1 Jan 2021
Reserve Revision for Zirconium in Australia
Zirconium reserves for Australia revised based on government reports, potentially affecting future supply outlook.
Australia production
Produced Zirconium
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Relevant Events
1 Jan 2008
Mine Closure for Zirconium in Australia
Matilda Minerals suspended production at its Tiwi mineral sands operation due to poor profitability, halting zirconium extraction.
1 Jan 2008
Mine Expansion for Zirconium in Australia
Iluka Resources expanded its Murray Basin project with a mobile concentrator and Hamilton plant expansion, increasing zirconium capacity.
1 Jan 2008
Processing Startup for Zirconium in Australia
Alkane Resources commissioned a pilot plant at its Dubbo zirconia project, beginning zirconium and niobium production.
1 Oct 2003
Ownership Change for Zirconium in Australia
BeMaX Resources, Sons of Gwalia and Nissho Iwai merged, consolidating their mining assets under BeMaX ownership.
1 Oct 2003
Project Expansion for Zirconium in Australia
Alkane Exploration entered a joint venture with Astron Limited to develop the Dubbo zirconia deposit in New South Wales, expanding its project portfolio.
1 Jul 2003
Processing Restart for Zirconium in Australia
Iluka repaired and recommissioned the dredge at Yarraman, Queensland, restoring full dredge operations.
30 Jan 2003
Processing Shutdown for Zirconium in Australia
MDL ceased operation of its dredge at Fullerton, New South Wales, halting heavy‑mineral sand production.
1 Jan 1999
Processing Expansion for Zirconium in Australia
CRL planned to move its dredge to the Yarraman ore body, expected to start production by year‑end 1999.
1 Dec 1998
Ownership Change for Zirconium in Australia
RGC Ltd. and Westralian Sands Ltd. merged their heavy‑mineral sands operations, consolidating zircon production assets.
1 Oct 1998
Mine Closure for Zirconium in Australia
Westralian Sands closed its Yoganup North mine, transferring processing to its North Capel mine.
1 Oct 1998
Ownership Change for Zirconium in Australia
BHP Titanium Minerals sold its Viney Creek and Fullerton operations to Nimbus Resources, transferring zircon assets.
1 May 1998
Other for Zirconium in Australia
BHP declared force majeure at its Beenup mine due to equipment wear and tailings consolidation, limiting zircon production.
1 Feb 1998
Processing Startup for Zirconium in Australia
Westralian Sands commenced operation of a new processing plant at its North Capel mine to replace Yoganup facilities.
1 Jan 1998
Processing Expansion for Zirconium in Australia
CRL upgraded and relocated its dredge and floating concentrator to the Ibis‑Alpha deposit, increasing zircon processing capacity.
1 Jan 1998
Reserve Revision for Zirconium in Australia
RGC announced additional reserves at its Eneabba deposit, extending mine life to 2010 and boosting projected zircon output.
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