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ILUKA RESOURCES LIMITED Interim / Quarterly Report 2021

Oct 20, 2021

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ILUKA RESOURCES LIMITED (ASX:ILU) AUSTRALIAN SECURITIES EXCHANGE NOTICE

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QUARTERLY REVIEW TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2021

21 OCTOBER 2021

KEY FEATURES

  • Zircon/Rutile/Synthetic Rutile (Z/R/SR) production of 200kt, up 14% from Q2
rcon/Rutile/Synthetic Rutile (Z/R/SR) production
200kt, up 14% from Q2
-
Synthetic rutile production in line with Q2,
with SR2 operating at full capacity
-
Zircon production of 89kt was 24% higher,
with zircon-in-concentrate (ZIC) production
up 38% compared to Q2 due to higher ore
treatment volumes, with the Narngulu
mineral separation plant running at full
capacity
-
Rutile production up 18% on Q2 to 52kt, due
to operational improvements and higher
rutile assemblage at Sierra Rutile
3 YTD Z/R/SR sales of 676kt
-
Zircon sales of 266kt, reflecting steady
ceramic production levels in China; improved
conditions in India, South America and
Turkey; and strong growth in Europe
-
Rutile sales of 142kt and synthetic rutile sales
of 268kt, with already strong demand for
high-grade feedstocks amplified by low
inventory levels and chlorine shortages in
North America and Europe
eighted average zircon price achieved in Q3 for
emium and standard sand was US$1,487/t
rcon sand prices increased US$125/t in Q3, with a
rther US$120-$170/t increase effective 1 October
ka’s Q4 total zircon sales are fully committed
3 rutile price up 1.5% to US$1,242/t1
l of Iluka’s rutile and synthetic rutile is under
ntract for the remainder of 2021
re earths (Eneabba development)
-
Phase 1 – monazite concentrate sales of 10kt,
in line with offtake agreement
-
Phase 2 – site works continuing (project
currently in execute)
-
Phase 3 – feasibility study scheduled for
finalisation
in
early
2022.
Associated
engagement with Commonwealth and State
governments is ongoing
PHYSICAL AND
FINANCIAL
SUMMARY
Q3 20
Q2 21
Q3 21
Q3 20
YTD
Q3 21
YTD
Q3 21
YTD
vs
Q3 20
YTD
PRODUCTION
kt
%
Zircon
Rutile2
Synthetic Rutile
Z/R/SR
Production
Ilmenite
Monazite
concentrate
SALES
kt
32.1
71.8
47.9
43.6
55.3
59.9
88.7
124.3
230.6
85.5
51.6
131.9
131.5
(0.3)
59.8
166.9
138.8
(16.8)
135.3
175.3
200.1
423.1
500.9
18.4
111.2
160.0
20.6
10.0
165.1
326.6
400.4
22.6
12.2
30.3
38.4
26.7
Zircon
Rutile2
Synthetic Rutile
Z/R/SR sales
Ilmenite
Monazite
concentrate
REVENUE &
CASH COSTS
$ million
63.2
90.8
33.8
35.6
12.0
115.9
88.7
141.6
265.9
87.8
52.9
108.5
141.9
30.8
76.3
100.5
267.7
166.4
109.0
242.3
217.9
350.6
675.5
92.7
61.1
80.9
10.5
10.2
30.4
168.2
160.9
(4.3)
10.5
20.5
31.2
52.2
Z/R/SR revenue
Ilmenite and
other revenue
Mineral Sands
Revenue
Production cash
costs of Z/R/SR
Ilmenite
concentrate &
by product costs
Total cash costs
of production
$ per tonne
186.7
359.9
23.5
31.2
371.9
594.7
1,051.9
76.9
20.1
72.0
75.7
5.1
210.2
391.1
392.0
666.7
1,127.6
69.1
403.2
390.6
(3.1)
15.9
14.3
(10.1)
419.1
404.9
(3.4)
Unit cash
production costs
Z/R/SR produced
Unit cost of
goods sold
Z/R/SR sold
Revenue
Z/R/SR sold
AUD:USD cents
953
780
(18.2)
974
931
(4.4)
1,713
1,485
1,707
1,696
1,557
(8.2)
71.5
77.0
73.5
67.8
75.9
12.0
  • Q3 YTD Z/R/SR sales of 676kt

