# Rubidium Mining News

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## Everest Metals hits 90pc rubidium recovery as pilot plans advance

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/everest-metals-hits-90pc-rubidium-recovery-as-pilot-plans-advance--069f0e71-6af2-4311-b104-c8a9d7806071) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/everest-metals-hits-90pc-rubidium-recovery-as-pilot-plans-advance--069f0e71-6af2-4311-b104-c8a9d7806071.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-20T02:50:15.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-20T03:01:44.505Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-20T03:01:44.505Z
- Company: Everest Metals Corporation (EMC)
- Original source: [stockhead](https://stockhead.com.au/resources/everest-metals-hits-90pc-rubidium-recovery-as-pilot-plans-advance/)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.358
- Atlas tags: Mill Route, POX/BIOX Route, Multi-Domain Tested

Everest Metals has reported successful metallurgical bench testing at Mt Edon, achieving 80-90% rubidium recovery using its Direct Rubidium Extraction process. The company is now advancing toward pilot-plant development and refining its purification techniques to improve process efficiency.

## EMC: Mt Edon Rubidium Processing Advances Pilot Plant Development

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emc-mt-edon-rubidium-processing-advances-pilot-plant-development--c7e8da4d-df40-4213-8673-5251377e96f1) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emc-mt-edon-rubidium-processing-advances-pilot-plant-development--c7e8da4d-df40-4213-8673-5251377e96f1.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-19T21:14:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-19T22:42:22.084Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-19T22:42:22.084Z
- Company: Everest Metals Corporation Ltd (EMC)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03154288)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.368
- Atlas tags: High Recovery, Bench Scale Only, Single Domain Only, Gravity Route, POX/BIOX Route, Multi-Domain Tested

Everest Metals Corporation has reported significant progress in metallurgical testwork for rubidium extraction and purification at its Mt Edon Critical Mineral Project in Western Australia. Key results include up to 90% rubidium recovery through batch roasting and water leaching, a 60% reduction in water use, and successful purification reducing the potassium-to-rubidium ratio to 1.5-2:1. The company is now advancing towards pilot plant development, having validated its in-house purification reagent manufacturing.

## WIN: Successful Extraction of Valuable Rubidium from Faraday

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/win-successful-extraction-of-valuable-rubidium-from-faraday--fd1909f2-21c8-46d0-a9fe-39051d7ac43f) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/win-successful-extraction-of-valuable-rubidium-from-faraday--fd1909f2-21c8-46d0-a9fe-39051d7ac43f.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-18T21:09:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-18T22:14:24.661Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-18T22:14:24.661Z
- Company: WIN Metals Ltd (WIN)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03153729)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.717
- Atlas tags: High Recovery, Bench Scale Only, Multi-Domain Tested, Byproduct Commodity, JORC Compliant, QP/CP Signed, Mill Route, POX/BIOX Route

WIN Metals Ltd reported successful initial bench-scale metallurgical testwork on its Faraday Critical Minerals Project, achieving high rubidium extraction rates of 93.8% to 96.7% via a chloride salt roast leach process. The company highlighted rubidium as a highly valuable critical mineral with potential to become a primary value driver, noting that its hosting in potassium feldspar could lead to a simpler purification flowsheet. Further work is planned to optimize the flowsheet and develop a maiden rubidium mineral resource estimate.

## 1MC: Company Presentation

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/1mc-company-presentation--2845ad6b-5a20-42a0-a32c-6a2e605d4116) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/1mc-company-presentation--2845ad6b-5a20-42a0-a32c-6a2e605d4116.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-14T08:30:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-14T09:06:55.852Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-14T09:06:55.852Z
- Company: Morella Corporation Limited (1MC)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03152512)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.315
- Atlas tags: Single Domain Only

Morella Corporation Limited announced a maiden Inferred Mineral Resource for its Mt Edon project, totaling 5.44 Mt at 0.16% Rb₂O for 8,300 tonnes of contained Rb₂O, prepared under JORC 2012. This initial resource establishes a baseline for the project, with further growth opportunities identified. Additionally, Phase 2 metallurgical testwork demonstrated a peak rubidium extraction of 93.6% into solution, supporting future process development.

## 1MC: High-Grade Rubidium and Lithium Rock Chips at Mac Well

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/1mc-high-grade-rubidium-and-lithium-rock-chips-at-mac-well--de1de7ef-ae21-40cc-8bde-887a94200e52) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/1mc-high-grade-rubidium-and-lithium-rock-chips-at-mac-well--de1de7ef-ae21-40cc-8bde-887a94200e52.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-29T22:20:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-29T23:25:48.593Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-29T23:25:48.593Z
- Company: Morella Corporation Limited (1MC)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03145743)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.665
- Atlas tags: Bonanza Intercept, QA/QC Disclosed, Nearology Play

Morella Corporation Limited announced high-grade rubidium and lithium rock chip results from its Mac Well Project in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The sampling identified widespread rubidium mineralization, with a peak result of 0.78% Rb₂O and 0.71% Li₂O, and defined multiple anomalies for follow-up exploration. These early-stage results support further mapping and sampling ahead of a maiden drilling program.

