First quality results from the independent US lab say 99.991...

First quality results from the independent US lab say 99.991 average over 6 samples with highest 99.994 and lowest 99.987 - so the deviation from mean is within good bounds. Well on track IMO.

Here is some excellent news regarding capex https://www.miningweekly.com/article/australia-considers-funding-for-rare-earths-projects---minister-2019-10-30 No doubt HPA would be included in the 'critical minerals group'

MELBOURNE - Australia is considering underwriting loans to develop its reserves of critical minerals such as rare earths and is seeking partners with a large customer base like the US, its resources minister said on Wednesday.

The move comes as the US looks to reduce its reliance on China for supplies of rare earths, a handful of minerals used in everything from mobile phones to wind turbines, partly by forming alliances with "friendly" suppliers.