Commerce Resources has initiated the second phase of a pilot plant for its Ashram Rare Earth Deposit, which involves leaching bulk flotation concentrate from the first phase. The objective is to demonstrate the leach process on a continuous basis and evaluate performance. Samples will be collected for further analysis. Previous leach testwork has simplified the process by requiring only a minor pH adjustment. The leach residue will feed a subsequent magnetic separation pilot plant to produce high-grade mineral concentrate for downstream processing. Testwork on the magnetic separation has produced mineral concentrates grading 39% and 54% TREO at recovery rates of 85% and 46%, respectively.