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Selected bentonite grades are used in foundry moulds and iron-ore pellets. Binding strength, thermal behaviour and consistency help determine qualification.
First exploration-stage equity round
Jordan. Bentonite.
Three parcels. One exploration program. Golden Sands is preparing to drill, test and qualify a bentonite opportunity in Jordan.
Exploration & TestingStatus recorded 31 October 2026
- Initial mineral focus
- Bentonite
- Project phase
- Exploration & Testing
- Company centre
- Amman, Jordan
The opportunity
Three parcels. One exploration program.
Golden Sands reports ownership of 4,050,000 m² across three parcels in Jordan and plans to drill them to assess their bentonite potential. The proposed commercial route starts with raw bentonite for processors, subject to testing and buyer qualification.
- Company-reported land area
- 4,050,000 m²
- Parcels in Jordan
- 3
Company-reported land portfolio. Parcel-level tonnage and grade await drilling and testing.
Status recorded 31 October 2026
The material
Bentonite, under assessment.
A natural clay-rich material with potential in binding, fluid control, sealing and absorbent applications.
Bentonite is commonly dominated by the smectite mineral montmorillonite. Composition and preparation determine its properties; drilling and laboratory testing will establish the characteristics of Golden Sands material.
From samples to application fit
- 01Composition, grade and material variability
- 02Performance against buyer specifications
- 03Approvals, operating readiness and delivered cost
Industrial applications
The application sets the requirements.
Binding, fluid control, swelling and sorption support several industrial uses. The next step is to test representative material against the requirements of potential customers.
Drilling & fluid control
Bentonite can provide viscosity, suspension and filtration control in drilling fluids. Performance must be tested against the intended application and specification.
Sealing systems
Selected grades may be suitable for sealing applications. Swelling, permeability and site-specific requirements determine fit.
Absorbent applications
Sorption and other specialist uses depend on mineral composition, preparation and the performance required by the process.
Development milestones
The path to a supply decision.
The exploration program will assess the three parcels and inform a commercial supply decision, from a costed drill program to testing and buyer qualification.
- 01
Prepare to drill
Define drill locations, access, approvals and the costed work program.
Initial work program - 02
Drill and test
Log the material’s occurrence, thickness and variation. Collect representative samples and establish composition and relevant properties.
Initial work program - 03
Estimate and qualify
Combine geological and test data to assess parcel-level tonnage and grade, then test fit with buyer specifications.
Subject to results - 04
Evaluate supply
Cost the operating route, consider delivered economics and assess readiness for potential commercial supply.
Subject to results
Mineral assessment album
From the field.
1 / 4 Drilling rig beside loose material on the ground
Initial exploration-stage equity round
Opening equity round.
Golden Sands invites investors and bentonite industry partners to discuss participating in its opening equity round.
Discuss the opening round- Proposed equity allocation
- Up to 5%
Growth and land expansion
Golden Sands plans one round to accelerate growth and acquire more land in Jordan. Further funding would depend on expansion needs.
Proposed terms for discussion. Participation is subject to agreement and definitive documents.
Investment & strategic partnership.
Begin a conversation.
Golden Sands welcomes investors, processors and other bentonite industry partners to discuss the opening equity round and its plans for growth and land expansion in Jordan.