Commerce Resources Delivers Ashram Whole Rock Material Per Industry Request

Rhea-AI Summary

Commerce Resources Corp. (OTCQX:CMRZF) announced the initial shipment of 2 kg of Ashram Deposit whole rock crushed material to a rare earth element processor. Following a sample of mixed rare earth carbonate delivered earlier, the new shipment is aimed at evaluating processing capabilities. The processor has shown interest in a larger follow-up shipment of 200 kg and in mixed REC concentrate, highlighting strong NdPr distributions of 21.6-24.2%. The Ashram Deposit is among the largest global REE sources, with substantial measured and indicated resources, and a prefeasibility study is planned for early 2023.

Positive

• Initial shipment of 2 kg of crushed Ashram whole rock material to a REE processor.
• Processor's interest in a follow-up shipment of 200 kg indicates strong demand.
• Demonstrated strong NdPr distributions of 21.6% to 24.2%.
• Ashram Deposit ranks among the largest global REE deposits with significant measured and indicated resources.
• Prefeasibility study on the Ashram Project targeted for the first half of 2023.

Negative

• Forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including financing challenges for exploration.
• Potential for sample processing not yielding expected economic results.
• Geopolitical risks may impact market stability and project viability.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / July 22, 2022 / Commerce Resources Corp. (TSXV:CCE), (FSE:D7H0), (OTCQX:CMRZF) (the "Company" or "Commerce") is pleased to announce that it has delivered an initial shipment of 2 kg of Ashram Deposit whole rock crushed material to an emerging rare earth element ("REE") processor per their request. This follows on the heels of the recently delivered sample of mixed rare earth carbonate ("mixed REC") concentrate to satisfy the request of a major global producer (see news release dated July 15, 2022).

The 2 kg sample of Ashram Deposit whole rock crushed material will be used by the REE processor to assess processing at their internal laboratories and is expected to be followed in the near-term by an additional 200 kg shipment of crushed whole rock. The processor has also expressed interest in receiving a sample of mixed REC concentrate produced from the Ashram Deposit, whereby the Company has demonstrated strong NdPr distributions - % of Nd+Pr oxide of the total rare earth oxide ("REO") - of 21.6 to 24.2%.

The Company continues to receive a marked increase in industry interest regarding providing samples for third party evaluation following the announcement that it had produced on-spec mixed REC from Ashram Deposit material (see news release dated March 23, 2022). This interest includes samples of unprocessed whole rock, high-grade monazite concentrate (>40% REO), and high NdPr mixed REC concentrate produced from the Ashram Rare Earth and Fluorspar Deposit. The Company is working diligently to provide samples to satisfy all third-party requests and is well advanced in its Ashram Project component studies which will culminate in a Prefeasibility Study on the Ashram Project targeted for the first half of 2023.

About the Ashram Deposit

The Ashram Deposit ranks as one of the largest REE (and fluorspar) deposits globally, consisting of a monazite dominated, single mineralized body outcropping at surface, and has a footprint approximately 600 m along strike, over 300 m across, and 600 m deep, remaining open in several directions. The deposit hosts a measured resource of 1.6 million tonnes (Mt) at 1.77% rare earth oxide (REO) and 3.8% F, an indicated resource of 27.7 Mt at 1.90% REO and 2.9% F, and an inferred resource of 219.8 Mt at 1.88% REO and 2.2% F, at a cut-off grade of 1.25% REO (Effective Date July 5^th, 2012). Note, mineral resources are not mineral reserves as they do not have demonstrated economic viability. There is no certainty that all or any part of the mineral resources will be converted into mineral reserves.

NI 43-101 Disclosure

Darren L. Smith, M.Sc., P.Geo., Dahrouge Geological Consulting Ltd., a Permit holder with the Ordre des Géologues du Québec and ‘Qualified Person' as defined in National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, supervised the preparation of the technical information in this news release.

About Commerce Resources Corp.

Commerce Resources Corp. is a junior mineral resource company focused on the development of the Ashram Rare Earth and Fluorspar Deposit located in Quebec, Canada. The Company is positioning to be one of the lowest cost rare earth producers globally, with a specific focus on being a long-term supplier of mixed rare earth carbonate and/or NdPr oxide to the global market. The Ashram Deposit is characterized by simple rare earth (monazite, bastnaesite, xenotime) and gangue (carbonates) mineralogy, a large tonnage resource at favourable grade, and has demonstrated the production of high-grade (>45% REO) mineral concentrates at high recovery (>70%) in line with active global producers. In addition to being one of the largest rare earth deposits globally, Ashram is also one of the largest fluorspar deposits globally and has the potential to be a long-term supplier to the met-spar and acid-spar markets.

For more information, please visit the corporate website at http://www.commerceresources.com or email info@commerceresources.com.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors
COMMERCE RESOURCES CORP.

"Chris Grove"
Chris Grove
President and Director
Tel: 604.484.2700
Email: cgrove@commerceresources.com
Web: https://www.commerceresources.com

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements, which includes any information about activities, events or developments that the Company believes, expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future. Forward looking statements in this news release include; that we expect to complete a prefeasibility study in the first half of 2023 for the Ashram Project; that third party REE processors will remain interested in receiving mixed REC samples and concentrates from the Ashram Deposit; that we will be able to deliver an additional 200 kg of crushed whole rock and additional mixed REC to a REE processor, as requested; that Ashram has the potential to become one of the largest fluorspar deposit and a long-term supplier to the met-spar and acid-spar markets; and that the Company is positioning to be one of the lowest cost rare earth element producers globally. These forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information. Risks that could change or prevent these events, activities or developments from coming to fruition include: that we may not be able to fully finance any additional exploration on the Ashram Project; that even if we are able raise capital, costs for exploration activities may increase such that we may not have sufficient funds to pay for such exploration or processing activities; the timing and content of any future work programs; geological interpretations based on drilling that may change with more detailed information; potential process methods and mineral recoveries assumptions based on limited test work and by comparison to what are considered analogous deposits that, with further test work, may not be comparable; testing of our process may not prove successful or samples derived from the Ashram Project may not yield positive results, and even if such tests are successful or initial sample results are positive, the economic and other outcomes may not be as expected; the availability of labour and equipment to undertake future exploration work and testing activities; geopolitical risks which may result in market and economic instability; and despite the current expected viability of the Ashram Project, conditions changing such that even if metals or minerals are discovered on the Ashram Project, the project may not be commercially viable; The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date hereof and the Company assumes no responsibility to update or revise such information to reflect new events or circumstances, except as required by law.

SOURCE: Commerce Resources Corp.

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FAQ

What recent shipment did Commerce Resources deliver for the Ashram Deposit?

Commerce Resources delivered an initial shipment of 2 kg of Ashram Deposit whole rock crushed material to a rare earth element processor.

What are the NdPr distribution percentages reported by Commerce Resources?

Commerce Resources reported NdPr distributions of 21.6% to 24.2% in their Ashram Deposit materials.

When is the prefeasibility study for the Ashram Project expected to be completed?

The prefeasibility study for the Ashram Project is targeted for completion in the first half of 2023.

What is the significance of the Ashram Deposit in the rare earth element market?

The Ashram Deposit is one of the largest REE deposits globally, with substantial measured and indicated resources, positioning the company as a potential low-cost producer.

What risks are associated with the forward-looking statements in the press release?

Risks include challenges in financing exploration, potential for processing samples not meeting economic expectations, and geopolitical risks affecting market stability.