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

Rare Earth Mining Project

Preliminary Analyst Data

Project Overview

Status

Construction

Ore Type

Hard Rock (Monazite)

Country

Australia

Target Year

2027

Operator

Hastings Technology Metals

Development Milestones

6 of 7 milestones complete86%
  1. ✓

    Pre-Feasibility Study

    PFS confirmed robust project economics for a 1 Mtpa operation in the Gascoyne region of WA.

    Completed2019
  2. ✓

    Definitive Feasibility Study

    DFS completed, supporting a final investment decision and project financing.

    Completed2021
  3. ✓

    Final Investment Decision

    Board approved construction; NAIF loan facility secured for A$140M.

    Completed2022
  4. ✓

    Mine Construction Commenced

    Major earthworks and infrastructure construction began at the WA Gascoyne site.

    Completed2023
  5. ✓

    Thailand Hydro Plant Acquired

    Hastings acquired a hydrometallurgical processing plant in Thailand (31 Mar 2026) enabling a near-term processing revenue stream ahead of Yangibana completion.

    CompletedQ1 2026
  6. ✓

    Third-Party Monazite Feedstock Secured

    Agreement signed (April 2026) to supply third-party monazite to the Thailand plant, validating the processing revenue strategy.

    CompletedQ2 2026
  7. ○

    First Ore Production

    First ore mined from Yangibana open-pit operations and first mixed rare earth carbonate production.

    Pending2027

Analyst Notes

Mine construction ongoing in WA Gascoyne region. Strategic pivot announced Q1 2026: Hastings acquired a hydrometallurgical processing plant in Thailand (31 Mar 2026) and secured third-party monazite feedstock for it (14 Apr 2026), signalling a near-term processing revenue strategy running in parallel with or ahead of Yangibana mine completion.

Supply Chain Connections

→ Eneabba RE Refinery

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Material: Mixed Rare Earth CarbonateStatus: PlannedOperated by Iluka Resources

→ Solvay La Rochelle

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Material: Mixed Rare Earth CarbonateStatus: Commercial OfftakeOperated by Solvay

Location

Latitude: -23.8958°

Longitude: 116.1583°

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Target Elements

Elements associated with this project's ore type.

YLaCePrNdSm
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Data Verification

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