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Arafura Rare Earths Ltd
ASX:ARU
Arafura Rare Earths Ltd is developing the Nolans rare earths project in the Northern Territory of Australia.
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Arafura Resources seeks to raise A$41.5 million in share placement targeting development of Nolans critical minerals project
MD Gavin Lockyer said investor interest and "advanced discussions" with potential offtakers clearly demonstrated the importance of Nolans to the global supply chain for critical raw materials.
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Arafura Resources negotiating with GE Renewable Energy to supply neodymium and praseodymium from Nolans
A secured rare earth supply for GE de-risks the magnet value chain, provides supply security and supports the growth of the local offshore wind sector.
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Arafura Resources higher on signing rare earth offtake MoU with Hyundai Motor Company
Arafura aims to work with companies that are strategically aligned with the company’s value proposition of supply chain diversification, product traceability and security of supply with high ESG standards.
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Arafura Resources appoints mandated lead arrangers for Nolans Project debt financing
“The appointment of the MLAs represents an important milestone in the company’s progress towards a final investment decision this year,” says MD Gavin Lockyer.
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Arafura Resources awarded $30 million under Federal Government’s Modern Manufacturing Initiative
Nolans is Australia’s only shovel-ready neodymium-praseodymium (NdPr) project — a globally significant development with the potential to supply around 5% of the world’s NdPr oxide demand.
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Arafura Resources signs agreement with Korean government agency to open rare earths export market
The agreement facilitates the demand for rare earths in the Korean market, recognising the strategic importance of security of supply.
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Arafura Resources welcomes growing demand for critical minerals in December quarter
The project developer, which is advancing the Nolans NdPr asset in the Northern Territory, hopes to keep engaging European and South Korean customers on the hunt for a long-term strategic supply.
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Arafura Resources awards Hatch engineering design contract for Nolans hydrometallurgical plant
“Hatch has a proven track record of delivering projects comprising complex metallurgical processing plants, across multiple commodities, and specifically unsurpassed hydrometallurgical process plant engineering design expertise,” says MD.
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Arafura Resources directors demonstrate faith in rare earth strategy through SPP participation
Arafura is aiming to reach a Final Investment Decision for the Nolan's NdPr asset in 2022’s second half.
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Arafura Resources focuses on Final Investment Decision in mid-2022 for Nolans project
It is “very optimistic” about the year ahead in getting the Nolans Project fully funded and ready for production.
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Arafura Resources completes $18.92 million second tranche of $40 million placement
The substantial fundraise will prime Arafura to conduct crucial design studies at its Nolans Project as it prepares to supply a spike in demand for magnet rare earths.
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Arafura Resources will close $5.5 million SPP early following strong shareholder demand
The company's SPP will now close on August 13 instead of the previously planned closing date of August 23.
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Arafura Resources steams ahead at Nolans rare earth project with FEED activities set to start
First production is targeted in late 2024 when the NdPr market is poised to enter a deficit due to underinvestment in the rare earth oxides supply chain.
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Arafura Resources completes $21 million first tranche of strongly supported $40 million placement
The substantial fundraise will prime Arafura to conduct crucial design studies at its Nolans Project as it prepares to supply a spike in demand for magnet rare earths.
Arafura Resources eyes $45 million equity raise to support Nolans Project FEED studies
The substantial fundraise will prime Arafura to conduct crucial design studies at its Nolans Project as it prepares to supply a spike in demand for magnet rare earths.
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Arafura Resources in trading halt ahead of capital raising announcement
Securities will remain halted until Thursday, June 24, or when an announcement is released to the market.
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Arafura Resources welcomes NAIF support for potential Nolans senior debt facility
A without commitment Letter of Support from the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility has been received in relation to a potential senior debt facility for up to A$100 million.
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Arafura Resources commits to sustainable supply of rare earths from Nolans Project
The UN Global Compact aims to accelerate and scale the collective global impact of business through its Ten Principles in the areas of human rights, labour, the environment and anti-corruption and to take action on the issues embodied in th
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Arafura Resources buoyed as Federal Ministers pledge support for Nolans Neodymium-Praseodymium Project in Northern Territory
Arafura’s recent feasibility study update confirmed the project’s ultra-low operating costs of US$24.76/kilogram neodymium-praseodymium oxide and will form the basis for securing project finance.
