Sheffield Resources Boosts Production at Thunderbird Project, Exceeds 1M Tonnes of Ore Mined in May

Published: Jun 7, 2026 22:03

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Australia's Sheffield Resources reported a significant production boost at its Thunderbird mineral sands project in Western Australia for May. Ore mined exceeded 1 million tonnes, yielding approximately 60,000 tonnes of ilmenite and 16,500 tonnes of zircon, marking a substantial increase compared to March.

The improvement is attributed to better equipment availability (DMUs and bulldozers), optimized processing parameters, and the operational separation of mining units. Executive Chairman Bruce Griffin stated that these changes are positively impacting performance, with ongoing optimization plans aimed at ensuring stable, long-term output growth and strengthening the company's titanium and zircon supply capabilities.

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