The Radium Hill Project in South Australia has long held historical significance as the site of the country’s first major uranium mine. What was once seen primarily as a uranium deposit is now re-emerging as a polymetallic system rich in scandium and rare earth elements (REEs). With new assays from Heavy Rare Earths Limited (ASX: HRE), this overlooked potential is becoming increasingly apparent—and economically compelling.

A new chapter in the production of high purity alumina (HPA) is unfolding in South Australia, with Andromeda Metals Limited (ASX: ADN) achieving a significant milestone. The company has successfully produced ultra-high purity 4N HPA using a novel, cost-effective, and low-carbon process. This breakthrough positions Andromeda at the forefront of the global HPA market.