Latest Silica Sands News

Perpetual Resources has reported exceptional maiden drilling results at its Igrejinha Project in Brazil’s Lithium Valley, confirming a polymetallic system rich in lithium, caesium, tin, tungsten, and tantalum. A recent $1.6 million capital raise bolsters its exploration momentum.

Diatreme Resources reported progress on its Northern Silica Project with key regulatory approvals and metallurgical successes, while agreeing to sell its Clermont Copper/Gold Project to Moonlight Resources, retaining a significant stake.

VRX Silica Limited has secured four binding offtake contracts for 410,000 tonnes per annum of silica sand from its Arrowsmith North project, representing nearly half of its initial production capacity and marking a significant commercial milestone.

Diatreme Resources confirms its Northern Silica Project can produce low-iron, high-purity silica sand meeting photovoltaic glass standards, backed by successful bulk metallurgical testwork. The results pave the way for final engineering and commercial deals amid a booming solar energy market.

VRX Silica Limited has obtained crucial works approval for its Arrowsmith North Silica Sand Project, paving the way for construction and operation ahead of targeted production in late 2026.

VRX Silica Limited has obtained crucial environmental approval for its Arrowsmith North Silica Sand Project, paving the way for binding contracts and first production targeted in late 2026.

Diatreme Resources has agreed to sell its Clermont Gold Project to Moonlight Resources as part of Moonlight’s upcoming ASX IPO, securing a significant equity stake and board representation.

Diatreme Resources has achieved a significant regulatory milestone with Project Status granted across its silica sand tenements in Far North Queensland, alongside critical tenure renewals that preserve its strategic landholdings. This development strengthens its pathway toward long-term production of low-iron, high-purity silica sand.

Diatreme Resources has outlined two substantial exploration targets near its Northern Silica Project, potentially adding up to 275 million tonnes of high-purity silica sand adjacent to the world-class Cape Flattery mine.

Carbine Resources is set to issue over 110 million shares and broker options following shareholder approval, aiming to fund its Muchea and Down South Silica Sand projects and strengthen its working capital position.

VRX Silica Limited has secured approval for its Mining Proposal at the Arrowsmith North Silica Sand Project, marking a pivotal step toward production in a globally significant silica sand deposit.

Carbine Resources secures a pivotal mining lease for its Muchea West Silica Sand Project and raises $1.78 million to fuel exploration, marking significant progress in its Australian silica sand ventures.