Monazite
Monazite+ 3 related classifications
Monazite is a reddish-brown phosphate mineral containing rare earth metals. It occurs in both hard rock deposits and mineral sands. It often contains significant thorium, which presents radiological handling challenges but is a very rich source of LREEs and some HREEs.
Processing
DifficultyHigh
Processing & Metallurgy
Due to the phosphate matrix and radioactive thorium content, processing requires aggressive cracking (often alkali or acid bake at high temperatures) and careful radioactive waste management.
Related Projects
7 FoundManavalakurichi (MK)
IREL (India) LimitedIndia
OperatingStage 4/4
Chavara Mineral Division
IREL (India) LimitedIndia
OperatingStage 4/4
OSCOM Mine
IREL (India) LimitedIndia
OperatingStage 4/4
Yangibana Project
Hastings Technology MetalsAustralia
ConstructionStage 3/4
Longonjo Project
PensanaAngola
ConstructionStage 3/4
Sandy Mitchell
Ark MinesAustralia
DevelopmentStage 2/4
Processing Facilities
5 FoundFacilities receiving feedstock from Monazite mining projects.