  • Weighted average zircon price achieved in Q3 for premium and standard sand was US$1,487/t

  • Zircon sand prices increased US$125/t in Q3, with a further US$120-$170/t increase effective 1 October

  • Iluka’s Q4 total zircon sales are fully committed

  • Q3 rutile price up 1.5% to US$1,242/t[1]

  • All of Iluka’s rutile and synthetic rutile is under contract for the remainder of 2021

  • Rare earths (Eneabba development)

1 Excluded from rutile sales prices is a lower value titanium dioxide product, HYTI, that typically has a titanium dioxide content of 70 to 90%. This product sells at a lower price than rutile, which typically has a titanium dioxide content of 95%.

2 Rutile sales and production volumes include HYTI.

Iluka Resources Limited • ABN 34 008 675 018 • Level 17 240 St Georges Terrace Perth WA 6000 GPO Box U1988 Perth WA 6845 • T +61 8 9360 4700 • F +61 8 9360 4777 • www.iluka.com

PRODUCTION COMMENTARY

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Australian Operations

Mining at Jacinth-Ambrosia in South Australia, produced 71 thousand tonnes of heavy mineral concentrate (HMC), 23% higher than Q2.

Higher HMC production was the result of increased ore treatment volumes, ore grade and recovery. Mining at the Jacinth North deposit will continue as planned before a move to Ambrosia in H2 2022. In September, Iluka commenced commissioning of the company’s first solar farm at Jacinth-Ambrosia, which is expected to produce power in Q4. The solar farm is currently undergoing commissioning and performance testing and is forecast to generate 670MWhrs and 790MWhrs in November and December respectively, representing approximately 18% of consumed power at Jacinth-Ambrosia over the period.

In Western Australia, the Cataby operation produced 149 thousand tonnes of HMC, up 37% from 108 thousand tonnes in Q2. Higher HMC production was the result of higher ore treatment volumes, ore grade and recovery.

The Narngulu mineral separation plant (MSP) continued to operate at full capacity and processed 168 thousand tonnes of HMC, up from 142 thousand tonnes in Q2. The plant had no scheduled maintenance outages in Q3, thus producing higher volumes. The plant processed both Cataby and Jacinth-Ambrosia material to produce a total of 89 thousand tonnes of zircon and 15 thousand tonnes of rutile.

Production of synthetic rutile from SR2 at Capel was 60 thousand tonnes, in line with production from the previous quarter, with SR2 operating at full capacity.

Eneabba Phase 1 produced 12 thousand tonnes of monazite-zircon concentrate, in line with planned shipment requirements and the offtake agreement in place to underpin this initial phase of rare earths operations.

MINERAL SANDS
PRODUCTION
Q3 20
Q2 21
Q3 21
Q3 20
YTD
Q3 21
YTD
Q3 21
YTD
vs
Q3 20
YTD
ZIRCON3
Jacinth-Ambrosia/
Mid west WA
Cataby/South west
WA
Sierra Leone
Total Zircon
RUTILE
Jacinth-Ambrosia/
Mid west WA
Cataby/South west
WA
Sierra Leone
Total Rutile
Synthetic Rutile
(WA)
TOTAL Z/R/SR
ILMENITE
Jacinth-Ambrosia/
Mid west WA
Cataby/South west
WA
Sierra Leone
Total Ilmenite
MONAZITE
Jacinth Ambrosia/
Mid west WA
Kt
kt
11.5
60.9
20.6
10.9
-
-
kt
kt
kt
%
77.6
80.3
208.5
159.7
11.1
44.0
22.1
(49.8)
-
-
-
n/a
32.1
71.8
88.7
124.3
230.6
85.5
3.5
6.4
13.4
7.6
31.0
29.6
8.6
13.9
25.4
82.7
6.6
25.1
14.2
(43.4)
36.4
92.9
91.9
(1.1)
47.9
43.6
51.6
131.9
131.5
(0.3)
55.3
59.9
59.8
166.9
138.8
(16.8)
135.3
175.3
200.1
423.1
500.9
18.4
4.4
27.1
94.7
123.2
12.1
9.7
34.7
45.5
99.9
119.6
114.4
245.1
264.3
7.8
16.0
36.0
36.2
0.6
111.2
160.0
165.1
326.6
400.4
22.6
20.6
10.0
12.2
30.3
38.4
26.7

Sierra Leone Operations

Mining at Sierra Rutile produced 77 thousand tonnes of HMC, compared to Q2 production of 65 thousand tonnes. Higher production was a result of improved run time and feed rates as operational improvements were realised throughout the quarter.

