Latest Heavy Minerals News

Osmond Resources has reported exceptional assay results from its first drill hole at the Orión EU Critical Minerals Project, confirming high-grade titanium, zircon, and rare earth mineralisation. The discovery positions the project as a significant potential supplier of critical minerals within the EU.

McLaren Minerals has announced a substantial upgrade to its McLaren Project resource, increasing total mineral resources by approximately 85% and confirming its status as a tier-one titanium deposit.

PTR Minerals continues to expand its titanium discovery at Muckanippie with drill results revealing thick, high-grade heavy mineral sands rich in titanium from surface at the Duke and Nardoo prospects.

Fortuna Metals has reported exceptional rutile grades from initial soil sampling at its Mkanda and Kampini projects in Malawi, signaling promising early-stage exploration success near a world-class deposit.

Osmond Resources reports steady progress in drilling and assay results at its Orión EU Critical Minerals Project in Spain, targeting key heavy minerals vital for the EU’s supply chain.

Chilwa Minerals reports robust assay results from 347 sonic drill holes at the Mpyupyu Flats deposit, reinforcing its resource base and progressing a scoping study for early 2026.

Fortuna Metals has raised A$3.5 million through a share placement to fund expanded drilling at its Mkanda and Kampini rutile and graphite projects in Malawi. Assay results expected from late November will be pivotal in defining the projects’ resource potential.

Lion Rock Minerals has pinpointed a unique monazite-enriched granite source rich in heavy rare earths at its Minta Est Project in Cameroon, triggering an infill drilling campaign to define this promising mineralisation.

Petratherm Limited reports robust metallurgical results from its Rosewood Titanium Heavy Mineral Sands Project, highlighting high-quality heavy mineral concentrates and promising recoveries that reinforce the project’s potential.

McLaren Minerals has identified a promising second shoreline adjacent to its existing McLaren Titanium Project resource, revealing fresh exploration potential within historical data. The company plans further drilling in early 2026 to validate and expand this new target.

Petratherm Limited has initiated an extensive resource drilling program at its Rosewood Titanium Project, aiming to define a maiden JORC resource over a 40km area. Concurrent environmental baseline studies are also underway to support future mining applications.

DY6 Metals has significantly expanded its Central Rutile Project in Cameroon, confirming high-grade rutile mineralisation and securing A$4.625 million to accelerate exploration. The company also initiates a strategic review of its Malawian rare earth portfolio amid growing market interest.