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World's Largest Pollucite-Hosted Caesium Pegmatite Mineral Resource Defined at Shaakichiuwaanaan

  • The Shaakichiuwaanaan Project hosts the world's largest pollucite-hosted caesium deposit, with a total indicated caesium content of 30.5 kt and inferred content of 40.8 kt, confirming its global significance.
  • The Rigel Caesium Zone has an indicated resource of 163,000 tons at 10.25% Cs2O, while the Vega Zone has 530,000 tons at 2.61% Cs2O, showcasing high-quality mineral resources.
  • Management highlights that the caesium discovery could drive significant demand in emerging terrestrial solar technologies, improving the efficiency and lifespan of solar panels.
  • Darren L. Smith, Executive and Vice President of Exploration for Patriot Battery Metals Inc., stated this is 'the largest reported occurrence of pollucite in the world- by a significant margin.
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World's Largest Pollucite-Hosted Caesium Pegmatite Mineral Resource Defined at Shaakichiuwaanaan

Rigel and Vega confirmed as a major caesium discovery with potential to be a significant supply source for global markets, including the next wave of terrestrial solar technologies

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PR Newswire broke the news in United States on Sunday, July 20, 2025.
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