Eclipse Metals Mobilises for Strategic Rare Earths Drilling in Greenland
Eclipse Metals has commenced mobilisation for its 2025 diamond drilling program at the Grønnedal Rare Earths Carbonatite Complex in Greenland, aiming to expand a significant rare earth mineral resource rich in critical magnet metals.
- Mobilisation underway for 2025 diamond drilling at Grønnedal Rare Earths project
- Existing inferred resource of 89.2 million tonnes at 6,363 ppm total rare earth oxides
- Resource contains 188,900 tonnes of critical neodymium and praseodymium oxides
- Project benefits from favourable mineralogy and established infrastructure
- Strategic location in Greenland supports Western supply chain diversification
Mobilisation Marks Next Phase for Grønnedal
Eclipse Metals Ltd (ASX – EPM) has announced the commencement of mobilisation activities for its 2025 diamond drilling campaign at the Grønnedal Rare Earths Carbonatite Complex in southwestern Greenland. This follows the completion of all necessary regulatory approvals, setting the stage for a drilling program designed to expand and upgrade the project's existing JORC-compliant Mineral Resource Estimate.
A Rare Earths Resource of Strategic Importance
The Grønnedal deposit currently hosts an inferred resource of 89.2 million tonnes grading 6,363 parts per million total rare earth oxides (TREO), translating to approximately 567,600 tonnes of rare earth oxides. Notably, the resource is dominated by magnet rare earth oxides (MREO) such as neodymium (Nd) and praseodymium (Pr), which are critical for manufacturing permanent magnets used in electric vehicles, renewable energy technologies, and defence applications.
Within this inventory, about 188,900 tonnes of Nd and Pr oxides stand out as a significant supply of these critical elements from a secure Western jurisdiction. This positions Grønnedal as a potentially vital contributor to diversifying global rare earth supply chains, which are currently heavily reliant on China.
Favourable Conditions for Development
The project benefits from favourable mineralogy dominated by coarse-grained bastnäsite, synchysite, and monazite minerals, which are amenable to conventional flotation processing methods compatible with Western separation technologies. Additionally, the site’s proximity to a deep-water port, developed roads, and existing camp facilities provides a cost-effective and logistically advantageous pathway for exploration and future development.
Executive Chairman Carl Popal highlighted the strategic significance of the project, noting that the drilling program aims to demonstrate the scale, quality, and processing advantages of the carbonatite system. He emphasised the potential for Grønnedal to meaningfully contribute to the global supply of magnet rare earths, a critical component in the transition to electrification and renewable energy.
Looking Ahead
Mobilisation activities are currently underway, with drilling scheduled to commence in October 2025. Eclipse Metals has committed to providing regular updates on drilling progress and assay results in line with ASX disclosure requirements. Investors and industry watchers will be keenly observing these developments as they could reshape the rare earths landscape and reinforce Greenland’s role as a strategic mining jurisdiction.
Bottom Line?
As drilling kicks off, Eclipse Metals is poised to advance Greenland’s rare earths profile amid growing global supply chain shifts.
Questions in the middle?
- What initial assay results will reveal about the grade and distribution of magnet rare earth oxides?
- How might Eclipse Metals leverage its strategic location and infrastructure to accelerate project development?
- What partnerships or off-take agreements could emerge as the project advances?
