Investments in rare earth refining

Source: International Energy Agency
Last updated: 24 June 2025

The Australian Government approved AUD 1.25 billion loans to develop Australia’s first integrated rare earths refinery in Western Australia. The refinery will produce separated rare earth oxide products (Praseodymium, Dysprosium, Neodymium, and Terbium), which are used in permanent magnets in electric vehicles, clean energy generation and defense. 

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