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v1.14.0-c07f575·Data last verified: April 22, 2026
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Nolans Project

Rare Earth Mining Project

🎯 2026 Milestone Watch

Project Overview

Status

Development / FID 2026

Ore Type

Apatite

Country

Australia

Target Year

2026

Operator

Arafura Rare Earths

Development Milestones

5 of 9 milestones complete56%
  1. ✓

    Environmental Approval (NT)

    Northern Territory Environmental Management Plan approved.

    Completed2018
  2. ✓

    Environmental Approval (Federal)

    Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) approval received.

    Completed2020
  3. ✓

    Mining Lease Granted

    NT mining lease approved, completing the land access requirement for construction.

    Completed2021
  4. ✓

    Definitive Feasibility Study

    DFS confirmed integrated ore-to-NdPr oxide processing at site, targeting 4,440 tpa NdPr oxide.

    Completed2022
  5. ✓

    GS Yuasa Offtake Agreement

    Binding offtake signed with GS Yuasa for NdPr oxide supply to support EV battery manufacturing.

    Completed2022
  6. ◉

    Project Financing

    Debt package from NAIF, Export Finance Australia and Korean co-lenders under finalisation.

    In ProgressH1 2026
  7. ○

    Final Investment Decision

    FID targeted for 2026 upon financial close of the debt package.

    PendingH2 2026
  8. ○

    Construction Commencement

    Mining and integrated processing plant construction to begin immediately post-FID.

    PendingH2 2026
  9. ○

    First NdPr Oxide Production

    First commercial NdPr oxide production from the fully integrated on-site facility.

    Pending2029

Supply Chain Connections

→ Nolans Integrated Plant

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Material: NdPr OxideStatus: IntegratedOperated by Arafura Rare Earths

→ Ochang Strategic Metals Hub

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Material: NdPr OxideStatus: PlannedOperated by Australian Strategic Materials

Location

Latitude: -22.5830°

Longitude: 133.2420°

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Target Elements

Elements associated with this project's ore type.

LaCePrNd
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