Tag: Arafura
Arafura’s rare earths refinery in NT gets $840M federal investment
The Australian government has announced an $840 million investment to construct the country’s first combined rare earths mine and refinery in the Northern Territory.
South Australian-made offshore patrol vessel unveiled at Osborne
The South Australian government has launched the second Arafura class Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) built in the state, marking a significant milestone for shipbuilding at the Osborne Naval Shipyard.
2023 Darwin Dialogue aims at advancing Australian critical minerals production
Darwin is set to host a trilateral meeting between industry leaders from Australia, Japan, and the United States to discuss progress in critical mineral and rare-earth element production across northern Australia.
Arafura inks offtake deal with wind turbine manufacturer Siemens Gamesa
Australia-based Arafura Rare Earths Ltd has struck a five-year offtake agreement with wind turbine manufacturer Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, supplying 200 tonnes per annum (tpa) of key elements neodymium and praseodymium (NdPr) from the Nolans project in the Northern Territory.
Luerssen launches Australia’s first Arafura Class OVP
Luerssen Australia has launched “Arafura” – the first in a fleet of 12 OPVs being built for the Royal Australian Navy to replace the...
Keel laying ceremony marks start of life of Australia’s first Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel
In the second major milestone of Australia’s newest warship construction program, the first of Australia’s Arafura Class Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) has celebrated a...