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Associated Press
23-07-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Appia Rare Earths & Uranium Corp. Receives $98,355.52 Saskatchewan TMEI Grant & $126,542.57 Deficiency Deposit Refund
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - July 23, 2025) - Appia Rare Earths & Uranium Corp. (CSE: API) (OTCQB: APAAF) (FWB: A0I0) (MUN: A0I0) (BER: A0I0) (the 'Company' or 'Appia') is pleased to announce two significant funding achievements that will directly support its 2025 Saskatchewan exploration programs. Saskatchewan TMEI Grant Approval - Loranger Property Appia has been approved for and received a $98,355.52 grant cheque through the Saskatchewan Targeted Mineral Exploration Incentive (TMEI) program. The TMEI grant provides eligible exploration companies with funding equal to 25% of qualifying exploration costs--including diamond drilling, downhole surveys, logging, and geophysical surveys--incurred within Saskatchewan. In 2024, Appia completed three diamond drill holes on its high-priority Loranger Rare Earth Element & Uranium property, with two holes confirming REE and uranium mineralization. Deficiency Deposit Refund - Otherside Property Appia has also received a full refund of $126,542.57 relating to the deficiency deposit originally posted on its Otherside property in February 2024 to allow the company to hold 100% ownership over the property. Following this in October 2024, Appia completed an airborne gravity gradiometer and magnetic survey over the Otherside property. This survey not only qualified for more than enough work expenditure to fully satisfy the 2024 expenditure commitment, but to also qualified the Company for a total refund of the initial $126,542.57 deposit. 'On behalf of Appia, I would like to sincerely thank the Government of Saskatchewan for their ongoing support--both for the $98,355.52 TMEI grant approval and reimbursement of the $126,542.57 Otherside deficiency deposit. Their commitment to exploration allows us to reinvest these funds into our 2025 drill programs at several of our Saskatchewan properties. The province's leadership in uranium mining--helping Canada supply roughly 15 % of the world's mined uranium--and its emergence as North America's premier rare-earth jurisdiction, make this province the ideal partner for advancing critical-mineral exploration,' said Tom Drivas, CEO of Appia. Use of Funds Appia intends to apply both the TMEI grant and deficiency deposit--totaling $224,898.09--toward its 2025 Saskatchewan exploration initiatives. Priority programs include follow-up drilling and geophysical surveys on the Otherside and Alces Lake properties, advancing the Company's objective to delineate high-grade rare earth and uranium targets in the Athabasca Basin region. For more information regarding the Saskatchewan Targeted Mineral Exploration Incentive (TMEI), please click here. For more information regarding the Saskatchewan Mineral Tenure Registry Regulations, please click here. About Appia Rare Earths & Uranium Corp. Appia is a publicly traded Canadian company in the rare earth element and uranium sectors. The Company holds the right to acquire up to a 70% interest in the PCH Ionic Adsorption Clay Project (See June 9 th, 2023 Press Release - Click HERE ) which is 42,932.24 ha. in size and located within the Goiás State of Brazil. (See January 11 th, 2024 Press Release - Click HERE ) The Company is also focusing on delineating high-grade critical rare earth elements and gallium on the Alces Lake property, and exploring for high-grade uranium in the prolific Athabasca Basin on its Otherside, Loranger, North Wollaston, and Eastside properties. The Company holds the surface rights to exploration for 94,982.39 hectares (234,706.59 acres) in Saskatchewan. The Company also has a 100% interest in 13,008 hectares (32,143 acres), with rare earth elements and uranium deposits over five mineralized zones in the Elliot Lake Camp, Ontario. Appia has 168.4 million common shares outstanding, 207.7 million shares fully diluted. Cautionary note regarding forward-looking statements: This News Release contains forward-looking statements which are typically preceded by, followed by or including the words 'believes', 'expects', 'anticipates', 'estimates', 'intends', 'plans' or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are not a guarantee of future performance as they involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. We do not intend and do not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements and shareholders are cautioned not to put undue reliance on such statements. Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Market Regulator (as that term is defined in the policies of the CSE) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. For more information, book a one-on-one 30-minute Zoom video call, please click here. Contact: Tom Drivas, CEO & Director (c) (416) 876-3957 e) [email protected] NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES To view the source version of this press release, please visit
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Project Update: Optimization Underway With Clear Path Set to Unlock Halleck Creek's Rare Earth Potential
