Yaounde Laboratory Commissioned as Central Hub in Cameroon

• Yaounde laboratory fully commissioned and operational
• Supports parallel preparation of whole-sample splits for REEs and HMS samples
• Reduces shipping, handling and logistical expense

Lion Rock Minerals Limited (ASX: LRM) has announced the commissioning of its Yaounde laboratory in Cameroon, which serves as the central hub for sample preparation, splitting, and logistics. The laboratory is fully operational and supports in-country capacity to manage sample receipt, tracking, consolidation, and dispatch to internationally recognized laboratories for analysis. The laboratory prepares heavy mineral concentrates and whole-sample splits for rare earth elements (REE) and heavy mineral sands (HMS) assays. The facility is equipped to process up to 400 samples per week and is operated by an experienced team of Cameroonian technicians. The laboratory's commissioning is expected to reduce shipping, handling, and logistical expenses while providing greater control over sample logistics and associated expenditure.