Latest Mineral Sands Sector News

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.

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.

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.

DY6 Metals has significantly expanded its Central Rutile Project in Cameroon by acquiring six new exploration licences, more than doubling its landholding and positioning itself in a globally emerging rutile province.

MRG Metals has achieved a pivotal milestone with the granting of the Corridor South 11137 Mining Licence in Mozambique, setting the stage for production within 12 to 18 months under its fully funded Corridor Sands Project.

Chilwa Minerals has announced a significant 85% increase in its Heavy Mineral Sands resource, now totaling 110 million tonnes at 4.03% total heavy minerals, with 71% classified as Indicated. This upgrade sets the stage for upcoming feasibility studies and further resource enhancements.