Mineral Processing optimization tests underway Multiple parallel avenues of testing in progress with the objective of increasing overall magnet rare earths recoveries Long lead time equipment ordered for a demonstration plant Conventional magnetic separation equipment ordered, a critical component of a demonstration plant Test mining set to commence Test mining at the Cowboy State Mine to provide bulk samples for optimization test work and feedstock for a demonstration plant DENVER, July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Rare Earths (ASX: ARR | OTCQX: ARRNF | ADR: AMRRY) ('ARR' or the 'Company'), is pleased to provide an update on project activities at Cowboy State Mine ('CSM'), part of the Halleck Creek Rare Earths Project in Wyoming. American Rare Earths, through its subsidiary Wyoming Rare (USA) Inc. ('WRI'), will be performing a series of additional mineral processing optimization tests for the Cowboy State Mine's Pre-Feasibility Study ('PFS'). The additional work will occur in parallel to current planned mineral processing tests and includes testing multiple comminution (i.e. milling) methods and optimizing the beneficiation circuit (i.e. mineral separation and concentration). Figure 1 outlines the road map of the mineral processing optimization work underway. In addition, the Company has already ordered long-lead time equipment for a demonstration plant and will commence test mining in the immediate term to extract the necessary feedstock for the future facility. The optimization work and demonstration plant are key steps forward in producing rare earth magnet oxides from Halleck Creek ore. Why it matters? In general terms, a PFS is a key milestone to demonstrate, at a relatively high confidence level1 , the technical and economic viability of a project. The study is essentially a blue-print, backed by extensive laboratory test data, for the mine and mineral processing plant. A well-executed and robust PFS typically provides potential investors, strategic partners, creditors and off-take parties with confidence in the project's production potential and underlying economics. In addition, it lays the foundation for future studies (i.e. Definitive Feasibility Study) which can lead to construction and development decisions. It is a key step in de-risking the project from a technical and economic standpoint, which, if successful, can move a development project one step closer to becoming a producing asset. The objective of the comminution and beneficiation optimization testing is to find optimal and conventional processing methods to further increase the recovery of rare earth minerals. This additional optimization work sets a clear path for American Rare Earths to produce a robust mineral processing flow-sheet for the PFS and ultimately unlock Halleck Creek's immense rare earths potential. Once complete, the Company can also use the flow-sheet design as a blue-print for a demonstration plant to showcase and fine-tune the process at a larger scale. Given the confidence in the Halleck Creek project, steps to progress the demonstration plant have already commenced in parallel to the optimization work. However, most of the optimization work is in addition to the original PFS scope and as a result will extend the CSM PFS publication. Summary of Optimization Work Underway: Test Mining: The Company will exercise its License to Explore2 to collect bulk samples required to perform comminution tests. Approximately 8 tonnes are required for the comminution testing, however given the extraction equipment will be mobilized on site, the Company plans to extract ~3,200 tonnes to also fulfil the future demonstration plant feedstock needs. Comminution: Reducing the proportion of fines (i.e. very fine material, ore milled below 50 microns) entering the beneficiation circuit enhances overall ore concentration and increases the total rare earth oxide ('TREO') grade into leach. Reducing fines can reduce reagent consumption during leaching and impurity removal, which can potentially lower operating costs. Three different comminution methods will be tested: Vertical Roller Mill ('VRM'), High Pressure Grinding Rolls ('HPGR') Air Classifier and a HPGR Tower Mill. Beneficiation: Induced Roll Magnetic Separators ('IRMS') are the most effective method of separating allanite (i.e. rare earth host mineral) from gangue (i.e. material with no REE mineralization) material3 tested to date. This equipment will be used in the mineral processing flow sheet, however the primary separation method (i.e. pre-IRMS processing step) has room to be optimized. Hydrometallurgy: Extensive scoping leach tests have already been completed and the leach parameters are well defined4. However, impurity removal (i.e. processing step after leaching) tests are currently underway. Once comminution and beneficiation process optimization testing concludes, bulk samples will be generated using the preferred grinding and separation options to run larger scale leach and impurity removal tests. This release was authorized by the board of American Rare Earths. Investors can follow the Company's progress at _______________1 PFS-level engineering estimates are typically classified as a Class 4 estimate according to the Association for Advancement of Cost Engineering International (AACEI), which aligns with this ±25% accuracy range2 See ASX Release dated January 8, 2025 for additional details.3 See ASX Release dated February 20, 2025 for additional details.4 See ASX release dated July 16, 2025. About American Rare Earths Limited: American Rare Earths (ASX: ARR | OTCQX: ARRNF | ADR: AMRRY) is a critical minerals company at the forefront of reshaping the U.S. rare earths industry. Through its wholly owned subsidiary, Wyoming Rare (USA) Inc. ('WRI'), the company is advancing the Halleck Creek Project in Wyoming—a world-class rare earth deposit with the potential to secure America's critical mineral independence for generations. Located on Wyoming State land, the Cowboy State Mine within Halleck Creek offers cost-efficient open-pit mining methods and benefits from streamlined permitting processes in this mining-friendly