PP007 - Expansion Joints - Nolans Project

⁠⁠⁠Overview

Arafura Rare Earths Pty Ltd is seeking a supplier for the design, supply, manufacture, inspection, testing and preparation for shipment of expansion joints for the Nolans Project in the Northern Territory.

About

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.

The Nolans Project has made strong progress during the first half of FY2026 and remains on track towards a Final Investment Decision (FID), subject to completion of funding and offtake arrangements.

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.

Scope

The scope includes:

• Design, supply, manufacture, inspection, testing and preparation for shipment of expansion joints for a complete and fully functioning expansion joint system
• Provision of all flanges, backing rings, control units, tie rods, flow liners and limit rods required for installation and operation
• Provision of pressure thrust areas and joint stiffnesses for use by engineering as part of the design

Contractor Requirements

• Suppliers are to confirm if equipment of this nature has been provided by them previously, with relevant references to earlier projects

Enquiries

• Industry Capability Network of Northern Territory: nolansproject.icn.org.au
• ICN NT Engagement Team: resources@icnnt.org.au
• Contact: +61 8 8922 9422

Location

• Site: Nolans Project, 135 kilometres north of Alice Springs, Northern Territory
• Map: View on Google Maps