Mont Royal Outlines Multi-Pronged Work Program
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Mont Royal Resources Ltd
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ASX ANNOUNCEMENT
13th
November 2025
Mont Royal Outlines Multi-Pronged Work
Program Following Successful ASX Re-listing
KEY NEAR-TERM OBJECTIVES FOR 2025/26 FOR ASHRAM RARE EARTH PROJECT
HIGHLIGHTS
• Mont Royal shares (ASX: MRZ) re-commenced trading on 5th
November following the
Company’s transformational merger with TSXV-listed Commerce Resources.
• Mont Royal is focused on advancing the 100%-owned Ashram Rare Earth and Fluorspar
Deposit in Québec, Canada.
• Ashram is one of the largest monazite-dominant carbonatite-hosted Rare Earth Elements
(“REE”) deposits in North America, with a Tier-1 NI 43-101 Mineral Resource comprising:
o Indicated:73.2Mt @1.89% Total RareEarthOxide(TREO)& 6.6%Fluorspar(CaF₂)
o Inferred: 131.1Mt @ 1.91% TREO & 4.0% CaF₂
• Ashram is an advanced, large-scale asset with significant development work already
completed and over A$50 million invested historically.
• Mont Royal’s 2025/26 workprogram prioritisesinfrastructure,stakeholderengagement,
metallurgical optimisation and the delivery of an updated Preliminary Economic
Assessment (PEA).
• Strengthening Mont Royal’s presence in Québec, the Company’s Managing Director,
Nicholas Holthouse, has relocated to Montréal to strengthen local operations and
support the Company’s development in the province.
Mont Royal’s Managing Director, Nicholas Holthouse, said: “We are extremely pleased to have
the transaction and very successful re-listing process now behind us, putting the necessary
corporate framework and funding in place for Mont Royal to take the globally significant Ashram
Project forward.
Work now focuses on the key development components,with immediate priority being given to
securing infrastructure support for the access road. We will be working closely alongside and
consulting with Indigenous groups and communities as well as Provincial and Federal Government
groups.
Engineering and metallurgical studies are also set to re-commence.
The PEA will restart within the next few weeks with a strong focus on reducing technicalrisk and
CAPEX along with further optimisation work on the all-important metallurgical flowsheets for both
REE’s and Fluorspar.
Gaining infrastructure and access commitments forAshram and delivering a robust project study to
connect to industry are the key components required to elevate Ashram’s status in the growing
downstream REE supply chain ecosystem.”
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Mont Royal Resources Ltd (ASX: MRZ) (“Mont Royal” or “the Company”) is pleased to provide an
update on the key work programs and strategic priorities for its flagship Ashram RareEarth and
Fluorspar Project in Québec, Canada.
The Company has hit the ground running following its successful re-listing on the Australian
Securities Exchange last week and the completion of its merger with Canadian-listed Commerce
Resources Corp. Multiple workstreams are underway including Mont Royal’s newly appointed
Managing Director, Nicholas Holthouse re-location to Montréal, Canada to lead the well-
established in-country team in driving the Ashram Project forward.
The merger with Commerce Resources has created a dual-listed, Canadian-focused critical
minerals developer focused on unlocking the significant value of the Ashram Project.
The Ashram Project is one of the largest undeveloped monazite-hosted rare earth deposits in
North America, offering a unique opportunity to advance a new, large-scale source of criticalrare
earth supply at a time of growing Western demand and strategic focus on supply chain
independence.
Near-term Objectives and Key Value Drivers for CY 2025/2026
(i) Road Access and engagement with Provincial and Federal Government
Mont Royal continues to work closely with Provincial and Federal Governments and their
agencies to secure infrastructure support for an access road commitment for the Ashram
Project.
A recently completed road option study by Mont Royal has identified three potential access
routes.This document is now complete and will shortly be tabled to form the basis of ongoing
discussions with local indigenous groups and communities along with Provincial and Federal
Government groups and agencies.
When an optimal route is selected,additional and ongoing design work will be supported by
a recent $2.6M road research grant from Natural Resources Canada.
