We are pleased to share the latest progress in our ongoing collaboration with RED METAL LIMITED on the Sybella Rare Earth Oxide (REO) Project. This marks a significant step forward in the development of a premium mixed rare earth carbonate (MREC) product from the Sybella rare earth ore, located in Queensland.

The recent proof-of-concept impurity removal trial, conducted by Core Resources, has yielded promising results. The trial successfully precipitated a potentially saleable MREC product, containing an impressive 48.7% Total Rare Earth Oxides (TREO). Of this, 39.5% is composed of high-value Magnet Rare Earth Oxides (MREO), and 26.6% consists of Heavy Rare Earth Oxides (HREO).

This achievement was made possible through the use of low-cost alkali reagents, leading to high recovery rates of key elements with minimal impurities. While there is room for further optimisation, the successful maiden production of this MREC product signifies a major advancement in the Sybella project’s journey toward developing a premium rare earth product.

Managing Director Rob Rutherford said: “Impurity removal and precipitation of a saleable product with minimal REO loss is an important hurdle to clear for both the Granite-Hosted Sybella and Ionic Clay-Hosted deposit types. As such, success with our first impurity removal attempt is a major step forward for the Sybella REO discovery as it shows the essential indicators are in place to cost effectively produce a quality MREC product.

Core are pleased to be supporting Red Metal in the process development for the Sybella project and are dedicated to advancing this project towards full-scale production, ensuring that the highest standards of quality and efficiency are maintained.

Read the full Red Metal press release here.

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