## 1MC: Full Year Statutory Accounts

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/1mc-full-year-statutory-accounts--cad96ce7-9af4-4cc4-b1fc-d86702fb242b) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/1mc-full-year-statutory-accounts--cad96ce7-9af4-4cc4-b1fc-d86702fb242b.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-22T08:45:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-22T09:03:45.534Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-22T09:03:45.534Z
- Company: Morella Corporation Limited (1MC)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03142384)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.067
- Atlas tags: Maiden Resource, Inferred Resource, All Inferred, JORC Compliant, QP/CP Signed, Cut-off Disclosed, PEA-Supporting, Deleterious Elements Present

Morella Corporation Limited's full-year statutory accounts for 2026 report a net loss of $6.23 million, with a focus on mineral exploration. Subsequent to the financial year, the company announced a maiden Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate for its Mt Edon Critical Minerals Project in Western Australia. The estimate comprises 5.44 million tonnes at 0.16% Rb₂O and 0.07% Li₂O, providing a foundation for further technical evaluation.

## Quarterly Activities/Appendix 5B Cash Flow Report                                                                                                                  19 										                                             pages                                                                                       									                                                                                                                          2.0MB

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/quarterly-activities-appendix-5b-cash-flow-report-19-pages-2-0mb--72d1cf6c-0479-4d2e-92b2-3a42484cea26) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/quarterly-activities-appendix-5b-cash-flow-report-19-pages-2-0mb--72d1cf6c-0479-4d2e-92b2-3a42484cea26.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-01T02:09:24.232Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-01T02:09:24.232Z
- Company: Morella Corporation Limited (1MC)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03119083)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.55
- Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed, Compositing Transparent, Step-Out Extension, Bonanza Intercept, Funding Runway Short

Morella Corporation Limited announced positive drill results from its Mt Edon Rubidium-Lithium Project in Western Australia, confirming broad and continuous rubidium mineralisation with high-grade zones. The company has completed assay reporting and commenced its maiden Rubidium Mineral Resource Estimate. Additionally, a A$2.1 million capital raise was finalized, strengthening the balance sheet, while legal proceedings and a short funding runway remain ongoing concerns.

## Drilling Strengthens Maiden Resource Potential at Mt Edon                                                                                                                  12 										                                             pages                                                                                       									                                                                                                                          1.2MB

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/drilling-strengthens-maiden-resource-potential-at-mt-edon-12-pages-1-2mb--f32ee1f2-47d9-475e-9fea-e18b2e08d40a) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/drilling-strengthens-maiden-resource-potential-at-mt-edon-12-pages-1-2mb--f32ee1f2-47d9-475e-9fea-e18b2e08d40a.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-06-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-01T02:08:16.468Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-01T02:08:16.468Z
- Company: Morella Corporation Limited (1MC)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03102890)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.748
- Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed, Infill Drilling, Step-Out Extension, Apparent Width Only, Maiden Resource, JORC Compliant, Bonanza Intercept, Cut-off Disclosed

Morella Corporation Limited announced final assay results from its 2026 RC drilling program at the Mt Edon Project in Western Australia, confirming broad and high-grade rubidium mineralisation at the Sophie Prospect. The program included resource definition and extension drilling, with results up to 0.95% Rb2O, strengthening confidence in the project's scale and continuity. All data is now available for the preparation of a maiden JORC Mineral Resource Estimate, which will provide the first quantitative assessment of the rubidium system.

## Mt Edon Drilling Reinforces Broad Rubidium Mineralisation                                                                                                                  12 										                                             pages                                                                                       									                                                                                                                          1.2MB

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/mt-edon-drilling-reinforces-broad-rubidium-mineralisation-12-pages-1-2mb--5e4114d2-2e0b-4d1d-bb6a-cd9a4a962342) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/mt-edon-drilling-reinforces-broad-rubidium-mineralisation-12-pages-1-2mb--5e4114d2-2e0b-4d1d-bb6a-cd9a4a962342.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-01T02:11:00.778Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-01T02:11:00.778Z
- Company: Morella Corporation Limited (1MC)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03099873)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.614
- Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed, Compositing Transparent, Apparent Width Only, Maiden Resource

Morella Corporation announced initial drill results from its Mt Edon Project in Western Australia, confirming broad rubidium mineralisation with high-grade intercepts up to 0.51% Rb2O and associated lithium credits. These results, which include significant widths such as 54m @ 0.17% Rb2O, will be incorporated into a maiden JORC Mineral Resource Estimate currently in progress. The drilling has improved the understanding of the Sophie pegmatite's continuity and extent, with further assay results pending.

