St George Mining Reports High-Grade Rare Earth and Niobium Intercepts at Brazil's Araxa Mine

Published: May 7, 2026 09:40

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St George Mining made new progress in drilling at the Araxa rare earth mine in Brazil. One hole intersected 63 meters of ore from surface at a TREO grade of 5.8% and niobium (Nb2O5, the same hereinafter) of 0.57%, including 4.4 meters of ore at 22 meters depth at a TREO grade of 20.14%. Other hole intersections included: ● 151 meters of ore from surface at a TREO grade of 2.48% and niobium of 0.26%; ● 96 meters of ore from surface at a TREO grade of 2.82% and niobium of 0.44%. The highest grades were TREO of 25.37% and niobium of 3.26%.

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