ARAFURA RARE EARTHS PTY LTD

NOLANS PROJECT

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NT Australia

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ARAFURA RARE EARTHS PTY LTD

Project Primary Contact
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Industry Capability Network (NT)
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+61 8 8922 9422
Overview

Arafura Nolans Project Ltd (Arafura) is developing the Nolans Rare Earths project (the Project), which will encompass a mine, beneficiation plant, extraction plant, separation plant, sulphuric acid plant and related non-process infrastructure, to be constructed in the Northern Territory. The project site is located on Aileron Station, approximately 135 kilometres NW of Alice Springs.


The Project mining operation will use conventional open-pit truck and excavator mining methods, supplemented by drill and blasting for ore and waste. A JORC-compliant Ore Reserve supports an initial mine life of 38 years, with mining and processing of all known mineral resources extending the project's operational life to beyond 45 years. Ore Reserves are based on an average mining rate of 7.6 million tonnes per annum to produce 1 to 1.3 million tonnes of ROM ore each year and 316,000 tpa of concentrate through the hydrometallurgical plant to produce a range of rare earth products and a phosphoric acid by-product.


Project Status

The site enabling works, consisting of minor bulk earthworks and borefield headworks installation, were completed in late 2023.

In March 2024 Arafura received conditional support from the Commonwealth government with a debt finance package of US$533 million. This announcement was a catalyst for Arafura to advance the remaining debt and equity funding for the project. Once this remaining funding is secured Arafura will be ready to make a final investment decision on Nolans and move immediately into construction. Arafura is committed to providing updates on timing of construction commencement and other milestones.

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Total work packages
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Open work package
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Other work packages
Key documents
ASX Announcements
file_download 20240314 - Commonwealth Government Support the Nolans Project with US$533 Million Finance Package.pdf file_download 20240215 - Bell Potter Unearthed Resources Conference Presentation.pdf file_download 20240212 - Gas supply agreements signed with Mereenie JV partners.pdf file_download 20240205 - Appointment of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer.pdf file_download 20231231 - Quarterly activities report.pdf file_download 20231204 - Indicative Financing Support from KEXIM.pdf file_download 090523 FYI Enters The Rare Earths Sector.pdf file_download 110423 Arafura Signs NDOR Offtake Agreement with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy.pdf file_download 04042023 Nolas Project Progress Update.pdf file_download 280223 Award of Sulphuric Acid Plant.pdf file_download 070223 Bell Potter Unearthed Natural Resources 2023.pdf file_download 310123 GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS REDUCTION PATHWAY.pdf file_download 051222 Investor Presentation.pdf file_download 221122 Mineral Sands and Rare Earths Conference.pdf file_download 211122 Access Authorities Granted for Nolans Project.pdf file_download 151122 Nolans Receives Mining Authorisation from NT Gov.pdf file_download 081122 Offtake Update Presentation.pdf file_download 071122 ARU signs cornerstone NDPR offstake agreement with Hyundai Motor company and kia corporation.pdf file_download 011122 ANU Rare Earth Conference.pdf file_download 070722 Developing Northern Australia Conference Presentation.pdf file_download Nolans Project - Major contracts 30052022.pdf file_download Nolans Project - Mid-teir contracts 30052022.pdf file_download Nolans Project - Minor Contracts 30052022.pdf file_download Nolans Project - Execution and contracting strategy 30052022.pdf file_download Nolans Rare Earths Project 30052022.pdf file_download Nolans project roadshow 30052022.pdf file_download Arafura Resources Announcement.pdf file_download 27102021_Mining in the Territory Presentation.pdf file_download Hatch Awarded Engineering Design Contract.pdf file_download 17052021 Arafura Commits to Sustainable Supply of Rare Earths.pdf file_download 11052021 Nolans Project Update.pdf file_download 210507 Macquarie Capital appointed.pdf file_download 21042021 Optimisation of Project and Execution Strategy.pdf file_download Rare Earths Investor Forum 31220.pdf file_download Mining the Territory NOV20.pdf file_download AGM Presentation.pdf file_download 02300853.pdf file_download Rare Earth Products Validated.pdf file_download Major Project Status Renewed for Nolans - July 2020.pdf file_download Nolans Project Community Update.pdf file_download Nolans Mineral Leases Granted by NTG.pdf file_download Annual Report - 30062020.pdf file_download Native Title Agreement 26062020.pdf file_download Investor Presentation June 2020.pdf file_download Nolans Rare Earths Project.pdf file_download Change of Address 08052020.pdf file_download Investor Presentation.pdf file_download 09032020_Major Increase in Mine Life for the Nolans Project.pdf file_download 02032020 In Principle Indigenous Land Use Agreement Reached.pdf file_download 20022020_Completion of Rare Earth Separation Pilot Plant.pdf file_download 230120 KBR Appointed for Nolans Project Delivery.pdf file_download Quarterly Activities Report and Appendix 5B.pdf
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FULL SCOPE EOI
PARTIAL SCOPE EOI
STATUS
Miscellaneous
Status
Open
Full scope EOI closes on
31 Dec 2024

Express interest to be notified of any updates or opportunities that may arise.

Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.

Work Packages
Status
No longer required
Full scope EOI closes on
25 Feb 2022
Partial scope EOI closes on
25 Feb 2022

Construction Contract (Bore Development and Headworks).

Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.

Status
Under evaluation
Full scope EOI closes on
11 Mar 2022
Partial scope EOI closes on
11 Mar 2022

Construction Contract (Earthworks)

Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.

