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The work completed to date is supporting our understanding of potential processing routes for our carbonatite-related mineral systems,\u201d said Kerrie Matthews, managing director and CEO.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe look forward to the next phase of optimization using Locksley samples and to assessing the implications of these results for future development studies. Importantly, this work is being progressed in parallel with maiden exploration at El Campo, positioning Locksley to better understand potential development pathways as the project advances.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Locksley said conceptual flow sheets for bastnasite-rich ores from the El Campo site have been proposed, including various leaching modes, co-recovery of other metals, REE separations, and electrified metallization. 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