Beryllium is a lightweight, super-strong mineral that plays a pivotal role in some of the most advanced technologies shaping the future. From aerospace engineering to national defense systems and even renewable energy innovations, beryllium is a hidden powerhouse enabling cutting-edge breakthroughs.
While beryllium may not be well-known to the public, it plays a vital role in modern technology. Its strength, lightness, and resistance to extreme temperatures have made it a key material in industries like aerospace and defense, where precision and performance are paramount. For instance, beryllium alloys are used in spacecraft components and fighter jet structures, where reducing weight while maintaining structural integrity is essential.
Rockland’s permitted, drill-ready Beryllium Butte Project is located in Juab County, Utah, 185 km south-west of Salt Lake City. The project is prospective for beryllium mineralization and located only 30km west of Materion Corp.’s currently producing Spor Mountain Mine.
The Saddle Zone Target is interpreted to have strong similarities with the Miocene Spor Mountain Formation that hosts beryllium deposits currently in production at the Spor Mountain Mine. Associated values of rubidium and cesium are strongly anomalous in the Saddle Zone Target area and are useful pathfinder metals for beryllium. Initial drilling will be focused on the Saddle Zone Target where past sampling returned continuous chip samples from outcrop over 25.5m averaging 1,142 ppm Be, with a higher-grade portion returning 2,423 ppm Be over 6.13m.
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