Virginia Reclamation & Rehabiliation

Iluka and its predecessor companies have over 60 years’ industry experience in mineral sands exploration, mining, processing, reclamation and closure management. The company’s Virginia operation involved mining and processing activities at various locations between 1997–2016, with the majority of end use products sold to domestic US customers.

Since the cessation of mining activities, the Virginia operation is now focused on completing the reclamation of former mine sites, decommissioning associated processing infrastructure and ultimately final closure of the operation. These activities involve ongoing engagement with regulatory authorities, landowners and relevant stakeholders and are currently scheduled to continue until 2024.

Virginia Reclamation & Rehabilitation

Iluka and its predecessor companies have over 60 years’ industry experience in mineral sands exploration, mining, processing, reclamation and closure management. The company’s Virginia operation involved mining and processing activities at various locations between 1997–2016, with the majority of end use products sold to domestic US customers.

Since the cessation of mining activities, the Virginia operation is now focused on completing the reclamation of former mine sites, decommissioning associated processing infrastructure and ultimately final closure of the operation. These activities involve ongoing engagement with regulatory authorities, landowners and relevant stakeholders and are currently scheduled to continue until 2024.

2018 Sustainability report

Progressive reclamation activities continue in Virginia

Community Commitment

Iluka’s 20 year history in Virginia

Mineral sands products are part of everyday life

Environmental Awards

Iluka is widely recognized for its award winning native vegetation and agricultural reclamation in Virginia and Australia

2018 Sustainability report

Progressive reclamation activities continue in Virginia

Community Commitment

Iluka’s 20 year history in Virginia

Mineral sands products are part of everyday life

Our History in Virginia

1990
1997
2002
2007
2008
2009
2014
2015
2016
2017

1990

Iluka begins partnership with Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia to measure progressive reclamation outcomes
1997

Stony Creek mineral separation plant and Old Hickory mine commissioned
2002

Concord mine commissioned
2007

Interstate Mining Compact Commission National Mine Reclamation Honorable Mention
2008

Virginia Transport Construction Alliance Best Reclamation Award Winner
2009

Old Hickory mine idled

United States National Reclamation Award

Interstate Mining Compact Commission National Mine Reclamation Award Winner

Brink mine commissioned
2014

Concord mine idled (April)
2015

Concord mine restarted (June)

Virginia operations idled (December)
2016

Began processing stockpiled minerals (October)
2017

Closure Announced

Initiated Old Hickory Closure Review

Ongoing closure, land reclamation and monitoring activities

This website is dedicated to Iluka Resources’ activities in Virginia. For information on the company’s global activities, please visit www.iluka.com.

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