TC Ellie fails to hamper Thunderbird

TC Ellie fails to hamper Thunderbird

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

Development

17 JANUARY 2023
Thunderbird closes on takeoff

Thunderbird closes on takeoff

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

Development

09 AUGUST 2022
Sheffield gets NAIF loan for Thunderbird

Sheffield gets NAIF loan for Thunderbird

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

Development

28 JULY 2022
Thunderbird project in bloom

Thunderbird project in bloom

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

Development

16 JUNE 2022
Thunderbird stream still flowing

Thunderbird stream still flowing

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

Development

24 MARCH 2022
Thunderbird in due diligence

Thunderbird in due diligence

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

Development

19 NOVEMBER 2021
Trial mining starts at Thunderbird

Trial mining starts at Thunderbird

KMS will produce a zircon rich non-magnetic concentrate and low temperature roast ilmenite.

Development

27 JULY 2021
Thunderbird deal sealed

Thunderbird deal sealed

Sheffield MD Bruce McFadzean says signing is a major milestone toward development of Thunderbird.

Logistics

08 JANUARY 2021
Thunderbird cleared for take off

Thunderbird cleared for take off

Under the terms of the JV Yansteel will pay $130.1 million for 50% of Thunderbird.

Development

15 DECEMBER 2020
Thunderbird in waiting

Thunderbird in waiting

Sheffield will also carry out trial mining to confirm mining plant design and costs.

Logistics

16 SEPTEMBER 2020