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Arafura Resources feasibility study update confirms Nolans as “shovel ready "world-class" NdPr project
The feasibility study update has confirmed the project’s ultra-low operating costs of US$24.76/kilogram neodymium-praseodymium oxide and will form the basis for securing project finance.
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Arafura Resources takes step towards Nolans financing with Export Finance Australia letter of support for senior debt facility up to A$200 million
The company has engaged Macquarie Capital (Australia) Limited for the initial phase of the debt process focused on refining the Nolans project debt financing strategy.
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Arafura Resources continues optimisation at Nolans NdPr Project in parallel with offtake and project funding activities
Recent changes to the company’s execution strategy include incorporating a detailed front-end engineering phase to reduce risk and deliver a higher level of cost certainty allowing for construction tenders to be received prior to Final Inve
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Arafura Resources continues advancing Nolans rare-earth offtake discussions with global customers in 2021
There is strong alignment between the Nolans project and the Australian Government’s critical mineral initiatives. In particular, the company received strong endorsement of Nolans from the Territory Economic Reconstruction Commission (TERC)
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Arafura Resources granted leases for borefield to support Nolans Project in Northern Territory
The mineral leases host the Nolans borefield and will enable the construction of a water diversion channel around the mining area – as required under the project’s environmental approval conditions.
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Arafura Resources targets shorter commissioning and production ramp-up as momentum builds for Nolans Project
Analysis of the metallurgical test results and incorporation of these findings into the final design has resulted in several changes to the DFS process design which will improve commissioning and Neodymium Praseodymium oxide recovery.
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Arafura Resources chairman demonstrates faith in rare earth strategy with on-market purchases
The company has a world-class neodymium-praseodymium resource in Australia's Northern Territory.
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S&P/ASX 200 gives up early gains but miners and tech stocks rebound
Spot gold climbed 0.4% to US$1,951.13 per ounce as weak U.S. jobs data and stimulus hopes increased its appeal.
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Arafura Resources' high-quality Nolans rare earth products validated by supply chain partners
The validation paves the way for further commercial negotiations and marks the successful completion of a comprehensive flowsheet piloting program.
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Proactive Critical Minerals Webinar next Tuesday will showcase companies pushing for a cleaner energy future
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Arafura Resources poised to progress Nolans NdPr Project development
The company has reached several significant milestones for its 100%-owned neodymium-praseodymium project in the Northern Territory.
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Arafura Resources has major project status renewed for Nolans NdPr Project
The renewal acknowledges Nolans as a strategically significant Australian critical minerals and advanced materials development project and provides access to a range of Australian Government services and programs.
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Arafura Resources passes key milestone at Nolans Nd-Pr Project with mineral leases granted
The company is in the advanced stages of preparing a Mining Management Plan for authorisation by the Northern Territory Department of Primary Industry and Resources.
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Arafura Resources Native Title Agreement paves way for final mining approval at Nolans
This agreement facilitates progress towards a final mining approval by the Northern Territory Government.
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Arafura Resources progresses towards signing Native Title Agreement for Nolans Project
Signing of the agreement was paused due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, which have now been lifted.
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Arafura Resources receives strong domestic and offshore placement support for $7 million
Funds will be spent on early engineering work at the Nolans Neodymium-Praseodymium (NdPr) Project in the Northern Territory.
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Arafura Resources halted with capital raising announcement pending
The company is pursuing funding and offtake opportunities for its Nolans Neodymium-Praseodymium Project in the Northern Territory.
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Arafura Resources pursues funding and offtake opportunities for Nolans NdPr Project
The Nolans project will supply 5-10% of global demand for neodymium- praseodymium, the key rare earths in permanent magnets used in electric motors.
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Arafura Resources progresses pre-FEED and offtake activities for Nolans Project
Arafura is balancing company activities, project progress and cash conservation around COVID-19 restrictions.
Arafura Resources increases mine life, lowers operating costs: Hartleys
Hartleys has maintained its speculative buy recommendation for Arafura with a 12-month price target of 10 cents.
