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Tronox and JXAM Advance Rare Earth Processing with $32 Million Feasibility Plan

Sep 29, 2026, 6:13 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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If feasibility confirms viability and a JV forms with solid financing, TROX could re-rate on strategic growth into rare earths and potential multi-year earnings uplift; without near-term catalysts, initial moves may be limited.

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Tronox and JX Advanced Metals sign a 50/50, ~$32 million agreement to fund feasibility studies for a cracking plant in Australia and a US refinery, aiming to produce up to 10,000 tonnes per year of rare earth oxides. If viable, a joint venture could establish an integrated rare earth processing platform across Australia, the US, and Japan, backed by potential government financing.

Tronox (TROX) and JXAM sign 50/50, ~$32M for rare earth feasibility studies.
Cracking Plant planned in Rockingham, WA; Refinery near Hamilton, MS, up to 10,000 tpa REOs.
JV potential and government financing (Ex-Im Bank, Export Finance Australia, Japanese lenders) explored.

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