Latest Industrial Minerals News

Estrella Resources has released promising initial assay results from its 2025 drilling campaign at the Werumata Limestone Project in Timor-Leste, confirming high-grade, low magnesium limestone and chalk deposits. The company aims for a JORC-compliant resource estimate of at least 500 million tonnes.

Heavy Minerals Limited has finalized a binding agreement with Hillgrove Resources to extract garnet from tailings, while advancing its Port Gregory project and targeting substantial capital raising.

South Harz Potash Limited has made significant strides in its critical minerals strategy, securing new exploration licences in Sweden and uncovering promising copper, gold, and rare earth element mineralisation. The company also bolsters its leadership with a key board appointment as it prepares for a transformative 2026.

Carbine Resources has secured key access agreements and is progressing regulatory approvals for its silica sand projects, maintaining a strong cash position as field activities prepare to restart in early 2026.

Industrial Minerals Ltd has announced a maiden JORC Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate of 6.2 million tonnes at 98% silica for its Pippingarra Quarry Project, signalling a significant step forward in supplying high-value quartz to advanced technology markets.

Dynamic Metals Limited has made significant strides in its Western Australian exploration projects, securing government funding and reporting promising early assay results. The company maintains a strong cash position to support ongoing activities across gold, lithium, and fluorite targets.

Hillgrove Resources has inked a binding deal with Heavy Minerals to extract garnet from Kanmantoo’s tailings, unlocking a fresh income source and extending the life of its tailings storage facility.

Heavy Minerals Limited has formalised a binding agreement with Hillgrove Resources to develop a pioneering garnet extraction project at the Kanmantoo Copper Mine, aiming to start production in late 2026.

Syrah Resources and Tesla have agreed to extend the cure date for an alleged default under their offtake agreement to March 2026, buying time to resolve ongoing qualification issues at Syrah’s Vidalia facility.

Estrella Resources appoints Robert Mencel as CEO, transitioning to Managing Director by mid-2026, to spearhead its limestone and manganese projects in Timor-Leste. The leadership reshuffle aims to accelerate development and operational ramp-up.

Dome Gold Mines reports a substantial 19.9 million tonne construction sand resource at its Sigatoka project, alongside a key board appointment and licence renewal that advance its mining ambitions.

Black Bear Minerals reveals significant polymetallic potential in historic stockpiles at its Shafter Silver Project, with grab samples showing exceptional grades. The company plans extensive 2026 drilling and bulk sampling to unlock this overlooked resource.