Critical Metals(US:CRML) Globenewswire·2025-09-02 12:00Core Insights - Critical Metals Corp. announced that Tanbreez Mining Greenland A/S is approximately 70% complete on the final stages of the Bankable Feasibility Study (BFS) for a 500,000 tons per annum mining and processing operation at the Tanbreez Rare Earth Project in South Greenland, with submission expected in Q4 2025 [1][6][7] Project Development - The BFS is being led by Danish engineering firm NIRAS A/S, focusing on both technical and environmental aspects to ensure responsible development [1][2] - The engineering scope includes detailed design of open pit mining phases, logistics, crushing and magnetic separation circuits, and tailings deposition infrastructure [3][5] - Environmental fieldwork for the 2025 baseline sampling program has been completed, which included freshwater sampling, sediment coring, and marine fauna sampling [9][10][11] Environmental Commitment - The completion of the baseline sampling program supports the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and reinforces the commitment to responsible development [11] - NIRAS is integrating hydrological modeling, dust dispersion controls, and closure planning into the final design to ensure long-term environmental compliance [3][5] Project Significance - The Tanbreez Rare Earth Project is one of the world's largest hard rock rare earth deposits, notable for its high concentration of heavy rare earth oxides (HREOs) and low levels of uranium and thorium, enhancing its environmental and political viability [14][18] - The project is expected to play a crucial role in supplying critical minerals essential for high-tech applications, clean energy, and defense industries [19][21]