processing initiatives and engaging with international partners to strengthen its technical capabilities.
Key Points
  • Appointment of Mr Chris Larder as Technical Advisor – Metallurgy and Processing.
  • Mr Larder has over 30 years of experience in mineral processing and flowsheet design.
  • His expertise includes rare earth elements and gallium processing systems.
  • The appointment aims to advance metallurgical testwork and flowsheet development.
  • Mount Ridley is focusing on a scalable, integrated processing pathway to reduce development timelines.
  • The company emphasizes downstream processing initiatives to enhance project value.
  • Technical oversight will include coordination with international partners and technology evaluation.
  • Mount Ridley's Managing Director & CEO, Mr Allister Caird, highlighted the significance of this appointment for the company's downstream strategy.
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