London-listed rare earths project developer Pensana has announced that one of its major potential customers has approved the product qualification specifications for proposed mixed rare earth carbonate (MREC) product from the Longonjo project, in Angola.
Longonjo is expected to produce 20 000 t of MREC from 2026 and 40 000 t of MREC from 2029 onwards following a planned expansion.
The Longonjo MREC contains 50% total rare earth oxide, of which 24% comprises neodymium and praseodymium (NdPr) with minimal impurities. It is also free of radionuclide.
Pensana plc (LON:PRE) explores and mines neodymium, praseodymium, and rare earth minerals. The Company’s flagship assets are the Saltend rare earth refinery project in the United Kingdom and Longonjo neodymium and praseodymium (NdPr) Project in Angola.