Latest Zircon News

Sheffield Resources delivered a standout quarter with record mineral sands shipments and positive operating cashflow from its Thunderbird Mine joint venture, setting the stage for a significant production increase by 2027.

Iluka Resources has released its inaugural Mineral Resource estimate for the Goschen South deposit in Victoria, revealing a substantial 630 million tonnes grading 3.7% heavy minerals. This discovery positions Iluka to significantly enhance feedstock supply for its pioneering rare earth refinery at Eneabba.

Iluka Resources reported a solid FY 2024 with $1.13 billion in mineral sands revenue and a net profit of $231 million, while advancing key projects like Balranald and Eneabba refinery.

Iluka Resources posted a solid 2024 performance with stable market conditions and sound margins despite inflationary pressures, while progressing key projects like Balranald and Eneabba.

Iluka Resources reported a 32% drop in net profit after tax to $231 million for 2024, while securing critical funding for its Eneabba rare earths refinery and progressing the Balranald mine development.

ACDC Metals has completed a comprehensive metallurgical testwork program at its Goschen Central Project, confirming the viability of its processing flowsheet and advancing the project towards feasibility and potential offtake agreements.

IperionX has landed a $47.1 million contract from the U.S. Department of Defense to develop a domestic titanium supply chain, marking a significant step toward reducing reliance on foreign sources for this critical metal.

Peak Minerals has revealed promising assay results from its Minta Rutile Project in Cameroon, highlighting a significant rutile and heavy mineral discovery. The company also announces a new CEO appointment and a $2 million entitlement offer to fund further exploration.

Ark Mines has delivered a significant upgrade to its Sandy Mitchell Rare Earths Project, including a new Mineral Resource Estimate and a completed Scoping Study confirming commercial viability. The company is now preparing for a Pre-Feasibility Study to expand resources and refine project economics.

Diatreme Resources has made significant strides in its silica sand ventures, signing a non-binding offtake MOU with Mitsui & Co and enhancing its leadership team. The company also reports strong cash reserves and ongoing environmental and community engagement efforts.

Hamelin Gold's December 2024 quarterly report reveals a significant new gold mineralisation zone at the Jazz prospect in the Tanami Province, alongside ongoing exploration advances in the Yilgarn Province and a new tenement application for the Venus project.

European Lithium Limited has made significant strides in Q4 2024, acquiring the Leinster Lithium Project in Ireland and reporting promising high-grade rare earth results from its Greenland drilling program.