In this exclusive Mining.com.au interview, Shae Russell speaks with Philippa Leggat, Managing Director of Critica (ASX:CRI), about the latest breakthroughs at the Jupiter Rare Earth Project in Western Australia — a rare, clay-hosted rare earth deposit.
📊 Key Highlights:
1️⃣ 830% rare earth upgrade: Initial metallurgical results demonstrate a nearly 10x uplift in grade, confirming the potential for efficient processing.
2️⃣ 95% mass reduction: Only 5% of the processed material remains, significantly lowering reagent and processing costs.
3️⃣ Upcoming milestones: A maiden resource announcement is expected by mid-February, providing more clarity on the scale and grade of the deposit.
Leggat shares the methodical approach Critica has taken, emphasising scientific rigor and strategic planning to maximise the project’s commercialisation potential.
🎥 Watch the full interview for all the details!
