Eneabba Rare Earths Refinery

Author: Jeff + Claude AI

Genre: Industry

Category: Mining, Metals

Date: 24th April 2026

Description: Deep in the windswept dunes of Western Australia lies a site poised to reshape the global race for critical minerals. This book traces the remarkable story of the Eneabba refinery, from the ancient geology beneath its sands to the complex chemistry and engineering driving Iluka Resources' ambitious vision for rare earths processing outside China. Along the way, it examines the strategic, environmental and community stakes of a facility positioned at the heart of a fractured global supply chain. A clear-eyed look at one of Australia's most consequential industrial projects and the uncertain future it seeks to secure.

Summary

Ch1. Sand, Wind and Deep Time: The Landscape of Eneabba

Ch2. What Lies Beneath: Rare Earth Elements Explained

Ch3. From Mineral Sands to Critical Minerals: Eneabba's Industrial Lineage

Ch4. Iluka Resources and the Refinery Vision

Ch5. Inside the Refinery: Process, Chemistry and Engineering

Ch6. Strategic Significance in a Fractured Supply Chain

Ch7. Environmental Dimensions and Community Relations

Ch8. Future Trajectories: Expansion, Markets and Unknowns