state. With plans for onsite mineral processing and separation facilities, Halleck Creek is strategically positioned to reduce U.S. reliance on imports—predominantly from China—while meeting the growing demand for rare earth elements essential to defense, advanced technologies, and economic security. As exploration progresses, the project's untapped potential on both State and Federal lands further reinforces its significance as a cornerstone of U.S. supply chain security. In addition to its resource potential, American Rare Earths is committed to environmentally responsible mining practices and continues to collaborate with U.S. Government-supported R&D programs to develop innovative extraction and processing technologies for rare earth elements. For additional information: Susan AssadiMedia Relations USsassadi@ 977 7125 Beverly JedynakInvestor Relations 943 1123 Figure 1 - Illustrative Mineral Processing Optimization Road Map5Note: SX = Solvent Extraction, RC = Reverse Circulation _______________5 See ASX Release dated February 20, 2025 and July 16, 2025 for additional details. 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Bloomberg
16-07-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Apple, MP Materials to Build Texas Factory
Gracelin Baskarian, director of the Critical Minerals Security Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, breaks down the deal between tech giant Apple and rare earths supplier MP Materials. The two companies announced they would build a factory in Texas to manufacture materials needed for Apple products. (Source: Bloomberg)
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Appia Earns Further 5.89% Legal and Beneficial Interest in the PCH Project
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - July 10, 2025) - Appia Rare Earths & Uranium Corp. (CSE: API) (OTCQB: APAAF) (FSE: A0I0) (MUN: A0I0) (BER: A0I0) (the "Company" or "Appia") announced today that, further to its press release dated June 12, 2024, Appia has earned a further 5.89% legal and beneficial ownership interest in Appia Brasil Rare Earths Mineracao Ltda (the "Appia Brasil") the Brazilian company that holds the PCH Project (the "Property") located in the Tocantins Structural Province of the Brasília Fold Belt, Goiás State, Brazil. Appia now holds 15.89%. Pursuant to the Quotaholders Agreement among Appia, Beko Invest Ltd. ("Beko") and Antonio Vitor Junior ("Antonio") dated July 20, 2023 (the "Quotaholders Agreement"), which governs the ongoing exploration and development of the Property, Appia has expended US$2,030,204 pursuant to the Quotaholders Agreement to earn a further 5.89% interest in Appia Brasil. Appia now holds 15.89%. The 500,000 shares to be issued will be subject to a four month and one day hold period from the date of issuance. Appia can earn up to a 70% interest in Appia Brasil. Reference is made to the December 4, 2023 press release for further particulars. About Appia Rare Earths & Uranium Corp. Appia is a publicly traded Canadian company in the rare earth element and uranium sectors. The Company holds the right to acquire up to a 70% interest in the PCH Ionic Adsorption Clay Project (See June 9th, 2023 Press Release – Click HERE) which is 42,932.24 ha. in size and located within the Goiás State of Brazil. (See January 11th, 2024 Press Release – Click HERE) The Company is also focusing on delineating high-grade critical rare earth elements and gallium on the Alces Lake property, and exploring for high-grade uranium in the prolific Athabasca Basin on its Otherside, Loranger, North Wollaston, and Eastside properties. The Company holds the surface rights to exploration for 94,982.39 hectares (234,706.59 acres) in Saskatchewan. The Company also has a 100% interest in 13,008 hectares (32,143 acres), with rare earth elements and uranium deposits over five mineralized zones in the Elliot Lake Camp, Ontario. Appia has 168 million common shares outstanding, 205 million shares fully diluted. Cautionary note regarding forward-looking statements: This News Release contains forward-looking statements which are typically preceded by, followed by or including the words "believes", "expects", "anticipates", "estimates", "intends", "plans" or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are not a guarantee of future performance as they involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. We do not intend and do not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements and shareholders are cautioned not to put undue reliance on such statements. Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Market Regulator (as that term is defined in the policies of the CSE) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. For more information, visit As part of our ongoing effort to keep investors, interested parties and stakeholders updated, we have several communication portals. If you have any questions online (X, Facebook, LinkedIn) please feel free to send direct messages. To book a one-on-one 30-minute Zoom video call, please click here. Contact: Tom Drivas, CEO and Director (c) (416) 876-3957 (e) tdrivas@ NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES To view the source version of this press release, please visit Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Globe and Mail
10-07-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
COMMERCE RESHAPES MANAGEMENT TEAM IN PREPARATION FOR RENEWED DEVELOPMENT FOCUS OF ASHRAM RARE EARTHS PROJECT
MONTRÉAL, July 10, 2025 /CNW/ -- Commerce Ressources Corp. (TSXV: CCE, FSE: D7H0, OTCQX: CMRZF) is pleased to announce key management appointments as it steps up focus on development of the Ashram Rare Earths Project in, Québec Canada.
