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Australian Rare Earths to launch pilot processing at new ANSTO critical minerals hub

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  • Australian Rare Earths will be the first user of ANSTO’s new critical minerals pilot facility, processing Koppamurra ore into Mixed Rare Earth Oxide.
  • The June 2026 pilot, co-funded by a federal grant, aims to cut costs, support feasibility work and secure offtake deals, marking 2026 as pivotal.
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Australian Rare Earths to launch pilot processing at new ANSTO critical minerals hub

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The latest announcement is out from Australian Rare Earths Limited ( (AU:AR3) ).

Australian Rare Earths Limited has been named the first industry partner to use the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation’s new critical minerals piloting facility in Sydney, underscoring its role in developing a strategic rare earths supply chain. The company has delivered about 30 tonnes of ore from its Koppamurra project to the site, where it will be processed into Mixed Rare Earth Oxide as part of efforts to advance the project toward commercialisation.

Pilot-scale processing is scheduled to start in June 2026 and is designed to bridge laboratory work and full-scale operations while generating engineering data for future feasibility studies. The program, partly funded by a federal IPCM grant, is expected to cut capital costs and timelines, support potential offtake and investment agreements, and position 2026 as a pivotal year with a pre-feasibility study release, pilot plant commissioning and a targeted mining lease application.

More about Australian Rare Earths Limited

Australian Rare Earths Limited is an ASX-listed minerals company focused on exploring and developing rare earth resources, notably the Koppamurra Rare Earths Project in Australia. The company targets the critical minerals supply chain, aiming to support secure, non-Chinese sources of rare earths for Australia and its allied markets.

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