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Sheffield lands $95m NAIF funding
Shares in mineral sands-aspirant Sheffield Resources have continued their good run, after the federal government approved a $95 million debt facility to develop the company’s Thunderbird project in the Kimberley. Login below or For first time subscribers, our monthly payment starts at $1 + GST for the first month. To read more, pleasebelow or Subscribe For first time subscribers, our monthly payment starts at $1 + GST for the first month.
Sheffield secures zircon contract
Aspiring minerals sands miner Sheffield Resources has a signed an offtake agreement with a Chinese processor for more than half of the zircon concentrate produced at its planned $348 million Thunderbird project near Derby. The company said today it had signed a binding agreement with the largest minerals sands processor in China, Hainan Wensheng High-Tech Materials, to supply 27,000 tonnes of zircon per year for the next five years.
Sheffield raises $32m for Thunderbird
Sheffield Resources has tapped investors for $32 million to fund ongoing development of its Thunderbird mineral sands project in WA. Perth-based Sheffield raised $30 million through the placement of about 42.8 million shares at 70 cents each, representing a 9.3 per cent discount to its 15-day volume-weighted average price.
Sheffield to demerge assets
Sheffield Resources has announced plans to spin-out its gold and base metals assets into a separate entity and list it on the ASX, as it progresses development of its flagship Thunderbird mineral sands project.
Sheffield appoints GR, sources funds for Thunderbird
Sheffield Resources has mandated investment vehicle Taurus for a $US200 million ($A255 million) debt finance facility arrangement to be used for the development of its Thunderbird mineral sands project, of which GR Engineering Services has been named preferred contractor.
Sheffield’s Thunderbird gets EPA tick
The environmental watchdog has recommended approval of Sheffield Resources’ Thunderbird mineral sands project in the Kimberley, subject to a number of strict conditions. The Environmental Protection Authority said today the proposed mine involved the clearing of up to 1,961 hectares of native vegetation within a 5,648ha development envelope, and would operate for about 40 years. The mine would also generate between 12 million and 18 million tonnes of zircon and ilmenite product a year.
Sheffield cleared for Thunderbird development
Sheffield Resources is set to receive a mining lease for its Thunderbird mineral sands project near Derby, after the Federal Court threw out a native title appeal by a local Aboriginal group. Sheffield said today that the Federal Court had dismissed an appeal by native title claimants through their representative Arma Legal, which is part of the Wayne Bergman-led KRED Enterprises, which sought to challenge a native title approval for Thunderbird which was awarded in June.
Sheffield launches Aboriginal work program
Sheffield Resources has launched an indigenous employment program for its Thunderbird mineral sands project near Derby, as it deals with an appeal by a local Aboriginal group against recent project approvals. Perth-based Sheffield has partnered with employment and training organisations Winun Ngari Aboriginal Corporation (based in Derby) and Nirrumbuk Aboriginal Corporation (based in Broome) to launch the employment program for Thunderbird.
Takeovers Panel handling Indiana, Molopo disputes
The Takeovers Panel is at the centre of two disputes, with Indiana Resources having a partial win today while a Melbourne company with Perth-based shareholders fights a board spill of its own.
Sheffield's Thunderbird to cost $348m
Sheffield Resources has moved to the next stage of progressing its Thunderbird mineral sands project near Derby, after releasing a bankable feasibility study which revealed a development capex of $348 million. The study forecast an earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation return of $5.1 billion over Thunderbird’s 42-year mine life, with Sheffield managing director Bruce McFadzean heralding the project as world class.
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