NFM reports drilling underway at Harts Range Heavy Rare Earth and Niobium Project
Published by Will Owen,
Editor
Global Mining Review,
New Frontier Minerals Ltd (NFM) has announced the commencement of its maiden approximately 2500 m reverse-circulation (RC) drill programme to test the depth extensions of the near surface mineralisation at the Harts Range Heavy Rare Earths and Niobium Project, located 140 km north-east of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory, Australia.
Highlights:
- 2500m RC Drilling underway at Harts Range targeting dysprosium-terbium-rich HREE systems.
- The campaign comprises up to 46 reverse circulation (RC) holes, targeting multiple high-priority anomalies defined through regional geophysics, detailed geological mapping and surface geochemistry completed by the NFM team over the past 12 months.
- The campaign is designed to test the depth extension of the heavy rare earth mineralisation, with particular attention to dysprosium and terbium – critical elements in high-performance permanent magnets used in EVs, wind turbines, and advanced defence technologies.
Gerrard Hall, Chairman, comments:
“This marks an exciting milestone for New Frontier Minerals as we commence our maiden drill program at Harts Range. The project has already returned outstanding heavy rare earth and niobium grades at surface, including high-value dysprosium and terbium, highlighting its strong potential.
“Our RC programme is speci?cally designed to test the depth continuity of these mineralised systems and assess the scale of the high-grade HREE nature of the mineralisation identi?ed to date. With all approvals secured, the team is well positioned to deliver meaningful technical results. We anticipate drilling will be completed before the end of the year, with assay results expected early in the new year.”
Read the article online at: https://www.globalminingreview.com/mining/02122025/nfm-reports-drilling-underway-at-harts-range-heavy-rare-earth-and-niobium-project/