Latest Mineral Sands News

Stelar Metals advances its exploration and business development efforts in Tier 1 Australian jurisdictions, spotlighting the promising Baratta Copper Project in South Australia.

Image Resources NL has achieved a key milestone with first heavy mineral concentrate production and shipment from its Atlas project, setting the stage for positive operating cash flow in the coming quarter.

Sheffield Resources delivered a standout quarter with record mineral sands shipments and positive operating cashflow from its Thunderbird Mine joint venture, setting the stage for a significant production increase by 2027.

Iluka Resources reported a solid FY 2024 with $1.13 billion in mineral sands revenue and a net profit of $231 million, while advancing key projects like Balranald and Eneabba refinery.

Iluka Resources posted a solid 2024 performance with stable market conditions and sound margins despite inflationary pressures, while progressing key projects like Balranald and Eneabba.

Iluka Resources reported a 32% drop in net profit after tax to $231 million for 2024, while securing critical funding for its Eneabba rare earths refinery and progressing the Balranald mine development.

ACDC Metals has completed a comprehensive metallurgical testwork program at its Goschen Central Project, confirming the viability of its processing flowsheet and advancing the project towards feasibility and potential offtake agreements.

IperionX has landed a $47.1 million contract from the U.S. Department of Defense to develop a domestic titanium supply chain, marking a significant step toward reducing reliance on foreign sources for this critical metal.

VHM Limited has unveiled a staged development plan for its Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project, targeting first production by late 2026 and a scalable expansion to 5Mtpa by 2029 with robust financial returns.

Mayur Resources has locked in $11.2 million in funding from Pacific Unison to kickstart production at its Orokolo Bay Industrial Sands Project in Papua New Guinea, targeting 500,000 tonnes of magnetite annually by late 2025.

Marmota Limited has completed an extensive 91-hole drilling campaign at its Muckanippie project, extending exploration westward based on promising visual heavy mineral feedback. Laboratory assays are expected within weeks, potentially confirming a significant titanium resource expansion.

Narryer Metals reports significant high-grade heavy mineral concentrations over an 8km strike at the Muckanippie Titanium Project, highlighting promising potential for a major deposit.