Latest Mineral Sands News

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.

Petratherm Limited's latest drilling at the Rosewood Heavy Mineral Sand Prospect confirms extensive, high-grade titanium mineralisation over at least 15 square kilometres, reinforcing the project's world-class potential.

Peak Minerals has revealed promising assay results from its Minta Rutile Project in Cameroon, highlighting a significant rutile and heavy mineral discovery. The company also announces a new CEO appointment and a $2 million entitlement offer to fund further exploration.

Marmota Limited has successfully secured $5 million through a placement to institutional investors, aiming to fast-track its exploration programs across titanium, uranium, and gold projects.

Strandline Resources reports a decline in mineral sands production and sales in the December 2024 quarter, impacted by lower ore grades and mechanical setbacks, while actively negotiating debt restructuring and advancing key infrastructure projects.

Cadoux Limited reports significant progress in its high purity alumina and Minhub rare earths projects, alongside robust environmental, social, and governance initiatives.

Marmota Limited reports a stellar quarter with major titanium mineral sands discovery at Muckanippie and high-grade gold extensions at Aurora Tank, underpinning an aggressive drilling campaign and capital raise.

McLaren Minerals has secured critical tenement transfers and completed a heritage survey, setting the stage for drilling at its McLaren Titanium Project in Western Australia. The company is progressing steadily towards a pre-feasibility study expected in Q2 2025.

Diatreme Resources has made significant strides in its silica sand ventures, signing a non-binding offtake MOU with Mitsui & Co and enhancing its leadership team. The company also reports strong cash reserves and ongoing environmental and community engagement efforts.

Astron Corporation has made significant strides in developing its Donald Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project, securing $14.5 million in funding and progressing towards a Final Investment Decision in 2025 amid key regulatory and operational milestones.