Locksley Resources Limited (ASX: LKY) has launched a strategic US collaboration initiative to fast-track its Mojave Critical Minerals Project in California. The initiative brings together federal agencies, national laboratories, top universities, and technology partners to align the company’s rare earth element (REE) and antimony assets with US critical minerals policy.
The project centres on two high-grade zones: the El Campo REE prospect, located roughly 5 km from the Mountain Pass Mine, where rock chip samples have yielded up to 12.1% total rare earth oxides (TREO) and 3.19% NdPr; and the Desert Antimony Mine, featuring historic workings and surface samples grading up to 46% antimony and 1,022g/t silver, along with lead and zinc.
Collaborations will span metallurgical test work, downstream integration and pilot programmes. Discussion pathways are open with US agencies including the EXIM Bank, Department of Energy, Department of Defense, and the Critical Materials Institute. Partnering frameworks under consideration include CRADAs, ACT agreements and SBIR/STTR funding.
Locksley is also advancing its presence in North America by pursuing an OTCQB listing under ticker LKYRF, enhancing its visibility to U.S. and global investors. With this dual focus on high-grade mineralization and US based innovation partnerships, the Mojave Project is positioned for non-dilutive funding and political alignment, offering a clearer path toward becoming a vertically integrated domestic supply-chain contributor.
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