Sovereign Metals recovers heavy rare earth monazite at Kasiya project

Key Highlights

• These elements are essential in various advanced technologies including defence systems and semiconductor manufacturing.
• Preliminary analysis indicates that the monazite contains 2.9–3.9% dysprosium and terbium, and 11.9–17.3% yttrium.
• The presence of these elements surpasses levels found in the five largest global rare earth producers, which collectively account for more than 70% of worldwide production but primarily contain light REEs.
• Given their strategic importance, these heavy rare earths are crucial for nations aiming to secure supply chains in advanced technology sectors.
• Dysprosium and terbium are particularly valuable for use in high-temperature permanent magnets, while yttrium plays a critical role in aerospace and semiconductor manufacturing.