Latest Mineral Sands Sector News

Sheffield Resources has negotiated a waiver and deferral on senior loan repayments for its Thunderbird Mineral Sands Mine, while ongoing discussions with lenders aim to restructure project finance amid uncertain shareholder funding.

VHM Limited has launched a non-underwritten Share Purchase Plan offering eligible shareholders in Australia and New Zealand the chance to invest up to $30,000 at $0.35 per share, a significant discount to recent trading prices. The capital raised will support key development stages of the Goschen Project ahead of a final investment decision in early 2026.

Iron Road Ltd's recent surface sampling at the Irria Prospect reveals promising concentrations of valuable heavy minerals, including titanium and zircon, paving the way for a targeted drilling campaign starting December 2025.

Fortuna Metals has raised A$3.5 million through a share placement to fund expanded drilling at its Mkanda and Kampini rutile and graphite projects in Malawi. Assay results expected from late November will be pivotal in defining the projects’ resource potential.

Petratherm Limited reports robust metallurgical results from its Rosewood Titanium Heavy Mineral Sands Project, highlighting high-quality heavy mineral concentrates and promising recoveries that reinforce the project’s potential.

McLaren Minerals has reported significant high-grade drilling extensions at its McLaren Titanium Project in WA, with a Prefeasibility Study nearing completion and strong market demand for its ilmenite concentrate.

Image Resources has trimmed its heavy mineral concentrate sales guidance for 2025 by around 9%, citing weaker demand and logistical challenges, while extending repayment terms on prepayment facilities.

VHM Limited has significantly expanded its Exploration Target at the Goschen Project in Victoria, revealing a potential resource of up to 4 billion tonnes of ore rich in valuable heavy minerals and rare earths. This update underscores Goschen's emerging status as a major player in Australia's mineral sands sector.

Pinnacle Minerals Ltd is set to raise an additional $440,000 through a third tranche placement, aiming to accelerate its exploration programs and pursue new opportunities. This move follows strong investor demand and awaits shareholder approval.

Astron Corporation has cleared major regulatory hurdles for its Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project, releasing a robust updated economic study that underscores the project's long-term value and advancing financing discussions.

MRG Metals Limited has announced a non-renounceable pro-rata entitlement offer to raise approximately $818,000, aiming to fund exploration and development activities across its heavy mineral sands projects in Mozambique.

McLaren Minerals has successfully validated its slimes management strategy for the McLaren Titanium Project, confirming conventional mineral sands techniques can effectively handle tailings and slimes. This milestone significantly reduces development risk and supports the final engineering phase.