Bentonite as a Supporting Mineral in Rare Earth Projects

Hello everyone,


We are based in India and work on the supply side of industrial minerals, primarily bentonite. While bentonite is not a rare earth, it plays a supporting role in rare earth and critical mineral projects—especially in exploration drilling, drilling fluids, ground stabilization, and environmental containment.


From a supplier perspective, we are seeing growing emphasis on consistency, processing quality, and application-specific specifications as projects move from exploration toward development and production.


I’m interested to learn from project developers and operators here:


  • How important is bentonite sourcing (local vs imported) in your operations?
  • Are technical specifications becoming more stringent as projects scale?
  • Do sustainability and traceability now influence procurement decisions for support minerals?

Looking forward to learning from the community and contributing where relevant.
 
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