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Northern Minerals Limited (ASX:NTU)

ALERT: Price-sensitive ASX Announcement for NTU
Current share price for NTU : $0.027 -0.002 (-6.90%)+
Announcement
Release
19 May 2026 10:26AM
Price at Release
$0.029
Full Release
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Summary
The document outlines new disposal orders issued by the Australian Treasurer, affecting approximately 17.6% of Northern Minerals Limited (ASX: NTU) shares, owned by six foreign shareholders. These actions are taken under the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act 1975, reflecting national security interests. Northern Minerals owns the Browns Range Heavy Rare Earths Project, rich in dysprosium, terbium, and yttrium, crucial for technology and energy sectors. The company focuses on developing a secure supply chain outside China while complying with regulatory frameworks and seeking project funding.
Key Points
  • Treasurer issues new disposal orders affecting ~17.6% of NTU shares.
  • Orders involve six foreign shareholders required to divest shares in Northern Minerals.
  • Disposal orders made under the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act 1975.
  • Northern Minerals owns the Browns Range Heavy Rare Earths Project in Australia.
  • Project contains significant deposits of dysprosium, terbium, and yttrium.
  • Dysprosium and terbium are critical for high-tech and clean energy applications.
  • Northern Minerals aims to secure a reliable rare earth supply chain outside China.
  • The company is working on project funding and partnerships for Browns Range.
  • Northern Minerals cooperates with FIRB and other regulatory bodies.
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