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Avalon Provides Progress Report on Metallurgical Testwork, Nechalacho Rare Earth Elements Deposit, Thor Lake, Northwest Territories, Canada

Avalon continues to hold discussions with potential customers for its rare earth products. Many industrial consumers in the US, Japan and Korea are very concerned about the future availability of heavy rare earths and neodymium. Some of these consumers have expressed interest in partnering with the Company in the development of the project and discussions in this regard are on-going.