Latest Mineral Sands News

Falcon Metals has reported extraordinary high-grade gold intersections at its Blue Moon Prospect in Victoria, alongside promising exploration progress in Western Australia and ongoing challenges at its Farrelly Mineral Sands Project.

Dalaroo Metals has initiated its maiden field program at the Blue Lagoon zirconium, niobium, and rare earth project in Greenland, aiming to validate historic geochemical anomalies and unlock strategic critical minerals. The work is led by a seasoned Greenland geologist and aligns with growing US interest in diversifying rare earth supply chains.

Astute Metals NL sharpens its focus on Nevada’s rich mineral landscape, unveiling fresh high-grade gold targets at Needles and reaffirming lithium potential at Red Mountain amid leadership changes.

IperionX has secured A$70 million through a share placement to fast-track expansion of its titanium production capacity in the U.S., aligning closely with Department of Defense priorities.

Astron Corporation has released updated economics for its Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project, showcasing robust financial metrics and targeting a Final Investment Decision by late 2025 with production slated for 2027.

Iluka Resources has met its full-year zircon-in-concentrate production guidance by mid-2025 while progressing key projects like Balranald and Eneabba amid ongoing global trade uncertainties.

Sheffield Resources reported record quarterly production and positive operating cashflow at its Thunderbird Mine, while progressing its South Atlantic Project in Brazil with a maiden resource estimate and key approvals.

DY6 Metals has significantly expanded its rutile and heavy mineral sands footprint in Cameroon while uncovering high-grade gallium mineralisation in Malawi, backed by a fresh A$4.625 million capital raise.

Copper Search Limited made significant strides in the June 2025 quarter, revealing promising Heavy Mineral Sands potential in South Australia and securing a strategic option over a major NSW gold-copper project, while raising $1.15 million to fuel its exploration ambitions.

DY6 Metals has expanded its Central Rutile Project in Cameroon by securing three additional exploration licences, boosting its landholding to nearly 6,000 square kilometres in a promising rutile province.

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.

Osmond Resources has verified monazite as the dominant rare earth mineral at its Orión Project in Spain, highlighting elevated levels of critical magnetic rare earth elements. A maiden drilling program and ongoing metallurgical testing aim to advance the project as a strategic EU supply source.