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Steenkampskraal Mine

Rare Earth Mining Project

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Project Overview

Status

Development / Phase 1 Funded

Ore Type

Monazite

Country

South Africa

Target Year

2026

Operator

Steenkampskraal Minerals

Development Milestones

3 of 6 milestones complete50%
  1. โœ“

    Mining Right Held

    New-order mining right secured for the highest-grade monazite deposit globally (50% TREO).

    Completed2019
  2. โœ“

    Definitive Feasibility Study

    DFS confirmed 28-year mine life and on-site monazite cracking plant.

    Completed2023
  3. โœ“

    Phase 1 IDC Funding Released

    Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa released funding for Phase 1 metallurgical implementation in September 2025.

    CompletedQ3 2025
  4. โ—‰

    Phase 1 - Metallurgical Implementation

    On-site monazite cracker and initial processing infrastructure under construction.

    In Progress2026
  5. โ—‹

    Phase 2 - Mine Re-opening

    Underground mine re-entry and ore extraction following Phase 1 completion.

    Pending2027
  6. โ—‹

    First Monazite Concentrate Production

    First commercial monazite production from the Western Cape underground operation.

    Pending2027

Analyst Notes

IDC (Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa) released funding for Phase 1: Metallurgical Implementation in September 2025. Highest-grade monazite deposit globally (50% TREO). 28-year mine life.

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Material: Monazite OreStatus: In-DevelopmentOperated by Steenkampskraal Minerals

Location

Latitude: -30.9760ยฐ

Longitude: 18.6330ยฐ

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