Aldoro Resources Reports Positive Hydrometallurgical Test Results at Kameelburg Rare Earth Deposit

Published: Jun 11, 2026 17:50

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[SMM Rare Earths Briefing] Aldoro Resources announced that the hydrometallurgical tests on its Kameelburg rare earth–strontium–niobium deposit in Namibia have yielded positive results. Using a direct acid leaching process at ambient temperature and pressure, the strontium extraction rate exceeded 99%, and the rare earth recovery rate reached 72%, without requiring crushing, roasting, or solvent extraction, significantly reducing development costs. Meanwhile, drilling has discovered high-grade niobium mineralization at the margin of the carbonatite, with an intersection of 170 meters showing total rare earth oxide grade of 0.81%, strontium at 3.21%, and niobium at 0.43%. The company stated that this process substantially lowers project risk and confirms Kameelburg as one of the most important undeveloped rare earth–strontium deposits globally.

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