Locksley Enters into Sponsored Research Agreement with Columbia University to Develop Advanced Sustainable Processing Technologies for Rare Earth Elements (REE) and Critical Metal Recovery

Core Viewpoint - Locksley Resources, Ltd. has established a research collaboration with Columbia University to enhance the recovery and separation of rare earth elements (REEs) and other critical metals from geological resources in California's Mountain Pass region [1][4]. Group 1: Research Collaboration - The research program will be led by Professor Greeshma Gadikota, a prominent figure in electrochemical and CO-assisted mineral processing technologies [2]. - The collaboration aims to develop an integrated technology platform for advanced characterization, recovery, and separation of REEs and transition metals from various ore types in the Clark Mountain District [3]. Group 2: Strategic Importance - This partnership expands Locksley's U.S. research initiatives in rare earths, complementing existing work with Rice University on antimony, thereby strengthening the technical foundation of its Mine-to-Market strategy [4]. - The combined efforts of Columbia and Rice University support Locksley's advanced processing strategy in the U.S., creating a dual-pathway platform for critical mineral processing [5]. Group 3: Company Focus and Goals - Locksley Resources is focused on critical minerals in the U.S., particularly advancing the Mojave Project, which targets REEs and antimony [6]. - The company is executing a mine-to-market strategy aimed at reestablishing domestic supply chains for critical materials, supported by strategic partnerships with leading U.S. research institutions [6].