Latest Heavy Minerals News

Image Resources NL reports its Atlas mineral sands project has generated positive operating cash flow in its first quarter of operations, maintaining full-year guidance while advancing development studies for the Yandanooka project.

Narryer Metals progresses metallurgical work at its Rocky Gully critical minerals project while extending titanium-rich mineralisation at Rosewood West in South Australia.

Petratherm Limited has significantly expanded its Rosewood Titanium Discovery at the Muckanippie Project through Phase 2 drilling, revealing high-grade mineralisation over a 20km² area that remains open to the north. The company also completed Phase 3 drilling and strengthened its leadership with a key executive appointment.

VHM Limited has secured a crucial mining licence for its Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project, alongside key domestic and international partnerships and a successful $8.6 million capital raise.

Heavy Minerals Limited is on track to release its Port Gregory Garnet Project Pre-Feasibility Study in Q3 2025, while advancing promising industrial minerals testing and preparing its mining lease application.

Ark Mines has secured $1.5 million to advance its Sandy Mitchell Rare Earths project, initiating a key drilling campaign and metallurgical testing aimed at significantly upgrading its resource base.

Iron Road Ltd has secured its key mining lease through 2026 and entered a strategic farm-in agreement targeting heavy mineral sands, navigating a tough iron ore investment climate and evolving green energy partnerships.

Chilwa Minerals reports encouraging metallurgical testwork from its Mposa Deposit, confirming the potential for commercial-grade ilmenite and promising by-products including zircon and rare earth minerals. These findings will shape the upcoming Scoping Study and flowsheet design.

Bayan Mining and Minerals has initiated field exploration at its Desert Star North Project in California, targeting rare earth elements and gold near major US deposits. Assay results from initial sampling are expected soon, potentially setting the stage for further drilling.

Astute Metals NL sharpens its focus on Nevada’s rich mineral landscape, unveiling fresh high-grade gold targets at Needles and reaffirming lithium potential at Red Mountain amid leadership changes.

Astron Corporation has released updated economics for its Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project, showcasing robust financial metrics and targeting a Final Investment Decision by late 2025 with production slated for 2027.

Sheffield Resources reported record quarterly production and positive operating cashflow at its Thunderbird Mine, while progressing its South Atlantic Project in Brazil with a maiden resource estimate and key approvals.