Latest Heavy Minerals News

MRG Metals has reported strong laboratory results from 37 auger drillholes at its Adriano Rare Earth Project in Mozambique, confirming significant alluvial deposits with Total Heavy Mineral grades up to 9.56%. These findings bolster the potential for a district-scale rare earth system across the Adriano–Fotinho corridor.

Dome Gold Mines Ltd is launching a $7 million convertible note offering aimed at funding key developments in its Fiji mining projects, including the Sigatoka feasibility study and exploration programs.

Osmond Resources has affirmed the materiality of recent drilling results at its Orión EU Critical Minerals Project in Spain, clarifying the timing of its disclosures following ASX inquiries. The findings suggest a potentially large-scale heavy mineral deposit rich in valuable minerals.

PTR Minerals has successfully raised $12 million through a share placement to accelerate development and exploration at its Rosewood Titanium and Muckanippie Heavy Mineral projects in South Australia.

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.