Latest Zircon News

McLaren Minerals has completed a pivotal Pre-Feasibility Study for its McLaren Titanium Project, confirming a large-scale resource and robust economics, while also acquiring a zircon-rich asset to diversify its portfolio.

IperionX has completed commissioning of its titanium powder and component manufacturing facilities, setting the stage for a major production scale-up backed by US Department of War funding. The company is progressing commercial contracts and advancing its critical minerals project in Tennessee.

Belararox Limited has commenced diamond drilling at its flagship TMT Project in Argentina and completed initial drilling at its Kalahari Copper Belt project in Botswana, supported by a recent A$8.5 million capital raise and key board changes.

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.

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.

Osmond Resources has reported exceptional initial drilling results from its Orión EU Critical Minerals Project in Spain, advancing towards a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate and Scoping Study in 2026. A recent $6.6 million placement boosts the company’s cash position to over $8.5 million, underpinning further development.

Sheffield Resources reported a 7% decline in ore mined and a 15% drop in concentrate production for the December quarter, while maintaining strong zircon concentrate shipments despite challenging market conditions. The company is advancing loan restructuring efforts and preparing for steady production in early 2026.

Iluka Resources has reported a significant 19% increase in heavy mineral tonnage at its WIM100 deposit in western Victoria, enhancing the resource confidence and supporting its rare earths supply ambitions for the Eneabba refinery.

Iluka Resources reported a strong finish to 2025 with record zircon and rutile production, while advancing its Eneabba rare earth refinery and navigating softer zircon prices amid cautious 2026 guidance.

Sheffield Resources announces the novation of a secured loan facility to a Yansteel-related party, maintaining existing terms while progressing debt restructure negotiations for Kimberley Mineral Sands.

Liberty Metals has announced a significant discovery of high-grade monazite mineralisation rich in critical rare earth elements at its Paraiba Rutile and Monazite Project in Brazil, opening new avenues for exploration and processing.

McLaren Minerals’ Pre-Feasibility Study confirms a robust, low-risk titanium mining project in Western Australia, projecting nearly A$900 million EBITDA over 16 years. The study highlights strong market demand and validated processing methods, setting the stage for the next development phase.