Cummins Range Gallium Hits Record Grades as RareX Secures $50M Facility
RareX Limited reports continued high-grade gallium results at Cummins Range and strategic progress on its Mrima Hill project in Kenya, backed by a $50 million funding facility and key partnerships.
- Cummins Range yields Australia's highest-grade gallium assays
- RareX-Iluka consortium advances Mrima Hill project with $50M discretionary funding
- New heavy rare earth mineralised zones discovered at Mt Mansbridge
- Khaleesi Project drilling targets rare earths and critical metals
- Piper Project exploration delayed by native title engagement challenges
Cummins Range – A Gallium Powerhouse Emerges
RareX Limited continues to impress with its Cummins Range Rare Earths Project in Western Australia's Kimberley region, where recent re-assays have confirmed some of the highest-grade gallium intercepts ever reported in Australia. With gallium grades reaching up to 292 grams per tonne and strong associations with rare earths and scandium, Cummins Range is shaping up as a multi-element deposit of significant strategic importance. The company is actively advancing metallurgical test work to understand gallium's behaviour in processing, aiming to unlock its potential as a valuable co-product alongside rare earths and phosphate.
Mrima Hill Consortium – Strategic Partnerships and Funding in Kenya
On the international front, RareX is progressing its Mrima Hill rare earth-niobium-phosphate-manganese project in Kenya through a consortium with Iluka Resources. The consortium has submitted a formal application for the project licence and is preparing for responsible development with leading partners including Ausenco, WSP, Curtin University, and AWEMAC. A discretionary $50 million funding facility from GEM Global Yield LLC provides financial flexibility to support project advancement, contingent on successful procurement. Early-stage community engagement planning is complete, underscoring RareX's commitment to ESG principles and alignment with Kenya's Vision 2030.
Exploration Momentum at Mt Mansbridge and Khaleesi
Back in Western Australia, exploration at the Mt Mansbridge Heavy Rare Earths Project has identified three new mineralised areas with heavy rare earth element grades up to 2.7% total rare earth oxides, enriched in dysprosium and terbium. Soil sampling and rock chip assays confirm the presence of high-grade mineralisation, providing promising targets for further drilling. Meanwhile, the Khaleesi Alkaline Intrusion Complex project is advancing with co-funded drilling planned across six targets, focusing on rare earths, gallium, and high field strength elements such as niobium and tantalum. Historical data and recent sampling suggest significant gallium enrichment, particularly at the Niobe Prospect.
Piper Project Faces Native Title Engagement Delays
In the Northern Territory, the Piper Project's exploration timeline faces uncertainty due to challenges in securing native title engagement with the Central Land Council. Despite efforts over many months, RareX has yet to secure a meeting with traditional owners, a prerequisite for exploration activities. The project, featuring a strong magnetic carbonatite target analogous to Cummins Range, remains a high-priority asset pending resolution of these social and regulatory hurdles.
Financial Position and Outlook
RareX's financial footing remains solid, with $7.4 million in combined cash and listed investments, bolstered by a $2 million placement completed in July 2025. The $50 million discretionary funding facility with GEM further enhances RareX's capacity to advance its flagship projects. The company continues to invest in metallurgical testing, community engagement, and strategic partnerships to de-risk and develop its portfolio of critical mineral assets.
Bottom Line?
With high-grade results and strategic funding in hand, RareX is poised to shape Australia’s and Kenya’s rare earth futures, pending key approvals and metallurgical breakthroughs.
Questions in the middle?
- Will the Mrima Hill consortium secure the prospecting licence and advance to formal negotiations?
- How will ongoing metallurgical test results influence the economic viability of gallium as a co-product at Cummins Range?
- Can RareX overcome native title engagement delays to unlock the Piper Project’s potential?
