U.S. Gold Adopts Glencore’s Jameson Cell Technology to Boost Recovery at CK Gold Project
U.S. Gold Selects Glencore’s Jameson Cell to Enhance Gold and Copper Recovery at Wyoming’s CK Gold Project
U.S. Gold has chosen Glencore Technology’s Jameson Cell flotation system to improve gold and copper recovery at its CK Gold Project in Wyoming.
The decision follows engineering, optimization, and trade-off studies conducted as part of the company’s Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) and execution plan.
Partnership with Glencore Technology
U.S. Gold first engaged with Glencore Technology in late 2024, when the Jameson Cell—first introduced in 1986—was proposed as a modern upgrade to conventional flotation cells.
To validate its potential, U.S. Gold conducted extensive testing on ore from the CK Gold Project. Results showed notable improvements in gold and copper recovery compared with the February 2025 Prefeasibility Study.
A trade-off study by Halyard Micon International further estimated that using the Jameson Cell could raise the project’s net present value (NPV, 5%) by about $36 million over the mine’s lifespan.
CEO Statement
U.S. Gold President and CEO George Bee emphasized the technology’s advantages:
“Through rigorous trade-off studies and testing, we have confirmed that this technology offers improvements over conventional flotation cells, including higher metal recovery, reduced power consumption, and a smaller equipment and warehousing footprint.
This strategic decision strengthens the already robust economics of the CK Gold Project, positioning us for success in the domestic production of strategic metals.
We thank the Glencore Technology team for its support and performance guarantee, and we look forward to optimizing our project further with their expertise.”
Additional Support and Permitting Progress
U.S. Gold has also secured a letter from Glencore Technology guaranteeing pricing for unused Jameson Cells—originally purchased for a cancelled project—through October 2025.
In parallel, U.S. Gold subsidiary Gold King Corp. achieved a key milestone in November 2024, securing the final air quality permit for the CK Gold Project from the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality.
