Locksley is focused on critical minerals and base metals, with assets in both the US and Australia.
The newly acquired claims are strategically positioned next to Locksley’s existing tenements, which are located near the Mountain Pass rare earth mine operated by MP Materials. This proximity provides the company with greater potential to build on its recent discoveries of antimony, REEs, and polymetallic mineralisation.
Nathan Lude, Locksley’s head of strategy, capital markets and commercialisation, emphasized the significance of the move: “With demand for antimony and REEs underpinned by US supply chain security initiatives, the expanded landholding provides Locksley with a broader platform to advance multiple exploration and development opportunities.”
The south-eastern claims incorporate gneissic geology known to host the Mountain Pass mine and carbonatites, enhancing their exploration potential. Locksley’s technical director, Julian Woodcock, underlined the geological advantages: “Substantial regional north to north-west striking structures are evident in the magnetic geophysics datasets. These structures could potentially be conduits for REE-bearing carbonatites and relate to other mineralisation styles.”
Woodcock also highlighted the strategic location of the northern claims, which lie just 3 km from Dateline Resources’ Colosseum Gold Project. He added: “In addition, the USGS geochemical database indicates polymetallic and precious metals occurrences in the area immediately adjoining the new northern claims. As such there are multiple commodity opportunities evident within this claim area.”
The expansion consolidates Locksley’s focus on critical minerals exploration in the Mojave, where it is actively advancing the REE and antimony potential of its U.S. asset. The company’s activities align with increasing global demand for minerals essential to advanced technologies, renewable energy, and strategic industries.
Beyond exploration, Locksley is also pursuing downstream opportunities. The company has entered a partnership with Rice University to advance its DeepSolv domestic processing technology for antimony in North America. This initiative is part of Locksley’s broader Critical Minerals and Energy Resilience Strategy, which seeks to strengthen supply security and build sustainable processing capabilities.
By securing additional ground near world-class mineral deposits, Locksley Resources is positioning itself to develop a diverse portfolio of exploration and processing projects. The combination of favourable geology, proximity to existing operations, and research-driven processing innovation provides a strong platform for the company’s long-term strategy in both the United States and Australia.
