Latest Direct Shipping Ore News

Zeotech Limited has signed a non-binding MOU with global trading giant MSI to negotiate offtake agreements for its Toondoon Kaolin Project, potentially unlocking significant early cash flow and enhanced mining economics.

Horseshoe Metals Limited has reignited development at its Horseshoe Lights Copper-Gold Project, securing a $4 million convertible loan and entering a strategic agreement with Melody Gold to process gold surface materials, positioning the company for early cash flow and expanded exploration.

Lithium Plus Minerals Limited (ASX: LPM) reported significant progress on its Lei Lithium Development with advancing environmental approvals and infrastructure design, while its Wingate Project reveals promising large-scale gold potential. The company maintains a solid cash position of AUD 3.6 million as it prepares for upcoming exploration campaigns.

Avenira Limited is advancing its Wonarah Phosphate Project with site mobilisation planned for mid-2025, backed by a $7.567 million capital injection from major shareholder Sichuan Hebang Technology. Operational milestones and regulatory approvals are progressing, positioning the company for first ore shipment in Q4.

American West Metals has unveiled a positive Preliminary Economic Analysis for its Storm Copper Project in Canada, outlining a low-cost, 10-year production plan with strong financial returns. The company also secured a strategic funding and offtake partnership with Ocean Partners, while advancing its critical minerals projects in the US.

Western Yilgarn NL reports a substantial 168.3 million tonne inferred bauxite resource at Julimar West and progresses exploration at its New Norcia gallium-bauxite project, supported by a $520,000 capital raise.

Aurumin Limited has reported a significant 33% increase in its Plum Pudding gold resource, now totaling 18,700 ounces, alongside promising high-grade iron ore results that have led to an expanded joint venture footprint with Newcam Minerals.

AKORA Resources has confirmed a robust Pre-Feasibility Study for its Bekisopa iron ore project in Madagascar, highlighting strong financial metrics and government support that pave the way for a 2Mtpa direct shipping ore operation.

Arrow Minerals has reported a maiden Mineral Resource of 185 million tonnes at 42.3% alumina for its Niagara Bauxite Project, alongside strong progress on a scoping study targeting June 2025 completion. The company is also advancing its Simandou North Iron Project with strategic partnerships and metallurgical work.

AKORA Resources has successfully renewed its main tenement PR10430 for the Bekisopa Iron Ore Project, marking a pivotal step under Madagascar’s updated Mining Code and reinforcing the project’s path to production.

Tivan Limited has accelerated development of its Sandover Fluorite Project in the Northern Territory, unveiling ultra high-grade assay results and a detailed exploration and approvals program targeting drilling in late 2025.

Avenira Limited has ended its licensing agreement with Aleees, freeing the company to focus on a phased development of its Wonarah Phosphate Project aimed at early revenue generation in late 2025.