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Critica Confirms Repeatable High-Grade Rare Earth Output at Jupiter

By Stocks Desk · 2026-09-17 · Updated 2026-09-17 05:14 UTC
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Critica Limited has confirmed the repeatability of its high-grade rare earth processing at the Jupiter project by producing a second mixed rare earth carbonate sample with 58% TREO, which also features enhanced concentrations of valuable magnet and heavy rare earths compared to the initial test.

  • Per GN auto stocks/materials, the latest sample from the Australian Minmet Metallurgical Laboratories shows a significant jump in high-value components, with magnet rare earth oxides rising to 15% and heavy rare earth oxides surging to 3.66%, confirming the improved economics of the Jupiter output.

    Source: SMH.com.au
  • Critica Limited has demonstrated the repeatability of its metallurgical process at the Jupiter project, producing a second mixed rare earth carbonate sample with 58% total rare earth oxide content and improved heavy rare earth concentrations.

    Source: The West Australian
Based on reporting by The West Australian and SMH.com.au, compiled by the Tradingbird desk.

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