MRQ: Annual Report to shareholders

Original announcement by asx on

Company
MRG Metals Limited
Ticker
MRQ
Exchange
ASX
Region
South Africa
Primary commodity
Rare earths
Secondary commodities
Titanium, Gallium, Uranium, Ilmenite, Rutile, Monazite, Zircon, Leucoxene
Document categories
Metallurgy, Drill results, Resource update
Extracted
2026-09-30 03:04:52 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published:

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

MRG Metals Limited reported a defining year with high-grade rare earth drill results and positive metallurgical testwork from its Garies project in South Africa, including a significant gallium discovery. In Mozambique, the company advanced its Adriano-Fotinho rare earth corridor with auger drilling results and progressed its titanium dioxide joint venture with substantial resource estimates and permitting milestones. The company successfully raised capital during and after the financial year to fund ongoing exploration and development activities.

Reasoning: The annual report highlights strong drill results and metallurgical progress at the Garies Rare Earth Project, including high TREO grades and a gallium discovery. Significant heavy mineral sands resources are reported for the Mozambican JV, which is advancing towards production. While the company faces going concern risks typical of explorers, the operational updates are largely positive and demonstrate progress across its key projects.

Positive factors

  • High-grade rare earth drill intercepts at Garies, significantly above global benchmarks.
  • Successful metallurgical testwork for monazite recovery with a clear pathway for optimization.
  • Discovery of significant gallium associated with rare earth mineralization, adding potential byproduct value.
  • Substantial heavy mineral sands resource estimates for the Titanium Dioxide Joint Venture.
  • Progress on permitting and exploration for both rare earth and heavy mineral sands projects.

Negative factors

  • Going concern uncertainty noted in financial statements, requiring future capital raises.
  • Mining Right for Corridor South remains under review, delaying progress for that asset.
  • Many rare earth targets at Garies remain undrilled, indicating early stage of exploration for much of the project.

Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.

Facts used in scoring: 49

Classification and evidence

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: The document mentions SGS mineralogy on a composite heavy mineral concentrate, indicating external laboratory involvement.

Evidence · text

“Final SGS mineralogy on a composite heavy mineral concentrate drawn from four Adriano targets was reported on 13 May 2026.”

QP/CP Signedpositive

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.

Why it applies: The resource estimates were prepared by IHC Mining, and the document mentions 'independent Competent Person' in relation to JORC resources.

Evidence · text

“All Mineral Resource estimates were prepared by IHC Mining.”

JORC Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: The mineral resource estimates for Corridor Central and Corridor South are explicitly stated as 'JORC Mineral Resource'.

Evidence · text

“Global Indicated and Inferred JORC Mineral Resource of 1,534 Mt at 5.5% THM at a 4% cut-off grade”

Tonnage Growthpositive

Significant tonnage increase (≥15%) vs prior estimate with grade maintained or improved.

Why it applies: The combined Global Indicated and Inferred JORC Mineral Resource across the two licences exceeds 2 billion tonnes, indicating a very large scale.

Evidence · text

“The combined Global Indicated and Inferred JORC Mineral Resource across the two licences exceeds 2 billion tonnes.”

High Recoverypositive

Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: Initial monazite recovery of approximately 72% is reported, with a defined pathway toward recoveries above 80%, which is strong for rare earths.

Evidence · text

“Initial monazite recovery of approximately 72%, with a defined pathway toward recoveries above 80%.”

Pilot Scale Completepositive

Pilot or demonstration plant testing completed under continuous operation.

Why it applies: The document mentions discussions on funding a 'pilot plant' for Garies, indicating a move towards larger scale testwork.

Evidence · text

“discussions with those groups on funding a pilot plant.”

Free Millingpositive

Simple, clean ore amenable to standard processing without oxidation.

Why it applies: Metallurgical testwork used 'conventional processing' and a 'flowsheet using conventional crushing, milling, magnetic separation, gravity concentration and flotation', suggesting a relatively simple ore.

Evidence · text

“A flowsheet using conventional crushing, milling, magnetic separation, gravity concentration and flotation.”

Multi-Domain Testedpositive

Variability across ore domains (oxide, transition, fresh) has been addressed.

Why it applies: Adriano mineralogy was conducted on a 'composite heavy mineral concentrate drawn from four Adriano targets', indicating testing across different areas.

Evidence · text

“Final SGS mineralogy on a composite heavy mineral concentrate drawn from four Adriano targets”

Recovery Improvingpositive

Recovery improved versus a like-for-like prior test program on the same domain and route.

Why it applies: Metallurgical testwork returned approximately 72% monazite recovery with a 'defined pathway beyond 80%', indicating expected improvement.

Evidence · text

“Initial monazite recovery of approximately 72%, with a defined pathway toward recoveries above 80%.”

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: Cut-off grades are explicitly stated for the heavy mineral sands resources (4% and 5.5% THM).

Evidence · text

“at a 4% cut-off grade”

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: The combined resource for Corridor Central and Corridor South includes an 'Inferred' component.

Evidence · text

“Global Indicated and Inferred JORC Mineral Resource of 1,534 Mt at 5.5% THM at a 4% cut-off grade”

Maiden Resourceneutral

First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component.

Why it applies: The company is advancing towards a 'maiden Mineral Resource Estimate' for the Adriano-Fotinho corridor.

Evidence · text

“ahead of a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate.”

Resource Updateneutral

Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: The document provides updated mineral resource estimates for Corridor Central and Corridor South.

Evidence · text

“Corridor Central (11142C) hosts the Koko Massava deposit with a Global Indicated and Inferred JORC Mineral Resource of 1,534 Mt at 5.5% THM”

Mill Routeneutral

Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).

Why it applies: the document describes a flotation route ("flotation")

Gravity Routeneutral

Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: the document describes a gravity route ("gravity")

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 49. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (17)

D25RC037Garies Rare Earth · rare_earthsGrade: 4.49Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
D25RC037
Project
Garies Rare Earth
Commodity
rare_earths
Region
south_africa
Reported Region
south_africa
Ticker
MRQ

Geometry

Grade
4.49
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
6.6 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
DrillTarg
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept represents an exceptionally high-grade rare earth result, well above typical high-grade deposits, indicating strong potential for the Garies project.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional grade of 4.49% TREO, significantly above the global benchmark of 1-2% TREO.
  • Good intercept length of 6.6 metres, indicating a substantial mineralized zone.
  • The result is from the DrillTarg prospect, which is a key focus area for the company.

