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Rockland Resources Announces Advisor Chris Dorn as Incoming Chair of the BHSC and Reports on the International Beryllium Meetings Recently Held in Cobourg, Ontario
Thenewswire· 2025-04-11 12:00
Core Insights - Rockland Resources Ltd. participated in the Beryllium Health and Safety Committee (BHSC) Meeting held on March 25-26, 2025, focusing on the safe handling and future applications of beryllium in the clean energy sector [1][2] - The BHSC meeting had over 110 participants globally, emphasizing the growing importance of beryllium in clean energy development and the commitment to safe practices [2] - Rockland is exploring potential collaborations with MiRESSO, a fusion start-up from Japan, to locate and develop beryl properties that align with MiRESSO's future needs [2][3] Company Developments - Rockland is actively exploring for beryl in Utah, holding a strong land position with its Claybank and Beryllium Butte Projects [3] - The Spor Mountain region in Utah is recognized for its beryllium occurrences, with Materion Corp. being the largest producer of beryllium from bertrandite at its Spor Mountain Mine, operational since 1969 [3][4] - The company is advancing critical metals exploration, specializing in beryllium, in a region with over 50 years of established mining history [4] Industry Context - Beryllium is classified as a high-value, essential light metal with diverse applications across aerospace, telecommunications, electronics, medical, satellite, energy, and defense sectors, and is recognized as a critical material by the US Government [5]
Rockland Resources Acquires the Claybank Beryllium Project Near the Spor Mountain Beryllium Mine
Thenewswire· 2025-03-25 12:00
Company Overview - Rockland Resources Ltd. has acquired the Claybank Beryllium Project in Juab County, Utah, which is strategically located near the largest global beryllium producer, Materion Corp's Spor Mountain [1][11] - The acquisition strengthens Rockland's position in the niche global beryllium market, aligning with the growing global demand for beryllium [2][11] Project Details - The Claybank Beryllium Project consists of two unpatented claims covering approximately 16 hectares (40 acres) [3] - Historical drilling in 1987 identified a beryllium mineralization zone approximately 70 meters long, with drillhole intercepts ranging from 0.25% to 0.65% Be [3][7] - A spring reconnaissance surface sampling and mapping program will commence once weather conditions allow [7] Acquisition Terms - The acquisition was finalized on March 19, 2025, involving cumulative cash payments of $400,000 USD and the issuance of one million warrants at $0.15 CAD [8] - A 2.5% Net Smelter Return (NSR) will be granted to the vendor, with an option for Rockland to buy back 1% for $1 million USD [8] Future Plans - The company plans to confirm historical results at Claybank with the intent to expand the historic mineralized zone [2][11] - Rockland has also set 25,000 options for a consultant at $0.15 for a period of two years [9]