Diamond drilling underway at Cummins Range
Released
Released
Announcement PDF
ASX Release
15 June 2023
Diamond drilling underway at Cummins Range to support completion
of mining studies
Drilling program will support proposed three-stage project development roadmap
HIGHLIGHTS
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Drilling begins at Cummins Range following completion of flora and fauna surveys
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Initial diamond drilling for metallurgy and DSO sample preparation
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RC drilling to follow the diamond drilling for grade definition
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Drilling supports the move to advanced studies for the proposed Stage 1 development at Cummins
Range, which is focused on the production of DSO phosphate direct application fertiliser, by
enhancing Resource definition within the initial pit shell
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Updated Mineral Resource Estimate with improved geological confidence scheduled for later in 2023
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Scoping Study for the proposed Staged development plan on-track for delivery in July
Australian rare earths and phosphate developer, RareX Limited (ASX: REE) (RareX or the Company), is
pleased to advise that a new program of diamond drilling has commenced at its 100%-owned Cummins
Range Rare Earths & Phosphate Project in the Kimberley region of Western Australia.
The program is being undertaken by Kalgoorlie-based drilling company, Kal Drill, and will comprise PQ drilling
targeting the Indicated portion of the Mineral Resource within both the Rare and Phos Dykes, which totals
67Mt at 0.5% Total Rare Earth Oxide (TREO) and 7% P2O5 (ASX announcement 1 May 2023).
The drilling program will support all three proposed stages of the Cummins Range development roadmap (see
ASX Announcement 13 April 2023), including:
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Collection of high-grade phosphate DSO samples for distribution to potential offtake partners to
support the Stage 1 phosphate DSO operation.
Collection of moderate-grade phosphate and low TREO grade samples to conduct further
beneficiation and comminution tests for the production of phosphate concentrate to support the Stage
2 phosphate concentrate operation.
Targeting the higher-grade rare earths component of the Mineral Resource (which totals 52Mt grading
1% TREO – see ASX announcement 1 May 2023) to obtain additional samples for beneficiation studies
for the Stage 3 rare earths and phosphate concentrate operation.
Initial results from the diamond drilling program are expected to be received in coming months.
For more information,
please contact:
Investors: James Durrant, CEO
Media: Nicholas Read, Read Corporate
P +61 (0) 8 6383 6593
P +61 (0) 8 9388 1474
RareX Limited
ASX:REE
ABN: 65 105 578 756
RareX HQ
Level 1, 338 Barker Road
Subiaco WA 6008
Australia
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A program of Reverse Circulation (RC) drilling by Stark
Drilling is also scheduled to commence at Cummins Range
in July 2023, focused on infilling and upgrading the
shallow high-grade phosphate DSO Resource to support
the Stage 1 DSO phosphate operation.
A Scoping Study for the Staged development of the project
is targeted for delivery in July 2023.
RareX CEO, James Durrant, said: “This is a highly targeted
drilling program that will maximise ‘bang for buck’ and
provide vital data to support ongoing mining studies for all
three stages of our proposed development pathway at
Cummins Range. We look forward to delivering our Scoping
Study, including for Stage 1, next month, providing
shareholders with their first insight into the value
opportunity of the phosphate DSO mining operation.”
This announcement has been authorised for release by the
Board of RareX Limited.
Figure 1: Kal Drill diamond rig with phosphate-rich PQ drill core
RareX Limited
ASX:REE
ABN: 65 105 578 756
RareX HQ
Level 1, 338 Barker Road
Subiaco WA 6008
Australia
P +61 (0) 8 6383 6593
info@rarex.com.au
rarex.com.au
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Competent Person’s Statement
The Mineral Resource Estimate in this announcement was reported by the Company in accordance with
Listing Rule 5.8 on 1 May 2023. The Company confirms it is not aware of any new information or data that
materially affects the information included in the previous announcement and that all material assumptions
and technical parameters underpinning the estimates in the previous announcement continue to apply and
have not materially changed.
About RareX Limited – ASX: REE
RareX Limited (ASX: REE) is a Perth-based rare earths and phosphate project development company. RareX’s
focus is on developing its flag-ship Cummins Range Rare Earths and Phosphate Project.
Rare Earths and in particular, NdPr are core enablers of decarbonisation and electrification of our society. NdPr
supports high strength magnets which enables low carbon technologies, especially in the electric mobility
sector, robotics solutions and renewable energy, particularly the wind energy sector.
Phosphates are one of the three macro nutrients required in fertilisers. Fertilisers are in ever more demand due
to population growth, depleting soils and reduced arable land requiring ever more intensive farming.
The Cummins Range Rare Earths and Phosphate Project is in the East Kimberley region of Western Australia.
RareX is committed to developing a sustainable, ethical, transparent and secure low carbon rare earth and
phosphate supply chain solution for its products which satisfy the two global mega-trends of population growth
and electrification.
For further information on the Company and its projects visit www.rarex.com.au
RareX Limited
ASX:REE
ABN: 65 105 578 756
RareX HQ
Level 1, 338 Barker Road
Subiaco WA 6008
Australia
P +61 (0) 8 6383 6593
info@rarex.com.au
rarex.com.au
RareX Limited (ASX:REE)
@rarex_asx
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