Evidence · text

“6.6 metres at 4.49% TREO in hole D25RC037.”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive

Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Reason: The grade of 4.49% TREO is described as a 'peak intersection' and is significantly above the global benchmark of 1-2% TREO for high-grade rare earth deposits.

Evidence · text

“6.6 metres at 4.49% TREO in hole D25RC037. ... against a global benchmark where most high-grade rare earth deposits grade between 1% and 2% TREO.”
D25RC030Garies Rare Earth · rare_earthsGrade: 3.39Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5.45 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
D25RC030
Project
Garies Rare Earth
Commodity
rare_earths
Region
south_africa
Reported Region
south_africa
Ticker
MRQ

Geometry

Grade
3.39
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
5.45 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
DrillTarg
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept confirms high-grade rare earth mineralization at Garies, supporting the project's potential.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade of 3.39% TREO, well above the global benchmark of 1-2% TREO.
  • Good intercept length of 5.45 metres, indicating continuity of mineralization.

Evidence · text

“5.45 metres at 3.39% TREO in hole D25RC030.”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive

Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Reason: The grade of 3.39% TREO is significantly above the global benchmark of 1-2% TREO for high-grade rare earth deposits.

Evidence · text

“5.45 metres at 3.39% TREO in hole D25RC030. ... Most high-grade rare earth deposits worldwide grade between 1% and 2% TREO.”
D25RC023Garies Rare Earth · rare_earthsGrade: 3.35Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
D25RC023
Project
Garies Rare Earth
Commodity
rare_earths
Region
south_africa
Reported Region
south_africa
Ticker
MRQ

Geometry

Grade
3.35
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
6 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
DrillTarg
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept further confirms high-grade rare earth mineralization at Garies, supporting the project's potential.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade of 3.35% TREO, well above the global benchmark of 1-2% TREO.
  • Good intercept length of 6.0 metres, indicating continuity of mineralization.

Evidence · text

“6.0 metres at 3.35% TREO in hole D25RC023.”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive

Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Reason: The grade of 3.35% TREO is significantly above the global benchmark of 1-2% TREO for high-grade rare earth deposits.

Evidence · text

“6.0 metres at 3.35% TREO in hole D25RC023. ... Most high-grade rare earth deposits worldwide grade between 1% and 2% TREO.”
D25RC028Garies Rare Earth · rare_earthsGrade: 3.34Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
D25RC028
Project
Garies Rare Earth
Commodity
rare_earths
Region
south_africa
Reported Region
south_africa
Ticker
MRQ

Geometry

Grade
3.34
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
5.8 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
DrillTarg
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept further confirms high-grade rare earth mineralization at Garies, supporting the project's potential.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade of 3.34% TREO, well above the global benchmark of 1-2% TREO.
  • Good intercept length of 5.8 metres, indicating continuity of mineralization.

Evidence · text

“5.8 metres at 3.34% TREO in hole D25RC028.”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive

Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Reason: The grade of 3.34% TREO is significantly above the global benchmark of 1-2% TREO for high-grade rare earth deposits.

Evidence · text

“5.8 metres at 3.34% TREO in hole D25RC028. ... Most high-grade rare earth deposits worldwide grade between 1% and 2% TREO.”
D25RC045Garies Rare Earth · rare_earthsGrade: 3.01Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.75 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
D25RC045
Project
Garies Rare Earth
Commodity
rare_earths
Region
south_africa
Reported Region
south_africa
Ticker
MRQ

Geometry

Grade
3.01
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
4.75 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
DrillTarg
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept further confirms high-grade rare earth mineralization at Garies, supporting the project's potential.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade of 3.01% TREO, well above the global benchmark of 1-2% TREO.
  • Good intercept length of 4.75 metres, indicating continuity of mineralization.

Evidence · text

“4.75 metres at 3.01% TREO in hole D25RC045.”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive

Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Reason: The grade of 3.01% TREO is significantly above the global benchmark of 1-2% TREO for high-grade rare earth deposits.

Evidence · text

“4.75 metres at 3.01% TREO in hole D25RC045. ... Most high-grade rare earth deposits worldwide grade between 1% and 2% TREO.”
Fact 6Garies Rare Earth · galliumGrade: 290Grade Unit: ppm gallium oxideNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all details
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Identity

Project
Garies Rare Earth
Commodity
gallium
Region
south_africa
Reported Region
south_africa
Ticker
MRQ

Geometry

Grade
290
Grade Unit
ppm gallium oxide

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
drill_no_hole_id
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The identification of significant gallium in drill samples is a novel and potentially material discovery, opening up new revenue streams for the Garies project.

Positive factors

  • Discovery of significant gallium, adding potential byproduct value to the rare earth project.
  • Gallium is hosted in free pyrite grains, suggesting potential for concentration.

Evidence · text

“averaging 290 ppm gallium oxide across 85 drill samples.”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 7Garies Rare Earth · galliumGrade: 450Grade Unit: ppm gallium oxideNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all details
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Identity

Project
Garies Rare Earth
Commodity
gallium
Region
south_africa
Reported Region
south_africa
Ticker
MRQ

Geometry

Grade
450
Grade Unit
ppm gallium oxide

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
drill_no_hole_id
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The peak gallium grade further supports the potential economic significance of this byproduct.

Positive factors

  • High peak grade of 450 ppm gallium oxide, indicating zones of higher concentration.

Evidence · text

“maximum of 450 ppm.”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 8Adriano-Fotinho Rare Earth Corridor · heavy mineral sandsGrade: 4.5Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.84 mNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all details
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Identity

Project
Adriano-Fotinho Rare Earth Corridor
Commodity
heavy mineral sands
Region
mozambique
Reported Region
mozambique
Ticker
MRQ

Geometry

Grade
4.5
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
2.84 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Adriano
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
drill_no_hole_id
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Auger drilling results confirm significant heavy mineral sands mineralization at Adriano, suggesting a viable shallow resource.

