Patented Proprietary Recovery Process Demonstrated at Gediktepe

LONDON, July 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ACG is pleased to announce a sustained improvement in gold recovery at the Gediktepe Mine, Türkiye, achieved through introducing a new product to the metallurgical recovery process: A proprietary technical approach developed by the Company, for which patent protection has been secured in Türkiye and is progressing in 35 other countries.

Highlights

• Commercial gold recovery of c.85%, compared to c.75% previously
• Cyanide consumption reduced by c.45%
• Reduced leach cycle times
• Lower operating costs and improved margins
• Demonstrated under commercial operating conditions
• Patent approved in Türkiye for the proprietary process, with international applications in progress

Work undertaken between April 2025 and June 2026 has delivered sustained and repeatable improvements in heap leach performance under commercial operating conditions. Higher recoveries, lower reagent consumption and faster kinetics are contributing to stronger cash flow and improved operating performance for oxide ore.

The patented process reflects a structured optimisation approach developed internally by the Company, with broader applicability. The Company expects these improvements to continue through the remaining oxide phase and intends to apply the approach to sulphide and transitional ore.

As the Company advances towards sulphide processing and copper production, these results demonstrate its ability to deliver practical metallurgical optimisation ahead of its sulphide ramp-up.

Artem Volynets, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ACG, said:

"These proprietary improvements in heap leach performance demonstrate the strength of our world-class technical team. As we move into the sulphide ramp-up phase and copper production, disciplined process control and recovery efficiency will be key to delivering performance and optimising cash flow."

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The person responsible for the release of this information on behalf of the Company is Artem Volynets, Chief Executive Officer.

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About the Company

ACG Metals is a company with a vision to build a global, high-margin, copper-focused producer with safe, efficient, and sustainable operations.

In September 2024, ACG successfully completed the acquisition of the Gediktepe Mine which is expected to transition to primary copper and zinc production from 2026 and will target annual steady-state copper equivalent production of 20-25 kt. Gediktepe produced 39.2koz of AuEq in 2025.

ACG's team has extensive M&A experience built through decades spent at blue-chip multinationals in the sector. The team brings a significant network as well as a commitment to ESG principles and strong corporate governance. 

LON: ACG | OTCQX: ACGAF | LON:ACGW | Xetra: ACG | Bond ISIN: NO0013414565
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