Latest Minerals And Mining News

Pure Resources has deepened its partnership with Rice University to develop carbon nanotube fibre thermal management technology aimed at AI and defence markets, leveraging its Garnet Hills graphite for a vertically integrated IP pipeline.

Sheffield Resources reported a fire at its Thunderbird Mineral Sands Mine feed preparation plant during maintenance, causing limited damage and no injuries. Operations resumed within two days after safety checks.

Dundas Minerals has been granted a key mining lease for its Capricorn Gold Project in Western Australia, enabling the company to exercise its option to acquire an 80% stake and kickstart drilling aimed at extending the resource along a promising mineralised corridor.

Sheffield Resources (ASX:SFX) has provided an update on ongoing debt restructuring negotiations for the Thunderbird Mineral Sands Mine, highlighting operational disruptions and additional working capital support from Yansteel. Uncertainty remains over the successful amendment of senior loan facilities.

Forrestania Resources has agreed to acquire a substantial gold tenement package in Western Australia’s Eastern Goldfields, including the Karonie Gold Project with an inferred resource of 111,100 ounces. The $5 million deal combines cash and shares, reinforcing Forrestania’s regional growth strategy.

Western Mines Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Magnium Australia to explore supplying magnesite from the Mulga Tank Project for low-carbon magnesium metal production. This collaboration could add a new revenue stream by monetising a previously overlooked magnesite cap.

Atlantic Lithium secures a crucial green light from Ghana’s Parliament for its Ewoyaa Lithium Project, marking a key step towards production and investment decisions.

Sheffield Resources has resumed mining and processing at its flagship Thunderbird Mineral Sands Mine following repairs to critical equipment, signalling a return to production at this major Western Australian asset.

Sheffield Resources has withdrawn its March quarter production and shipment guidance for the Thunderbird Mineral Sands Mine due to ongoing operational challenges, including equipment failures and weather impacts. The company has initiated management changes and plans to commence shipments of a new HiTi concentrate product this month.

Canyon Resources has mobilised its surface miner to the Minim Martap site, targeting first bauxite production in early Q2 2026 and shipment by Q3, fully funded despite a failed equity raise.

Forrestania Resources has struck a $5 million share-based deal to acquire 16 exploration licences in WA’s Eastern Goldfields, including the promising Karonie Gold Project. This move consolidates its regional presence and supports near-term production goals.

Kingston Resources reports robust high-grade polymetallic assay results from underground drilling at Mineral Hill, reinforcing resource confidence and de-risking near-term mining plans.