Latest Heavy Minerals News

Diatreme Resources reported progress on its Northern Silica Project with key regulatory approvals and metallurgical successes, while agreeing to sell its Clermont Copper/Gold Project to Moonlight Resources, retaining a significant stake.

Bayan Mining and Minerals Limited reports significant progress in its rare earth and gold exploration projects, highlighted by high-grade assay results and strategic land acquisitions in California and Nevada.

Sovereign Metals confirms its Kasiya Rutile-Graphite Project remains unaffected by Malawi’s new raw mineral export ban, thanks to its in-country processing plans.

Lion Rock Minerals has confirmed a major expansion of its mineralised footprint at the Minta Rutile and Monazite Projects in Cameroon, backed by significant funding rounds including a strategic partnership with Tronox Holdings. The company is well-positioned to accelerate exploration and resource definition into 2026.

MRG Metals has confirmed four distinct alluvial rare earth deposits at its Adriano project in Mozambique, with all samples showing significant heavy mineral concentrate. Laboratory assays are underway to define the rare earth content, potentially advancing the project toward resource development.

Marmota Limited’s inaugural drilling program at the Greenewood gold discovery in the Gawler Craton has revealed exceptionally high-grade gold intersections, extending the mineralised zone to 900 metres. The company also strengthens its leadership with a new project manager to advance its Gawler Gold projects.

Chilwa Minerals has successfully raised A$8.125 million through a private placement anchored by the Mota family office, aiming to fast-track its critical minerals project in Malawi.

Diatreme Resources reports significant improvements in mineral recoveries from metallurgical testwork on its Cyclone zircon-rich heavy mineral sands project, enhancing prospects for project development and shareholder value.

ACDC Metals reports compelling mineralogy results from its Goschen Central project, highlighting elevated rare earth element grades that reinforce its economic potential. The announcement coincides with strategic momentum from the Australia-US Critical Minerals Framework, positioning the project as a key player in global supply chains.

Altitude Minerals has acquired the Firenze Silver & Gold Project in Nevada and progressed drilling programs across its Australian tenements, backed by a $3 million capital raise. Assay results from multiple projects are expected soon, positioning the company for a busy exploration year ahead.

Miramar Resources has granted Future Battery Minerals an exclusive option to acquire its Randalls Project for up to A$800,000, enabling a strategic refocus on its core gold and critical minerals assets.

VHM Limited has obtained conditional financial backing of up to A$379 million from Export Finance Australia and the US Export-Import Bank to advance its Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project in Victoria.