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Sheffield Resources has negotiated further waivers and deferrals on key loan repayments for its Thunderbird Mineral Sands Mine, extending relief on obligations due through mid-2026. However, the outcome of ongoing debt restructuring talks remains uncertain.

Resouro Strategic Metals has unveiled a robust Preliminary Economic Assessment for its Tiros Titanium and Rare Earths Project, signalling a post-tax NPV of US$715 million and a 44.2% IRR over 20 years. Meanwhile, binding agreements for mining and processing at the Novo Mundo Gold Project promise to unlock additional value.

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.

Fortuna Metals has produced 66kg of high-grade rutile concentrate from its Mkanda project bulk sample and is progressing drilling programs ahead of a maiden inferred resource estimate expected by early July 2026.

Cadoux Limited has inked a joint venture to earn up to 80% of the Wimmera Mineral Sands Project in Victoria, revealing promising high-grade drilling results at its Danube prospect. The project aims to feed Cadoux’s Minhub processing hub, targeting critical heavy rare earths supply.

Sheffield Resources saw a marked improvement in ore mining and concentrate output at its Thunderbird mine in May 2026, while ongoing debt restructuring discussions with lenders remain unresolved.

Resouro Strategic Metals has locked in a binding agreement with Future Mining and Buri Gold to fund and operate mining and processing at its Novo Mundo gold project in Brazil, aiming to generate cash flow without diverting capital from its flagship Tiros project.

West Cobar Metals reports promising metallurgical results from its Salazar project, highlighting a potential low-cost scandium production route via atmospheric leaching and bioleaching. The findings reinforce Salazar’s strategic value amid rising global scandium demand and ongoing U.S. critical minerals engagement.

Sheffield Resources is overhauling operations at its flagship Thunderbird Mineral Sands Mine, aiming to slash ore mining costs by at least $10 million annually and improve production reliability through equipment and contractor changes.

Lion Rock Minerals has brought in a seasoned leadership team from Sierra Rutile to spearhead development at its Minta Rutile and Monazite Project in Cameroon, supported by a $2 million capital raise.

Sheffield Resources has secured an additional US$10.15 million tranche on its senior loan facility for the Thunderbird Mineral Sands Mine, aimed at bolstering working capital. Ongoing negotiations to restructure debt add an element of financial uncertainty for the joint venture.

Temas Resources’ 2026 re-assays of 2022 drill samples at La Blache reveal material uplifts in vanadium, gallium, scandium, and chromium grades, strengthening the case for its proprietary Regenerative Chloride Leach technology.