Copi Mineral Sands Project near Victoria-NSW border gets green light
The NSW government has granted provisional approval for the Copi Mineral Sands Project, a significant mineral sands mine near the Victoria-NSW border. The project, valued at $693 million, aims to process 27 million tonnes of rare earth materials over 18 years, pending further approvals. It is expected to create hundreds of jobs and contribute significantly to the local economy.
- ▪The Copi Mineral Sands Project has been approved by the NSW planning department.
- ▪It aims to extract up to 400,000 tonnes of critical mineral ore each year over an 18-year life cycle.
- ▪The project is recognized as globally significant for supply chains in Australia, the US, Japan, and India.
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NSW government approves Copi Mineral Sands Project near Victorian border town of MilduraBy Wade Stephens and Andrew SchmidtABC Mildura-Swan HillTopic:Mining and Metals IndustryWed 27 May 2026 at 5:21pmWed 27 May 2026 at 5:21pmWed 27 May 2026 at 5:21pmRZ Resources' Copi Mine project has been approved by the NSW planning department. (Supplied: RZ Resources)In short:A $693 million mineral sands mine has been provisionally approved in far south-west New South Wales.The Copi Mineral Sands Project will process up to 27 million tonnes of rare earth material over an 18-year life cycle.What's next?The project still requires Commonwealth government approval and private financing to become a reality.abc.net.au/news/nsw-government-copi-mine-project-approval-mildura/106726888Link copiedShareShare…
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