Brazilian Rare Earths September 2026 Quarterly Activities Report
The scoping study estimates average annual operating free cash flow of US$1.2 billion under the Argus EU/US price case.
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Rhea-AI Summary
Brazilian Rare Earths (BRELY) reported September-quarter progress at Monte Alto, including a maiden mineral resource grading 11.3% total rare earth oxides. The integrated Monte Alto–Camaçari scoping study estimates US$6.0 billion after-tax net present value at an 8% discount rate, a 90% internal rate of return and 1.1-year payback.
Approximately 10,000 metres of drilling after the study cut-off expanded mineralisation, with a resource upgrade targeted for Q4 2026. Sulista South drilling intersected mineralisation over approximately 500 metres of strike, while Sulista East extended by 430 metres. Camaçari produced first concentrate; Stage II hydrometallurgical piloting is 59% partner-funded, with commissioning planned for Q2 2027. Cash was A$122 million, with no borrowings, at September 30, 2026.
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Hollow bars mark forward-looking points. How the balance works
Positive
- Major point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Scoping study estimates US$6.0 billion after-tax net present value at an 8% discount rate.
- Moderate pointApproximately 10,000 metres of post-cut-off drilling expanded Monte Alto mineralisation and established a northern priority growth corridor.
- Moderate pointFirst concentrate produced as Camaçari Stage I commissioning advances bulk testwork for the prefeasibility study.
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Stage II hydrometallurgical piloting is 59% partner-funded, with commissioning planned for Q2 2027.
- Moderate pointA$122 million cash and no borrowings at September 30, 2026.
8 minor points
- Minor pointMonte Alto maiden resource grades 11.3% total rare earth oxides.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Study returns include an estimated 90% internal rate of return and 1.1-year payback.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Average annual operating free cash flow estimated at US$1.2 billion under the Argus EU/US price case.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Project costs estimated at approximately US$21/kg neodymium-praseodymium equivalent.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Monte Alto resource upgrade targeted for Q4 2026.
- Minor pointSulista South discovery intersected high-grade mineralisation over approximately 500 metres of strike.
- Minor pointSulista East step-out drilling extended mineralisation by 430 metres.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Sulista drilling campaigns target resource growth and conversion from Inferred to higher-confidence Indicated resources.
Negative
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Potential mine-life extension or increased production depends on converting drilling results into Mineral Resources and further studies.
Key Figures
- Monte Alto mineral resource grade
- 11.3% TREO
- Maiden mineral resource
- After-tax NPV₈
- US$6.0 billion
- Integrated Monte Alto and Camaçari scoping study
- IRR
- 90%
- Integrated Monte Alto and Camaçari scoping study
- Payback period
- 1.1 years
- Integrated Monte Alto and Camaçari scoping study
- Average annual operating free cash flow
- US$1.2 billion
- Integrated Monte Alto and Camaçari scoping study
- Sulista East strike extension
- 430 m
- Step-out drilling
- Stage II partner funding
- 59%
- Hydromet piloting
- Cash and borrowings
- A$122 million cash; no borrowings
- At September 30, 2026
Historical Context
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Disclosed 500 m Sulista South discovery and Sulista East extensions; updated resource targeted by year-end.
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SYDNEY, Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brazilian Rare Earths Limited (ASX: BRE / OTCQX: BRELY) ('BRE') is pleased to report progress during the quarter ended September 30, 2026. Highlights during and subsequent to the end of the quarter include:
MAIDEN ULTRA-HIGH GRADE MINERAL RESOURCE
- World-leading rare earths grade: Monte Alto’s Mineral Resource grades
11.3% TREO, more than twice the reported grades of the two established large-scale Western rare earth producers. - Major new source of heavy rare earths plus strategic co-products: Strong dysprosium, terbium, gadolinium and yttrium enrichment, alongside potential uranium, scandium, niobium and tantalum co-products.
INTEGRATED MONTE ALTO + CAMAÇARI SCOPING STUDY
- Exceptional economics: After-tax NPV₈ of US
$6.0 billion , IRR of90% , 1.1-year payback and average annual operating free cash flow of US$1.2 billion .1 - First-quartile project: Ultra-high grades, simple ore sorting, high yields, established infrastructure and low-temperature processing underpin costs of ~US
$21 /kg NdPr equivalent.
SUCCESSFUL DRILLING POSITIONS MONTE ALTO FOR RESOURCE GROWTH
- Ultra-high grade extensions: ~10,000 m of drilling completed after the 22 February 2026 Scoping Study cut-off expanded mineralisation south and east/down dip and established a priority growth corridor to the north.
- Q4 2026 resource upgrade: Post-cut-off results could, subject to conversion into Mineral Resources and further studies, support mine life extension and/or increased annual production.
HIGH-GRADE SULISTA SOUTH DISCOVERY AND EXTENSIONS AT SULISTA EAST
- New discovery and extensions: High-grade mineralisation intersected over ~500 m of strike at Sulista South, while step-out drilling extended Sulista East by 430 m.
- Larger, higher-confidence resource targeted: Current step-out and infill drilling campaigns support potential resource growth and Inferred-to-Indicated conversion; updated mineral resource to follow their completion.
PRODUCED FIRST CONCENTRATE; SECURED STAGE II HYDROMET CO-FUNDING
- First concentrate: Stage I commissioning at Camaçari advances bulk metallurgical testwork for the PFS.
- Hydromet piloting: Stage II is
59% partner-funded, with commissioning planned for Q2 2027.
STRONG BALANCE SHEET TO FUND GROWTH
- A
$122 million cash and no borrowings at 30 September 2026.
A link to the complete announcement can be found: here
Contacts
Bernardo Da Veiga
Managing Director and CEO
investors@brazilianrareearths.com
www.brazilianrareearths.com
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1 Argus EU/US price case. Refer to the Scoping Study cautionary statement in this report and BRE’s ASX announcement dated 18 August 2026.
FAQ
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What economics did Brazilian Rare Earths report for the Monte Alto–Camaçari scoping study?
The study estimates US$6.0 billion after-tax net present value at an 8% discount rate, a 90% internal rate of return and 1.1-year payback. Average annual operating free cash flow is estimated at US$1.2 billion. These estimates use the Argus EU/US price case.
When is Brazilian Rare Earths targeting the Monte Alto resource upgrade?
Brazilian Rare Earths targets a Q4 2026 resource upgrade. Approximately 10,000 metres of drilling completed after the February 22, 2026 scoping-study cut-off expanded mineralisation south and east/down dip and established a northern priority growth corridor.
What potential co-products does Brazilian Rare Earths identify at Monte Alto?
Monte Alto has potential uranium, scandium, niobium and tantalum co-products. The resource also contains dysprosium, terbium, gadolinium and yttrium enrichment; the co-products remain potential rather than established production streams.