Latest Heavy Minerals News

Core Energy Minerals Ltd has struck a binding deal to acquire the Itambe Rare Earth Project from Rio Tinto, unlocking a district-scale opportunity in Brazil with soil assays revealing rare earth oxide concentrations exceeding 5,000ppm.

ACDC Metals has advanced its Goschen Central project with a significant resource upgrade and positive scoping study, positioning itself as a key player in critical minerals supply chains.

Chilwa Minerals has upgraded its Mposa deposit resource to 25.65 million tonnes, with 83% now classified as Measured, incorporating rare earth element monazite for the first time. This milestone enhances the project's geological confidence and economic potential.

BPM Minerals reports outstanding high-grade rare earth element assays from its Durack Project in Western Australia, highlighting the potential for a major monazite-hosted REE deposit. The discovery aligns with growing global demand and Australian government support for critical minerals.

Fortuna Metals has reported exceptional rutile soil sampling results from its Mkanda and Kampini projects in Malawi, revealing extensive high-grade anomalies analogous to the world-class Kasiya deposit. The company aims to define a maiden rutile resource by mid-2026 following ongoing drilling programs.

Osmond Resources has released confirmatory assay results from its Orión EU Critical Minerals Project in Spain, revealing high-grade titanium, zirconium, hafnium, and rare earth element mineralisation. These findings reinforce the project's potential as a globally significant source of critical minerals.

VHM Limited has launched a fully-underwritten A$10.3 million placement alongside a A$1 million Share Purchase Plan to advance its Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project toward a Final Investment Decision in early 2026.

Iron Road Ltd's recent surface sampling at the Irria Prospect reveals promising concentrations of valuable heavy minerals, including titanium and zircon, paving the way for a targeted drilling campaign starting December 2025.

Connected Minerals Limited (ASX, CML) reports promising uranium drilling outcomes at its Etango North-East project in Namibia alongside a successful $5.1 million capital raise, advancing its exploration agenda in Namibia and Western Australia.

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.