(ii) Collaboration with Key Stakeholder/First Nations groups in the Nunavik region
Mont Royal continues to collaborate and engage with stakeholders in the region.
Discussions are ongoing with key Indigenous groups and their affiliated corporations.The
Ashram Project, located in Nunavik, Québec, lies within an area where the different access
options identified in the road option study intersect lands belonging to various groups,
including the Inuit, Naskapi and Innu.
Mont Royal intends to work closely with all of these groups through an open and transparent
consultation process to determine the optimal access route that best serves Indigenous
communities, government partners and the Ashram Project.
(iii) Metallurgical Test work
Metallurgical test work and optimisation programs are scheduled to re-commence shortly.
A significant amount of work on the flowsheet has already been completed in recent years
achieving good recoveries for both the monazite concentrate generated via flotation and the
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Mixed Rare Earth Oxide (MREO) product generated at the following hydrometallurgical
(sulphation bake) stage.This new work program intends to leverage off the previous work and
continue to optimise flowsheets in preparation for the upcoming Pre-Feasibility programme,
scheduled to start in H2 2026.
Flotation Concentrate
A one-tonne bulk sample has been flown to Perth,Western Australia for additional flotation test
work at Auralia labs.The test work is expected to yield around 30kg of monazite and fluorspar
flotation concentrates and builds on the excellent work completed to date at SGS Lakefield.
The additional work will look to:
• Build on and potentially improve the current flotation kinetics for REE flotation in the
concentrate flowsheet; and
• Further develop the current Fluorspar flowsheet with the initial aim of producing a
metallurgical-grade fluorspar concentrate (+60% CaF2) for potential incorporation into
the initial Stage 1 development flowsheet.
Hydrometallurgical (Sulphation bake)
A small sample of existing flotation concentrate will be sent to ANSTO labs in Sydney, New
South Wales for hydrometallurgical sighter test work.
In addition to improving standard flowsheet results,work will also commence with emerging
and alternative downstream processing technology groups. If successful, these alternative
processingtechnologies could potentiallyreplacethe existinghydrometallurgicalflowsheet.A
small portion of flotation concentrate will be set aside for two separate technology groups for
test work programs with results due in the first half of 2026.
(iv) Re-Commencement of Preliminary Economic Study (PEA)
The Ashram PEA is approximately 50% complete, and the Company has been reviewing the
work completed to date and developed a revised scope of work to restart the PEA study and
advance it through to completion.
A revised Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) will underpin the updated Preliminary Economic
Assessment (PEA) for the Ashram Project, which is expected to be delivered in H1 2026.
(v) Commence Pre-feasibility Study PFS)
On completion of the PEA and in line with the various testwork programs highlighted the
Company plans to commence the PFS bringing further definition to the projectand confirming
products and locations to feed into the rare-earths market. It is estimated that this will
commence in Q2 2026.
Government Grants currently in application
Mont Royal has submitted applications for grants to develop the project through boththe US
and Canadian Governments. With the federal government recent release of their planned
budget and addition significant funding packages announced over the last few months the
Company will continue to engage with both provincial and federal groups in the natural
resources sector to assess further funding available.
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NRCan has provided C$2.6M for additionalroad studies as outlined above.The Company also
has an application in with the Defence Industrial Base Consortium (DIBC).
KEY ASSETS AND STRATEGY
The merged Company’s flagship assetis the 100%-ownedAshram Rare Earths & Fluorspar Project
(“Ashram Project”),which represents the largestundeveloped monazite-mineralised carbonatite-
hosted Rare Earth Elements deposits in North America.In addition,the Company also holds the
Eldor Niobium Project and the Northern Lights Lithium Project,both also located in Québec (see
Figure 1 below).
The Ashram Project is a Tier-1 REE deposit with high-value by-product potential(Fluorspar) and
representsone ofthe mostadvancedrare earthdevelopmentprojects in NorthAmerica.Withover
A$50 million invested historically in exploration, drilling, resource definition and development
studies, Ashram represents a cornerstone asset in Canada’s critical minerals push.
Figure 1: Ashram REE & Fluorspar Project Location and location of Northern Lights Project.
