Our
History
The Northern Minerals journey started in 2006, and today we are proud to have met many key milestones that support the company’s mission and the pathway to production for our heavy rare earths projects. To dig deeper and get an insight into our progress, you can explore the full history timeline below or find the latest news and updates here.
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2006
ASX Listing
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2009
Significant Rare Earths Results
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2010
NTU Shifts Focus To HRE
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2011
Maiden Drilling Campaign at Browns Range
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2012
Maiden JORC Resource
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2013
Discovery of Boulder Ridge
Upgraded JORC Resource
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2014
Maiden JORC Ore Reserve
EPA Approval Granted
Mining Licence Granted
Native Title Agreement
Pre-Feasibility Study Finished
JORC Resource Doubled
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2015
Definitive Feasibility Study Released
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2016
Pilot Plant Project Approved For Browns Range
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2017
Final Investment Decision (Pilot Plant)
Offtake Agreement Signed With JFMAG
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2018
Pilot Plant Installed and Commissioning Commences
First RE Carbonate Production Shipped
First Heavy Rare Earth Shipment
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2019
Maiden Dazzler JORC Resource
Community Collaboration
Completed Diamond Drilling
Offtake AgreementAnnouncement
Browns Range Access Upgrade
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2020
Major exploration drilling program commenced at Browns Range
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2021
Strategic decision to move to the production of REO Concentrate at Browns Range
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2022
Strategic Partnership with Iluka Resources
Increase in Wolverine REE Mineral Resource estimate by 47% at Browns Range
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2023
$5.9 Million Grant Funding - Critical Minerals Development Program
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2024
EPA Approval for Strategic Enhancements at Browns Range Project
Wolverine Mineral Resource Definition Drilling Program Assay Results
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2025
15% increase in Wolverine Mineral Resource Estimate
