CRITICA LTD (CRI) - How Critica is Shaping Australia’s Rare Earth Future with Managing Director, Philippa Leggat

12/03/2025 10 min
CRITICA LTD (CRI) - How Critica is Shaping Australia’s Rare Earth Future with Managing Director, Philippa Leggat

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Send us a textJoin us as we dive deep into the world of rare earths with Philippa Leggat, the Managing Director of Critica Limited. This episode explores Critica's groundbreaking achievements, including the discovery of Australia’s largest clay-hosted rare earth resource at the Jupiter project. Philippa shares the exciting journey of how Critica has utilized innovative exploration methods to uncover this significant resource, highlighting the remarkable scale of 1.8 billion tonnes and a high-grade component that positions them uniquely in the global market.We discuss the impressive technological advancements in metallurgy that have enabled an astonishing upgrade in rare earth concentration while simultaneously lowering overall processing costs. The pressing need for sustainable and efficient rare earth sourcing is underscored, particularly in light of increasing global demand for technology and renewable energy shifts. With a vision set on international partnerships and strategic funding, Critica is not just a participant in the rare earths market; it's poised to lead.

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