Minas Gerais, Brazil
Santo Antonio Do Jacinto Rare Element Project
A Greenfield Gateway to Brazil’s Rare Element Potential
Enova Mining’s Santo Antônio do Jacinto Project marks a bold entry into Brazil’s mineral-rich Araçuaí Orogen, one of the country’s most prospective belts for rare earth and critical minerals. Spanning over 23,000 hectares, this true greenfield opportunity is underpinned by the Santo Antônio do Jacinto Granite—a large, late-tectonic batholith with geological signatures ideal for rare element enrichment.
Project Highlights
- First-ever Systematic Sampling
Enova has completed the first round of systematic geochemical sampling at Santo Antônio do Jacinto, collecting 52 rock chip samples across the entire tenement package - Extensive Tenement Coverage
Sampling was designed to broadly identify any major rare element enrichment anomaly within the project area, with sample points strategically distributed to ensure representation of the diverse lithologies and structural domains within the tenement covering 23,409 hectares - Greenfield Exploration Opportunity
This is the first exploration program ever undertaken on the Santo Antônio do Jacinto project, providing a true greenfield opportunity in one of Brazil’s most prospective geological belts - Foundation for Target Generation
Results from the rock chip sampling will support in geochemical characterisation and form the basis for understanding of geological controls, vectoring of potential rare earth elements (REE) and critical-mineral-bearing systems, and prioritisation of follow-up exploration - Strengthening Enova’s Brazilian Portfolio
The commencement of work at Santo Antônio do Jacinto further expands Enova’s strategic footprint in Minas Gerais, complementing the company’s ongoing programs at East Salinas, CODA, and Poços de Caldas
Geology
Enova’s Santo Antônio do Jacinto tenement, covering 23,409 hectares in eastern Minas Gerais, is situated within the fertile Araçuaí Orogen (under Brasiliano Orogen cycle), a globally recognised rare earth and critical minerals province. The project area is largely unexplored, presenting a true greenfield opportunity. Initial rock chip sampling conducted in August 2025 has provided the first systematic geochemical coverage across the tenement, laying the foundation for target generation and future high-impact exploration.
The Santo Antônio do Jacinto Granite, is a late- to post-tectonic body represented by large elliptical batholith, covering ~350 km² in Minas Gerais, forms rugged ridges and sugarloaf-style outcrops, offering extensive natural exposures favourable for exploration and quarrying. Its classification as a Type-I porphyritic granite (Faria 1997, Celino 1999) highlights strong geological significance within the broader Jequitinhonha region, directly correlating with other high-potential granitic bodies such as Pedra Azul and Pedra Grande.
Typical leuco-granite of Santo Antonio Do Jacinto at SAJ-RO-32 sample point
Feldspar phenocrysts in porphyry granite at SAJ-RO-33 sample point
Tenements
Surface geochemical sample points in Santo Antônio do Jacinto and adjoining areas
