IMC Rare Earths Advances Itarantim Project with Hatch
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IMC Rare Earths Advances Brazil Project with Hatch and ANSTO
SAO PAULO, Brazil - IMC Rare Earths Ltd (NYSE American: IMC) is advancing the development of its Itarantim ionic adsorption clay rare earth project in Brazil. The company has partnered with Hatch and ANSTO to undertake comprehensive engineering and metallurgical programs, aiming to evaluate potential mining and recovery methods and produce rare earth material for customer evaluation.
Project Partnerships and Studies
Hatch Ltd is conducting a scoping study targeted for completion in the first quarter of 2027. The study will assess conventional shallow open-pit mining with vat or heap leaching alongside in-situ recovery. Meanwhile, the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation is performing laboratory-scale testing across project blocks to determine effective processing approaches for recovering critical heavy rare earth elements like dysprosium, terbium, and yttrium.
Additionally, ANSTO has been commissioned to produce approximately one kilogram of dry mixed rare earth carbonate from Block H material to support demonstration, marketing, and potential customer evaluations.
Key Highlights:
- Hatch study targeted for Q1 2027 to identify preferred mining and recovery approach at Itarantim.
- ANSTO evaluating vat leaching, heap leaching, and in-situ recovery across Blocks A, C, and H.
- Block H program aiming to produce about one kilogram of mixed rare earth carbonate for customer evaluation.
- Focus on recovering strategically important heavy rare earths including dysprosium, terbium, and yttrium.
