Collective Mining reports 95% gold recovery at Apollo project in Colombia

• Collective Mining reported metallurgical testwork at its Apollo system in Colombia, showing conventional processing recoveries of 95% gold, 92% silver, 85% copper.
• Testing on tungsten-bearing scheelite returned recoveries up to 74%, producing concentrates above 60% tungsten; bulk tests reached 95% scheelite purity.
• Some tests showed more than 50% of gold could be recovered via gravity concentration, supporting potential flowsheet optimization.
• Preliminary work on Apollo’s deeper Ramp Zone recovered up to 96% gold using conventional methods; full results targeted for H1-2027.
• The maiden mineral resource estimate for Apollo is now targeted for September 2026 as licensing work is accelerated.

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