Mont Royal Resources (MRZ) Trading update summary
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Trading update summary
14 Aug, 2026Ashram project updated PEA and technical progress
Updated PEA confirms Ashram as a large-scale, long-life rare earth and fluorspar project with an average annual production of ~17,466 tonnes REO, including ~4,035 tonnes NdPr, over a 30-year mine life.
Post-tax NPV8% (real) is CAD $2.03B, IRR is 22.0%, and payback is 3.9 years; LOM revenue is ~CAD $24.6B with a 62.7% EBITDA margin.
Only 25% of the current global resource is used in the base case, highlighting significant expansion potential.
Integrated development includes on-site concentration and downstream hydrometallurgical refining in Saguenay, Québec.
Strategic positioning supports Western critical minerals supply chains, with ongoing trade-off and optimisation studies ahead of a Pre-Feasibility Study in Q1 CY2027.
Fluorspar and exploration updates
High-grade fluorspar confirmed at Mallard Prospect, with intercepts up to 39.8% CaF2, enhancing by-product opportunities.
Ashram hosts one of the largest fluorspar deposits globally, with 73.2 Mt contained CaF2 in Indicated and 131.1 Mt in Inferred resources.
Metallurgical testwork is underway to assess the addition of a fluorspar recovery circuit in the upcoming PFS.
Mallard Prospect is strategically located 1.4km from Ashram, supporting future development synergies.
Community engagement and ESG initiatives
Ongoing engagement with Indigenous communities, including support for the Naskapi Nation's infrastructure study, to ensure responsible development and informed decision-making.
Continued dialogue with Inuit, Naskapi, and Innu communities to foster long-term relationships and address regional infrastructure priorities.
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