Franklin Resources back on Iluka's register

San Francisco-based Franklin Resources Inc has returned to Iluka Resources Ltd's substantial shareholder list.

Iluka revealed today that Franklin Resources, which is part of New York Stock Exchange-listed Franklin Templeton Investments, has a shareholding of 5.1 per cent.

Franklin Resources ceased being a substantial shareholder in Iluka in August 2005 after more than a year selling off its near 10 per cent stake.

Iluka's shares were trading 1.4 per cent lower at $5.67 at 1pm.