Positive factors

  • Good weighted average grade of 4.50% THM over a reasonable width, indicating potential for economic heavy mineral sands.
  • Mineralization occurs at surface, supporting a potential low-cost, low-strip development pathway.

Evidence · text

“weighted average grade of 4.50% THM over an average 2.84 metres, with no cut-off applied.”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 9Adriano-Fotinho Rare Earth Corridor · heavy mineral sandsGrade: 7.16Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2 mNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all details
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Identity

Project
Adriano-Fotinho Rare Earth Corridor
Commodity
heavy mineral sands
Region
mozambique
Reported Region
mozambique
Ticker
MRQ

Geometry

Grade
7.16
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
2 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Adriano
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
drill_no_hole_id
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This best intercept highlights the potential for high-grade zones within the Adriano heavy mineral sands project.

Positive factors

  • High-grade intercept of 7.16% THM over 2.0 metres, indicating strong heavy mineral concentration.

Evidence · text

“Best result of 7.16% THM over 2.0 metres”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 10Adriano-Fotinho Rare Earth Corridor · heavy mineral sandsGrade: 9.56Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1 mNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all details
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Identity

Project
Adriano-Fotinho Rare Earth Corridor
Commodity
heavy mineral sands
Region
mozambique
Reported Region
mozambique
Ticker
MRQ

Geometry

Grade
9.56
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Adriano
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
drill_no_hole_id
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This peak sample grade demonstrates the presence of very high-grade heavy mineral sands within the Adriano project.

Positive factors

  • Very high individual sample grade of 9.56% THM, indicating localized high concentrations of heavy minerals.

Evidence · text

“individual samples to 9.56% THM over 1.0 metre.”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 11Adriano-Fotinho Rare Earth Corridor · heavy mineral sandsGrade: 4.56Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.95 mNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all details
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Identity

Project
Adriano-Fotinho Rare Earth Corridor
Commodity
heavy mineral sands
Region
mozambique
Reported Region
mozambique
Ticker
MRQ

Geometry

Grade
4.56
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
3.95 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Adriano
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
drill_no_hole_id
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This auger drill result from the fifth target at Adriano further supports the project's heavy mineral sands potential.

Positive factors

  • Good grade of 4.56% THM over a significant width of 3.95 metres, indicating consistent mineralization.

Evidence · text

“Best hole at the fifth target of 4.56% THM over 3.95 metres”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 12Adriano-Fotinho Rare Earth Corridor · heavy mineral sandsGrade: 6.14Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1 mNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all details
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Identity

Project
Adriano-Fotinho Rare Earth Corridor
Commodity
heavy mineral sands
Region
mozambique
Reported Region
mozambique
Ticker
MRQ

Geometry

Grade
6.14
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Adriano
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
drill_no_hole_id
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This peak sample grade demonstrates the presence of very high-grade heavy mineral sands within the Adriano project.

Positive factors

  • High peak sample grade of 6.14% THM, indicating localized high concentrations of heavy minerals.

Evidence · text

“peak one metre sample of 6.14% THM.”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

FHA25015Adriano-Fotinho Rare Earth Corridor · heavy mineral sandsGrade: 9.49Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
FHA25015
Project
Adriano-Fotinho Rare Earth Corridor
Commodity
heavy mineral sands
Region
mozambique
Reported Region
mozambique
Ticker
MRQ

Geometry

Grade
9.49
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Fotinho
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This best intersection from Fotinho auger drilling demonstrates the presence of very high-grade heavy mineral sands.

Positive factors

  • Very high-grade intersection of 9.49% THM, indicating strong heavy mineral concentration.

Evidence · text

“Best intersection of 9.49% THM over 1.0 metre in hole FHA25015.”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

FHA25008Adriano-Fotinho Rare Earth Corridor · heavy mineral sandsGrade: 5.84Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2 mView all details
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Hole ID
FHA25008
Project
Adriano-Fotinho Rare Earth Corridor
Commodity
heavy mineral sands
Region
mozambique
Reported Region
mozambique
Ticker
MRQ

Geometry

Grade
5.84
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
2 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Fotinho
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This auger drill result from Fotinho further supports the project's heavy mineral sands potential.

Positive factors

  • Good grade of 5.84% THM over 2.0 metres, indicating consistent heavy mineral concentration.

Evidence · text

“5.84% THM over 2.0 metres in hole FHA25008.”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

FHA25002Adriano-Fotinho Rare Earth Corridor · heavy mineral sandsGrade: 5.22Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.3 mView all details
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Hole ID
FHA25002
Project
Adriano-Fotinho Rare Earth Corridor
Commodity
heavy mineral sands
Region
mozambique
Reported Region
mozambique
Ticker
MRQ

Geometry

Grade
5.22
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
4.3 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Fotinho
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This auger drill result from Fotinho further supports the project's heavy mineral sands potential.

Positive factors

  • Good grade of 5.22% THM over a significant width of 4.3 metres, indicating consistent heavy mineral concentration.

Evidence · text

“5.22% THM over 4.3 metres in hole FHA25002.”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 16Adriano-Fotinho Rare Earth Corridor · heavy mineral sandsGrade: 3.23Grade Unit: %Needs review: drill_no_hole_idView all details
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Project
Adriano-Fotinho Rare Earth Corridor
Commodity
heavy mineral sands
Region
mozambique
Reported Region
mozambique
Ticker
MRQ

Geometry

Grade
3.23
Grade Unit
%

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Fotinho
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
drill_no_hole_id
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The weighted average grade indicates consistent heavy mineral sands mineralization across the Fotinho project area.

Positive factors

  • Consistent weighted average grade of 3.23% THM across the Fotinho auger program.

Evidence · text

“Weighted average grade of 3.23% THM.”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 17Adriano-Fotinho Rare Earth Corridor · heavy mineral sandsGrade: 7.69Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1 mNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all details
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Identity

Project
Adriano-Fotinho Rare Earth Corridor
Commodity
heavy mineral sands
Region
mozambique
Reported Region
mozambique
Ticker
MRQ

Geometry

Grade
7.69
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Fotinho
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
drill_no_hole_id
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This post-balance date auger drill result from Fotinho further demonstrates the presence of very high-grade heavy mineral sands.

