Thunderbird: 2 of 6
OUTCROP
Mining sector doing OK as global economy crumbles
But two indicators will give the first sign of a storm brewing, writes Robin Bromby
13 October 2022
EXPLORATION / DEVELOPMENT
All systems go at Thunderbird mineral sands with 'final investment decision'
Second major development in the WA sector in recent times
07 October 2022
PROJECT FINANCE
Thunderbird mineral sands financing essentially completed
Orion debt facility signed, formal completion imminent
03 October 2022
PROJECT FINANCE
Orion funding set to arrive at Thunderbird mineral sands development
First production from Sheffield-Yansteel development remains on target
08 August 2022
PROJECT FINANCE
Commercial financing underway as NAIF gives tick to Thunderbird
Sheffield-Yansteel closing in on full scale development of mineral sands venture
14 April 2022
EXPLORATION & DEVELOPMENT
Sheffield delivers improved and bankable Thunderbird
Canning Basin mineral sands JV targeting mid-year FID with better margins
23 March 2022
M&A
Image buys Sheffield's Eneabba mineral sand to improve output outlook
Planning underway for production expansion
28 November 2021
PROJECT FINANCE
FIRB greenlight for Sheffield sale
Chinese partner equity injection should lead to FID in early 2021 for Thunderbird mineral sands mine
15 December 2020
RESOURCE STOCKS
MNS: Ballard accelerates progress at Mt Ida gold project
Emerging developer presenting at MiningNews Select Australia 2026 – Sydney
RESOURCE STOCKS
MNS: CGN targeting gold discovery at expanded Leonora project
MiningNews Select Australia 2026 – Sydney presenter focused on gold
RESOURCE STOCKS
MNS: AGC to build on Achilles silver-gold strength at South Cobar
Australian Gold and Copper appearing at MiningNews Select Australia 2026 – Sydney
RESOURCE STOCKS
LinQ Hits 95m Gold Zone at Gidginbung!
Shallow 95m intercept extends Gidginbung zone and boosts potential for more gold.
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