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Mount Ridley Mines Limited (ASX:MRD)

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Announcement
Release
19 Dec 2025 9:42AM
Price at Release
$0.031
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Summary
Mount Ridley Mines Limited has announced the execution of a Material Transfer Agreement (MTA) with Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC, marking a significant step in their strategy to assess downstream processing pathways for critical minerals. Under this agreement, mineral ore samples from Mount Ridley's Western Australian projects will be sent to Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory for preliminary evaluation, focusing on leaching and rare earth element extraction and separation. This initial six-month engagement could lead to further research collaborations. This partnership enhances Mount Ridley's efforts to strengthen their position in the critical mineral supply chains, particularly as China maintains a leading role in global mineral processing. The agreement underscores Mount Ridley's commitment to leveraging advanced research capabilities in allied jurisdictions to close gaps in supply chains.
Key Points
  • Executed MTA with Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC.
  • Samples for leaching and rare earth element extraction evaluation.
  • Initial six-month framework for technical evaluation.
  • Aims to support downstream processing strategy.
  • Part of broader strategy to engage advanced research institutions.
  • China's dominance in critical mineral processing noted.
  • Potential for further research collaborations.
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