Latest Mineral Sands News

VHM Limited has obtained crucial federal environmental approval for its Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project, clearing a major regulatory hurdle and setting the stage for development in 2026.

McLaren Minerals advances its McLaren titanium project with 95% engineering complete and a strong market report confirming demand for its high-quality sulfate ilmenite amid a looming titanium dioxide supply deficit.

Dome Gold Mines has successfully closed its Share Purchase Plan, raising $366,000 to support ongoing exploration and development in Fiji. The company is advancing key projects including the Sigatoka mineral sands and Ono Island gold ventures.

Iluka Resources is suspending production at its Cataby mine and Synthetic Rutile Kiln 2 due to weak global demand for mineral sands products, aiming to preserve cash and inventory while positioning for recovery.

Chilwa Minerals has verified rare earth elements in its first diamond drill hole at the Mposa anomaly within Malawi’s Chilwa Carbonatite system, marking a significant milestone in its critical minerals exploration program.

Marmota Limited has enlisted titanium specialist Richard Stockwell to advance its promising Muckanippie titanium mineral sands project, aiming to refine resource estimates and guide future drilling programs.

Astron Limited has finalized its move from Hong Kong to Australia, issuing new securities on a two-for-one basis and preparing for ASX trading starting September 1, 2025.

Dome Gold Mines has updated the schedule for its Share Purchase Plan, setting new dates for offer opening, closing, and share issuance through September 2025. This move aligns with ongoing development efforts at its Fiji-based mining projects.

Dome Gold Mines has announced a $5 million Share Purchase Plan at a 6.25% discount to fund critical milestones for its Sigatoka Sands Project in Fiji, aiming to secure a mining licence and commence operations.

Lion Rock Minerals confirms exceptionally pure rutile nuggets at its Minta Rutile Project in Cameroon, with independent verification supporting broad titanium industry applications. Exploration results reveal a growing mineralised footprint exceeding 2,750 km², positioning Minta as a globally significant rutile province.

Astron Corporation Limited is set to redomicile from Hong Kong to Australia through a scheme of arrangement, creating a new Australian parent company, Aus NewCo. This move aims to align the corporate structure with its Australian assets and simplify shareholder voting.

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.