Integral Metals Responds to China’s Rare Earth Export Restrictions, Advancing Exploration at North American Properties
Integral Metals Corp (OTC: ITGLF) has responded to China's new export restrictions on critical rare earth elements implemented on April 4, 2025. The restrictions affect essential elements including samarium, gadolinium, terbium, dysprosium, lutetium, scandium, and yttrium, important for high-tech and defense applications.
The company is advancing exploration efforts at two strategic locations:
- The Woods Creek property in Montana, USA, located in a region with potential rare earth mineral deposits
- The Burntwood property in Manitoba, Canada, strategically positioned near supporting infrastructure with initial studies showing rare earth mineralization potential
These developments align with the growing urgency for North America to establish an independent, stable rare earth supply chain, reducing dependence on Chinese exports.
Integral Metals Corp (OTC: ITGLF) ha reagito alle nuove restrizioni all'esportazione imposte dalla Cina il 4 aprile 2025 su elementi critici delle terre rare. Le restrizioni riguardano elementi essenziali come samario, gadolinio, terbio, disprosio, lutezio, scandio e ittrio, fondamentali per applicazioni high-tech e di difesa.
L'azienda sta potenziando le attività di esplorazione in due località strategiche:
- La proprietà Woods Creek in Montana, USA, situata in una zona con potenziale presenza di minerali di terre rare
- La proprietà Burntwood in Manitoba, Canada, posizionata strategicamente vicino a infrastrutture di supporto, con studi preliminari che indicano un potenziale di mineralizzazione di terre rare
Questi sviluppi rispondono all'urgenza crescente per il Nord America di creare una filiera indipendente e stabile di terre rare, riducendo la dipendenza dalle esportazioni cinesi.
Integral Metals Corp (OTC: ITGLF) ha respondido a las nuevas restricciones de exportación de China sobre elementos críticos de tierras raras, implementadas el 4 de abril de 2025. Las restricciones afectan elementos esenciales como samario, gadolinio, terbio, disprosio, lutecio, escandio y itrio, importantes para aplicaciones de alta tecnología y defensa.
La empresa está avanzando en esfuerzos de exploración en dos ubicaciones estratégicas:
- La propiedad Woods Creek en Montana, EE.UU., situada en una región con potenciales depósitos minerales de tierras raras
- La propiedad Burntwood en Manitoba, Canadá, estratégicamente ubicada cerca de infraestructuras de apoyo, con estudios iniciales que muestran potencial de mineralización de tierras raras
Estos desarrollos están alineados con la creciente urgencia de América del Norte por establecer una cadena de suministro independiente y estable de tierras raras, reduciendo la dependencia de las exportaciones chinas.
Integral Metals Corp (OTC: ITGLF)는 2025년 4월 4일 중국이 도입한 핵심 희토류 원소 수출 제한 조치에 대응했습니다. 이 제한은 사마륨, 가돌리늄, 테르븀, 디스프로슘, 루테튬, 스칸듐, 이트륨 등 첨단 기술 및 국방 분야에 중요한 원소에 영향을 미칩니다.
회사는 두 곳의 전략적 위치에서 탐사 작업을 진행 중입니다:
- 미국 몬태나주에 위치한 우즈 크릭 부지로, 희토류 광물 매장 가능성이 있는 지역입니다
- 캐나다 매니토바주에 위치한 번트우드 부지로, 지원 인프라 인근에 전략적으로 자리하며 초기 연구에서 희토류 광물화 가능성을 보이고 있습니다
이러한 개발은 북미가 중국 수출 의존도를 줄이고 독립적이며 안정적인 희토류 공급망을 구축해야 한다는 긴박한 필요성과 맞닿아 있습니다.
Integral Metals Corp (OTC : ITGLF) a réagi aux nouvelles restrictions à l'exportation de la Chine concernant les éléments critiques des terres rares, mises en place le 4 avril 2025. Ces restrictions concernent des éléments essentiels tels que le samarium, le gadolinium, le terbium, le dysprosium, le lutécium, le scandium et l'yttrium, importants pour les applications high-tech et de défense.
L'entreprise fait progresser ses efforts d'exploration sur deux sites stratégiques :
- La propriété Woods Creek dans le Montana, aux États-Unis, située dans une région à potentiel de gisements de minéraux de terres rares
- La propriété Burntwood au Manitoba, Canada, positionnée stratégiquement à proximité d'infrastructures de soutien, avec des études initiales montrant un potentiel de minéralisation en terres rares
Ces développements s'inscrivent dans l'urgence croissante pour l'Amérique du Nord d'établir une chaîne d'approvisionnement indépendante et stable en terres rares, réduisant ainsi sa dépendance aux exportations chinoises.
