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Australian Rare Earths Limited (ASX:AR3)

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Current share price for AR3 : $0.108 0.003 (2.38%)+
Announcement
Release
11 Aug 2026 9:16AM
Price at Release
$0.105
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Summary
Australian Rare Earths Limited (AR3) has announced the successful commissioning and commencement of pilot processing at the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation's (ANSTO) critical minerals facility. The Koppamurra Pilot Processing is aimed at validating the full processing flowsheet at a pilot scale using approximately 30 tonnes of ore. The pilot plant, being the first of its kind for clay-hosted rare earth elements, will produce the first bulk Mixed Rare Earth Oxide sample by late September 2026, providing product samples for potential customers and partners. The pilot program is a significant step toward a bankable feasibility study, supported by government grants, and positions AR3 to diversify global rare earth feedstocks.
Key Points
  • Successful commissioning of pilot plant at ANSTO's critical minerals facility.
  • Processing of approximately 30 tonnes of Koppamurra ore underway.
  • Production of high purity Mixed Rare Earth Oxide samples for prospective customers.
  • Pilot plant to provide data for a bankable feasibility study.
  • Program aligns with AR3's strategy to diversify rare earth supply sources.
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