Latest Industrial Minerals News

BCI Minerals has reported solid progress on its Mardie Salt Operation and Potash Project, reaching 77% construction completion and hitting critical operational targets including pond brine density and commissioning of trial crystallisers. The company also strengthened its financial position through debt facility draws and convertible note conversions.

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.

Australian Silica Quartz Group reports promising high-grade quartz results from its Queensland and Western Australia projects, advancing metallurgical trials toward commercial-grade silicon and crucible quartz production.

VRX Silica Limited has locked in six binding offtake contracts totaling nearly 1 million tonnes per annum and appointed a new CEO, marking significant progress for its Arrowsmith North silica sand project.

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.

BCI Minerals has secured crucial environmental approvals to proceed with its optimized dredging strategy at the Mardie Salt Operation, setting the stage for first salt shipments by late 2026.

Zeotech Limited has completed a significant test pit at its Toondoon Kaolin Project, producing over 2,300 tonnes of kaolin and progressing key approvals to fast-track mining and product development.

VRX Silica Limited has expanded its Arrowsmith North project’s offtake commitments by 550,000 tonnes annually and appointed Pareto Securities to manage debt financing, reinforcing its path to production.

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.