GEOTHERMAL

Sunrise Resources gives sepiolite update

Pioche sepiolite as a suitable gelling clay for deep geothermal

sepiolite, a natural magnesium silicate clay belonging to the group of phyllosilicates with the chemical formula of Si12Mg8O30(OH)6(OH2)4·8H2O. It forms needle-like particles. The non-swelling needles can aggregate and associate to form a random network which is responsible for the viscosifying effect.

sepiolite, a natural magnesium silicate clay belonging to the group of phyllosilicates with the chemical formula of Si12Mg8O30(OH)6(OH2)4·8H2O. It forms needle-like particles. The non-swelling needles can aggregate and associate to form a random network which is responsible for the viscosifying effect. | Credits: Shutterstock

Sunrise Resources gave an update for its Pioche Sepiolite project in Nevada, US, following the completion of a second phase of developmental testwork. Phase 2 testwork has confirmed Pioche sepiolite...

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