Latest Mineral Sands News

Astron Corporation has made significant strides in developing its Donald Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project, securing $14.5 million in funding and progressing towards a Final Investment Decision in 2025 amid key regulatory and operational milestones.

Pinnacle Minerals Ltd reports a strategic shift towards cost reduction and partnership development across its lithium, uranium, and rare earth projects, positioning itself for future growth.

Image Resources NL has made significant strides in advancing its Atlas Project, overcoming bushfire disruptions and securing a US$20 million prepayment facility to fully fund operations through to first revenue, with commissioning and initial production on track for early 2025.

ACDC Metals has reported a substantial upgrade to its Goschen Central Project, increasing mineral resource tonnes by over 60% and enhancing rare earth element grades, supported by Victorian government initiatives.

Mineral Commodities Ltd reported a steep net loss of USD 65.1 million for H1 2024, driven by operational disruptions at its Tormin mine and strategic moves including the sale of its Skaland Graphite Project.

Chilwa Minerals has completed a major drilling program at its Mposa deposit and launched a dual commodity strategy targeting both heavy mineral sands and rare earth elements, supported by a fresh $6 million capital raise.

MRG Metals reports significant progress in its Mozambique Heavy Mineral Sands joint venture with Sinowin Lithium, alongside promising rare earth element exploration results in Zimbabwe, positioning the company for potential growth in strategic mineral markets.

Narryer Metals has reported a significant new critical minerals discovery at its Rocky Gully project, revealing high-grade scandium and rare earth element mineralisation alongside successful capital raising to fund further exploration.

Astute Metals reports breakthrough lithium mineralisation at its Red Mountain Project in Nevada, with new high-grade zones and exceptional metallurgical leachability results paving the way for a maiden resource in 2025.

Petratherm Limited reports compelling high-grade titanium mineralisation at its Muckanippie Project, supported by successful drilling and mineralogical analyses. The company’s oversubscribed funding round strengthens its capacity for further exploration.

Stelar Metals advances exploration at its Baratta Copper Project with new geophysical targets identified in the Bibliando Diapir, reinforcing its potential as a sediment-hosted copper province akin to Africa’s Central Copper Belt.

Peak Minerals has secured an 80% stake in key uranium and rutile projects in Cameroon and launched a significant drilling campaign at the Minta Rutile Project, marking a pivotal step in its exploration strategy.