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Brazilian Rare Earths Achieves Exceptional Ore Sorting Results at Monte Alto
SYDNEY, Feb. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brazilian Rare Earths Limited (ASX: BRE / OTCQX: BRELY) (‘BRE’) is pleased to report exceptional results from sensor-based ore sorting test work program that confirms its suitability for Monte Alto’s beneficiation process flowsheet. Key Highlights Exceptional grade enrichment (+100%): Achieved grade upgrade factors of >2x, increasing feed grades from 12.4% TREO to ~27% TREO, using multi-sensor ore sortingHigh-grade product in single-pass: Produced a +27%
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