
Aldoro Resources Adds World's Largest Strontium Resource to Expanded REE Deposits at Kameelburg
Why It Matters
The expanded resource positions Aldoro as a key non‑Chinese supplier of strontium and rare earths, addressing growing demand for clean‑energy technologies and reducing geopolitical supply risk. Its favorable logistics and early-stage financing accelerate the path toward commercial production.
Key Takeaways
- •Kameelburg now holds 596 Mt of 2.17% Sr, world’s largest outside China/Iran
- •Inferred REE resource grew 15% to 597 Mt at 2.49% TREO-equivalent
- •Sr leach test achieved 98.96% extraction in 2 hours at ambient temperature
- •Project near highway, rail, power, and Walvis Bay port, enabling low‑cost logistics
Pulse Analysis
Strontium’s role in high‑performance alloys, fireworks and emerging battery chemistries has driven a surge in demand, yet supply remains concentrated in China and Iran. Aldoro’s Kameelburg discovery, now the largest non‑Chinese strontium deposit, offers a strategic alternative for manufacturers seeking to diversify their input base. By delivering nearly 99% extraction efficiency at ambient conditions, the project could bypass expensive high‑temperature leaching, translating into lower operating costs and a faster route to market.
Beyond strontium, Kameelburg’s expanded inferred resource of 597 Mt at 2.49% TREO‑equivalent underscores its potential as a multi‑product critical minerals hub. The high‑grade REE subset has more than doubled, and niobium intercepts add further value, positioning the site to supply neodymium‑praseodymium oxides for permanent magnets and Nb2O5 for steel strengthening. Early metallurgical results suggest that a combined processing stream could capture multiple revenue streams, enhancing project economics and appealing to investors focused on diversified rare‑earth portfolios.
Infrastructure is a decisive advantage for Kameelburg. Proximity to the C33 highway, TransNamib rail line, 220 kV power and the deep‑water Port of Walvis Bay reduces transportation and energy expenses, a rare benefit for remote African mining projects. With $3.27 million secured for additional drilling and pilot testing, and exploration permits transferred to Aldoro’s joint venture, the company is poised to deliver a definitive feasibility study by mid‑year. If the development proceeds as planned, Kameelburg could become a cornerstone of the western‑hemisphere supply chain for strontium, REEs and niobium, reshaping market dynamics and offering a hedge against geopolitical volatility.
Aldoro Resources Adds World's Largest Strontium Resource to Expanded REE Deposits at Kameelburg
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