IN BRIEF: Harena Rare Earths formalises Ampasindava project permit
Harena Rare Earths PLC - rare earths exploration and development company focused on Madagascar - Says its exploitation permit for the Ampasindava project has been formalised. Harena can now advance environmental assessments and public consultations ahead of developing an extraction plant and processing facility it says. The company's immediate priorities are obtaining an environmental permit and completing environmental and social management plans before construction of the pilot phase can begin. The pilot phase will be supported by a USD4.8 million project development funding agreement with the US International Development Finance Corp. The pilot phase will include a demonstration plant and initial commercial operations. Harena says the results will inform a definitive feasibility study for full-scale development with production targeted for 2028. Read More