Latest Sandy Mitchell News

Ark Mines’ updated Sandy Mitchell study outlines a 26-year rare earths and heavy minerals operation with a post-tax NPV of A$883 million. The economics are substantial, but depend on refined garnet pricing, uncommitted funding, further approvals and metallurgical work.

Ark Mines has reported a FY2026 profit after receiving Queensland-backed funding, while its Sandy Mitchell rare earths resource expanded to 379.4 million tonnes after year end. The project now has development approvals and commercial-grade testwork behind it, but no Ore Reserve or mining decision yet.

Ark Mines has produced high-grade monazite and titanium dioxide products from its Sandy Mitchell heavy mineral concentrate, marking a key step toward commercialising its North Queensland rare earths project.

Ark Mines has intercepted low-grade gold in its Sandy Mitchell Rare Earths Project, revealing potential value-add from gold credits alongside rare earths. Further assays and development studies are underway.

Ark Mines Limited has secured a crucial mining licence for its Sandy Mitchell Rare Earths Project in North Queensland, marking a key step toward development and commercialisation.

Ark Mines Limited has signed a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding to trial processing of monazite ore from its Sandy Mitchell Rare Earths Project, aiming to recover critical minerals including Thorium, Neodymium, and Praseodymium.

Ark Mines has made significant strides in advancing its Sandy Mitchell Rare Earths Project, initiating a full-scale processing trial and securing critical environmental approvals, setting the stage for production by late 2027.

Ark Mines secured a $4.5 million strategic investment from QIC to fast-track its Sandy Mitchell Rare Earth Project, achieving key drilling and environmental milestones that pave the way for production by late 2027.

Ark Mines Ltd reported a significant cash burn in the September quarter, prompting a $500,000 capital raise and plans to secure $4 million from a royalty sale to sustain operations.

Ark Mines has secured Environmental Authority approval for its Sandy Mitchell Rare Earths project in Queensland, marking a crucial step towards obtaining its Mining Licence. The company has also completed a major drilling program, setting the stage for an upcoming Pre-Feasibility Study.

Ark Mines reports its Stage-3 drilling at Sandy Mitchell is ahead of schedule, aiming to nearly quintuple its measured mineral resource and fuel a pivotal Pre-Feasibility Study.

Ark Mines Ltd is fast-tracking its Sandy Mitchell rare earths project in Queensland, backed by a $4.5 million investment from the Queensland Investment Corporation and targeting production by late 2027.