Critical Metals (CRML) has commenced a 10,000m diamond drilling programme at its wholly owned Tanbreez Rare Earth Project in southern Greenland, as the company advances one of the world’s largest undeveloped rare earth deposits.
The campaign is designed to support resource expansion, geological modelling, mine planning and future feasibility work at a project known for its significant concentrations of heavy rare earth elements, which are used in permanent magnets, electric vehicles, defence applications and advanced manufacturing.
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The company recently completed accommodation and operational infrastructure at the site, with drilling contractors and support teams now mobilised and rigs deployed across priority target areas. Over the coming weeks, field teams will verify ground conditions, finalise drill collar locations and prepare access routes to support the programme.
In addition to drilling, work will include geological mapping, surface verification, collar surveys and environmental, health and safety monitoring. Data collected during the 2026 campaign is expected to inform future resource updates, feasibility studies and development planning.
CRML chairman Tony Sage said: “The start of our 10,000m drilling campaign marks another important step in the advancement of the world-class Tanbreez rare earth project. Following a successful mobilisation effort, drilling is now under way across priority target areas.
“The information generated from this programme is expected to support resource expansion, geological modelling, mine planning and other activities aimed at advancing Tanbreez toward production.”
In April this year, CRML signed a letter of intent to acquire all outstanding shares of European Lithium in a transaction valued at approximately $835m (A$1.19bn).
