Join us as we speak with Dr Mark Cooksey, Managing Director at ABx Group (ASX:ABX), as he discusses the company’s latest metallurgical advancements at the Deep Leads rare earths project in Tasmania.
With ANSTO producing a Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate (MREC) sample, ABx is nearing a breakthrough in creating a low-cost product from its ionic clay resource.
- Key topics discussed:
- MREC milestone: ANSTO confirms removal of impurities while retaining rare earth elements.
- Process efficiency: How ABx combines quality and low-cost conditions for production.
- Next steps: Upcoming column leach testing to simulate heap leach and verify scalability.
- Growth outlook: New exploration in Tasmania to expand the Deep Leads resource base.
About the guest and company:
Mark Cooksey leads ABx Group, an Australian company focused on advancing critical minerals and rare earths projects. The company is developing its Deep Leads project in Tasmania, targeting cost-effective and sustainable rare earth production through innovative processing and engineering solutions.
Watch the full interview to learn how ABx Group is positioning itself at the forefront of Australia’s rare earth industry.
