Australia holds the third largest resource of rare earth in the world and is the fifth largest producer. Deposits are located in most states of Australia. The two main types of mineral sands are titanium dioxide minerals and zircon. Western Australia is a prominent producer of mineral sands including titanium and non-titanium minerals. Titanium dioxide is used in manufacturing paints, plastics and coatings, cosmetics, fibres and pharmaceuticals. Zircon is predominantly used as a whitening agent for ceramic products such as tiles and toilets. Output of Mineral Sands The revenue per year from mineral sands mining is an estimated $3 billion. Pricing movement and changing demand for the product impacts on output. With time, the premium reserves become depleted and so the industry is forced to mine lower grade mineral sands at a higher cost. Rehabilitation of Australia’s Sites Australia ensures its mineral sands sites are rehabilitated after mining. Seeds of native plants are