Latest Mineral Sands Operations News

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.

Mineral Commodities Ltd faces a buyer default on its Skaland sale while advancing negotiations to fully acquire the Munglinup Graphite Project, amidst operational and financial challenges.

Titanium Sands Limited has secured the Terms of Reference for the Environmental Impact Assessment of its Mannar Heavy Mineral Project, marking a pivotal regulatory milestone. The company is also progressing tenure retention applications amid plans for further capital raising.

Iluka Resources reported a 32% drop in net profit after tax to $231 million for 2024, while securing critical funding for its Eneabba rare earths refinery and progressing the Balranald mine development.

Sheffield Resources reported a record quarterly concentrate production of 198,704 tonnes at its Thunderbird mine, alongside a strategic expansion of its zircon concentrate customer base. Despite strong operational performance, the company faces short-term financial pressures amid restructuring efforts.