Latest Mineral Sands News

Image Resources has trimmed its heavy mineral concentrate sales guidance for 2025 by around 9%, citing weaker demand and logistical challenges, while extending repayment terms on prepayment facilities.

Lion Rock Minerals reports outstanding first-pass exploration results from its Minta Monazite and Rutile Project, revealing insitu rutile grades up to 2.2% and high-value mineral assemblages. These findings position Minta as a potentially world-class rutile deposit amid shifting global titanium markets.

Aruma Resources has reported promising high-grade copper intersections from its maiden drilling at Fiery Creek, alongside new heavy mineral sands and gold-copper targets, supported by a $3.515 million placement to fund ongoing exploration.

Everlast Minerals Ltd has successfully completed its IPO, raising $6 million and commencing ASX trading under ticker EV8, setting the stage for advancing its mineral sands projects in Bangladesh.

Diatreme Resources reported progress on its Northern Silica Project with key regulatory approvals and metallurgical successes, while agreeing to sell its Clermont Copper/Gold Project to Moonlight Resources, retaining a significant stake.

Sovereign Metals confirms its Kasiya Rutile-Graphite Project remains unaffected by Malawi’s new raw mineral export ban, thanks to its in-country processing plans.

Sheffield Resources has locked in a zircon concentrate offtake deal with Yansteel, stabilising revenue amid challenging market conditions in China and reinforcing partnership commitments at the Thunderbird mine.

MRG Metals has confirmed four distinct alluvial rare earth deposits at its Adriano project in Mozambique, with all samples showing significant heavy mineral concentrate. Laboratory assays are underway to define the rare earth content, potentially advancing the project toward resource development.

Marmota Limited’s inaugural drilling program at the Greenewood gold discovery in the Gawler Craton has revealed exceptionally high-grade gold intersections, extending the mineralised zone to 900 metres. The company also strengthens its leadership with a new project manager to advance its Gawler Gold projects.

Chilwa Minerals has successfully raised A$8.125 million through a private placement anchored by the Mota family office, aiming to fast-track its critical minerals project in Malawi.

Falcon Metals reports standout high-grade gold intercepts at its Blue Moon project in Victoria, alongside a $20 million capital raise to accelerate exploration efforts. The company is expanding drilling programs and advancing projects across multiple Australian goldfields.

Diatreme Resources reports significant improvements in mineral recoveries from metallurgical testwork on its Cyclone zircon-rich heavy mineral sands project, enhancing prospects for project development and shareholder value.