Northern Minerals' Dazzler Mine Resource Up 70%, Grade Rises 40% in WA Rare Earth Project

Published: May 7, 2026 09:45

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Northern Minerals' Dazzler rare earth mine in Western Australia saw its resource increase to 340,000 mt at a total rare earth oxide (TREO) grade of 2.1%, equating to 7,000 mt of TREO. The mine is the highest-grade heavy rare earth deposit in the Browns Range area, with ore tonnage increasing by 70% and grade rising by 40%. When the Browns Range project is developed, ore from the Dazzler deposit will be blended with ore from the Wolverine deposit.

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