Rutile production of 36 thousand tonnes was up 23% compared to Q2, due to higher rutile assemblage within the HMC treated and higher recovery.

Iluka’s third party investment process for the Sembehun development remains in progress. A higher Sierra Rutile depreciation charge of $12 million is expected in 2021.

3 Iluka’s zircon production figures include volumes of zircon attributable to external processing arrangements.

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MINERAL SANDS MARKET CONDITIONS

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Zircon

Strong demand for all zircon products continued in Q3, with sales of 89 thousand tones, including zircon-in-concentrate.

Chinese tile production rates were steady over the quarter after returning to pre-pandemic levels in Q2. Power supply restrictions emerged towards the end of the period causing some disruption to production lines.

Tile production rates in India continued to recover throughout the quarter despite exports being negatively impacted by container shortages and subdued domestic tile demand. European tile production continued to outperform, and production rates in key tile producing countries in South America and in Turkey continued to improve, with production returning to pre-pandemic levels.

The outlook for refractories and foundries remains positive and demand for fused zirconia is robust. Zirconium chemical production was stable during the quarter.

Overall, the ceramics industry is experiencing sustained growth in sales. However, profitability is being challenged by increasing costs throughout the supply chain.

The COVID-19 pandemic and associated logistics disruptions remain a headwind, while energy supply shortages are presenting new challenges in some tile producing countries. A number of Iluka’s customers and suppliers are closely monitoring developments in the Chinese real estate industry.

Iluka has increased pricing of zircon sand for Q4 2021 by US$120-170 per tonne, effective from 1 October. Prices vary by region and also reflect responses to increased logistics costs associated with dislocated supply chains.

While Q4 is typically a seasonally slower sales period, Iluka’s Q4 2021 zircon sales are fully committed, providing an indication of ongoing supply-side tightness in this market. The company expects Q4 sales volumes in line with those achieved in Q3, though with a higher proportion of zircon-in-concentrate.

Titanium Dioxide Feedstocks

Sales of rutile and synthetic rutile were 129 thousand tonnes.

The global pigment market remains robust with demand in all regions outpacing supply. Pigment pricing momentum is continuing, with increases of US$175-200 per tonne announced by all major producers for Q4.

In China, the production of both pigment and titanium feedstocks was impacted by energy shortages throughout the period. Exports from China continue to be impacted by unprecedented logistics costs associated with container shortages.

More broadly, pigment inventories are well below seasonal norms and long lead times persist as North American and European pigment producers continue to face shortages of chlorine. In order to manage high chlorine costs and constrained supply, pigment producers are increasingly looking to boost head grades in an attempt to reduce their requirements for chlorine. These developments are driving increased demand for high grade feedstocks such as synthetic rutile and natural rutile. All of Iluka’s synthetic rutile and natural rutile is under contract for the remainder of 2021.

The welding market remains strong as high levels of spending on infrastructure in both developing and mature economies continues to support underlying demand.

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PROJECT UPDATES

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Updates on selected projects for the September quarter are detailed below.

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Eneabba, Western Australia

The Eneabba project in Western Australia involves the reclaiming, processing and sale of a strategic stockpile rich in monazite (a mineral containing rare earth elements) and zircon. Eneabba is currently the highest grade rare earths operation globally.

Phase 1 of the project is operational, producing a mixed monazite-zircon concentrate, with the monazite fraction at approximately 20%.

