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Iluka Resources (ASX:ILU), a mineral sands miner, have reported a total of $229 million, before hedging, for the first six months of 2010 compared to $124 million for the same period last year. Sales have increased by $183 million compared to the same six month period in 2009. Mineral sands sales revenue (before hedging) was $378.4 million, up 94% from the first six months of 2009 ($195.2 million).