Latest Mineral Sands Operations News

McLaren Minerals has revealed promising high-grade heavy mineral results from its newly acquired Barossa Project in South Australia's Eastern Eucla Basin, highlighting significant zircon and ilmenite content. The company plans follow-up exploration in 2026 to expand and validate these findings.

Everlast Minerals has secured a significant new exploration licence in northern Bangladesh, boosting its mineral sands portfolio and advancing its development strategy.

McLaren Minerals has completed a pivotal Pre-Feasibility Study for its McLaren Titanium Project, confirming a large-scale resource and robust economics, while also acquiring a zircon-rich asset to diversify its portfolio.

Liberty Metals has announced a significant discovery of high-grade monazite mineralisation rich in critical rare earth elements at its Paraiba Rutile and Monazite Project in Brazil, opening new avenues for exploration and processing.

MRG Metals has raised $0.73 million through a placement to advance its rare earth and heavy mineral sands projects in Mozambique and South Africa, including a strategic acquisition and mining license progression.

McLaren Minerals has acquired the Barossa mineral sands project from Iluka Resources, adding a high-grade zircon-rich asset to its portfolio. The project offers promising prospects near a tier-one mine with structured payments tied to development milestones.

Mineral Commodities Ltd faces delays in completing the Skaland Graphite sale but secures an agreement to close by October's end, while advancing its Munglinup graphite project and pilot anode plant development.

Astron Corporation has completed its redomicile from Hong Kong to Australia, launching Astron Limited (Aus NewCo) as the new ASX-listed parent company with a 2-for-1 share consolidation.

Petratherm Limited advances its Rosewood Titanium Project with the appointment of a seasoned project development head and an increased stake in a key joint venture, alongside promising metallurgical test results.

Mineral Commodities Ltd faces ongoing delays in the sale of its Skaland Graphite asset amid partial payments and defaults, while advancing negotiations to fully acquire the Munglinup Graphite Project. Operational challenges and financial pressures underscore a pivotal phase for the company’s battery minerals strategy.

ACDC Metals has reported strong scoping study results for its Goschen Central heavy mineral sands and rare earth project, highlighting a promising 14-year mine life and a strategic retention licence application to support ongoing development.

Titanium Sands Limited has secured one-year retentions for four high-grade exploration licenses, enabling critical environmental studies and paving the way for a mining license application in Sri Lanka.