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TC Zelia road closures force tools down at Thunderbird

The production outage only temporary, KMS assures

20 February 2025

Thunderbird location. Image supplied by Sheffield Resources

Sheffield ships from Broome

Maiden shipment sails from Broome port

25 March 2024

TC Ellie fails to hamper Thunderbird

Since March 2021 more than $210 million has been spent on construction and early works

17 January 2023

Thunderbird closes on takeoff

KSM has secured offtake contracts for about 80% of the revenue from stage 1 production.

09 August 2022

Sheffield gets NAIF loan for Thunderbird

With NAIF cash in hand Kimberley Mineral Sands will move toward financial close.

28 July 2022

Thunderbird project in bloom

The JV is still seeking third-party financing for stage 1.

16 June 2022

Thunderbird stream still flowing

KMS has secured offtake contracts for about 80% of the revenue from stage 1 production.

24 March 2022

Thunderbird in due diligence

Thunderbird's zircon products and ilmenite are suitable for manufacturing titanium dioxide pigment.

19 November 2021

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