Latest Heavy Minerals News

Image Resources has expanded the Mineral Resource at its Durack mineral sands project by 43% to 37.7 million tonnes, while lifting contained heavy minerals and zircon content. The upgraded estimate gives the company a stronger technical base for an economic evaluation due later in 2026, although changes to the cut-off and mineral definitions complicate direct comparisons.

VHM has taken Goschen from a permitted project to a more financeable development, with Iluka committing to buy all planned rare earth concentrate and providing A$40 million in convertible note funding. The company remains pre-revenue, has not made a Final Investment Decision and will need further funding before construction can begin.

Osmond Resources reported a A$7.61 million FY26 loss and warned of a material uncertainty over its ability to continue as a going concern, despite holding A$5.50 million in cash. The company is betting its Spanish Orión project can move from exploration into a resource estimate and scoping study in the coming months.

VHM Limited has clinched the last major regulatory hurdle for its Goschen Project with Planning Scheme Amendment approval, setting the stage for project financing and execution.

PTR Minerals’ preliminary mine optimisation study for the Rosewood Titanium Project highlights the potential to tap exceptionally high-grade zones early in production, boosting cashflow and reducing upfront costs. Metallurgical tests suggest simpler, lower-cost processing options could yield high-quality titanium products.

Lion Rock Minerals has revealed high-grade rare earth element mineralisation starting at surface at its Minta Project in Cameroon, with assays showing up to 21.15% TREO in saprolite and a magnet-rich rare earth basket. A large-scale drilling campaign is underway to further define this significant discovery.

McLaren Minerals has reported its best assay batch yet from the 2026 drilling program at the McLaren Titanium Project, with heavy mineral grades climbing to 5.44% from surface across 1,199 metres.

Energy Fuels has finalized its acquisition of Australian Strategic Materials, instantly expanding its rare earth metals and alloys production and advancing its integrated mine-to-magnet strategy.

McLaren Minerals reported robust assay results from 179 drill holes at its McLaren Titanium Project, revealing a consistent heavy mineral grade averaging 4.96% over 15.8 metres from surface, underpinning resource upgrade and feasibility plans.

Energy Fuels Inc. reported a transformative 2024 with a major acquisition boosting its heavy mineral sands assets, a uranium production ramp-up at key US mines, and commercial rare earth oxide output from its White Mesa Mill.

Taiko Critical Minerals has successfully closed a NZ$2.5 million Share Purchase Plan, issuing over 10 million shares at NZ$0.25 each to support the development of its Barrytown Critical Minerals Project.

Tusker Minerals has agreed to sell its Malawian rare earth assets to AuKing Mining for up to A$4.85 million, while retaining key rutile projects and upside exposure through equity stakes.