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NR-Argex hires metallurgists to develop proprietay technology for La Blache

posted on Apr 06, 2010 07:16AM

Argex hires metallurgists to develop proprietary technology for La Blache

	    MONTREAL, April 6 /CNW Telbec/ - Argex Silver Capital Inc. (TSX-V:RGX)
reported today that is has engaged Process Research Ortech Inc. (PRO) to
develop an effective and economically viable process for the recovery of
titanium dioxide from its 100% owned La Blache deposit's ore.
	    PRO has extensive experience in titanium processing with several patents
issued and pending. For its Canadian patent application on its proprietary
mixed chloride technology to treat titanium containing ores to produce
titanium dioxide, the patent allowance has been made. The process has been
previously demonstrated for other titanium containing ores from Canada and
overseas with an extraction efficiency in excess of 90% for both titanium and
iron as well as production of over 99.8 % pure titanium dioxide.
	    "PRO's principals have worked for some of the biggest names in the
Canadian and international metals and mining industry. They are
internationally recognized experts in process technology development and
commercialization including clean technology. They are experts in
hydrometallurgical and pyrometallurgical processing" stated Argex's President
and CEO Michael Dehn.
	    PRO's existing facilities include proven laboratory and pilot facilities
for hydrometallurgical processing: pilot continuous atmospheric leaching
system; bench scale titanium and pilot scale stainless steel autoclaves for
high pressure leaching with capacity of up to 50 gallons; solvent extraction
system consisting of mixer settlers, pulse column and fixed bed and continuous
ion exchange systems; lab and pilot scale liquid/solid separation equipped
with thickeners and filters; and electrowinning cells for product recovery.
	    "Having access to such existing world-class facilities will certainly
expedite the metallurgical work and thereby assist us we with our plans to
move rapidly to titanium production" added Michael Dehn.

	    About Argex

	    Argex is a junior titanium, iron, and vanadium explorer with projects in
Quebec, Canada. Headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, the Company is committed to
the interests of its shareholders, with plans to rapidly advance towards
titanium production at the 100% owned La Blache deposit located near
Baie-Comeau, Quebec. For additional information please visit our website at
www.argex.ca.

	    About Process Research Ortech Inc.

	    Process Research ORTECH Inc. (PRO) represents an 80-year old tradition of
innovation and technology development to support industries. PRO was
incorporated in January 1999 to take over the Process Technologies activities
of ORTECH Corporation (Formerly Ontario Research Foundation, originally
established in 1928). The mandate of PRO is to continue the research and
development work carried on by the Process Technology group of ORTECH
Corporation, while exploring, developing and commercializing innovative
solutions in areas including Cleantech and Renewable Energy. PRO serves the
needs of Canadian and international companies, in partnership with academic
and governmental agencies and organizations as well as primary leaders in the
industry.
	    PRO's world class service facility with its laboratory and pilot plant
offers specialized process services including extractive metallurgy. PRO
adapts technologies on behalf of its clients to obtain solutions including
pyrometallurgy, hydrometallurgy, electrometallurgy and mineral processing.
These solutions address the needs for recycling and environmental issues. The
team with its wealth of experience offers innovative and yet practical
solutions for its clients' needs in process development, process compression,
evaluation of plant performance, improvement of plant operation and plant
modernization. In addition to developing their own technology, PRO remains
connected to the cutting edge of new and innovative technologies which have
promise for its potential clients.
	    For additional information please visit the website at
www.processortech.com.

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	    This news release contains discussion of items that may constitute
forward-looking statements within the meaning of securities laws that involve
risks and uncertainties. Although the Company believes the expectations
reflected in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable
assumptions, it can give no assurances that its expectations will be achieved.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations
include the effects of general economic conditions, actions by government
authorities, uncertainties associated with contract negotiations, additional
financing requirements, market acceptance of the Company's products and
competitive pressures. These factors and others are more fully discussed in
Company filings with Canadian securities regulatory authorities.

	    Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as
that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts
responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.





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	    /For further information: Michael Dehn, President and CEO, Argex Silver
Capital Inc, (647) 477-2382, michael@avantimac.com; Paradox Public relations,
(514) 341-0408, 1-866-460-0408/
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