Arafura Rare Earths to build Nolans mine in Northern Territory

Arafura Rare Earths has received approval to begin construction of the Nolans rare earths mine north of Alice Springs, Northern Territory. The project has government backing, including a commitment from Australia's Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve to purchase 500 tonnes of product annually.

“The green-lighting of the Arafura Rare Earths mine in the Northern Territory is precisely that kind of moment.”floracollage.com

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• floracollage.comAustralia's Arafura Rare Earths Mine: Breaking China's Monopoly | Nolans Project Explained (2026)Barbera ArmstrongNov 3, 2026

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