Latest Mineral Sands News

DY6 Metals has raised A$4.625 million through a placement to accelerate exploration of its rutile projects in Cameroon, alongside appointing industry veteran Cliff Fitzhenry as CEO to lead the charge.

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.

Astron Corporation Limited proposes to shift its corporate domicile from Hong Kong to Australia by establishing a new Australian parent company, Astron Limited. Shareholders and CDI holders will exchange their securities on a two-for-one basis, aligning the group’s structure with its Australian assets and simplifying governance.

Peak Minerals reports a significant expansion of heavy mineral zones at its Minta Rutile Project in Cameroon, with consistent rutile mineralisation confirmed across a vast 1,500 square kilometres. The company advances toward a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate in 2026, supported by promising alluvial and residual assay results.

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.

Critica Limited has appointed Jacob Deysel as CEO to accelerate development of its Jupiter Rare Earth Project, signalling a strategic shift from exploration to production readiness. Deysel’s extensive global mining experience and rare earths expertise position the company for its next growth phase.

West Cobar Metals has initiated approvals for a 5,000m air core drilling campaign at its promising Mystique Gold Project, aiming to unlock significant gold mineralisation in Western Australia’s Fraser Range.

Copper Search Limited has secured two key exploration licences in South Australia's Eromanga Basin for Heavy Mineral Sands, setting the stage for a fully funded drilling campaign later this year. The company is also progressing copper-gold projects in New South Wales with government co-funding applications underway.

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.

Chilwa Minerals has reported strong assay results from its Bimbi deposit, reinforcing the quality of its heavy mineral sands and setting the stage for an updated Mineral Resource Estimate by the end of June 2025.

Iron Road Ltd has entered a staged Farm-In and Joint Venture agreement with Red Tiger Resources to explore the promising EL6580 tenement in South Australia, targeting heavy mineral sands and other critical minerals. The deal includes a phased investment approach with potential to increase Iron Road’s stake to 70%.