Latest Mineral Sands News

Iluka Resources posted a net loss of $288 million in 2025 amid subdued mineral sands demand but progressed key projects including the Balranald mine commissioning and Eneabba rare earths refinery construction.

PTR Minerals has reported its strongest drill assay results to date from the Rosewood Titanium Project, reinforcing the project's scale and quality ahead of a maiden JORC resource estimate due in Q2 2026.

Titanium Sands Limited has responded to ASX inquiries following a sharp share price drop and increased trading volume, confirming no undisclosed price-sensitive information. The company highlighted an unrelated Sri Lankan Supreme Court petition on illegal mining near its pending Mannar Island project.

Everlast Minerals has secured a significant new exploration licence in northern Bangladesh, boosting its mineral sands portfolio and advancing its development strategy.

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.

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.

Astron Limited has advanced its Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project with conditional senior debt support and ongoing financing discussions, targeting a final investment decision by the end of March 2026.

Tusker Minerals has reported significant progress in its Cameroon and Malawi projects, confirming promising graphite and rutile mineralisation and expanding its tenement holdings. The company’s strategic corporate moves and infrastructure investments position it for a transformative 2026.

Cadoux Limited has made significant progress in its High Purity Alumina (HPA) project and its 50% owned Minhub rare earths processing initiative, advancing engineering design and market engagement amid growing global demand for critical minerals.

ACDC Metals has reported encouraging mineralogy results from its Goschen Central Rare Earth Elements project, reinforcing its strategic value amid rising geopolitical interest. The company maintains a solid cash balance to support ongoing development and exploration activities.

Narryer Metals has advanced its critical minerals projects with new exploration targets at Rocky Gully and high-grade drilling results at Muckanippie, alongside encouraging metallurgical breakthroughs using organic acids.

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.