Positive factors

  • Very high-grade intersection of 7.69% THM, indicating strong heavy mineral concentration.

Evidence · text

“best intersection of 7.69% THM over 1.0 metre.”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Resource Estimates (12)

indicatedCorridor Central · heavy mineral sandsTonnes: 1534000000Grade: 5.5Grade Unit: % THMView all details
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Project
Corridor Central
Commodity
heavy mineral sands
Region
mozambique
Reported Region
Mozambique
Ticker
MRQ

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc
Resource group id
resource:971f35828373cf328f6e
Deposit or zone
Koko Massava

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
1534000000
Grade
5.5
Grade Unit
% THM
Cutoff Grade
4
Cutoff Unit
%

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a substantial JORC compliant heavy mineral sands resource, forming a strong foundation for the titanium dioxide joint venture.

Positive factors

  • Very large tonnage of 1,534 Mt, indicating a significant heavy mineral sands deposit.
  • Good grade of 5.5% THM at a reasonable cut-off grade.
  • JORC compliant resource, providing a high level of confidence.

Evidence · text

“Global Indicated and Inferred JORC Mineral Resource of 1,534 Mt at 5.5% THM at a 4% cut-off grade”

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: The resource is reported as 'Indicated and Inferred', with Indicated being the higher confidence category.

Evidence · text

“Global Indicated and Inferred JORC Mineral Resource of 1,534 Mt at 5.5% THM at a 4% cut-off grade”

No Contained Metalnegative

Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

inferredCorridor Central · heavy mineral sandsTonnes: 1534000000Grade: 5.5Grade Unit: % THMView all details
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Project
Corridor Central
Commodity
heavy mineral sands
Region
mozambique
Reported Region
Mozambique
Ticker
MRQ

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc
Resource group id
resource:f80812df585e3b680bac
Deposit or zone
Koko Massava

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
1534000000
Grade
5.5
Grade Unit
% THM
Cutoff Grade
4
Cutoff Unit
%

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a substantial JORC compliant heavy mineral sands resource, forming a strong foundation for the titanium dioxide joint venture.

Positive factors

  • Very large tonnage of 1,534 Mt, indicating a significant heavy mineral sands deposit.
  • Good grade of 5.5% THM at a reasonable cut-off grade.
  • JORC compliant resource, providing a high level of confidence.

Evidence · text

“Global Indicated and Inferred JORC Mineral Resource of 1,534 Mt at 5.5% THM at a 4% cut-off grade”

Tags used in scoring

No Contained Metalnegative

Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

indicatedCorridor Central · heavy mineral sandsTonnes: 103000000Grade: 6.6Grade Unit: % THMView all details
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Identity

Project
Corridor Central
Commodity
heavy mineral sands
Region
mozambique
Reported Region
Mozambique
Ticker
MRQ

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc
Resource group id
resource:542954b953775964bcb2
Deposit or zone
Koko Massava

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
103000000
Grade
6.6
Grade Unit
% THM
Cutoff Grade
5.5
Cutoff Unit
%

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The identified high-grade zone within Corridor Central significantly enhances the project's economic potential.

Positive factors

  • High-grade zone with 103 Mt at 6.6% THM, indicating a valuable core to the deposit.
  • Higher cut-off grade (5.5%) suggests robust economics for this zone.
  • JORC compliant resource, providing a high level of confidence.

Evidence · text

“including a high-grade zone of 103 Mt at 6.6% THM at a 5.5% cut-off grade.”

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: The high-grade zone is part of the 'Indicated and Inferred' resource, with Indicated being the higher confidence category.

Evidence · text

“Global Indicated and Inferred JORC Mineral Resource of 1,534 Mt at 5.5% THM at a 4% cut-off grade”

No Contained Metalnegative

Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

inferredCorridor Central · heavy mineral sandsTonnes: 103000000Grade: 6.6Grade Unit: % THMView all details
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Project
Corridor Central
Commodity
heavy mineral sands
Region
mozambique
Reported Region
Mozambique
Ticker
MRQ

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc
Resource group id
resource:3ead8e441e03eb180dcb
Deposit or zone
Koko Massava

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
103000000
Grade
6.6
Grade Unit
% THM
Cutoff Grade
5.5
Cutoff Unit
%

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The identified high-grade zone within Corridor Central significantly enhances the project's economic potential.

Positive factors

  • High-grade zone with 103 Mt at 6.6% THM, indicating a valuable core to the deposit.
  • Higher cut-off grade (5.5%) suggests robust economics for this zone.
  • JORC compliant resource, providing a high level of confidence.

Evidence · text

“including a high-grade zone of 103 Mt at 6.6% THM at a 5.5% cut-off grade.”

Tags used in scoring

No Contained Metalnegative

Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

indicatedCorridor South · heavy mineral sandsTonnes: 860000000Grade: 4.9Grade Unit: % THMView all details
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Identity

Project
Corridor South
Commodity
heavy mineral sands
Region
mozambique
Reported Region
Mozambique
Ticker
MRQ

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc
Resource group id
resource:1b964bf1963418eb7b9e
Deposit or zone
Nhacutse and Poiombo

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
860000000
Grade
4.9
Grade Unit
% THM
Cutoff Grade
4
Cutoff Unit
%

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a substantial JORC compliant heavy mineral sands resource, further strengthening the titanium dioxide joint venture.

Positive factors

  • Large tonnage of 860 Mt, indicating a significant heavy mineral sands deposit.
  • Good grade of 4.9% THM at a reasonable cut-off grade.
  • JORC compliant resource, providing a high level of confidence.

Evidence · text

“Global Indicated and Inferred JORC Mineral Resource of 860 Mt at 4.9% THM at a 4% cut-off grade”

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: The resource is reported as 'Indicated and Inferred', with Indicated being the higher confidence category.

