How Eclipse Metals Is Leveraging U.S. Ties to Unlock Greenland’s Rare Earth Potential

Strategic U.S. Partnership to Boost Greenland Rare Earths

Eclipse Metals Ltd (ASX – EPM) has taken a decisive step to elevate its rare earth elements (REE) projects in Greenland by engaging BGR Group, a premier U.S. government relations and strategic advisory firm. This move aims to deepen Eclipse’s engagement with key U.S. government agencies, Congress, and defense bodies, positioning the company to better access funding, commercial partnerships, and media visibility within the critical minerals sector.

The partnership underscores the growing geopolitical importance of Greenland’s mineral resources, particularly as the U.S. and its allies seek to secure reliable, Western-aligned supply chains for rare earths and industrial minerals essential to advanced technologies and defense.

Dual-Critical Minerals Opportunity at Ivigtût–Grønnedal

Eclipse’s flagship Greenland portfolio includes two complementary deposits – the Grønnedal carbonatite-hosted rare earth system, boasting a JORC-compliant inferred resource of 89 million tonnes at 6,363 ppm total rare earth oxides (TREO), and the historic Ivigtût cryolite mine, now confirmed to host polymetallic, REE-enriched mineralisation alongside high-purity industrial silica quartz.

These assets collectively represent a rare dual-critical minerals opportunity in the Western world, aligning with strategic priorities to develop secure, long-term sources of magnetic rare earth elements such as neodymium, praseodymium, dysprosium, and terbium.

Technical Progress Supports Strategic Engagement

Alongside the strategic advisory engagement, Eclipse has advanced its 2025 operational program, completing over 1,200 metres of diamond drilling targeting rare earth and polymetallic zones. Detailed mineralogical and metallurgical characterisation is underway, including bench-scale testing of separation and processing methods tailored to Western standards.

These technical milestones provide a robust foundation for Eclipse’s ongoing dialogues with U.S. and European stakeholders, reinforcing the company’s credibility and readiness to develop Ivigtût–Grønnedal as a tier-one Western critical minerals asset.

A Coordinated Trans-Atlantic Approach

Eclipse’s strategy extends beyond the U.S., with European consultants actively supporting policy alignment and industry outreach within emerging EU critical raw materials frameworks. This trans-Atlantic coordination reflects the broader geopolitical imperative to diversify and secure critical mineral supply chains away from dominant non-Western sources.

Executive Chairman Carl Popal highlighted the significance of BGR’s appointment, noting it as a milestone that enhances Eclipse’s geopolitical positioning and ability to translate its geological strengths into strategic partnerships and government support.

Strengthened U.S. Advisory Team and Outlook

Long-standing U.S. strategic advisor Lloyd Green will coordinate Eclipse’s interface with BGR and U.S. stakeholders, combining expertise to maximize engagement effectiveness. BGR’s former U.S. Ambassador to NATO, Douglas Lute, emphasized the firm’s commitment to supporting Eclipse’s progress in Washington.

With these developments, Eclipse is well-positioned to capitalize on growing Western demand for secure critical minerals, though the path to funding and commercialisation will require navigating complex geopolitical and market dynamics.