Kazera Global plc provided an operational update on Whale Head Minerals ("WHM"), its heavy mineral sands ("HMS") project in South Africa. Operations at WHM continue to progress well, with new processing infrastructure now commissioned and product sales continuing under the existing offtake agreement with Fujax South Africa (Pty) Ltd. Interest from a specialist garnet offtake partner further supports the commercial potential of WHM's multi-mineral resource, while additional technology options are being evaluated to support scalable future growth.piral Circuit Installed on Time and on Budget. Twelve double-stage spirals, used to improve separation efficiency and concentrate quality, have now been successfully installed at the WHM site.
Delivered on time and within budget, the spirals represent a key upgrade to the processing plant. The spirals are currently being fine-tuned to optimise performance. The system has been designed with a removable feed bin, offering flexibility to add additional spirals, sand cyclones, or sluice decks as production requirements evolve.
Initial testing has shown significant improvements in TiO2 content across the processing stages. The final concentrate is now exceeding the 24% TiO2 threshold typically required to meet market specifications. Indicative percentages of TiO2 at the various stages are shown below: Titanium Content Location Beach (TiO2) Post Trommel (TiO2) Post Spiral (TiO2) North/South 16.88% 23.35-25.02% 30.02-31.69% Positive Test Results and Strategic Engagements WHM is working with two leading mineral processing equipment providers, who are conducting detailed tests to help guide long-term optimisation of the plant.
Early results from both have been very positive. Additionally, a company focused on garnet offtake attended recent tests and has expressed strong interest in the quality of WHM's garnet production. Discussions are now underway regarding a potential partnership, under which the garnet company will supply an additional set of spirals at their own cost to facilitate targeted garnet extraction and the removal of further silica.
This would reduce their transport costs while improving the overall quality of WHM's end product. Low-Cost, Scalable Technology Under Evaluation WHM is also in discussions with a company offering an innovative sluice-type separation system. Initial trials, particularly in relation to zircon recovery, have been promising.
Further laboratory testing is underway, with results expected in the coming weeks. The system offers high throughput (up to 70 tonnes per hour per unit) and a significantly lower capital cost than traditional spiral installations, making it a potentially valuable option for scalable, cost-efficient expansion in the future. Outlook: Scalable Foundation in Place WHM continues to demonstrate its value as both a revenue-generating operation and a platform for future expansion.
The Company's mining right application for the adjacent 2A concession remains under review with the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, and further updates on this process will be provided in due course.