Evidence · text

“Global Indicated and Inferred JORC Mineral Resource of 860 Mt at 4.9% THM at a 4% cut-off grade”

No Contained Metalnegative

Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

inferredCorridor South · heavy mineral sandsTonnes: 860000000Grade: 4.9Grade Unit: % THMView all details
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Identity

Project
Corridor South
Commodity
heavy mineral sands
Region
mozambique
Reported Region
Mozambique
Ticker
MRQ

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc
Resource group id
resource:074ee9007ffa2201442c
Deposit or zone
Nhacutse and Poiombo

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
860000000
Grade
4.9
Grade Unit
% THM
Cutoff Grade
4
Cutoff Unit
%

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a substantial JORC compliant heavy mineral sands resource, further strengthening the titanium dioxide joint venture.

Positive factors

  • Large tonnage of 860 Mt, indicating a significant heavy mineral sands deposit.
  • Good grade of 4.9% THM at a reasonable cut-off grade.
  • JORC compliant resource, providing a high level of confidence.

Evidence · text

“Global Indicated and Inferred JORC Mineral Resource of 860 Mt at 4.9% THM at a 4% cut-off grade”

Tags used in scoring

No Contained Metalnegative

Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

indicatedCorridor South · heavy mineral sandsTonnes: 257000000Grade: 6Grade Unit: % THMView all details
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Project
Corridor South
Commodity
heavy mineral sands
Region
mozambique
Reported Region
Mozambique
Ticker
MRQ

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc
Resource group id
resource:4e25bcdc28f609fc2a06
Deposit or zone
Nhacutse and Poiombo

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
257000000
Grade
6
Grade Unit
% THM
Cutoff Grade
5
Cutoff Unit
%

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The identified high-grade zone within Corridor South significantly enhances the project's economic potential.

Positive factors

  • High-grade zone with 257 Mt at 6.0% THM, indicating a valuable core to the deposit.
  • Higher cut-off grade (5%) suggests robust economics for this zone.
  • JORC compliant resource, providing a high level of confidence.

Evidence · text

“including a high-grade zone of 257 Mt at 6.0% THM at a 5% cut-off grade.”

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: The high-grade zone is part of the 'Indicated and Inferred' resource, with Indicated being the higher confidence category.

Evidence · text

“Global Indicated and Inferred JORC Mineral Resource of 860 Mt at 4.9% THM at a 4% cut-off grade”

No Contained Metalnegative

Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

inferredCorridor South · heavy mineral sandsTonnes: 257000000Grade: 6Grade Unit: % THMView all details
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Identity

Project
Corridor South
Commodity
heavy mineral sands
Region
mozambique
Reported Region
Mozambique
Ticker
MRQ

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc
Resource group id
resource:c8e884d5ce9de3420c51
Deposit or zone
Nhacutse and Poiombo

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
257000000
Grade
6
Grade Unit
% THM
Cutoff Grade
5
Cutoff Unit
%

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The identified high-grade zone within Corridor South significantly enhances the project's economic potential.

Positive factors

  • High-grade zone with 257 Mt at 6.0% THM, indicating a valuable core to the deposit.
  • Higher cut-off grade (5%) suggests robust economics for this zone.
  • JORC compliant resource, providing a high level of confidence.

Evidence · text

“including a high-grade zone of 257 Mt at 6.0% THM at a 5% cut-off grade.”

Tags used in scoring

No Contained Metalnegative

Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

indicatedCorridor Central and Corridor South · heavy mineral sandsTonnes: 2000000000View all details
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Identity

Project
Corridor Central and Corridor South
Commodity
heavy mineral sands
Region
mozambique
Reported Region
Mozambique
Ticker
MRQ

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc
Resource group id
resource:173b4c1861d14d523a0b

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
2000000000

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The combined resource size is exceptionally large, positioning the titanium dioxide joint venture as a globally significant project.

Positive factors

  • Massive combined resource exceeding 2 billion tonnes, indicating a world-class heavy mineral sands project.
  • JORC compliant resource, providing a high level of confidence.

Evidence · text

“The combined Global Indicated and Inferred JORC Mineral Resource across the two licences exceeds 2 billion tonnes.”

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: The combined resource is reported as 'Indicated and Inferred', with Indicated being the higher confidence category.

Evidence · text

“The combined Global Indicated and Inferred JORC Mineral Resource across the two licences exceeds 2 billion tonnes.”

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

No Contained Metalnegative

Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

inferredCorridor Central and Corridor South · heavy mineral sandsTonnes: 2000000000View all details
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Identity

Project
Corridor Central and Corridor South
Commodity
heavy mineral sands
Region
mozambique
Reported Region
Mozambique
Ticker
MRQ

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc
Resource group id
resource:8adc69987695518bfc57

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
2000000000

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The combined resource size is exceptionally large, positioning the titanium dioxide joint venture as a globally significant project.

Positive factors

  • Massive combined resource exceeding 2 billion tonnes, indicating a world-class heavy mineral sands project.
  • JORC compliant resource, providing a high level of confidence.

Evidence · text

“The combined Global Indicated and Inferred JORC Mineral Resource across the two licences exceeds 2 billion tonnes.”

Tags used in scoring

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

No Contained Metalnegative

Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

Fact 11Corridor Central and Corridor South · heavy mineral sandsTonnes: 170000000View all details
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Identity

Project
Corridor Central and Corridor South
Commodity
heavy mineral sands
Region
mozambique
Reported Region
Mozambique
Ticker
MRQ

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc
Resource group id
resource:3210b9293e73f69bf2bb

Resource Data

Tonnes
170000000
Cutoff Grade
3
Cutoff Unit
% THM

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The exploration target highlights substantial potential for future resource expansion, although it is conceptual in nature.

Positive factors

  • Large exploration target range, indicating significant upside potential for resource growth.

Evidence · text

“A combined Exploration Target range of 170 Mt to 1,130 Mt applies across the two licences, reported at a cut-off grade of 3% to 5% THM.”

