Mine backed by US, Australia and Gina Rinehart moves towards construction

Australian rare earths project begins construction

The Arafura Rare Earths Nolans Project, located about 135km north of Alice Springs, is expected to supply 4% to 5% of global rare earths demand.

Mine backed by US, Australia and Gina Rinehart moves towards construction

After decades in development, a $1.8 billion rare earths mining project has finally seen ground broken in remote Central Australia.

First sod turned for huge mine near Alice

Work is officially starting today on the Arafura Rare Earths Nolans Project, 135km north of Alice Springs, in which Canberra is investing $1.2 billion of the $1.6 billion cost, according to Madeleine King, Federal Minister for Resources and Northern Australia. ERWIN CHLANDA reports.

Lift-off for $1.6bn Nolans rare earths project - Industry Queensland

The first sod is officially being turned today for the $1.6 billion Nolans rare earths project, hailed by Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro as the largest mining investment in the Northern Territory. Nolans, 135km north of Alice Springs, was the first significant project declared under the Territory Coordinator Act, which ensures designated projects have a clear pathway through government. More than 70 work packages have already been advertised, an…