This announcement has been approved for and on behalf of the Board of Directors
ENDS
Joel Ives | Company Secretary
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For Further Information:
Nicholas Holthouse
Managing Director
info@montroyalres.com
Peter Ruse
Corporate Development
info@montroyalres.com
Nicholas Read
Investor and Media Relations
nicholas@readcorporate.com.au
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in
policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of
this release.
About Mont Royal Resources
Mont Royal Resources Limited (ASX: MRZ,TSXV:MRZL) is a critical minerals development and
exploration company with projects in Quebec,Canada.The Company is dedicated to advancing
its 100%-owned Ashram Rare Earth and Fluorspar Deposit in Québec,Canada– one of the largest
monazite-dominantcarbonatite-hostedRare EarthElements depositsin NorthAmerica.In addition
company owns 75% of Northern Lights Minerals 536km2
tenement package located in the Upper
Eastmain Greenstone belt.The projects are located in the emerging James Bay area, a Tier-1
mining jurisdiction of Quebec, and are prospective for lithium, precious (Gold, Silver) and base
metals mineralisation (Copper, Nickel).
For further information regarding Mont Royal Resources Limited, please visit the ASX platform
(ASX: MRZ) or the Mont Royal’s website www.montroyalres.com
Competent Persons
The Mineral Resource Estimate for the Ashram Rare Earth Elements and Fluorspar Deposit,
Nunavik, Quebec, Canada (Ashram Project) was first reported in in the Company’s replacement
prospectus dated 30 September 2025 and released to ASX on 1 October 2025 (Prospectus).The
Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the
information relating to the estimate included in the Prospectus and that all material assumptions
and technical parameters underpinning the estimate in the Prospectus continue to apply and have
not materially changed.
Readers are referred to the technical report for the Ashram Project entitled “Mineral Resource
Estimate for the Ashram Rare Earth Element and Fluorspar Deposit, Nunavik, Québec, Canada”
effective April 4,2024 whichhas been prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 and is available on
Commerce Resources Corp.’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.
So far as the Company is aware, the Competent Persons do not have any material interests,
including conflicting ones, that would be material to the information provided.
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Important Notices & Disclaimers
Forward Looking Statements
This announcementcontainscertain “forward lookingstatements”withinthe meaningof Australian
securities laws and “forward looking information” within the meaning of Canadian securities laws
(collectively referred to as “forward looking statements”).All statements,other than statements of
historical fact,that address circumstances,events,activities or developments that could,or may or
willoccurare forward lookingstatements.Theseforward lookingstatementsare subjecttoavariety
of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ
materially from those projected in the forward looking information. Risks that could change or
prevent these events,activities or developments from coming to fruition include: actual results of
current and future exploration activities; that Mont Royal may not be able to fully finance any
additional exploration on the Ashram Project; that even if Mont Royalis able raise capital,costs for
exploration activities may increase such that Mont Royal may not have sufficient funds to pay for
suchexploration orprocessingactivities;the timingand contentof the proposeddrillprogramand
any future work programs may not be completed as proposed or at all; geological interpretations
based on drilling that may change withmore detailed information; potential process methods and
mineral recoveries assumptions based on limited test work and by comparison to what are
considered analogous deposits that,with further testwork,may not be comparable; testing of our
process may not prove successful or samples derived from the Ashram Project may not yield
positive results, and even if such tests are successful or initial sample results are positive, the
economic and other outcomes may not be as expected; the anticipated market demand for rare
earth elements and other minerals may not be as expected; the availability of labour and
equipmenttoundertake futureexplorationwork and testingactivities;geopoliticalrisks whichmay
result in market and economic instability; and despite the currentexpected viability of the Ashram
Project,conditions changing such that even if metals or minerals are discovered on the Ashram
Project,the project may not be commercially viable,or other risks detailed herein and from time to
time in the public filings made by Mont Royal. Although Mont Royal has attempted to identify
important factors that could cause actualactions,events or results to differ from those described
in forward-looking statements,there may be other factors that cause such actions,events or results
to differ materially from those anticipated.These forward-looking statements are based on Mont
Royal’s current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about its business and the
industry in which it operates and management's beliefs and assumptions, including the non-
occurrence of the risks and uncertainties that are described above and in the public filings made
by Mont Royal or other events occurring outside of our normal course of business,and are not
guarantees of future performance or development and involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors that are in some cases beyond Mont Royal’s control.
