Mining Giant Suspends Mineral Sands Production Amid Weak Demand

Mining giant suspends mineral sands production amid weak demand

Weakened demand for a specific pigment used in paint prompts Iluka Resources to suspend a significant portion of its West Australian operations.

Hundreds of local jobs at risk as Iluka shutters mine

Contractors are set to bear the brunt of job losses after mineral sands miner Iluka Resources moved to suspend production at its Cataby operations, about 150km north of Perth, within months.

Iluka Resources to halt production at Cataby mine and SR2 in Western Australia

Iluka Resources has decided to suspend production at its Cataby mine and Synthetic Rutile Kiln 2 (SR2) in Western Australia, starting from 1 December 2025.The post Iluka Resources to halt production at Cataby mine and SR2 in Western Australia appeared first on Mining Technology.

Jobs at risk as Iluka Resources shutters Cataby mine

In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea unpacks the news that hundreds of jobs are at risk as Iluka Resources shutters its Cataby mine.

Iluka responds to mineral sands downturn by halting Cataby, SR2 production

Iluka Resources (ASX:ILU) has suspended production at the Cataby mine and its SR2 synthetic rutile kiln at Capel as the company looks to navigate subdued demand for mineral sands and some downstream products. Listen to the HotCopper podcast for in-depth discussions and insights on all the biggest headlines from throughout the week. On Spotify, Apple, and more. The suspension – which the company has promised will be temporary – will come into eff…