Tags used in scoring

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

JORC Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc

No Contained Metalnegative

Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

Fact 12Corridor Central and Corridor South · heavy mineral sandsTonnes: 1130000000View all details
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Identity

Project
Corridor Central and Corridor South
Commodity
heavy mineral sands
Region
mozambique
Reported Region
Mozambique
Ticker
MRQ

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc
Resource group id
resource:dd0ac072b22573bd6d07

Resource Data

Tonnes
1130000000
Cutoff Grade
5
Cutoff Unit
% THM

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The exploration target highlights substantial potential for future resource expansion, although it is conceptual in nature.

Positive factors

  • Large exploration target range, indicating significant upside potential for resource growth.

Evidence · text

“A combined Exploration Target range of 170 Mt to 1,130 Mt applies across the two licences, reported at a cut-off grade of 3% to 5% THM.”

Tags used in scoring

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

JORC Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc

No Contained Metalnegative

Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

Metallurgical Results (20)

flotationGaries Rare Earth Project · rare_earthsRecovery: 72 %View all details
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Identity

Project
Garies Rare Earth Project
Commodity
rare_earths
Region
south_africa
Reported Region
Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Ticker
MRQ

Test Work

Program Status
preliminary
Test Type
flotation
Processing Route
conventional crushing, milling, magnetic separation, gravity concentration and flotation
Sample
approximately 350 kilogram composite of high-grade DrillTarg mineralisation

Recovery

Recovery
72 %
Recovery Basis
actual_test

Lab

Laboratory
Light Deep Earth Laboratories

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The metallurgical testwork demonstrates promising monazite recovery using conventional methods, which is a key de-risking step for the Garies project.

Positive factors

  • Strong initial monazite recovery of 72%, indicating good amenability to conventional processing.
  • Defined pathway towards recoveries above 80%, suggesting further optimization potential.
  • Testwork conducted on a large composite sample (350 kg), providing robust results.

Evidence · text

“Initial monazite recovery of approximately 72%, with a defined pathway toward recoveries above 80%.”

Tags used in scoring

Mill Routeneutral

Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).

Why it applies: processing_route matches the flotation signal

Gravity Routeneutral

Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: processing_route matches the gravity signal

flotationGaries Rare Earth Project · monaziteView all details
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Identity

Project
Garies Rare Earth Project
Commodity
monazite
Region
south_africa
Reported Region
Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Ticker
MRQ

Test Work

Program Status
preliminary
Test Type
flotation
Processing Route
conventional crushing, milling, magnetic separation, gravity concentration and flotation
Sample
approximately 350 kilogram composite of high-grade DrillTarg mineralisation

Recovery

Conc. Grade
51
Conc. Grade Unit
% monazite

Lab

Laboratory
Light Deep Earth Laboratories

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The high concentrate grade demonstrates the ability to produce a saleable monazite product from the Garies ore.

Positive factors

  • High-grade monazite concentrate of 51% monazite, indicating effective separation.

Evidence · text

“Monazite concentrate grading approximately 51% monazite.”

Tags used in scoring

Mill Routeneutral

Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).

Why it applies: processing_route matches the flotation signal

Gravity Routeneutral

Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: processing_route matches the gravity signal

flotationGaries Rare Earth Project · rare_earthsView all details
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Project
Garies Rare Earth Project
Commodity
rare_earths
Region
south_africa
Reported Region
Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Ticker
MRQ

Test Work

Program Status
preliminary
Test Type
flotation
Processing Route
conventional crushing, milling, magnetic separation, gravity concentration and flotation
Sample
approximately 350 kilogram composite of high-grade DrillTarg mineralisation

Recovery

Conc. Grade
60
Conc. Grade Unit
% rare earth oxides

Lab

Laboratory
Light Deep Earth Laboratories

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The high REO grade in the monazite concentrate confirms the quality of the rare earth product from Garies.

Positive factors

  • High-grade rare earth oxide content in the recovered monazite, indicating a valuable product.

Evidence · text

“Recovered monazite grading approximately 60% rare earth oxides.”

Tags used in scoring

Mill Routeneutral

Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).

Why it applies: processing_route matches the flotation signal

Gravity Routeneutral

Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: processing_route matches the gravity signal

flotationGaries Rare Earth Project · neodymiumView all details
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Project
Garies Rare Earth Project
Commodity
neodymium
Region
south_africa
Reported Region
Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Ticker
MRQ

Test Work

Program Status
preliminary
Test Type
flotation
Processing Route
conventional crushing, milling, magnetic separation, gravity concentration and flotation
Sample
approximately 350 kilogram composite of high-grade DrillTarg mineralisation

Lab

Laboratory
Light Deep Earth Laboratories

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The significant presence of magnet rare earths indicates a high-value rare earth basket, which is a strong positive for the project.

Positive factors

  • High proportion of valuable magnet rare earths (neodymium, praseodymium, terbium, dysprosium) at 26% of TREO, enhancing project economics.

Evidence · text

“Magnet rare earths neodymium, praseodymium, terbium and dysprosium comprising approximately 26% of TREO.”

Tags used in scoring

Mill Routeneutral

Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).

Why it applies: processing_route matches the flotation signal

Gravity Routeneutral

Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: processing_route matches the gravity signal

flotationGaries Rare Earth Project · praseodymiumView all details
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Project
Garies Rare Earth Project
Commodity
praseodymium
Region
south_africa
Reported Region
Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Ticker
MRQ

Test Work

Program Status
preliminary
Test Type
flotation
Processing Route
conventional crushing, milling, magnetic separation, gravity concentration and flotation
Sample
approximately 350 kilogram composite of high-grade DrillTarg mineralisation

Lab

Laboratory
Light Deep Earth Laboratories

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The significant presence of magnet rare earths indicates a high-value rare earth basket, which is a strong positive for the project.

Positive factors

  • High proportion of valuable magnet rare earths (neodymium, praseodymium, terbium, dysprosium) at 26% of TREO, enhancing project economics.

Evidence · text

“Magnet rare earths neodymium, praseodymium, terbium and dysprosium comprising approximately 26% of TREO.”

Tags used in scoring

Mill Routeneutral

Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).

