What is the size of the deposit?
Approx 1,5 km in diameter, 1,3-3,4 bill tonnes of rock.
What is the grade in situ for the rare earths?
Variations between 0,4 and 5%, expected to be around 2-3% for the rare earths to be processed.
How will waste be handled?
Backfill into the mine, utilization for industrial purposes and deposit will be the 3 main pillars.
Is the deposit radiactive?
Thorium is the main radioactive substance which in ground at Fen is around 200 ppm on average. After processing the material will be below the limits to be defined as radioactive material.
How can we be confident that the project will be managed responsibly?
The history of the family owned Hustadlitt Group over > 60 years demonstrates a story for responsibility without compromising sustainability and reputation.