Latest Heavy Mineral Sands News

Dome Gold Mines has reported a significant construction sand resource at its Sigatoka project in Fiji and is progressing its feasibility study, supported by a proposed $7 million convertible note raise.

Chilwa Minerals has validated its rare earth element exploration model and boosted its heavy mineral sands resource, while securing A$8 million in funding and advancing plans for a US Nasdaq dual listing.

Liberty Metals has completed the acquisition of a 100% interest in a suite of Brazilian critical minerals projects, marking a significant strategic expansion into titanium and rare earth elements. The company also rebranded and initiated exploration programs to unlock value in these high-potential assets.

Aruma Resources has executed binding agreements to acquire a major stake in the Tillex Copper Project in Ontario, complementing strong drilling results from its Australian copper assets and raising $3.5 million to fund exploration.

Sinowin Lithium, MRG Metals’ joint venture partner, aims to kick off production at the massive Corridor Sands Heavy Mineral Sands Project in Mozambique by March 2027, backed by significant early investment and regulatory approvals.

Iron Road Ltd maintained modest spending on its Central Eyre Iron Project while progressing exploration at the Mulgathing Project, with key drilling results awaited. The company also updated its strategic land options at Cape Hardy amid subdued steel market conditions.

Altitude Minerals has bolstered its exploration portfolio with strategic acquisitions in Nevada and New South Wales, commencing extensive drilling programs while maintaining a solid cash position of $1.9 million.

Liberty Metals has announced a significant discovery of high-grade monazite mineralisation rich in critical rare earth elements at its Paraiba Rutile and Monazite Project in Brazil, opening new avenues for exploration and processing.

BPM Minerals has completed its first reverse circulation drilling at the high-grade Beachcomber Prospect, confirming a major gold system across a 75 km corridor and securing $3.5 million to fuel expanded 2026 exploration.

Titanium Sands Limited has lodged an Industrial Mining License application for its Mannar Heavy Minerals Project in Sri Lanka, marking a pivotal step towards production. The project boasts a substantial mineral resource and is progressing through environmental and feasibility milestones despite recent cyclone delays.

MRG Metals has raised $0.73 million through a placement to advance its rare earth and heavy mineral sands projects in Mozambique and South Africa, including a strategic acquisition and mining license progression.

MRG Metals has completed the acquisition of the Garies Rare Earth Project, a high-grade, magnet-rich rare earth asset in South Africa, significantly boosting its critical minerals portfolio. The deal positions MRG for rapid development with a clear pathway to early cashflow and complements its existing projects in Mozambique and the Adriano–Fotinho corridor.