Red Metal Limited has announced positive results from leach tests conducted at its Sybella rare earths project located near Mount Isa, Queensland. The tests indicate a viable pathway for rare earth element extraction using heap leaching techniques. Specifically, coarse saprock and transitional ore samples yielded remarkably high recovery rates during the testing phase. This breakthrough could significantly advance the development of the large-scale Sybella project, potentially unlocking a substantial resource of rare earth elements. The company believes these findings support the economic feasibility of the project and its potential to contribute to the supply of critical minerals. Further studies will be undertaken to optimize the process and confirm these encouraging results. These initial results are expected to attract further investment and interest in the project.