Latest Mineral Sands News

Liberty Metals has announced a significant discovery of high-grade monazite mineralisation rich in critical rare earth elements at its Paraiba Rutile and Monazite Project in Brazil, opening new avenues for exploration and processing.

PTR Minerals reports exceptional heavy mineral assay results from 47 drill holes at its Rosewood Titanium Project, confirming thick, high-grade mineralisation and advancing metallurgical testing ahead of a maiden resource estimate due in Q2 2026.

Energy Fuels Inc. has announced a proposed acquisition of Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) valued at approximately A$447 million, aiming to establish a leading Western rare earths and critical minerals producer with a fully integrated supply chain.

VHM Limited has made significant strides in developing its Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project, securing substantial funding and critical regulatory approvals while expanding its resource base.

Venari Minerals has completed a successful drilling campaign at its Red Mountain Lithium Project, with assay results confirming significant lithium mineralisation and advancing towards a maiden resource estimate. The company also secured critical water rights, enhancing project development prospects.

BPM Minerals has completed its first reverse circulation drilling at the high-grade Beachcomber Prospect, confirming a major gold system across a 75 km corridor and securing $3.5 million to fuel expanded 2026 exploration.

McLaren Minerals’ Pre-Feasibility Study confirms a robust, low-risk titanium mining project in Western Australia, projecting nearly A$900 million EBITDA over 16 years. The study highlights strong market demand and validated processing methods, setting the stage for the next development phase.

VHM Limited has terminated its offtake agreement with Shenghe Resources to pursue broader global partnerships for its Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project, appointing Macquarie Capital to accelerate funding and offtake discussions ahead of production in 2027.

Titanium Sands Limited has lodged an Industrial Mining License application for its Mannar Heavy Minerals Project in Sri Lanka, marking a pivotal step towards production. The project boasts a substantial mineral resource and is progressing through environmental and feasibility milestones despite recent cyclone delays.

MRG Metals has raised $0.73 million through a placement to advance its rare earth and heavy mineral sands projects in Mozambique and South Africa, including a strategic acquisition and mining license progression.

MRG Metals has completed the acquisition of the Garies Rare Earth Project, a high-grade, magnet-rich rare earth asset in South Africa, significantly boosting its critical minerals portfolio. The deal positions MRG for rapid development with a clear pathway to early cashflow and complements its existing projects in Mozambique and the Adriano–Fotinho corridor.

Sheffield Resources has negotiated a waiver and deferral on senior loan repayments for its Thunderbird Mineral Sands Mine, while ongoing discussions with lenders aim to restructure project finance amid uncertain shareholder funding.