Forward looking statements in this announcement include, but are not limited to, statements
regardingthe proposedbenefitsderived fromthe Transaction;the goals,strategies,opportunities,
technologies used,projecttimelines and fundingrequirements;impactof combined management
expertise and prospective shareholding; the proposed use of proceeds of the Mont Royal Equity
Raise; the expectation that the Commerce Shares will be delisted from the TSXV; the expectation
thatTSXV approval will be obtained for the issuance of MRZ Shares for the interestaccrued under
the Convertible Notes; the expectation that the Mont Royal Shares will be dual-listed on the ASX
and TSXV; the plans, operations and prospects of Mont Royal and its properties; the continued
advancement of the Ashram Project to development; that Ashram’s fluorspar component which
makes it one of the largest potential sources of fluorspar in the world and could be a long-term
supplier to the met-spar and acid-spar markets; that Mont Royal is positioning to be one of the
lowest cost rare earth element producers globally, with a focus on being a long-term global
supplier of mixed rare earth carbonate and/or NdPr oxide; and that Mont Royal may explore the
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potential of other high-value commodities on the Ashram Property and the expected timetable for
dual listing of Mont Royal’s shares; and statements about market and industry trends,which are
based on interpretation of market conditions. Forward looking statements can generally be
identified by the use of forward looking words such as “anticipate”, “expect”, “likely”, “propose”,
“will”, “intend”, “should”, “could”, “may”, “believe”, “forecast”, “estimate”, “target”, “outlook”,
“guidance” (including negative or grammatical variations) and other similar expressions. No
representation,warranty,guarantee or assurance,express or implied,is given or made in relation
to any forward looking statement.In particular no representation,warranty or assumption,express
or implied,is given in relation to any underlying assumption or that any forward looking statement
will be achieved.There can be no assurance that the forward looking statements will prove to be
accurate.Actualandfuture events mayvarymaterially from the forward lookingstatements andthe
assumptions on which the forward looking statements were based, because events and actual
circumstances frequently do not occur as forecast and future results are subject to known and
unknown risks such as changes in market conditions and regulations.
Given these uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward
lookingstatements,and should relyon theirown independentenquiries,investigations andadvice
regarding information contained in this announcement. Any reliance by a reader on the
information contained in this announcement is wholly at the reader’s own risk.
To the maximum extent permitted by law or any relevant listing rules of the ASX/TSX-V,Mont Royal
and their respective related bodies corporate and affiliates and their respective directors,officers,
employees, advisers, agents and intermediaries disclaim any obligation or undertaking to
disseminateanyupdatesorrevisions tothe information in thisannouncementtoreflectanychange
in expectations in relation to any forward looking statements or any such change in events,
conditions or circumstances on which any such statements were based. Nothing in this
announcementwill,underanycircumstances (includingbyreason of this announcementremaining
available and not being superseded or replaced by any other announcement or publication with
respect to Mont Royalor the subject matter of this announcement),create an implication that there
has been no change in the affairs of Mont Royal since the date of this announcement.
Not Investment Advice
This announcement is not financial product,investmentadvice or a recommendation to acquire
securities of Mont Royal or Commerce and has been prepared without taking into account the
objectives,financial situation or needs of individuals.Each recipient of this announcement should
make its own enquiries and investigations regarding all information in this announcement,
including,butnotlimited to,the assumption,uncertaintyand contingencies whichmayaffectfuture
operations of Mont Royal and the impact that different future outcomes may have on Mont Royal.
Before making an investment decision,prospective investors should consider the appropriateness
of the information having regard to their own objectives,financialsituation and needs,and seek
legal, taxation and financial advice appropriate to their jurisdiction and circumstances.
Unless otherwise stated,all dollar values in this Announcementare reported in Australian dollars.
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