GWMG’s Less Common Metals Produces Neodymium Metal

Great Western Minerals Group Ltd.(TSXV:GWG, OTCQX:GWMGF) announced that their subsidiary, Less Common Metals Limited, has successfully produced neodymium metal from oxide using an electrolytic reduction process.

As quoted in the press release:

LCM has invested in electrolytic cells during the past year to increase its metal production capabilities in addition to its metal alloy production capabilities. This was LCM’s first production level operating trial using an electrolytic reduction process and it met expectations. As part of an ongoing integrated expansion process, a second electrolytic cell is already installed and provides the platform for increased capacity.

LCM’s Managing Director, Ian Higgins, said:

Importantly, this is one of only a few examples of electrolytic metal production outside of China.  This capability enables us to expand discussions with raw material and consumable suppliers.

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