Latest Mineral Sands Operations News

ACDC Metals has locked in a crucial 10-year Retention Licence for its Goschen Central rare earth and heavy mineral sands project, underpinning long-term development plans backed by a robust $384 million NPV8 Scoping Study.

Chilwa Minerals has identified widespread rare earth element mineralisation in clays directly beneath its Mposa heavy mineral sands deposit in Malawi, revealing potential for a dual-commodity mining operation pending metallurgical test results.

Sheffield Resources saw a marked improvement in ore mining and concentrate output at its Thunderbird mine in May 2026, while ongoing debt restructuring discussions with lenders remain unresolved.

Image Resources delivered a solid first quarter at its Atlas project with production and sales within guidance, operating costs under forecast, and secured a six-month debt repayment holiday. Development advances on multiple mineral sands projects and maiden gold resource drilling is underway.

Pinnacle Minerals has exited its US critical minerals ventures, retaining key Australian and Canadian assets while bolstering its board and cash position to pursue strategic growth.

VHM Limited has raised A$5 million through a discounted institutional placement to accelerate early engineering and procurement for its Goschen Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project ahead of a mid-2026 Final Investment Decision.

SciDev Ltd trims FY26 revenue guidance to $82-$87 million from $100-$110 million due to intensified competition in Energy Services and weather-related delays at Rum Jungle, while maintaining positive EBITDA and a confident FY27 outlook.

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.