Iluka secures $1.2 billion loan from Australia for rare earths refinery

By New Zealand Blog News Service Jun 23, 2026

This move aims to reduce global reliance on China for critical materials essential for electric vehicles and advanced technologies.
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Santana's fast-track application for gold mine paused June 25, 2026
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