Origen Applies for Additional 7,865 Hectares in Brazil, Expanding REE Exploration Rights

Published: Jun 18, 2026 15:29

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Based on newly acquired geological information, Origen has applied for an additional 7,865 hectares of mining rights in the state of Piauí, northeastern Brazil. The new mining rights blocks cover known mineral occurrences and/or favorable geological areas that may host REE. Upon approval, Origen will control a total of over 76,000 hectares of exploration rights in the states of Bahia and Piauí. The company has initiated the permitting process to conduct airborne surveys over its northernmost mining rights block. Airborne radiometric surveying is recognized as a key tool for identifying potential REE horizons in the region. The fixed-wing aircraft survey, totaling 2,695 line-kilometers, will serve as a cornerstone for discovering concealed targets and advancing further exploration. Origen has contracted Aero Cientifica, Servicos Aereos Especializados of Rio de Janeiro to execute the survey.

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