Appia Rare Earths & Uranium Corp.: Significant Discovery of Rare Earth Elements, Niobium, and Phosphate in Brazil
Appia Rare Earths & Uranium Corp. (Appia) is thrilled to share the results of its recent diamond drilling program on the high-grade carbonatitic breccia located at the PCH project in Goias, Brazil. The program, which involved three drillholes, has yielded substantial amounts of Total Rare Earth Oxide (TREO), Niobium Oxide (Nb2O5), and Phosphate Oxide (P2O5) from the brecciated carbonatite intrusion in the Southwest Extension Zone of Target IV.
Drilling Results
The drilling results have shown that the carbonatitic breccia contains significant quantities of rare earth elements, niobium, and phosphate. The first drillhole, PCH-21-001, intercepted 1.5 meters of 1.62% TREO, 0.17% Nb2O5, and 0.11% P2O5. The second drillhole, PCH-21-002, encountered 2.4 meters of 1.43% TREO, 0.16% Nb2O5, and 0.12% P2O5. The third drillhole, PCH-21-003, intersected 2.2 meters of 1.38% TREO, 0.13% Nb2O5, and 0.10% P2O5.
Significance of the Discovery
This discovery is significant due to the increasing demand for rare earth elements, niobium, and phosphate in various industries, including technology, agriculture, and construction. Rare earth elements are essential components in the production of high-tech products such as smartphones, electric vehicles, and wind turbines. Niobium is used in the manufacture of high-strength steel and superalloys, while phosphate is used in fertilizers and food additives.
Impact on Appia
Appia’s discovery of this high-grade carbonatitic breccia could lead to significant growth for the company. The rare earth element, niobium, and phosphate markets are growing rapidly, and Appia’s discovery could position the company to capitalize on this trend. The company plans to continue exploring the PCH project and other projects in Brazil to identify further mineralization.
Impact on the World
The discovery of this high-grade carbonatitic breccia in Brazil could have a positive impact on the global supply of rare earth elements, niobium, and phosphate. Currently, China dominates the production of these minerals, accounting for over 80% of the world’s rare earth element production. Diversifying the sources of these minerals could help reduce dependence on China and ensure a more stable and secure supply chain.
Conclusion
Appia Rare Earths & Uranium Corp.’s discovery of a high-grade carbonatitic breccia in Brazil containing significant quantities of rare earth elements, niobium, and phosphate is an exciting development for the company and the industry as a whole. The increasing demand for these minerals in various industries, coupled with the current reliance on China for their production, makes this discovery particularly significant. Appia plans to continue exploring the PCH project and other projects in Brazil to identify further mineralization, and the company’s potential growth could lead to a more stable and secure supply chain for these essential minerals.
- Appia Rare Earths & Uranium Corp. announces significant discovery of rare earth elements, niobium, and phosphate in Brazil
- Three drillholes intercept substantial TREO, Nb2O5, and P2O5 from carbonatitic breccia
- Significance of the discovery: increasing demand for rare earth elements, niobium, and phosphate
- Impact on Appia: potential growth and capitalizing on market trends
- Impact on the world: diversifying sources of rare earth elements, niobium, and phosphate
