Latest Mineral Sands Sector News

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Titanium Sands Limited has lodged key Industrial Mining License applications for its Mannar Heavy Minerals project in Sri Lanka, progressing environmental approvals and securing funding as the country finalises a new mineral policy.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
30 Jan 2026
MRG Metals has expanded its rare earth portfolio through the acquisition of the high-grade Garies Rare Earth Project in South Africa, while also progressing key projects in Mozambique, signalling a diversified growth strategy in critical minerals.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
30 Jan 2026
Everlast Minerals advances pilot operations at its Gaibandha Mineral Sands Project, securing a critical 500kW power connection and strengthening government ties in Bangladesh.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
29 Jan 2026
Sinowin Lithium, MRG Metals’ joint venture partner, aims to kick off production at the massive Corridor Sands Heavy Mineral Sands Project in Mozambique by March 2027, backed by significant early investment and regulatory approvals.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
29 Jan 2026
Iluka Resources is set to report a hefty $565 million pre-tax charge in FY25, driven by impairments and inventory write-downs amid ongoing weak demand for mineral sands products.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
29 Jan 2026
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.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
19 Dec 2025
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.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
28 Nov 2025
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.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
21 Nov 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.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
13 Nov 2025
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.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
5 Nov 2025
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.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
30 Oct 2025
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.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
29 Oct 2025