Latest Heavy Minerals News

Heavy Minerals Limited has defined a substantial garnet exploration target at the Kanmantoo site in South Australia, estimating up to 50 million tonnes grading 17-25% garnet. The company is advancing metallurgical testing and funding discussions, positioning for a near-term investment decision.

Chilwa Minerals has reported a significant niobium discovery at its Mpyupyu Target in Malawi, revealing extensive mineralisation open at depth and supported by associated critical metals. The company plans expanded drilling and revised assay techniques to better define this promising new resource.

MRG Metals has confirmed significant rare earth and critical mineral concentrations in shallow alluvial deposits at its Adriano Project in Mozambique, highlighting promising district-scale potential and a low-cost development pathway.

Osmond Resources reports promising preliminary testwork results from its Orión EU Critical Minerals Project in Spain, highlighting high-grade zircon and monazite concentrates with strong recovery rates. The company advances towards a scoping study and further beneficiation testing.

Astron Limited has released updated Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve estimates for its Donald Project, highlighting increased production forecasts for critical heavy rare earth elements. The project remains shovel ready, backed by comprehensive feasibility studies and regulatory approvals.

Osmond Resources has reported compelling high-grade assay results from its Orión EU Critical Minerals Project in Spain, confirming the potential for a large-scale deposit of titanium, zircon, and rare earth elements. These findings reinforce the project's strategic importance amid growing EU demand for critical minerals.

McLaren Minerals has kicked off a major drilling campaign at its McLaren Titanium Project aiming to upgrade resource classifications and expand its substantial 529 million tonne resource base. The program is a critical step toward advancing the project’s development and future feasibility studies.

Iluka Resources posted a net loss of $288 million in 2025 amid subdued mineral sands demand but progressed key projects including the Balranald mine commissioning and Eneabba rare earths refinery construction.

PTR Minerals has reported its strongest drill assay results to date from the Rosewood Titanium Project, reinforcing the project's scale and quality ahead of a maiden JORC resource estimate due in Q2 2026.

Titanium Sands Limited has responded to ASX inquiries following a sharp share price drop and increased trading volume, confirming no undisclosed price-sensitive information. The company highlighted an unrelated Sri Lankan Supreme Court petition on illegal mining near its pending Mannar Island project.

Heavy Minerals Limited has finalized a binding agreement with Hillgrove Resources to extract garnet from tailings, while advancing its Port Gregory project and targeting substantial capital raising.

Titanium Sands Limited has lodged key Industrial Mining License applications for its Mannar Heavy Minerals project in Sri Lanka, progressing environmental approvals and securing funding as the country finalises a new mineral policy.