Latest Zircon News

Osmond Resources has reported compelling high-grade assay results from its Orión EU Critical Minerals Project in Spain, confirming the potential for a large-scale deposit of titanium, zircon, and rare earth elements. These findings reinforce the project's strategic importance amid growing EU demand for critical minerals.

Iluka Resources posted a net loss of $288 million in 2025 amid subdued mineral sands demand but progressed key projects including the Balranald mine commissioning and Eneabba rare earths refinery construction.

Osmond Resources is advancing downstream processing opportunities for rare earths, rutile, and silicon at its Orión project in Spain, aiming to leverage strong grades and scale to capture additional value and funding.

Victory Metals has reported a remarkable 26-fold increase in Hafnium grade at its North Stanmore project, achieved through simple gravity separation, positioning the company as a potential key supplier of this critical defence metal.

Lion Rock Minerals reports exceptional rutile grades and a rare-earth enriched monazite source at its Minta Project in Cameroon, supported by a strategic A$8.6 million placement from Tronox Holdings. The company advances a large-scale infill drilling program and in-country lab development to accelerate resource definition.

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.