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Koppamurra

In development Rare earth elements

Koppamurra is a rare earth elements project in development in 20 km ESE of Naracoorte, South Australia, Australia. It is recorded at approximately -37.200, 140.924, and appears in this directory's consolidated register of Australian mines and quarries, built from government geological-survey data.

The site is recorded as a development-stage project — somewhere between advanced exploration and first production. Development statuses move quickly; check the operator's own announcements for the latest position.

From the Geological Survey of South Australia's project notes: Clay-hosted rare earth element project in southeastern South Australia

Additional recorded details — the recorded operator is Australian Rare Earths Limited; published resource summary: 186 Mt at 712 ppm TREO.

South Australia's geology and operations are documented in depth by the Geological Survey of South Australia; the sources for this page are listed below.

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Is Koppamurra still operating?

Koppamurra is recorded as "In development" in the most recent government dataset this directory ingested. Statuses can change between dataset releases.

What does Koppamurra produce?

The recorded commodities are Rare earth elements.

Where is Koppamurra?

In 20 km ESE of Naracoorte, South Australia, at approximately -37.200, 140.924.

Who operates Koppamurra?

The recorded operator is Australian Rare Earths Limited.

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StatusIn development
TypeMine
CommoditiesRare earth elements
StateSouth Australia
Locality20 km ESE of Naracoorte
Coordinates-37.2000, 140.9245
OperatorAustralian Rare Earths Limited
Websitear3.com.au
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