Ark Mines Reports High-Grade Rare Earth and Titanium Results from Queensland Project

Published: Jun 12, 2026 09:06

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Ark Mines reported positive results from bulk sample beneficiation and metallurgical testing at its Sandy Mitchell project in Queensland. The testwork produced monazite and titanium products. The rare earth concentrates graded 54.8% total rare earth oxides (TREO), including 23.4% Pr-Nd and 1.49% yttrium. The leucoxene grade reached 73.5%. The company will further investigate the recoverability of zircon, biotite, muscovite, and garnet.

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