Latest Mineral Sands News

Copper Search Ltd has identified promising heavy mineral sands rich in zircon and titanium minerals at its Peake Project in South Australia, signaling a strategic expansion beyond copper exploration. The company has engaged renowned expert Ian Warland and applied for a new tenement to advance this low-cost opportunity.

McLaren Minerals has completed its Phase 1 drilling program at the McLaren Titanium Project, revealing significant extensions to its mineral sands resource and setting the stage for future growth.

Chilwa Minerals has reported impressive high-grade heavy mineral sand assay results from its Mpyupyu Dune deposit in Malawi, confirming thicker and richer mineralisation than previously estimated. These findings pave the way for an upcoming scoping study and resource upgrades.

Peak Minerals has confirmed extensive heavy mineralisation across a 28km strike at its Minta Rutile Project in Cameroon, highlighting the project's potential as a major new rutile source.

Manuka Resources’ Taranaki VTM Project has cleared a key regulatory hurdle, moving forward in New Zealand’s Fast-track Approvals Process with promising economic and environmental prospects.

Peak Rare Earths is poised for acquisition by Shenghe Resources in a deal valuing the company at A$150.5 million, supported by a A$7.5 million entitlement offer to fund ongoing development and transaction costs.

MRG Metals has been granted the Linhuane Heavy Mineral Sands licence in Mozambique, revealing promising historical drilling results with high total heavy mineral grades. This licence enhances MRG’s portfolio and sets the stage for potential early development.

Peak Minerals has confirmed a significant new rutile province at its Minta Rutile Project in Cameroon, with initial drilling revealing consistent heavy mineralisation over a 12km strike. The discovery expands the project's potential towards a globally significant scale.

Marmota Limited is fast-tracking its Gawler Gold project following a surge in gold prices and promising metallurgical test results, positioning the company for quicker production and revenue.

Chilwa Minerals has validated a significant swarm of carbonatites enriched with rare earth elements at its Lake Chilwa project, with ongoing diamond drilling underway and assay results expected soon.

VHM Limited has launched a partially underwritten equity placement and share purchase plan to fund the development of its Goschen rare earths and mineral sands project, targeting production by late 2026.

Chilwa Minerals has received final assay results from 107 sonic drillholes at its Mposa Deposit, revealing significant heavy mineral grades that underpin an updated resource estimate. Drilling has now commenced at the Northern Shore Halalla deposit as the company advances its mining licence and development plans.