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Australia
Rare Earth Sector Overview
REO Production (2025 est.)
29 kt
Reserves (2025)
6.3 Mt
≈ 217 yrs at current production
Source: USGS MCS 2026
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National Critical Minerals Facility
The Australian Government has expanded its Critical Minerals Facility to $6 Billion to provide debt financing and underwriting for strategic rare earth projects, focusing on domestic oxide and metal production.
💰 $6B UNDERWRITING
🏭 REFINING HUB
Global Role
Tier 1 Supplier
Australia remains the most significant non-Chinese source of light rare earths, now transitioning to downstream refining.
Export CapacityExtreme
Global Production Share
REO mine production 2025 (est.) · Source: USGS MCS
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Global Reserves Share
REO reserves · Source: USGS MCS 2025 / 2026
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📋 Administrative & Policy Notes
In Jan 2026, the Australian Government announced a new $1.2 billion 'Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve' to safeguard domestic supply chains.
Mining Projects in Australia
Processing Facilities in Australia
Kalgoorlie
Lynas Rare EarthsType: Cracking & Leaching
ANSTO Rare Earth Hub
ANSTOType: Pilot / R&D
Townsville REE Hub
Type: Multi-user Facility
Nolans Integrated Plant
Arafura Rare EarthsType: Separation
Browns Range Pilot Plant
Northern MineralsType: Pilot / R&D
Eneabba RE Refinery
Iluka ResourcesType: Separation