The Assay TV is joined by Tim Harrison, managing director of Ionic Rare Earths (ASX: IXR), a company that is harnessing its technology to accelerate mining, refining, and recycling of magnet and heavy rare earths critical for the energy transition.
The company recently announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Ionic Technologies, has produced high purity terbium oxide (Tb4O7). The production of the maiden terbium (Tb) samples are another first in the magnet recycling industry, highlighting IonicRE’s ability to develop a Western supply chain for this key magnet rare earth oxide.
The company is aiming to advance Makuutu towards a final investment decision by H2 2024.
Website: ionicre.com
Primary ticker: ASX:IXR
Stage of development: Exploration, Development
Primary minerals: Rare Earths
Projects to promote: Makuutu Project, Ionic Technologies
Project locations: Uganda & UK