Great Western Minerals currently has five rare earth projects in development, one of which (Hoidas Lake) has been advanced to the prefeasibility stage of development.
GWMG's goal is to put in place a "mine-to-market" strategy and become North America's first vertically integrated rare earth elements producer. To that end, GWMG acquired its wholly owned subsidiary and processing facility, Great Western Technologies Inc. , in January of 2006, and Less Common Metals Ltd., in June of 2008.
Click on any of the links below for more information about each project, including maps, background, historical results, current work reports, and photo gallery.
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Steenkampskraal Mine (Rareco), Project—Western Cape, South Africa
The former-producing Steenkampskraal Mine is located approximately 70 km north of the town of Vanrhynsdorp, population 4,000, in the Western Cape Province of South Africa and is approximately 350 km north and west of Cape Town. MORE
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Hoidas Lake Rare Earth Project—Saskatchewan, Canada
The Hoidas Lake Rare Earth Project is North America's most advanced rare earth element (REE) property in development. This site has the potential to supply at least 10% of North America's consumption of REEs for many years. MORE
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Deep Sands Utah Rare Earth Element Project, USA
A heavy mineral sands property in Utah, United States. This 17,094 hectare property is located near Salt Lake City in Juab County which, at one time, was considered to be one of the richest mining districts in the United States. The property is accessible year-round, with rail, roads, and power located adjacent to the property. MORE
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Other Projects
Benjamin River Project, New Brunswick, Canada
The Benjamin River rare earth element project is located approximately 53 km west of Bathurst, New Brunswick. The property consists of 493 claim blocks covering 114 sq km and hosts a heavy rare earth element enriched, apatite-diopside-magnetite vein. MORE
Douglas River Project, Saskatchewan, Canada
The Douglas River rare earth property consists of two claims approximately 21 km south of the former Cluff Lake Uranium Mine and approximately 420 km NW of La Ronge SK. MORE