Why it applies: processing_route matches the flotation signal

Gravity Routeneutral

Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: processing_route matches the gravity signal

flotationGaries Rare Earth Project · terbiumView all details
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Project
Garies Rare Earth Project
Commodity
terbium
Region
south_africa
Reported Region
Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Ticker
MRQ

Test Work

Program Status
preliminary
Test Type
flotation
Processing Route
conventional crushing, milling, magnetic separation, gravity concentration and flotation
Sample
approximately 350 kilogram composite of high-grade DrillTarg mineralisation

Lab

Laboratory
Light Deep Earth Laboratories

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The significant presence of magnet rare earths indicates a high-value rare earth basket, which is a strong positive for the project.

Positive factors

  • High proportion of valuable magnet rare earths (neodymium, praseodymium, terbium, dysprosium) at 26% of TREO, enhancing project economics.

Evidence · text

“Magnet rare earths neodymium, praseodymium, terbium and dysprosium comprising approximately 26% of TREO.”

Tags used in scoring

Mill Routeneutral

Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).

Why it applies: processing_route matches the flotation signal

Gravity Routeneutral

Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: processing_route matches the gravity signal

flotationGaries Rare Earth Project · dysprosiumView all details
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Project
Garies Rare Earth Project
Commodity
dysprosium
Region
south_africa
Reported Region
Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Ticker
MRQ

Test Work

Program Status
preliminary
Test Type
flotation
Processing Route
conventional crushing, milling, magnetic separation, gravity concentration and flotation
Sample
approximately 350 kilogram composite of high-grade DrillTarg mineralisation

Lab

Laboratory
Light Deep Earth Laboratories

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The significant presence of magnet rare earths indicates a high-value rare earth basket, which is a strong positive for the project.

Positive factors

  • High proportion of valuable magnet rare earths (neodymium, praseodymium, terbium, dysprosium) at 26% of TREO, enhancing project economics.

Evidence · text

“Magnet rare earths neodymium, praseodymium, terbium and dysprosium comprising approximately 26% of TREO.”

Tags used in scoring

Mill Routeneutral

Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).

Why it applies: processing_route matches the flotation signal

Gravity Routeneutral

Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: processing_route matches the gravity signal

flotationGaries Rare Earth Project · rare_earthsView all details
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Project
Garies Rare Earth Project
Commodity
rare_earths
Region
south_africa
Reported Region
Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Ticker
MRQ

Test Work

Program Status
preliminary
Test Type
flotation
Processing Route
conventional crushing, milling, magnetic separation, gravity concentration and flotation
Sample
approximately 350 kilogram composite of high-grade DrillTarg mineralisation

Lab

Laboratory
Light Deep Earth Laboratories

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The presence of valuable heavy rare earths further enhances the economic potential of the Garies project.

Positive factors

  • Significant contribution of heavy rare earths (9% of TREO), which are among the most valuable rare earths.

Evidence · text

“heavy rare earths accounting for approximately 9%.”

Tags used in scoring

Mill Routeneutral

Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).

Why it applies: processing_route matches the flotation signal

Gravity Routeneutral

Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: processing_route matches the gravity signal

Fact 9Garies Rare Earth Project · galliumView all details
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Project
Garies Rare Earth Project
Commodity
gallium
Region
south_africa
Reported Region
Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Ticker
MRQ

Test Work

Program Status
preliminary
Sample
rare-earth-rich concentrates

Recovery

Conc. Grade
880
Conc. Grade Unit
ppm

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The presence of high gallium grades in concentrates suggests it could be a valuable byproduct, enhancing project economics.

Positive factors

  • High gallium grades in rare-earth-rich concentrates, indicating potential for co-production.

Evidence · text

“two rare-earth-rich concentrates returned 880 ppm and 573 ppm.”
Fact 10Garies Rare Earth Project · galliumView all details
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Project
Garies Rare Earth Project
Commodity
gallium
Region
south_africa
Reported Region
Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Ticker
MRQ

Test Work

Program Status
preliminary
Sample
rare-earth-rich concentrates

Recovery

Conc. Grade
573
Conc. Grade Unit
ppm

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The presence of high gallium grades in concentrates suggests it could be a valuable byproduct, enhancing project economics.

Positive factors

  • High gallium grades in rare-earth-rich concentrates, indicating potential for co-production.

Evidence · text

“two rare-earth-rich concentrates returned 880 ppm and 573 ppm.”
Fact 11Adriano-Fotinho Rare Earth Corridor · ilmeniteView all details
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Project
Adriano-Fotinho Rare Earth Corridor
Commodity
ilmenite
Region
mozambique
Reported Region
Mozambique
Ticker
MRQ

Test Work

Program Status
preliminary
Sample
composite heavy mineral concentrate drawn from four Adriano targets

Recovery

Conc. Grade
24.4
Conc. Grade Unit
%

Lab

Laboratory
SGS

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Mineralogy results confirm a high proportion of ilmenite, a key component for the titanium dioxide joint venture.

Positive factors

  • Significant ilmenite content (24.4%) in the heavy mineral concentrate, indicating a valuable titanium mineral.

Evidence · text

“Ilmenite 24.4%, rutile 2.3%, monazite 1.9%, zircon 1.9% and leucoxene 1.8%.”
Fact 12Adriano-Fotinho Rare Earth Corridor · rutileView all details
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Project
Adriano-Fotinho Rare Earth Corridor
Commodity
rutile
Region
mozambique
Reported Region
Mozambique
Ticker
MRQ

Test Work

Program Status
preliminary
Sample
composite heavy mineral concentrate drawn from four Adriano targets

Recovery

Conc. Grade
2.3
Conc. Grade Unit
%

Lab

Laboratory
SGS

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Mineralogy results confirm the presence of rutile, a valuable heavy mineral, in the Adriano concentrate.

Positive factors

  • Presence of rutile (2.3%) in the heavy mineral concentrate, contributing to the overall value.

Evidence · text

“Ilmenite 24.4%, rutile 2.3%, monazite 1.9%, zircon 1.9% and leucoxene 1.8%.”
Fact 13Adriano-Fotinho Rare Earth Corridor · monaziteView all details
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Project
Adriano-Fotinho Rare Earth Corridor
Commodity
monazite
Region
mozambique
Reported Region
Mozambique
Ticker
MRQ

Test Work

Program Status
preliminary
Sample
composite heavy mineral concentrate drawn from four Adriano targets

Recovery

Conc. Grade
1.9
Conc. Grade Unit
%

Lab

Laboratory
SGS

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Mineralogy results confirm the presence of monazite, a rare earth mineral, in the Adriano concentrate.

