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Arafura begins Nolans construction following successful FID with 30-month development schedule
Arafura Rare EarthsNolans NdPr Project
Arafura commenced construction of the Nolans rare-earth mine and refinery in September 2026 as scheduled following the May FID. With a 30-month construction timeline, the project targets first rare-earth oxide production in late 2029.
- Construction phase started as planned in September 2026.
- 30-month build schedule targets completion and first production in late 2029.
- Project fully funded with A$430M from German Raw Materials Fund, Export Finance Australia, and Australia's National Reconstruction Fund.