Latest Heavy Minerals News

Iluka Resources has released its inaugural Mineral Resource estimate for the Goschen South deposit in Victoria, revealing a substantial 630 million tonnes grading 3.7% heavy minerals. This discovery positions Iluka to significantly enhance feedstock supply for its pioneering rare earth refinery at Eneabba.

ACDC Metals has completed a comprehensive metallurgical testwork program at its Goschen Central Project, confirming the viability of its processing flowsheet and advancing the project towards feasibility and potential offtake agreements.

VHM Limited has unveiled a staged development plan for its Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project, targeting first production by late 2026 and a scalable expansion to 5Mtpa by 2029 with robust financial returns.

Titanium Sands Limited has raised $500,000 through a placement to advance environmental approvals and mining licence progress for its Mannar Island Heavy Mineral Project in Sri Lanka.

Marmota Limited has completed an extensive 91-hole drilling campaign at its Muckanippie project, extending exploration westward based on promising visual heavy mineral feedback. Laboratory assays are expected within weeks, potentially confirming a significant titanium resource expansion.

Narryer Metals reports significant high-grade heavy mineral concentrations over an 8km strike at the Muckanippie Titanium Project, highlighting promising potential for a major deposit.

Petratherm Limited's latest drilling at the Rosewood Heavy Mineral Sand Prospect confirms extensive, high-grade titanium mineralisation over at least 15 square kilometres, reinforcing the project's world-class potential.

Peak Minerals has revealed promising assay results from its Minta Rutile Project in Cameroon, highlighting a significant rutile and heavy mineral discovery. The company also announces a new CEO appointment and a $2 million entitlement offer to fund further exploration.

Marmota Limited has successfully secured $5 million through a placement to institutional investors, aiming to fast-track its exploration programs across titanium, uranium, and gold projects.

Strandline Resources reports a decline in mineral sands production and sales in the December 2024 quarter, impacted by lower ore grades and mechanical setbacks, while actively negotiating debt restructuring and advancing key infrastructure projects.

Heavy Minerals Limited advances steadily on its Port Gregory Garnet Project, with the Pre-Feasibility Study nearing completion and critical permitting and sales groundwork underway.

Cadoux Limited reports significant progress in its high purity alumina and Minhub rare earths projects, alongside robust environmental, social, and governance initiatives.