## Phenom Reports Consistent Results on Rare Earth and Critical Metals Deposit at Crescent Valley

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/phenom-reports-consistent-results-on-rare-earth-and-critical-metals-deposit-at-c--203e7ebb-be9b-42c3-8304-892630b1aae2) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/phenom-reports-consistent-results-on-rare-earth-and-critical-metals-deposit-at-c--203e7ebb-be9b-42c3-8304-892630b1aae2.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-05-29T19:44:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Phenom Resources Corp. (PHNM)
- Original source: [tmx](https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/PHNM/news/7408413184040547/phenom-reports-consistent-results-on-rare-earth-and-critical-metals-deposit-at-c)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.218
- Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed, Stale Data Re-release

Phenom Resources has reported consistent rare earth and critical metal grades at its Crescent Valley property in Nevada, highlighted by a 102m intercept in hole CVN26-07. The deposit is characterized as an IOCG-type with significant potential for rubidium, hafnium, scandium, and neodymium. The company also noted ongoing gold opportunities in a nearby epithermal target.

# Atlas tag definitions

- **Bonanza Intercept:** Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
- **True Width Disclosed:** Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
- **Step-Out Extension:** Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
- **QA/QC Disclosed:** Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
- **Compositing Transparent:** Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
- **Refractory Ore:** Complex mineralogy requiring oxidation or other special processing before recovery.
- **Apparent Width Only:** Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
- **Stale Data Re-release:** Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
- **No QA/QC Disclosure:** Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
- **Metal Equivalent Opaque:** Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.
- **Cut-off Undisclosed:** Cut-off grade not disclosed — cannot assess comparability to prior estimates or peers.
- **Deleterious Elements Present:** Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
- **Infill Drilling:** Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
- **Nearology Play:** Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
- **Measured Resource:** Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.
- **Indicated Resource:** Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
- **Proven Reserve:** Measured Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
- **Probable Reserve:** Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
- **Category Upgrade:** Resource confidence improved — Inferred upgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Measured. De-risking signal.
- **Tonnage Growth:** Significant tonnage increase (≥15%) vs prior estimate with grade maintained or improved.
- **Grade Improvement:** Average resource grade improved vs prior estimate — better deposit economics.
- **Contained Metal Growth:** True scale improvement — contained metal ounces/tonnes increased vs prior, accounting for both tonnage and grade changes.
- **QP/CP Signed:** Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
- **Cut-off Disclosed:** Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
- **JORC Compliant:** Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
- **NI 43-101 Compliant:** Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
- **Inferred Resource:** Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
- **All Inferred:** 100% of resource is Inferred category — very early stage, no engineering confidence.
- **Grade Decline:** Average grade dropped >5% vs prior estimate — deposit economics worsening. May indicate high-grading in early drilling.
- **Tonnage Decline:** Resource tonnage decreased vs prior estimate — pit optimization removed marginal material or geological model revised down.
- **Category Downgrade:** Resource confidence decreased — Measured downgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Inferred. Unusual and concerning.
- **Contained Metal Decline:** Contained metal decreased vs prior despite tonnage growth — grade dilution exceeds volume gain.
- **Dilutive Growth:** Tonnage increased but contained metal flat or down — likely from lower cut-off grade, not geological expansion.
- **Cut-off Lowered:** Cut-off grade significantly reduced vs prior estimate — tonnage growth may be artificial inflation.
- **Cut-off Undisclosed:** Cut-off grade not disclosed — cannot assess comparability to prior estimates or peers.
- **Historical Estimate Only:** Estimate pre-dates or does not comply with current JORC/NI 43-101 standards — requires verification drilling.
- **Stale Estimate:** Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
- **No Contained Metal:** Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
- **No QP/CP Disclosure:** No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.
- **Maiden Resource:** First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component.
- **Resource Update:** Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
- **PEA-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
- **PFS-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.
- **DFS-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
- **High Recovery:** Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route.
- **Pilot Scale Complete:** Pilot or demonstration plant testing completed under continuous operation.
- **Free Milling:** Simple, clean ore amenable to standard processing without oxidation.
- **Multi-Domain Tested:** Variability across ore domains (oxide, transition, fresh) has been addressed.
- **Recovery Improving:** Recovery improved versus a like-for-like prior test program on the same domain and route.
- **Low Recovery:** Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.
- **Bench Scale Only:** Only preliminary bench tests completed — no locked-cycle or pilot work.
- **Refractory Ore:** Complex mineralogy requiring oxidation or other special processing before recovery.
- **Single Domain Only:** Testing limited to one composite or domain — representativeness not established.
- **Recovery Stagnant:** No improvement across multiple test programs on comparable material.
- **Theoretical Recovery Only:** Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result.
- **Heap Leach Route:** Processing via heap leach — lower CAPEX and OPEX, lower recovery expected.
- **Mill Route:** Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
- **Gravity Route:** Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.
- **POX/BIOX Route:** Pressure or bio-oxidation for refractory ore — high CAPEX and OPEX.
- **Byproduct Commodity:** The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.