We're pleased to announce the completion of our maiden shallow due diligence drilling program at the Raptor REE Project in Brazil: https://loom.ly/PUqzdRQ
Assay results reveal the presence of high-grade REEs both at surface and subsurface (saprolite), highlighting strong potential for Ionic Absorption Clay hosted deposits.
The results demonstrate compelling high-grade Total Rare Earth Oxides (TREO) intersections, with multiple 3m intervals exceeding 4,500 ppm TREO and peak 1m intervals reaching up to 6,300 ppm. Notably, all intersections show a significant weighting towards the higher-value Nd+Pr (Neodymium-Praseodymium) oxides, comprising up to 35% of the total TREO assemblage across multiple project areas.
Our Exploration Manager Allan Stephens said: "Within just a few months, Perpetual has moved quickly and efficiently to achieve compelling results in a prolific region known for hosting some of the world’s best REE deposits. With 21 holes drilled across three areas, testing both surface and shallow subsurface, we've delivered high impact evaluations, including significant intervals of up to 12m @ 4,601ppm TREO and Nd:Pr ratios of up to 35%. The majority of holes end in mineralisation, suggesting strong potential at greater depths. We now focus on infill drilling and deeper subsurface testing to scale up and position our projects for resource-ready milestones."