Arafura Resources upgrades reserves and mine life of Nolans Project
The mining inventory production schedule now supports operating costs of less than US$25/kilogram of neodymium and praseodymium.
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Arafura Resources granted trading halt by ASX
The company is focused on developing its Nolans Neodymium-Praseodymium (NdPr) Project in the Northern Territory.
Arafura Resources increases ore reserves by 54% and lowers opex
The updated Ore Reserve now supports 33 years of production, an increase of 10 years on the DFS base case.
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Arafura Resources confirms deep extensions at Nolans
The assays support JORC resource extensions to the Nolans deposit at depth.
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Arafura Resources reaches in-principle Indigenous Land Use Agreement for Nolans project
The prescribed body corporates representing the Native Title Holders have resolved to enter into an Indigenous Land Use Agreement for the NdPr project in the Northern Territory.
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Arafura Resources shows it can separate saleable products as it completes pilot operations
Products produced from the pilot operations will be made available for assessment with potential customers.
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Arafura Resources reaches advisory agreement with Noble Group subsidiary
The company plans to leverage the significant network and resources of Talaxis and Noble Group to develop the Nolans NdPr Project.
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Arafura Resources and partner reveal maiden tungsten and copper resources at Bonya deposits
The White Violet and Samarkand deposits have potential to extend the operational life of Thor Mining’s nearby Molyhil project.
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Arafura Resources poised to help fill gap in rare earths supply chain
Arafura aims to progress the Nolans project to development and to improve supply for customers looking beyond China for rare earth materials.
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Arafura Resources awards integrated project management team contract for Nolans NdPr Project
Globally recognised tier-one project management consultancy KBR has been awarded the contract and will be assisted by Wave International.
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Arafura Resources assays confirm high-grade tungsten results at Bonya
These results have potential to add significantly to the economic life and commercial outcomes of the nearby proposed Molyhil Project.
Arafura Resources to provide samples for customer assessment after rare earth separation
Piloting of the Nolans rare earth separation flowsheet is in full swing using rare earth chloride solution feedstock generated by Arafura’s rare earth processing pilot plants.
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Arafura Resources hits up to 43.62 metres at 6.0% TREO and 28% P2O5 at Nolans Bore
The initial results from phase I drilling at the deposit are consistent with the company’s expectations.
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Arafura Resources on track for Nolans reserves boost as tests validate additional material
The upside case production schedule implied by test results could extend the processing life of the project and improve economic outcomes.
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Arafura Resources appoints experienced executive Cathy Moises to non-executive director role
The company recently completed a second round of drilling at the Bonya Tungsten Project in the Northern Territory.
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Arafura Resources partner Thor Mining completes drilling at Bonya
Drilling targeted the White Violet and Samarkand tungsten prospects with an aim to establish a JORC resource estimate.
Arafura Resources gets speculative buy recommendation from Hartleys
A key catalyst for Arafura will be when and if the company can demonstrate binding offtakes for the NdPr (neodymium and praseodymium).
Arafura Resources shares timetable as it advances Nolans NdPr Project towards development
Demand for rare earths from Western nations could bode well for Arafura’s low-cost Nolans NdPr Project in the Northern Territory.
Arafura Resources and partner commence more drilling at Bonya on road to JORC estimate
This second program follows up solid tungsten results from the first program in April 2019.
Arafura Resources pockets $1.5 million rebate as drilling continues
The company’s flagship asset is its Nolans Neodymium-Praseodymium (NdPr) Project in the Northern Territory.
Arafura Resources starts drilling aimed at pushing Nolans mine life beyond 23 years
Up to nine inclined diamond drill holes are planned at the Nolans Bore deposit for infill and metallurgical purposes.
Arafura Resources signs MoU aimed at establishing NdPr oxide offtake
The company’s flagship asset is its Nolans Neodymium-Praseodymium (NdPr) Project in the Northern Territory.
Arafura Resources has NdPr supply alternative amid US-China trade war
US-China trade jostling is an opportunity to advance the Nolans rare earths project as a potential new source of critical minerals for North America.
Arafura Resources accelerates Nolans NdPr Project development after raising $23.2 million
The indicative schedule to production for Nolans project is targeting first product shipment in the December quarter of 2022, subject to a number of factors.
