Latest Iluka Resources News

Northern Minerals has made significant strides in developing its Browns Range Heavy Rare Earths Project, securing substantial funding support from US and Australian agencies alongside a $60.5 million capital raise. Exploration success and engineering progress position the company for a Final Investment Decision by late 2026.

Iluka Resources has reported a significant 19% increase in heavy mineral tonnage at its WIM100 deposit in western Victoria, enhancing the resource confidence and supporting its rare earths supply ambitions for the Eneabba refinery.

Iluka Resources is set to report a hefty $565 million pre-tax charge in FY25, driven by impairments and inventory write-downs amid ongoing weak demand for mineral sands products.

Iluka Resources reported a strong finish to 2025 with record zircon and rutile production, while advancing its Eneabba rare earth refinery and navigating softer zircon prices amid cautious 2026 guidance.

RareX Limited has successfully raised A$5 million through a share placement, bolstering its exploration and development efforts across key rare earth and critical mineral projects.

Lindian Resources reports strong construction progress at its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi, highlighted by the arrival of its Komatsu owner-operator mining fleet and advancing infrastructure works.

Bayan Mining has appointed Nathan Kong as its new CEO, bringing over 17 years of tier-one mining experience to lead its rare earth projects and strategic growth initiatives.

McLaren Minerals has acquired the Barossa mineral sands project from Iluka Resources, adding a high-grade zircon-rich asset to its portfolio. The project offers promising prospects near a tier-one mine with structured payments tied to development milestones.

Lindian Resources has optimised its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project, increasing ore processing capacity by 25% and appointing Obsideo as the design and construction contractor for its processing plant. This upgrade significantly enhances the project's financial outlook while keeping capital costs within budget.

Lindian Resources has awarded all major non-process infrastructure contracts for its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi, marking a pivotal step toward first production in late 2026. Construction is underway with strong schedule confidence and capital discipline.

Lindian Resources has completed its final payment to acquire 100% ownership of the Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi, accelerating its path to production and consolidating control over one of the world’s highest-grade rare earth deposits.

BPM Minerals reports outstanding high-grade rare earth element assays from its Durack Project in Western Australia, highlighting the potential for a major monazite-hosted REE deposit. The discovery aligns with growing global demand and Australian government support for critical minerals.