Positive factors

  • Presence of monazite (1.9%) in the heavy mineral concentrate, indicating a rare earth component.

Evidence · text

“Ilmenite 24.4%, rutile 2.3%, monazite 1.9%, zircon 1.9% and leucoxene 1.8%.”
Fact 14Adriano-Fotinho Rare Earth Corridor · zirconView all details
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Project
Adriano-Fotinho Rare Earth Corridor
Commodity
zircon
Region
mozambique
Reported Region
Mozambique
Ticker
MRQ

Test Work

Program Status
preliminary
Sample
composite heavy mineral concentrate drawn from four Adriano targets

Recovery

Conc. Grade
1.9
Conc. Grade Unit
%

Lab

Laboratory
SGS

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Mineralogy results confirm the presence of zircon, a valuable heavy mineral, in the Adriano concentrate.

Positive factors

  • Presence of zircon (1.9%) in the heavy mineral concentrate, contributing to the overall value.

Evidence · text

“Ilmenite 24.4%, rutile 2.3%, monazite 1.9%, zircon 1.9% and leucoxene 1.8%.”
Fact 15Adriano-Fotinho Rare Earth Corridor · leucoxeneView all details
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Project
Adriano-Fotinho Rare Earth Corridor
Commodity
leucoxene
Region
mozambique
Reported Region
Mozambique
Ticker
MRQ

Test Work

Program Status
preliminary
Sample
composite heavy mineral concentrate drawn from four Adriano targets

Recovery

Conc. Grade
1.8
Conc. Grade Unit
%

Lab

Laboratory
SGS

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Mineralogy results confirm the presence of leucoxene, a valuable heavy mineral, in the Adriano concentrate.

Positive factors

  • Presence of leucoxene (1.8%) in the heavy mineral concentrate, contributing to the overall value.

Evidence · text

“Ilmenite 24.4%, rutile 2.3%, monazite 1.9%, zircon 1.9% and leucoxene 1.8%.”
Fact 16Adriano-Fotinho Rare Earth Corridor · rare_earthsHead Grade: 1.46Head Grade Unit: % total rare earth oxideView all details
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Project
Adriano-Fotinho Rare Earth Corridor
Commodity
rare_earths
Region
mozambique
Reported Region
Mozambique
Ticker
MRQ

Test Work

Program Status
preliminary
Sample
composite heavy mineral concentrate drawn from four Adriano targets

Recovery

Head Grade
1.46
Head Grade Unit
% total rare earth oxide

Lab

Laboratory
SGS

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The TREO grade in the heavy mineral concentrate confirms the rare earth potential of the Adriano project.

Positive factors

  • Good composite grade of 1.46% TREO, indicating a significant rare earth component in the heavy mineral sands.

Evidence · text

“Composite grade of 1.46% total rare earth oxide.”
Fact 17Adriano-Fotinho Rare Earth Corridor · praseodymiumHead Grade: 3264Head Grade Unit: ppmView all details
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Project
Adriano-Fotinho Rare Earth Corridor
Commodity
praseodymium
Region
mozambique
Reported Region
Mozambique
Ticker
MRQ

Test Work

Program Status
preliminary
Sample
composite heavy mineral concentrate drawn from four Adriano targets

Recovery

Head Grade
3264
Head Grade Unit
ppm

Lab

Laboratory
SGS

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The presence of high-value magnet rare earths in the Adriano concentrate enhances its economic potential.

Positive factors

  • Significant concentration of valuable magnet rare earths (praseodymium and neodymium) in the concentrate.

Evidence · text

“3,264 ppm praseodymium oxide plus neodymium oxide.”
Fact 18Adriano-Fotinho Rare Earth Corridor · neodymiumHead Grade: 3264Head Grade Unit: ppmView all details
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Project
Adriano-Fotinho Rare Earth Corridor
Commodity
neodymium
Region
mozambique
Reported Region
Mozambique
Ticker
MRQ

Test Work

Program Status
preliminary
Sample
composite heavy mineral concentrate drawn from four Adriano targets

Recovery

Head Grade
3264
Head Grade Unit
ppm

Lab

Laboratory
SGS

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The presence of high-value magnet rare earths in the Adriano concentrate enhances its economic potential.

Positive factors

  • Significant concentration of valuable magnet rare earths (praseodymium and neodymium) in the concentrate.

Evidence · text

“3,264 ppm praseodymium oxide plus neodymium oxide.”
Fact 19Adriano-Fotinho Rare Earth Corridor · terbiumHead Grade: 103Head Grade Unit: ppmView all details
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Project
Adriano-Fotinho Rare Earth Corridor
Commodity
terbium
Region
mozambique
Reported Region
Mozambique
Ticker
MRQ

Test Work

Program Status
preliminary
Sample
composite heavy mineral concentrate drawn from four Adriano targets

Recovery

Head Grade
103
Head Grade Unit
ppm

Lab

Laboratory
SGS

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The presence of heavy rare earths in the Adriano concentrate adds to its overall value.

Positive factors

  • Presence of valuable heavy rare earths (terbium and dysprosium) in the concentrate.

Evidence · text

“103 ppm terbium oxide plus dysprosium oxide.”
Fact 20Adriano-Fotinho Rare Earth Corridor · dysprosiumHead Grade: 103Head Grade Unit: ppmView all details
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Project
Adriano-Fotinho Rare Earth Corridor
Commodity
dysprosium
Region
mozambique
Reported Region
Mozambique
Ticker
MRQ

Test Work

Program Status
preliminary
Sample
composite heavy mineral concentrate drawn from four Adriano targets

Recovery

Head Grade
103
Head Grade Unit
ppm

Lab

Laboratory
SGS

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The presence of heavy rare earths in the Adriano concentrate adds to its overall value.

Positive factors

  • Presence of valuable heavy rare earths (terbium and dysprosium) in the concentrate.

Evidence · text

“103 ppm terbium oxide plus dysprosium oxide.”

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