Acid Mixer - Nolans Project

Arafura Rare Earths Limited is an Australian, ASX-listed company (ASX:ARU) focused on the responsible future production of the rare earths elements Neodymium and Praseodymium (NdPr) and heavy rare earths from its Nolans Project in the Northern Territory. The Nolans Project, 135 kilometres north of Alice Springs, is a fully permitted, construction-ready, single site ore-to-oxide project with an anticipated mine life of 38 years. As a fully integrated operation, Nolans will encompass a mine, process plant (comprising beneficiation, extraction and separation plants) and related infrastructure. The Project is strategically located in the Northern Territory and is recognised as a globally significant and strategic NdPr project which, once developed, will become a major supplier of these critical minerals to the high-performance NdFeB permanent magnet market. Hatch has been appointed as EPCM contractor for the Nolans Project. Arafura are transitioning execution management of the Project to Hatch, and as the execution plan and procurement packaging are finalised, Hatch will be the primary contact for procurement and contracting engagement. On 21 May 2026, Arafura advised that its Board of Directors has achieved Final Investment Decision (FID) for the Nolans Rare Earths Project (Nolans Project or the Project). This marks a significant milestone in the transition of the project into execution. The Project intends to tender and award several framework agreements to enable the procurement of standard equipment for sitewide applications. The Scope of Work includes the design, supply, manufacture, inspection and testing, preparation for shipment and transport of: • Acid Mixer (PM010) Supplier is to confirm if equipment of this nature has been provided by them earlier, with relevant references to earlier projects.