Rockland Resources Receives Tentative Approval To Drill At The Claybank Beryllium Critical Mineral Project, Utah

Core Viewpoint - Rockland Resources Ltd. has received tentative approval for drilling at its Claybank Beryllium Project in Utah, which is strategically located near Materion Corp.'s beryllium mines, indicating a significant step forward in the company's exploration and development efforts in the beryllium sector [1][2]. Company Developments - The company plans to file the reclamation surety requirement this week and will be ready to start drilling after a 30-day notice to the State [1]. - Rockland's President expressed satisfaction with the State of Utah's proactive approach in streamlining the permitting process, highlighting Utah's ranking as the number one jurisdiction for mineral exploration and development by the Fraser Institute [2]. - Historical drilling at Claybank in 1987 identified a zone of beryllium mineralization approximately 70 meters long, with drillhole intercepts ranging from ~2,500 to 6,500 ppm Be [2]. - Recent sampling of stockpiles at Claybank returned a weighted average of 1,741 ppm Be, with new sampling results expected in the coming weeks [2][3]. Additional Projects - Rockland is also advancing its Beryllium Butte project, which has shown promising grab sample results with highs of 4,810 ppm Be, and is permitted for drilling later this year [3]. - The Meteor project, located 70 km west of Materion's pits, includes historic mines and prospects focused on tungsten, with plans for additional reconnaissance and sampling [4]. Strategic Partnerships - The company has an informal arrangement with MiRESSO, a fusion-focused company, to provide Be-bearing rock samples for testing, aimed at developing an energy-efficient extraction process for beryllium [6]. - Rockland has engaged in informal discussions with Mithril Mining Corporation to leverage expertise in processing techniques for beryllium and other critical minerals [7]. Industry Context - Beryllium is recognized as a critical and strategic mineral with applications across various sectors, including aerospace, telecommunications, and clean energy, emphasizing the importance of domestic sources for future supply [11][12].