Phase 2 of the project is currently in execute. Once commissioned, this will see the production of two separate concentrates: a dedicated monazite concentrate at approximately 90%, suitable as a direct feed to a downstream rare earths refinery; and a zircon-ilmenite concentrate, which will be processed into finished products (zircon and ilmenite) at the Narngulu MSP. Site works for Phase 2 are continuing, with the bulk of offshore fabrication complete and components in transit. Some lockdown related delays have impacted deliveries from Australian east coast manufacturers. Despite challenges in the supply chain, completion remains on-track for H1 2022.

The feasibility study for Phase 3 at Eneabba, a fully integrated rare earths refinery, is scheduled for finalisation in early 2022. Associated engagement with Commonwealth and State governments is ongoing.

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Balranald, New South Wales

Balranald is a rutile-rich deposit in the northern Murray Basin, New South Wales. Owing to its relative depth, Iluka is assessing the potential to develop the deposit via a novel, internally developed, underground mining technology. As disclosed previously, the definitive feasibility study for Balranald was approved in August 2021. Major contracts have now been let and works are proceeding in accordance with the study execution plan.

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Wimmera, Victoria

The Wimmera project involves the mining and beneficiation of a fine grained heavy mineral sands ore body in the Victorian Murray Basin for the potential long term supply of zircon and rare earths. One characteristic shared by the fine grained mineral sands deposits located in Western Victoria (those held by Iluka and other project proponents) is higher levels of impurities in their zircon. Absent a processing solution to remove these impurities, the zircon is ineligible for sale into the ceramics market.

Study work for Wimmera is focussed on validating Iluka’s zircon processing solution and on progressing baseline environmental studies. Testing results on the processing solution continue to be pleasing. Equipment to pilot this solution on a larger scale is expected to be commissioned in Q4 2021. The rare earth bearing minerals within the Wimmera deposit are very similar to the stockpiled minerals at Eneabba and could supplement feed to Iluka’s potential downstream refining activities at Eneabba in future years.

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Synthetic Rutile Kiln 1 Restart, Western Australia

SR1 kiln is located at Capel, Western Australia, on the same site as SR2 kiln. SR1 was placed on care and maintenance in 2009. The restart of SR1 represents a low capital expenditure, low risk opportunity to produce an additional 110ktpa of synthetic rutile, with speed to market in light of industry supply constraints. Iluka announced the execution of SR1’s restart in August 2021. A project team has been established and has commenced delivery of the execution plan. Start-up is expected in Q4 2022.

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Sembehun, Sierra Leone

The Sembehun group of deposits are situated 20 to 30 kilometres north-west of the existing Sierra Rutile operations. Sembehun is one of the largest and highest quality known rutile deposits in the world. Iluka is focused on determining an approach which balances the risk and reward associated with the development of Sembehun and, during the quarter, has continued with the process to identify third parties willing to invest in the next phase of Sierra Rutile’s growth. A hydraulic mining trial completed in Q2 demonstrated viability for use at Sembehun as an ancillary mining method; and the implementation of this technology in selected applications at Lanti is also under review.

For more detail on projects please refer to Iluka’s website iluka.com/operations-resource-development/resource-development

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EXPLORATION

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Expenditure on exploration and evaluation in Q3 was $2.9 million. YTD 2021 expenditure is $7.6 million, compared to YTD 2020 expenditure of $7.2 million.

In the US, an initial programme to test a regional prospect on the eastern seaboard was completed, with 20 holes drilled for a total of 1,017 metres. Drilling has commenced on a second regional prospect in central US, with 4 holes drilled for a total of 170 metres. Results from both programmes will be evaluated in Q4.

In Australia, COVID-19 related travel restrictions continue to impact the execution of planned exploration programmes across multiple regions. In Q3, drilling activity focused on resource definition in the Balranald and Euston regions of New South Wales, with 12 holes completed for a total of 821 metres.

Late in the quarter, drilling commenced on two exploration targets in South Australia, with 6 holes drilled for a total of 284 metres.

OTHER UPDATES

Reserve and Resource update

Iluka will provide an updated Reserve and Resource statement in December 2021 as part of the company’s normal reserve and resource estimate disclosure.

This document was approved and authorised for release to the market by Iluka’s Managing Director.

