Iluka Resources (ASX:ILU) logged AU$0.056 in loss per share for the first half, compared with a profit of AU$0.212 a year ago, a Wednesday filing showed.

For the six months ended June 30, revenue was AU$455.9 million versus AU$577.8 million previously, the Australia-listed critical minerals miner added.

The board declared an interim dividend of AU$0.03 per share, up from AU$0.02 a year earlier, payable Sept. 24 to shareholders on record as of Sept. 1.

The company expects 2026 capital expenditure of AU$115 million for mineral sands, with a further AU$25 million allocated to project studies for Wimmera and rare earth metallization.