Amaroq Minerals has announced the identification of rare earth elements(REE) in surface outcrops within its Nunarsuit license area, southwest Greenland.
The geological potential of rare earths in Gardar province.
The Nunarsuit region is part of the Gardar igneous province, recognized for its potential in strategic minerals. According to data from the European Commission’s Joint Research Center, this province could concentrate up to 20% of the world’s rare earth resources. The Ilua pegmatite, the area where the main discoveries were made, and where concentrations of total rare earth oxides(TREO) of up to 2.31% are present.
Analysis of the samples collected indicates an average composition of 27% heavy rare earths and 73% light rare earths, with prominent presence of magnetic metals such as neodymium, praseodymium, dysprosium and terbium. The mineralization appears to be hosted in monazite, a phosphate mineral that facilitates more conventional metallurgical processes compared to other more complex deposits in the region.
The outcropping pegmatite at Ilua is approximately 5 kilometers long and several meters wide, with indications of parallel structures that could extend its potential. Amaroq has outlined a technical roadmap to move forward in 2026 with exploration drilling. Activities will include systematic sampling, mineralogical studies and geophysical evaluations, aimed at determining the subway continuity of the mineralized system in the recreational activities.
Confirmation of REE in a pegmatitic system with low levels of uranium adds to the environmental and regulatory appeal. Unlike other deposits in Greenland, such as Kvanefjeld and Tanbreez, the Amaroq discovery appears to have a simpler mineralogy, which could translate into lower costs and technical complexities during processing.
This breakthrough strengthens Greenland’s position as an emerging source of critical critical elementsThe breakthrough strengthens Greenland’s position as an emerging source of critical elements in a global context of growing demand for rare earths used in green technology, electronics and defense.
Amaroq’s Vice President of Exploration, James Gilbertson, mentioned that this discovery is consistent with the company’s successful exploration track record and opens up opportunities for its shareholders in the strategic minerals segment.
Source: Amaroq Minerals
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