Jupiter rare earths project in WA proves processing repeatability
Critica's Jupiter rare earths project produced a second high-grade carbonate, proving the process works reliably.
Critica Limited achieved a second successful test run of mixed rare earth carbonate from its Jupiter project. The product reached 58 per cent total rare earth oxide.
Two independent laboratories produced similar results using the same process, proving the extraction method works reliably. The latest batch had higher levels of valuable elements.
Magnet rare earth oxides rose to 15 per cent from 14.1 per cent. Heavy rare earth oxides increased to 3.66 per cent from 2.41 per cent.
The product had higher levels of dysprosium, terbium and neodymium oxide. These elements have tight global supply.
Jupiter is Australia's largest clay-hosted rare earth resource. It sits alongside Critica's Mt Lindsay tin-tungsten project in Tasmania.
The company is now running scoping studies for both projects. It aims to build a multi-commodity critical minerals platform.
- 58%
- Total rare earth oxide
- 15%
- Magnet rare earth oxides
- 3.66%
- Heavy rare earth oxides
- 2 independent
- Labs verified result
Why it mattersRepeatable high-grade processing is vital. It shows whether a rare earths project can work economically. This helps attract investment.
AustraliaA successful Jupiter project would position Australia as a competitor to China in rare earth supply for EV batteries, semiconductors and defence applications.
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