Koppamurra, South Australia
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| Koppamurra South Australia | |
|---|---|
  Koppamurra | |
| Coordinates | 37°4′15″S 140°52′53″E / 37.07083°S 140.88139°E |
| Population | 60 (SAL 2021)[1] |
| Established | 12 April 2001[2] |
| Postcode(s) | 5271 |
| LGA(s) | Naracoorte Lucindale Council |
| State electorate(s) | MacKillop |
| Federal division(s) | Barker |
Koppamurra is a locality located within the Naracoorte Lucindale Council in the Limestone Coast region of South Australia. It abuts the eastern border of the state with Victoria.
The Koppamurra rare-earth mining project, owned by Australian Rare Earths, is based on a deposit containing four critical rare earth elements: praseodymium, neodymium, terbium, and dysprosium. As of May 2023, the project held multiple exploration licences including four in South Australia, and one in Victoria, covering over 4,000 km2 (1,500 sq mi).[3] In December 2024 the project received a AU$5 million government grant under its "International Partnerships in Critical Minerals" program, to support a demonstration plant.[4][5][6]
