Lodestar Confirms High-Grade Xenotime at U.S. Virgin Mountain Rare Earth Project

Lodestar Minerals ( (AU:LSR) ) has issued an announcement.

Lodestar Minerals has confirmed xenotime as the dominant rare earth-bearing mineral at its Virgin Mountain project in Arizona, underscoring the asset’s potential as a high-grade heavy rare earth source. The mineralogy study on rock chip samples supports the project’s focus on dysprosium, terbium and lutetium, elements identified as critically undersupplied and heavily restricted in global markets.

Because xenotime contains elevated proportions of these high-value heavy rare earths and has an established commercial processing pathway, its presence significantly enhances the project’s strategic value. Lodestar says the results validate its exploration model, position Virgin Mountain as a potential contributor to U.S. critical mineral supply chains, and strengthen the case for future funding, partnerships and advancement toward an economic heavy rare earth asset, with fieldwork scheduled to resume in early April.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:LSR) stock is a Hold with a A$0.01 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Lodestar Minerals stock, see the AU:LSR Stock Forecast page.

More about Lodestar Minerals

Lodestar Minerals Limited is an Australian-listed exploration company focused on rare earth elements, with a 100% interest in the Virgin Mountain Heavy Rare Earth Project in Arizona, U.S. The company is targeting high-value heavy rare earths used in advanced technologies and critical defence and clean energy applications, aligning its exploration strategy with U.S. domestic supply priorities.

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