ABx Group (ASX: ABX) has announced outstanding results from larger-scale metallurgical testing at its Deep Leads ionic adsorption clay rare earth project in northern Tasmania.
The testing, conducted in partnership with the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO), successfully removed key impurities such as aluminium, retaining more than 98% of total rare earths.
Managing director Dr Mark Cooksey said the results demonstrate the potential for ABx to produce high-purity mixed rare earth carbonate (MREC) products at low cost using simple, environmentally benign processing conditions.
Author's summary: ABx Group achieves high rare earth purity in testing.