Iluka's recent stock surge is driven by rare earths excitement, not its core mineral sands business. MP Materials' US government-backed price guarantees benefit them, but likely disadvantage non-guaranteed producers like Iluka. Unless Iluka secures similar political guarantees, its rare earths business faces lower prices and reduced market opportunity.
Iluka Resources Limited (OTCPK:ILKAF) Q2 2024 Earnings Conference Call August 20, 2024 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Tom O'Leary - Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Adele Stratton - Chief Financial Officer and Head of Development Matthew Blackwell - Head of Major Projects and Marketing Conference Call Participants Rahul Anand - Morgan Stanley Paul Young - Goldman Sachs Chen Jing - Bank of America Al Harvey - JPMorgan Paul McTaggart - Citigroup Austin Yun - Macquarie Glyn Lawcock - Barrenjoey Operator Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Iluka Resources 2024 Half-Year Results Conference Call.
| Metals & Mining Industry | Materials Sector | Mr. Thomas Joseph Patrick O'Leary B.Juris, L.L.B. CEO | OTC PINK Exchange | - ISIN |
| AU Country | 1,000 Employees | 5 Mar 2025 Last Dividend | - Last Split | - IPO Date |
Iluka Resources Limited is a prominent company focused on the exploration, project development, mining, processing, marketing, and rehabilitation of mineral sands. With operations spanning across Australia, China, the rest of Asia, Europe, the Americas, and other international markets, the company showcases a diverse geographic presence. It operates through various segments, including Jacinth-Ambrosia/Mid-West, Cataby/South West, Rare Earths, and United States/Murray Basin, reflecting its vast array of operational areas and project focuses. Initially known as Westralian Sands Limited, the company underwent a name change to Iluka Resources Limited in May 1999. Founded in 1954, Iluka Resources has established its headquarters in Perth, Australia, growing into a market leader in its field, known for its commitment to not only the mining and production of mineral sands but also to the sustainability and rehabilitation of mining sites post-extraction.
Iluka Resources Limited offers a wide range of high-quality mineral products and services designed to meet the needs of various industries from technology to construction and beyond. The company's product portfolio includes:
Iluka's products find applications in a broad range of fields, from technology, construction, and medical, to lifestyle, defense, and various industrial purposes, illustrating the company's versatility and significant role in supplying essential materials for a wide spectrum of industries.