Latest Zircon News

Pacific Lime and Cement Limited has secured a strategic partnership with global construction giant PowerChina to accelerate development of its Orokolo Bay Industrial Sands Project in Papua New Guinea, targeting production by 2026.

Lion Rock Minerals has kicked off a large-scale infill drilling program at its Minta Est project in Cameroon, focusing on high-value minerals including rutile, zircon, and rare-earth elements monazite and xenotime. This move builds on recent discoveries and a strategic partnership with Tronox Holdings.

Chilwa Minerals has upgraded its Mposa deposit resource to 25.65 million tonnes, with 83% now classified as Measured, incorporating rare earth element monazite for the first time. This milestone enhances the project's geological confidence and economic potential.

VHM Limited launches a fully underwritten A$10.3 million placement and a $1 million share purchase plan to fund the Goschen rare earths project, supported by strategic government financing.

VHM Limited has launched a fully-underwritten A$10.3 million placement alongside a A$1 million Share Purchase Plan to advance its Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project toward a Final Investment Decision in early 2026.

Iron Road Ltd's recent surface sampling at the Irria Prospect reveals promising concentrations of valuable heavy minerals, including titanium and zircon, paving the way for a targeted drilling campaign starting December 2025.

Osmond Resources has reported exceptional assay results from its first drill hole at the Orión EU Critical Minerals Project, confirming high-grade titanium, zircon, and rare earth mineralisation. The discovery positions the project as a significant potential supplier of critical minerals within the EU.

Sheffield Resources announces a $6.5 million contribution to support the Thunderbird Mineral Sands Mine as Kimberley Mineral Sands navigates ongoing debt restructuring discussions with lenders.

McLaren Minerals has announced a substantial upgrade to its McLaren Project resource, increasing total mineral resources by approximately 85% and confirming its status as a tier-one titanium deposit.

IperionX rebuffs short seller claims by highlighting robust US government support and accelerating titanium production scale-up in Virginia. The company secures over $59 million in funding and advances critical minerals projects toward commercial readiness.

Osmond Resources reports steady progress in drilling and assay results at its Orión EU Critical Minerals Project in Spain, targeting key heavy minerals vital for the EU’s supply chain.

Chilwa Minerals reports robust assay results from 347 sonic drill holes at the Mpyupyu Flats deposit, reinforcing its resource base and progressing a scoping study for early 2026.