Integral Metals Corp (OTC: ITGLF) hat auf Chinas neue Exportbeschränkungen für kritische Seltene-Erden-Elemente reagiert, die am 4. April 2025 in Kraft traten. Die Beschränkungen betreffen wesentliche Elemente wie Samarium, Gadolinium, Terbium, Dysprosium, Lutetium, Scandium und Yttrium, die für High-Tech- und Verteidigungsanwendungen wichtig sind.
Das Unternehmen treibt die Erkundungsarbeiten an zwei strategischen Standorten voran:
- Das Woods Creek Grundstück in Montana, USA, gelegen in einer Region mit Potenzial für Seltene-Erden-Mineralvorkommen
- Das Burntwood Grundstück in Manitoba, Kanada, strategisch nahe unterstützender Infrastruktur gelegen, mit ersten Studien, die Potenzial für Seltene-Erden-Mineralisierung zeigen
Diese Entwicklungen entsprechen der zunehmenden Dringlichkeit Nordamerikas, eine unabhängige und stabile Versorgungskette für Seltene Erden aufzubauen und die Abhängigkeit von chinesischen Exporten zu verringern.
- Strategic positioning in North American rare earth market amid Chinese export restrictions
- Two well-located properties in mining-friendly jurisdictions (USA and Canada)
- Burntwood property benefits from proximity to existing infrastructure
- Properties are still in early exploration phase with no proven reserves
- No current production or revenue generation from rare earth elements
- Dependent on successful exploration results to establish viable operations
The Rare Earth Export Restrictions Highlights the Importance of Integral’s Domestic Properties
CALGARY, Alberta, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Integral Metals Corp. (CSE: INTG | OTC: ITGLF | FSE: ZK9) (the “Company” or “Integral”) recognizes the recent decision by China’s Ministry of Commerce and the General Administration of Customs to implement new export restrictions on essential rare earth elements, which took effect on April 4, 2025. The new export controls will impact the supply of several vital rare earth elements, including samarium, gadolinium, terbium, dysprosium, lutetium, scandium, and yttrium, which are integral to a wide range of high-tech and defense applications.
China's recent decision to impose export restrictions on critical rare earth elements highlights the growing global dependence on these materials and emphasizes the need for North America to secure a stable, independent supply. As the dominant global producer of rare earths, China’s actions reinforce the pressing need for the development of a robust and sustainable rare earth supply chain within North America. This move further reinforces the urgency for North American self-sufficiency in securing access to these vital resources.
Woods Creek and Burntwood Properties – Integral’s Key Assets
Integral Metals is advancing its exploration efforts at the Woods Creek property in Montana, USA, and the Burntwood property in Manitoba, Canada. Both properties are located in strategic regions aimed at reducing North America’s reliance on foreign rare earth elements.
- The Woods Creek Property is located in Montana, USA, within a region known for its potential to host rare earth mineral deposits. This exploration project focuses on developing prospective areas for a range of rare earth elements. The property is well situated in a region that could contribute to meeting North America's demand for rare earths.
- The Burntwood property is situated in Manitoba, Canada, another key asset in Integral’s portfolio. This property is strategically located near various infrastructure that could support exploration activities. Initial studies have shown potential for rare earth mineralization.
Paul Sparkes, CEO of Integral Metals, commented, "China’s export restrictions have highlighted the importance of securing a stable, domestic supply of rare earth elements. At Integral, we are focused on advancing exploration at our Woods Creek and Burntwood properties, strategically located to help reduce North America's reliance on foreign sources and contribute to a more self-sufficient supply chain."
Qualified Person
Jared Suchan, Ph.D., P.Geo., Integral Metal’s Vice President of Exploration and Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical contents of this news release.
On Behalf of the Board Directors
Paul Sparkes
Chief Executive Officer
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ABOUT INTEGRAL METALS CORP.
Integral is an exploration stage company, engaged in the business of mineral exploration for critical minerals, including gallium, germanium, and rare earth elements, with the goal of contributing to the development of a domestic supply chain for these minerals. Integral holds properties in mining-friendly jurisdictions in Canada and the United States of America, including the Northwest Territories, Manitoba and Montana, where it has received regulatory support for its exploration efforts.
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