Iluka hits pause on mineral sands production

OPERATIONS

Shifting trade patterns and geopolitical conflicts have taken a toll

Iluka had warned of a subdued mineral sands market in August.

Iluka had warned of a subdued mineral sands market in August. | Credits: Iluka Resources

Labouring under “subdued demand” for mineral sands products, Iluka Resources has decided to suspend operations at its Cataby mine in Western Australia. In a statement to investors this morning, the…

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