IMC Rare Earths reports 73% recovery rate in lab tests
IMC Rare Earths (NYSE: IMC) reported a 73% recovery rate of rare earth elements, excluding cerium, from its Itarantim Project in Brazil using acidified magnesium sulphate. The company aims to evaluate in-situ recovery (ISR) for a more environmentally friendly extraction method. The Itarantim Project contains 1.1 billion tonnes of Inferred Mineral Resource. IMC plans further testing and studies to assess ISR's feasibility.
