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Mont Royal Resources Limited (ASX:MRZ)

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Announcement
Release
5 May 2026 8:43AM
Price at Release
$0.185
Full Release
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Summary
Mont Royal Resources Limited has provided an update on the Ashram Rare Earth and Fluorspar Project, highlighting the significant potential of the fluorspar contained within the project. The company aims to enhance its fluorspar metallurgical test work program, leveraging historical achievements of producing high-purity fluorspar concentrate. The Ashram Deposit, located in Quebec, Canada, is noted as one of the largest rare earth and fluorspar deposits globally. With China transitioning to a net importer of fluorspar, the market dynamics are increasingly favorable for Mont Royal, positioning it as a potential major supplier to North America and Europe. The ongoing development of the Ashram Project could provide a valuable secondary revenue stream alongside rare earth production, supported by consistent mineral resource estimates and favorable market conditions.
Key Points
  • The Ashram Project hosts significant fluorspar potential with a mineral resource estimate of 73.2 Mt at 6.6% CaF2 indicated and 131.1 Mt at 4.0% CaF2 inferred.
  • Metallurgical test work in 2020 achieved a 98% CaF2 (acid-spar) concentrate.
  • Fluorspar is recognized as a critical mineral in Canada, the United States, and Europe.
  • Market dynamics for fluorspar are evolving, with China becoming a net importer, increasing demand.
  • The Ashram Project has the potential to be a major fluorspar supplier to North America and Europe.
  • The project is strategically located to support export via Quebec's aluminum industries and other markets.
  • Mont Royal focuses on advancing fluorspar as a byproduct of the Ashram Deposit, enhancing its economic viability.
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