MGX vs WHYMGX 43% grade
8 million tonnes ( final MgO )
Magnesite ( MgCO3 )
Road accessible
Rail nearby
2 km potential strike (
additional resources )
Water close proximity
Close to towns / milling / labor / power
HEAD GRADE MgO 43.27%
CaO 1%
Ai203 1%
SiO2 4.88%
Fe203 1.34%
LOI 47.92% ( loss of oxides burned off during firing )
most likrly CO2 oxides Not calcining ( firing ) saves furnace costs
Using
chemical mineral swap effectively eliminates CO2 emissions ( chem CO2 sequester )
Total Mined 27 million tonnes
x 47.92 % CO2 chem removal using lime
= 12,938,400 million tonnes
- 8.13% impurities
= 10,518,919 million tonnes ( MgO ) based on removing Co2 seq and impurities )
2.5 million tonne MgO buffer ? lol
B93 Magnesium Alloy allots for ( x,y,z impurities )
Aluminum is added to make B93
Therefore 1% Aluminum in Driftwood could act the = credit payable
Aluminum potential Credit ( if electrolysis was implemented for Mg + Al )
27 million tonnes
x 1%
= 270,000 tonnes ( metal @ $2200 tonnes ) electrolysis
x 2200
= $ 594 million more than pays for cost of project ( if sep as metal credit )
https://www.juniorminingnetwork.com/junior-miner-news/press-releases/28-cse/xmg/45368-mgx-minerals-files-technical-report-for-driftwood-creek-magnesium-preliminary-economic-assessment-pre-tax-npv-of-c-529-8-million.html WHY M&I resource of 43 Mt ore at 24.6% (
nowhere near mgx's grade )
No road
Serpentine ores ( most serp ores contain
chrysolite / asbestos )
Maybe readon why project still sits undeveloped
Flow sheet mine process 4th page from last
Has several processes making it more challenging extracting several,products
https://whyresources.com/record-ridge-magnesium-project/ Missing Link ? Collaboration with USA
When was the last time Canada and US teamed on a new project,
other than, Quebec Graphite juniors ?
US Magnesium =
Produces Metal https://usmagnesium.com/about-us-mag/ Of interest ? Nano Magnesium =
$725 usd kg 61,250 ( india to usd )
https://www.ottokemi.com/oxide-nanoparticles/magnesium-oxide-nanopowder-aps-100-nm-99-mo-105.aspx
What took the sails out of, Driftwood ? Engineering report with $100 million cost furnance ( bloated )
BC hydro didn't like offering electricity to silica plant ( yet another furnance )
In my opinion, Driftwood should see another mine review.
Simple Lime swap to achieve Magnesium hydroxide
Then electrolysis = Mg metal
Yes.... fallout with zinc air battery but...
Could the juniors ever collaborate and use the zinc air battery with solar to avert
BC hydro ...?
Or... i could offer a few new ideas on a diff zinc air battery format.
Bypass former tech.
Wouldn't take that much $$$ to perform a simple test using
Calcium lime on
Driftwood Magnesite ores. With electrolysis to achieve Mg metal.
Best part...
Lime cost of $50/T could be converted to higher value credit with CO2 seq.
I have performed a tad more research on -
Aircrete Great lightweight product
BUT.... there's room for improvement. One could simply sell the CaCO3 out the door....
But... if one improved the Aircretewith more tendile strength and psi compression
= they'd have a winner.
Silica Sand
Silica rock - gravel
= standard additive which increases strength of - concrete / cement
Binders are also used.
Glues and fibers
Yet... research has shown even fibers ( glass ) the fribil don't bond to the concrete.
Fiber concrete formula does strengthen it - harder to break - but still no lattice bond
Where i think aircrete could improve ? Providing an inner skeleton of supprt that strengthen the psi compression
Block mold
Inner skeleton
Pour airecrete
= stronger construct - still lightweight
Skeletons Verticle tubes ( polypropylene ( cement does adhere ) verticle highest strength
Glass or Plastic ( hardened ) mesh fibers allowing aircrere to cure all around
https://s.alicdn.com/@sc04/kf/Hb577ed67014e4ed981fe0b613ab526318.jpg_720x720q50.jpg You get the idea.... types of inner skeletons
Now before one speaks out - polypropylene and concrete lime ?
Corrosion ?
Let's pull forward ICF foundation systems
Furling ( brace ) is used to build the styro form. ( furling = polypropylene )
Concrete can stick to high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic, but other forms of plastic, such as siliconized or rubberized plastic, do not allow adhesion.Jan 30, 2024 ICF walls consist of a core of steel-reinforced concrete—usually six or eight inches thick— sandwiched between two EPS foam panels, typically 2 ½ inches per side. Embedded just below the foam surface on each face are polypropylene furring strips for attaching finishes. (A few brands use light-gauge steel.)Jul 18, 2017 
What would a new PEA reveal for Drifteood ? Chem swap using Ca Lime
Mg hydroxide electrolysis ( no furnace )
Mg Metal
CaCo3 bonus credit ( sold as food grade or.... high tech airecrete ? )
Cheers....
Will Andris ever have the compassion to respark,MGX ?
How about Jared ? Or is he too busy trying to amass gold oz's in a concentrate ??? lol
Concentrate ?
How's those blue, green and yellow ores @ Bishop ?
Isn't Zimtu into same colors ?