** Shares of Iluka Resources ILU.AX fall 5.9% to A$6.20, heading for their worst day since May 19, if losses hold
** Rare earths miner posts 31% fall in HY NPAT attributable, while revenue declines 8%
** Declares interim dividend of 2 Australian cents per share vs 4 AU cents declared last year
** Shifting trade patterns and geopolitical conflicts have affected Iluka’s businesses in different ways — co
** Stock up ~23% this year, including the day's move
(Reporting by John Biju in Bengaluru)
((John.Biju@thomsonreuters.com))