Status
Under evaluation
Full scope EOI closes on
25 Mar 2022
Partial scope EOI closes on
25 Mar 2022

The Beneficiation EPC package includes:
. Ore receival facility.
. Crushing plant.
. Grinding and Milling facility.
. Flotation and Dewatering facility.
. Beneficiation Reagent plants.

Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.

Status
Under evaluation
Full scope EOI closes on
29 Apr 2022
Partial scope EOI closes on
29 Apr 2022

See attached scope of work for additional information.

Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.

Status
Under evaluation
Full scope EOI closes on
23 Nov 2022
Partial scope EOI closes on
23 Nov 2022

Works include the design, material procurement, offsite fabrication, delivery, onsite installation and commissioning of the below non-process modular buildings and supporting facilities within the process plant area of the project

Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.

Status
Under evaluation
Full scope EOI closes on
23 Nov 2022
Partial scope EOI closes on
23 Nov 2022

Works include the design, material procurement, fabrication, delivery, onsite installation and commissioning of the following non-process steel frame buildings within the process plant and mining infrastructure areas on the project

Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.

Status
Awarded
Full scope EOI closes on
18 Feb 2022
Partial scope EOI closes on
18 Feb 2022

Construction Contract (Earthworks).

Awarded Company
BLACK CAT CIVIL PTY LTD
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87 Stephen Road MARRAKAI NT 0836 Australia

Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.

Status
Awarded
Full scope EOI closes on
07 Mar 2022
Partial scope EOI closes on
07 Mar 2022

This work package has been awarded to the below company.

Awarded Company
PLUMMERS INDUSTRIES PTY LTD
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10 Wheeler Street BELMONT WA 6104 Australia
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+61 08 9277 7255

Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.

Status
Awarded
Full scope EOI closes on
24 Jun 2022
Partial scope EOI closes on
24 Jun 2022

See attached scope of work for additional information

Awarded Company
SILVER CITY DRILLING
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66 Smith Street CICCONE NT 0870 Australia
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+61 08 8952 2966

Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.

Status
Awarded
Full scope EOI closes on
24 Jun 2022
Partial scope EOI closes on
24 Jun 2022

This work package has been awarded to the below company.

Awarded Company
GROUNDWAVE DRILLING SERVICES (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD
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Unit unit 12 32 Beach Street Kwinana Beach WA 6167 Australia

Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.

Status
Awarded
Full scope EOI closes on
30 Jun 2022
Partial scope EOI closes on
30 Jun 2022

See attached scope of work for additional information.

Awarded Company
SILVER CITY DRILLING
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66 Smith Street CICCONE NT 0870 Australia
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+61 08 8952 2966

Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.

Status
Awarded
Full scope EOI closes on
28 Feb 2023
Partial scope EOI closes on
27 Apr 2023

Monadelphous Engineering Associates Pty Ltd is the preferred contractor for the Hydromet construction.

Awarded Company
Monadelphous Engineering Associates Pty Ltd.
Rheagan Stevenson
Email Enquiries: RXStevenson@monadel.com.au

Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.

Status
Awarded
Full scope EOI closes on
13 Sep 2021

Hydrometallurgical Plant Engineering and Procurement contract.

Awarded Company
HATCH PTY LTD
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'The Barracks', 61 Petrie Terrace BRISBANE QLD 4000 Australia
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+61 7 3166 7777

Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.

Status
Awarded
Full scope EOI closes on
28 Jan 2020

Expression of Interest (EOI) process to find suitable Proponents who can deliver the owners team support (IPMT) contract package.

Awarded Company
KBR
Level 16, 300 Murray Street,
PERTH, WA Australia 6000
web - https://www.kbr.com/en
email - nolansproject@arultd.com

Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.

Status
Awarded
Full scope EOI closes on
27 Feb 2023

Sulphuric Acid Plant for the Nolans Neodymium-Praseodymium Project

Awarded Company
Chemetics
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2930 Virtual Way Vancouver Metro Vancouver BC V5M 3M4 Canada
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+1 604 734 1200

Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.

Status
Closed
Full scope EOI closes on
31 Oct 2021
Partial scope EOI closes on
31 Oct 2021

The PCS package scope of work shall include the supply of all professional and technical resources, software and equipment necessary to engineer, design, manufacture, install, test and commission the process control system for the process plant (Beneficiation Plant, Hydrometallurgy Plant and Sulphuric Acid Plant).

Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.

Status
Closed
Partial scope EOI closes on
31 Dec 2021

Expression of Interest (EOI) for suppliers of equipment and materials for the Beneficiation Plant.

Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.

Status
Closed
Partial scope EOI closes on
31 Dec 2021

Expression of Interest (EOI) for suppliers of equipment and materials for the early works / non-process infrastructure services and construction packages.

Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.

Status
Closed
Partial scope EOI closes on
31 Dec 2021

Expression of Interest (EOI) for suppliers of equipment and materials for the Hydrometallurgical Plant.

Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.

Status
Closed
Partial scope EOI closes on
31 Dec 2021

Expression of Interest (EOI) for suppliers of equipment and materials for the Sulphuric Acid Plant.

Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.

Status
Closed
Full scope EOI closes on
25 Aug 2023
Partial scope EOI closes on
25 Aug 2023

Design and construction involving electrical and civil works relating to the burying by directional drilling of powerlines currently crossing the Stuart Highway. Further details available in the attachment.

Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.

Status
Closed
Full scope EOI closes on
23 Nov 2022

Works include the material supply, installation and termination of site CSMPEI related works for non-process site utilities interfacing with the main Hydrometallurgical contractor. Further details available in the attachment.

Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.