Latest Heavy Minerals News

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.

DY6 Metals has significantly expanded its rutile and heavy mineral sands footprint in Cameroon while uncovering high-grade gallium mineralisation in Malawi, backed by a fresh A$4.625 million capital raise.

Copper Search Limited made significant strides in the June 2025 quarter, revealing promising Heavy Mineral Sands potential in South Australia and securing a strategic option over a major NSW gold-copper project, while raising $1.15 million to fuel its exploration ambitions.

DY6 Metals has expanded its Central Rutile Project in Cameroon by securing three additional exploration licences, boosting its landholding to nearly 6,000 square kilometres in a promising rutile province.

Connected Minerals reports promising uranium grades from its maiden drilling at Namibia’s Etango North-East project, aligning closely with nearby world-class deposits, while advancing rare earth exploration in Western Australia.

MRG Metals Limited has announced a non-renounceable pro-rata entitlement offer to raise approximately $818,000, aiming to fund exploration and development activities across its heavy mineral sands projects in Mozambique.