Latest Ansto News

Lion Rock Minerals has pinpointed a unique monazite-enriched granite source rich in heavy rare earths at its Minta Est Project in Cameroon, triggering an infill drilling campaign to define this promising mineralisation.

ABx Group has launched a new drilling campaign targeting extensions of its high-grade T8 rare earth discovery in northern Tasmania, focusing on critical elements terbium and dysprosium. Early drilling confirms shallow mineralisation with assays pending, highlighting the project's strategic potential amid global supply constraints.

Critica Limited has demonstrated a 63% recovery of gallium oxide as a valuable by-product from its vast Jupiter rare earth deposit in Western Australia, integrating seamlessly into its existing beneficiation flowsheet. This milestone enhances the project’s strategic value amid global supply chain tensions.

ABx Group has achieved over 98% retention of rare earth elements with near-complete impurity removal in large batch tests from its Deep Leads project, advancing toward delivering its first mixed rare earth carbonate sample by November’s end.

ABx Group Limited reports strong progress in rare earth extraction and clean chemical production, backed by strategic investments and a recent $3 million capital raise.

Axel REE Limited has reported maiden JORC Inferred Mineral Resource Estimates for rare earth elements and gallium at its Caladão Project in Brazil, alongside promising metallurgical test results and an expanded mineralised footprint.

Catalina Resources has reported significant gold and rare earth element mineralisation from its Laverton drilling campaigns and secured a 100% interest in the Beasley Creek Gold Project, positioning itself for growth in Western Australia’s mineral sector.

Australian Rare Earths Limited (ASX, AR3) reported strong progress in its Koppamurra Rare Earths Project with high recovery rates and production milestones, while also expanding and resuming drilling at its Overland Uranium Project. The company bolstered its financial position through government grants and option exercises.

Moab Minerals has upgraded its Manyoni uranium project resource estimate by 25%, enhancing its uranium inventory and advancing plans for low-cost mining. The company also expanded its portfolio with a new copper-gold acquisition in Zambia, signaling a strategic diversification.

Perpetual Resources has reported exceptional maiden drilling results at its Igrejinha Project in Brazil’s Lithium Valley, confirming a polymetallic system rich in lithium, caesium, tin, tungsten, and tantalum. A recent $1.6 million capital raise bolsters its exploration momentum.

Critica Limited has produced its first high-grade Mixed Rare Earth Product from the Jupiter Deposit, achieving 84% total rare earth oxides and validating its beneficiation-first processing strategy. This milestone marks a pivotal shift from exploration to development for the company.

OD6 Metals has selected a cutting-edge rare earth processing flowsheet delivering ~75% recovery of key elements and completed metallurgical drilling at Splinter Rock, supported by a $2.5 million capital raise. The company also commenced Phase 2 drilling at its Gulf Creek Copper Project, maintaining a strong cash position.