Australian rare earth processing plant to be ready for use in 2026
A processing facility believed to be the first of its kind in Australia is expected to strengthen national rare earth mining capabilities.
Australia is the fourth-largest produce of rare earths in the world but the processing sector is dominated by China.
The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) is constructing the state-owned facility in Sydney, which will process clay-hosted rare earths.
It will be completed next year.
"Without the integrated supply chain, it's very hard to sidestep some of the strategic issues that are faced globally," ANSTO minerals division principal consultant Adrian Manis said.
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