Iluka Resources Limited (ASX:ILU)

To mine and process mineral sands and rare earths, enabling modern life and sustainable development.

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Iluka Resources Limited is a leading international mineral sands company with a diverse portfolio of assets and operations. Headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, Iluka is a major producer of zircon and the high-grade titanium dioxide products of rutile and synthetic rutile. The company is committed to delivering sustainable value through the responsible mining, processing, and marketing of its products.

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Company Overview

Iluka Resources Limited, established in 1954, is a premier player in the mineral sands sector, focusing on the exploration, project development, operations, and marketing of mineral sands products. Iluka operates globally, with a primary focus on the production of zircon and titanium dioxide, which are essential materials for various industrial applications.

The company’s operations are primarily based in Australia, with additional assets in Sierra Leone. Iluka's portfolio includes the Jacinth-Ambrosia, Cataby, and Eneabba operations in Australia, as well as the Sierra Rutile operation in Sierra Leone. The company also holds a significant interest in Deterra Royalties, which provides exposure to a range of commodity royalties.

Iluka is dedicated to innovation and sustainability, aiming to reduce its environmental impact while maximising the economic and social benefits of its operations. The company employs advanced mining and processing technologies to ensure the efficient production of high-quality mineral sands products.

Board Members

Tom O'Leary

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer

Mr O'Leary was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Iluka Resources Limited in September 2016. Mr O’Leary contributes to Iluka more than 30 years’ experience in executive management, business development and investment banking in the energy and banking sectors. Mr O’Leary was previously Managing Director of Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy and Fertilisers, a division of Wesfarmers Limited, having been appointed to that role in 2010. Mr O'Leary had joined Wesfarmers in 2000 and, prior to that, had worked in London in finance law, investment banking and private equity.

Mr O’Leary holds a law degree from The University of Western Australia and has completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School. Since 2006 Mr O’Leary has been a non-executive Director of the Clontarf Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation that helps young Aboriginal men improve their education, discipline and employment prospects. Mr O’Leary was previously a non-executive member of Edith Cowan University Council.

Adele Stratton

Chief Financial Officer & Head of Development

Ms Stratton joined Iluka in 2011 and was appointed Chief Financial Officer in September 2018. In the intervening period she held numerous senior roles across the company, most recently General Manager Finance, Investor Relations and Corporate Affairs. She is a qualified chartered accountant with 17 years’ experience working in both practice and public listed companies. Ms Stratton commenced her career with KPMG, spending seven years in the assurance practice both in the UK, where she qualified as a chartered accountant, and Australia. Prior to joining Iluka, she worked in a number of finance roles at Rio Tinto Iron Ore in Perth.