Latest Industrial Minerals News

Heavy Minerals reported a sharply wider FY2026 loss and a $3.15 million net working capital deficit, with its auditor flagging material uncertainty over the company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The balance sheet pressure sits alongside stronger project milestones, including a post-year-end Port Gregory study and the push to fund Kanmantoo.

Cassius Mining reported a deeper FY2026 loss, negative net assets and a material uncertainty over its ability to continue as a going concern. The company is relying on further funding, a possible Ghana arbitration award and progress at its Soalara limestone project to support its next phase.

Rincon Resources posted a $6.96 million FY2026 loss after writing down $5.53 million of exploration assets, while its cash balance rose following a $3.1 million placement. The explorer has narrowed its focus to Telfer South and Crackerbox, but remains dependent on future drilling and funding.

Australian Silica Quartz Group is shifting its centre of gravity from exploration to development after adding the 47.3Mt White Swan Kaolin Project. The project has an approved 250,000-tonne-per-year mining concept, but commercial offtake and feasibility work remain ahead.

Industrial Minerals has completed its shift from an industrial-minerals explorer towards Western Australia gold, adding a 205 square kilometre Laverton portfolio after year end. The company enters the next phase with historical high-grade intercepts, a planned maiden drilling campaign and $2.08 million in cash at 30 June.

Encounter Resources has appointed Simon Hay as Non-Executive Chairman and promoted Will Robinson to Managing Director/CEO, aligning leadership with its expanding niobium and copper-gold projects. The company’s Aileron niobium resource surged 54% in 2026, underpinning development ambitions.

Industrial Minerals Ltd has finalised its takeover of Galleon Metals, adding a 205km² gold exploration portfolio in WA’s Eastern Goldfields. The company also announced key board appointments, including a new Managing Director with direct Laverton expertise.

International Graphite is advancing Australia’s first commercial graphite micronising plant at Collie, targeting commissioning by mid-2027. The facility promises a diverse range of superfine graphite products and potential annual EBITDA up to AUD 14.2 million based on current market conditions.

Industrial Minerals Ltd (ASX: IND) has pinpointed a compelling gold target at its North Pool prospect within the Laverton Gold Project, confirming a strong geophysical anomaly aligned with historic high-grade drill results along the Chatterbox Shear Zone.

BCI Minerals edges closer to first salt shipment at its Mardie Project, with crystallisation underway and 85% construction complete. The company maintains full funding and advances its sulphate of potash opportunity alongside robust sustainability initiatives.

WA Kaolin Limited has entered receivership with Cathro & Partners taking control, signalling urgent assessment of operations and potential sale or recapitalisation.

Australian Silica Quartz Group (ASQ) has secured mining approval and completed the acquisition of Australian Kaolin, positioning its White Swan Kaolin Project for production with a 47.3Mt inferred resource and a 250,000tpa direct shipping ore operation.