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Arafura Resources gains new substantial shareholder in Noble Group subsidiary Talaxis
Talaxis invests and participates in the development of projects in the technology metals sector, with a special focus on rare earths.
Arafura Resources banks $23.2 million to advance magnet metals project
The company’s flagship asset is its Nolans Neodymium-Praseodymium (NdPr) Project in the Northern Territory.
Arafura Resources completes underwritten non-renounceable entitlement offer to raise $23.2 million
It is expected the company will receive subscription funds for the shortfall from the underwriter or sub-underwriters by no later than Friday July 19.
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Arafura Resources to advance exploration and development of Jervois Vanadium Project in NT
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Coffee with Samso completes the conversation with tungsten expert Mark Strizek by discussing components that will make the tungsten market something to watch over the next 24 months.
Arafura Resources and partner reveal strong tungsten, copper results from Bonya drilling
The robust, near surface tungsten and copper mineralisation occurrences have significant growth potential.
Arafura Resources to secure $23.2 million from transformational equity raising for Nolans Project
Talaxis Limited, a specialist rare earths project developer, has agreed to sub-underwrite $7.2 million of the fully underwritten entitlement offer.
Arafura Resources has capital raising news pending, granted trading halt
The company’s securities are in a trading halt until Thursday, June 20, or when an announcement is made.
Rare earths companies the subject of intense buying, as China’s threats to restrict global supply sink in
Economic brinkmanship between the US and China continues to distort markets
Trade rhetoric uncovers new interest in rare earths miners
Trade war rhetoric has lit fires under several names that dig up the exotically named commodity
S&P/ASX 200 slips as US-China trade impasse shows no signs of easing
US President Donald Trump said he’s not yet ready to make a trade deal with China.
Arafura Resources’ rare earth project has significant catalysts in the current year: Patersons
Production is targeted for 2022, with the company actively seeking offtake partners and funding.
More encouraging tungsten and copper results from Thor Mining’s Bonya deposits
Thor is making good progress with exploration work at Bonya
Arafura Resources posts high-grade tungsten and copper results from drilling and XRF analysis at Bonya project
The results are preliminary and subject to confirmation in laboratory work, expected to be complete within four weeks.
Arafura Resources chairman buys 150,000 shares on-market
The company’s flagship asset is its Nolans Neodymium-Praseodymium (NdPr) Project in the Northern Territory.
Arafura Resources interim drill results from Bonya better than expected
Preliminary drill results measured with a portable XRF gun show broad high-grade tungsten.
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Thor Mining commences drilling at the Bonya tungsten project
Bonya lies adjacent to Thor's flagship Molyhil project
Arafura Resources welcomes partner's first RC drilling at Bonya Tungsten Project
Bonya is adjacent to Thor's Molyhil Tungsten Project which comprises tungsten, copper and vanadium.
Arafura Resources raises $3 million in placement for Nolans Nd-Pr Project
The company has signed two non-binding offtake MoUs for rare earth products from the flagship NdPr project in the Northern Territory.
Arafura Resources has capital raising news imminent and is in a trading halt
The company’s securities will remain in a halt until Tuesday, April 16, 2019, or when an announcement is released to the market.
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Arafura Resources updates on rare earth offtake agreements
Arafura has signed two non-binding offtake memoranda of understanding (MoUs) for its three rare earth products to date.
Arafura Resources receives clearance to drill Bonya tungsten
The Bonya project is held in joint venture with operator Thor Mining Plc (ASX:THR) who owns 40%.
Thor Mining says drilling to commence at Bonya deposits after clearance from the Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority
The company said drilling is now expected to commence in early April, with further updates expected on drilling progress, preliminary on-site x-ray fluorescence analysis) followed by formal laboratory assays
Arafura Resources appoints experienced executive Mark Southey as chairman
The company published the results of a definitive feasibility study at the Nolans Rare Earths Project in February 2019 indicating a strong return on investment.
Arafura Resources’ DFS for Nolans models an NdPr supply alternative to China
The project has the potential to be a competitive low-cost source of NdPr oxide for the clean energy industry.
Arafura Resources director makes initial on-market share purchase
Non-executive director Mark Southey has demonstrated his confidence in the company’s magnet metals strategy.