Investment market and media enquiries:

Luke Woodgate Group Manager, Investor Relations and Corporate Affairs Mobile: +61 (0) 477 749 942 Email: [email protected]

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APPENDIX 1 – MINING AND PRODUCTION PHYSICAL DATA

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Physical Data
3 months to September 21
Jacinth-
Ambrosia/
Mid west
Cataby/
South west
Australia
Total


Sierra Leone
Group Total
Mining
Overburden Moved kbcm 1,375 969 2,344
-

2,344
Ore Mined kt 2,746 2,364 4,447
1,590
6,037
Ore Treated Grade HM % 2.9% 7.0% 4.8%
2.2%
3.9%
VHM Treated Grade % 2.6% 5.9% 4.1%
2.2%
3.5%
Concentrating
HMC Produced kt 71.0 148.5 219.5
77.1
296.7
VHM Produced kt 62.2 129.6 191.8
56.6
248.4
VHM in HMC Assemblage % 87.5% 87.3% 87.4%
73.4%
83.7%
Zircon 38.4% 9.4% 18.8%
4.3%
14.9%
Rutile 8.7% 6.9% 7.5%
52.5%
18.1%
Ilmenite 40.4% 71.0% 61.1%
21.1%
50.7%
HMC Processed kt 127.2 123.7 250.9
80.2
331.1
Finished Product4 kt
Zircon 77.6 11.2 88.7
-

88.7
Rutile 8.6 6.7 15.2
36.4
51.6
Ilmenite (saleable/upgradeable) 34.7 114.4 149.1
16.0
165.1
Synthetic rutile kt - 59.8 59.8
-
59.8
Monazite concentrate kt 12.2 -
12.2

-

12.2

4 Finished product includes material from heavy mineral concentrate (HMC) initially processed in prior periods.

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Physical Data
9 months to September 21
Jacinth-
Ambrosia/
Mid west
Cataby/
South west
Australia
Total


Sierra Leone
Group Total
Mining
Overburden Moved kbcm 2,423 4,228 6,651
-

6,651
Ore Mined kt 8,018 6,903 14,921
7,074
21,995
Ore Treated Grade HM % 3.0% 6.1% 4.4%
2.2%
3.7%
VHM Treated Grade % 2.7% 5.2% 3.9%
2.2%
3.3%
Concentrating
HMC Produced kt 200.0 382.6 582.6
214.9
797.5
VHM Produced kt 175.3 336.4 511.7
145.6
657.2
VHM in HMC Assemblage % 87.7% 87.9% 87.8%
67.7%
82.4%
Zircon 39.5% 10.1% 20.2%
3.8%
15.8%
Rutile 7.7% 7.0% 7.2%
43.3%
16.9%
Ilmenite 40.5% 70.9% 60.4%
20.6%
49.7%
HMC Processed kt 359.7 305.8 665.4
228.1
893.6
Finished Product5 kt
Zircon 208.5 22.1 230.6
-

230.6
Rutile 25.4 14.2 39.6
91.9
131.5
Ilmenite (saleable/upgradeable) 99.9 264.3 364.2
36.2
400.4
Synthetic Rutile kt - 138.8
138.8

-

138.8
Monazite concentrate kt 38.4 - 38.4
-
38.4

Explanatory comments on terminology

Overburden moved (bank cubic metres) refers to material moved to enable mining of an ore body.

Ore mined (thousands of tonnes) refers to material moved containing heavy mineral ore. For Cataby/ South West this refers to ore treated.

Ore Treated Grade HM % refers to percentage of heavy mineral (HM).

VHM Treated Grade % refers to percentage of valuable heavy mineral (VHM) - titanium dioxide (rutile and ilmenite), and zircon found in a deposit.

Concentrating refers to the production of heavy mineral concentrate (HMC) through a wet concentrating process at the mine site, which is then transported for final processing into finished product at the company's Australian mineral processing plant, or the Sierra Leone mineral processing plant.

HMC produced refers to HMC, which includes the valuable heavy mineral concentrate (zircon, rutile, ilmenite) as well as other non-valuable heavy minerals (gangue).

VHM produced refers to an estimate of valuable heavy mineral in heavy mineral concentrate expected to be processed.

VHM produced and the VHM assemblage - provided to enable an indication of the valuable heavy mineral component in HMC.

