Latest Silica Sand News

Diatreme Resources reported a $745,000 net loss for FY 2025 but strengthened its financial footing through asset sales and an IPO stake. The company’s Northern Silica Project and Cyclone Zircon Project showed significant technical progress, while a major Cape Flattery asset sale aims to streamline operations and unlock funding.

Perpetual Resources continues to hit high-grade lithium and caesium targets at its Igrejinha and Renaldinho projects while strategically entering the tungsten market with a sizeable new tenure in Brazil’s Seridó Mineral Province. The company is gearing up for trenching and drilling campaigns amid a tight cash position.

Diatreme Resources is consolidating its Far North Queensland silica assets by selling the Cape Flattery Silica Project to its joint venture with Sibelco, securing $7.4 million in fresh capital and streamlining project ownership ahead of key development milestones.

Diatreme Resources has reported promising aircore drilling outcomes from its Si2 and Casuarina silica sand deposits in Far North Queensland, underpinning resource upgrades and expansion potential. These results bolster the company’s position in the growing specialty glass and solar PV markets.

Carbine Resources has secured key access agreements and is progressing regulatory approvals for its silica sand projects, maintaining a strong cash position as field activities prepare to restart in early 2026.

Magnum Mining & Exploration has accelerated its rare earth elements (REE) exploration with new drilling programs in Brazil and the acquisition of the Wet Mountains REE Project in Colorado, backed by a $7 million capital raise.

Diatreme Resources has completed the sale of its Clermont Copper/Gold Project, retaining a significant stake in the new ASX-listed Moonlight Resources, while progressing metallurgical improvements and environmental approvals on its critical minerals projects.

Perpetual Resources has confirmed significant high-grade lithium and critical minerals at its Igrejinha and Renaldinho projects in Brazil, reinforcing its foothold in the burgeoning Lithium Valley.

VRX Silica Limited has locked in six binding offtake contracts totaling nearly 1 million tonnes per annum and appointed a new CEO, marking significant progress for its Arrowsmith North silica sand project.

Dome Gold Mines reports a substantial 19.9 million tonne construction sand resource at its Sigatoka project, alongside a key board appointment and licence renewal that advance its mining ambitions.

VRX Silica Limited has announced a strategic leadership transition with Tony Swiericzuk appointed as CEO, succeeding Bruce Maluish who will step down in 2026 but remain on the board. This move positions VRX to advance its Arrowsmith North silica sand project towards production.

Diatreme Resources has submitted the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for its Northern Silica Project, marking a significant step toward regulatory approval and highlighting its potential to boost regional economies and support global solar energy growth.