Mt Edon Rubidium Extraction Project
Sector: Commercial • Location: Paynes Find, Western Australia, Australia
Source: The West Australian
Everest Metals and Edith Cowan University completed an engineering scoping study achieving 97% rubidium extraction from ore mined at the Mt Edon critical mineral project in Western Australia's Mid West region. The project aims to develop a processing plant capable of producing 750-1000 tonnes per annum of rubidium chloride, pioneering a new rubidium industry in Australia. Further bench-scale and p
- Status
- Engineering study completed
- Sector
- Commercial, Education
- Location
- Paynes Find, Western Australia, Australia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The West Australian
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Description | Everest Metals and Edith Cowan University completed an engineering scoping study achieving 97% rubidium extraction from ore mined at the Mt Edon critical mineral project in Western Australia's Mid West region. The project aims to develop a processing plant capable of producing 750-1000 tonnes per annum of rubidium chloride, pioneering a new rubidium industry in Australia. Further bench-scale and pilot-scale testwork is planned before building a full-scale plant. |
Original sector | Mining |
Location
Country | Australia |
State | Western Australia |
City | Paynes Find |
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Source | The West Australian |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Commercial, Education |
Article published date | 2025-06-05 |
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