HMC processed provides an indication of material emanating from each mining operation to be processed.

Finished product is provided as an indication of the finished production (zircon, rutile, ilmenite) attributable to the VHM in HMC production streams from the various mining operations. Finished product levels are subject to recovery factors which can vary. The difference between the VHM produced and finished product reflects the recovery level by operation, as well as processing of finished material/concentrate in inventory. Ultimate finished product production (rutile, ilmenite, and zircon) is subject to recovery loss at the processing stage – this may be in the order of 10 per cent.

Ilmenite is produced for sale or as a feedstock for synthetic rutile production.

Typically, 1 tonne of upgradeable ilmenite will produce between 0.56 to 0.60 tonnes of SR. Iluka also purchases external ilmenite for its synthetic rutile production process.

5 Finished product includes material from heavy mineral concentrate (HMC) initially processed in prior periods.

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APPENDIX 2 – WEIGHTED AVERAGE RECEIVED PRICES

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The following table provides weighted average received prices for Iluka’s main products over the last three half year periods. Iluka’s Annual Report, available at www.iluka.com contains further historical mineral sands price information.

FY 20
H1 21
Q3 21 Q3 21 YTD
US$/tonne FOB
Zircon Premium and Standard 1,319
1,321
1,487 1,372
Zircon
(all products, including zircon in concentrate)1
1,217
1,254
1,369 1,293
Rutile
(excluding HYTI)2
1,220
1,224
1,242 1,232
Synthetic rutile Refer Note 3
Refer Note 3
Refer Note 3 Refer Note 3

Notes:

  1. Zircon prices reflect the weighted average price for zircon premium, zircon standard and zircon-in-concentrate. The prices for each product vary considerably, as does the mix of such products sold period to period. In the year to date 2021 the split of zircon sand and concentrate by zircon sandequivalent was approximately: 82%:18% (2020 full year: 78%:22%).

  2. Excluded from rutile sales prices is a lower value titanium dioxide product, HYTI, that typically has a titanium dioxide content of 70 to 90%. This product sells at a lower price than rutile, which typically has a titanium dioxide content of 95%.

  3. Iluka’s synthetic rutile sales are underpinned by commercial offtake arrangements. The terms of these arrangements, including the pricing arrangements are commercial in confidence and as such not disclosed by Iluka. Synthetic rutile, due to its lower titanium dioxide content than rutile, is priced lower than natural rutile.

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APPENDIX 3 – PRODUCTION SUMMARIES

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Zircon Zircon
Quarterly Production (kt) Annual Production (kt)
100 400
50 200
0 0
Q3 20 Q4 20 Q1 21 Q2 21 Q3 21 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 ytd
Idle Sierra Leone Idle Sierra Leone
Cataby/Southwest WA Jacinth-Ambrosia/Midwest WA Cataby/Southwest WA Jacinth-Ambrosia/Midwest WA
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Rutile
Quarterly Production (kt)
60
40
20
0
Q3 20 Q4 20 Q1 21 Q2 21 Q3 21
Idle Sierra Leone
Cataby/Southwest WA Jacinth-Ambrosia/Midwest WA
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Rutile
Annual Production (kt)
400
200
0
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 ytd
Idle Sierra Leone
Cataby/Southwest WA Jacinth-Ambrosia/Midwest WA
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Synthetic Rutile
Quarterly Production (kt)
100
50
0
Q3 20 Q4 20 Q1 21 Q2 21 Q3 21
Idle Sierra Leone
Cataby/Southwest WA Jacinth-Ambrosia/Midwest WA
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Synthetic Rutile
Annual Production (kt)
300
200
100
0
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 ytd
Idle Sierra Leone
Cataby/Southwest WA Jacinth-Ambrosia/Midwest WA
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Ilmenite
Quarterly Production (kt)
200
100
0
Q3 20 Q4 20 Q1 21 Q2 21 Q3 21
Idle Sierra Leone
Cataby/Southwest WA Jacinth-Ambrosia/Midwest WA
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Ilmenite
Annual Production (kt)
600
400
200
0
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 ytd
Idle Sierra Leone
Cataby/Southwest WA Jacinth-Ambrosia/Midwest WA
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