Latest Zircon News

Taiko Critical Minerals has successfully closed a NZ$2.5 million Share Purchase Plan, issuing over 10 million shares at NZ$0.25 each to support the development of its Barrytown Critical Minerals Project.

Osmond Resources has reinforced the continuity of high-grade critical minerals at its Orión project in Spain, with drill hole SOR-07A delivering promising assay results. The company is on track to release its maiden Mineral Resource Estimate and Scoping Study by Q3 2026, supported by robust mineral processing testwork and a new Frankfurt listing.

MRG Metals has secured $800,000 through a placement and board commitment to accelerate development at its ultra high-grade Garies Rare Earth Project in South Africa and advance exploration in Mozambique.

Tusker Minerals has inked a binding deal to sell its Machinga Rare Earth Elements project in Malawi to AuKing Mining for up to A$4 million, freeing capital to concentrate on its high-grade rutile and heavy mineral sands assets.

McLaren Minerals delivered strong drilling results at its McLaren Titanium Project, hitting bonanza heavy mineral grades up to 34.6% HM and completing the first stage of its Bankable Feasibility Study on time and budget.

Cadoux Limited has made significant strides in its high purity alumina project, achieving EU SAFELOOP lithium-ion battery qualification, while expanding its footprint in Victoria's rare earth sector via a joint venture. The company also completed a $2.6 million capital raise, bolstering its cash position for upcoming development milestones.

IperionX reports steady ramp-up of titanium powder output at Virginia facility, successful commissioning of major powder metallurgy equipment, and progress in customer product development. The Titan DFS confirms strong project economics, while the Atlas acquisition broadens critical mineral resources and infrastructure.

Fortuna Metals has declared a maiden mineral resource at its Mkanda project in Malawi, ranking it among the top six rutile deposits worldwide, while locking in a strategic US investment of A$8.6 million from WNDR to boost market exposure.

Osmond Resources has delivered robust assay results from drill hole SOR-08A and channel samples at its Orión EU Critical Minerals Project, underpinning a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate and a low-capex Scoping Study. The company is also progressing a secondary listing on the Bolsa de Madrid, supported by a fully assembled Spanish team.

Sheffield Resources reported a 20% rise in ore mined and an 11% increase in concentrate production at its Thunderbird Mine, alongside an 8% jump in zircon prices amid improving market conditions.

Iluka Resources reported a rebound in zircon sales and prices in Q2 2026, while advancing its Eneabba rare earths refinery to nearly 60% completion and securing a key rare earths offtake deal.

Bayan Mining has launched its first-ever drilling program at the Desert Star Rare Earth Project, confirming key mineralisation and signing a strategic MoU with US Critical Materials to develop processing technologies.