Canamera Energy Metals Corp. reported receiving over-limit assay results from American Assay Laboratories for rock samples collected during its prospecting program at the Iron Hills Project in Gunnison County, Colorado. Follow-up sodium peroxide fusion analysis returned quantitative values for cerium, neodymium and yttrium, with five of 48 samples exceeding initial detection limits.
Sample 47 returned the highest total rare earth oxide value of 6,557 ppm or 0.66% TREO including 2,336 ppm neodymium, while Sample 09 returned the highest heavy rare earth oxide value of 2,841 ppm driven by 1,305 ppm yttrium. With these updated results, six samples now exceed 3,000 ppm or 0.3% TREO, providing defined targets for follow-up work as the company evaluates additional sampling and analytical programs.
The company is reviewing options for an airborne magnetics, radiometrics and EM survey to assess the potential for rare earth element mineralization at Iron Hills. These results come as global demand for rare earth elements continues to grow, particularly for applications in clean energy technologies, electric vehicles, and defense systems where North American supply chain security has become a strategic priority.
Canamera Energy Metals Corp. is building a portfolio of district-scale opportunities across the Americas, with the Iron Hills critical and rare earth project representing one of several exploration targets in supportive jurisdictions. The company targets undereplored regions with strong geological signatures, applying geochemical, geophysical, and geological datasets to generate high-conviction exploration targets.
For business and technology leaders, these assay results highlight the ongoing search for domestic sources of critical minerals essential for the energy transition. The elevated neodymium values are particularly significant given this element's crucial role in high-strength permanent magnets used in wind turbines and electric vehicle motors. Similarly, yttrium has important applications in various high-tech industries including electronics and medical imaging.
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As exploration continues at Iron Hills, these initial results suggest the potential for discovering economically viable rare earth deposits in Colorado, which could contribute to diversifying the global supply chain away from current dominant producers. The technical approach combining traditional sampling with advanced analytical methods reflects the increasing sophistication of mineral exploration in the critical metals sector, where precise identification of specific rare earth elements has become essential for project valuation and development planning.
