New Frontier Minerals undertakes rare earth distribution analysis at Harts Range Project

The initial key findings show high-value, heavy rare earths, in particular Dysprosium Oxide (11.75%) and Terbium Oxide (1.87%), underscoring substantial exploration potential.

Highlights:

• Analysis of samples from Cusp and Bobs Prospects reveals a dominance towards high-value, heavy rare earth elements (HREE).
• Results highlighting up to 11.75% Dysprosium Oxide and 1.87% Terbium Oxide within the total rare earth element (TREO) mix.
• US tariffs have resulted in China restricting exports of seven categories of medium and heavy rare earths – namely Samarium, Gadolinium, Dysprosium, Terbium, Lutetium, Scandium, and Yttrium-related items, commencing 4 April 2025.
• The demand for rare earth elements continues to grow due to their critical role in various industries including defence and high-tech industries: The development of domestic supply chains by the US Department of Defence (DOD) to ensure continued access to rare earth materials needed for permanent magnets used in key US military weapons.

Ged Hall, Chairman, New Frontier Minerals, commented:

“The initial analysis at the Cusp and Bobs Prospects of the Harts Range Project has revealed a strong dominance of heavy rare earth elements, in particular Dysprosium and Terbium, which is highly encouraging. China’s recent announcement to restrict the export of these critical heavy rare earths highlights the urgent need for alternative sources of supply.

“These elements are essential for defence applications and are predominantly supplied and controlled by China, making their availability increasingly rare and strategically important. New Frontier is well-placed to seize this unique opportunity to explore and develop new sources of heavy rare earths at the Harts Range Project.”

Read the article online at: https://www.globalminingreview.com/handling-processing/11042025/new-frontier-minerals-undertakes-rare-earth-distribution-analysis-at-harts-range-project/