Latest Direct Shipping Ore News

Polymetals Resources has boosted the Endeavor Mine’s Mineral Resource to 20.7 million tonnes, adding 1.3 Mt of high-grade sulphide mineralisation in the Upper Main Lode despite ongoing depletion and a more conservative density model.

Lithium Plus Minerals has significantly upgraded its Lei Lithium Project resource and secured a 20-year mining lease, positioning the company for near-term development and commercialisation.

Core Lithium has finalised the sale of its remaining lithium fines stockpile at Finniss, locking in approximately A$38.5 million in incremental revenue for 2026 through a deal with Glencore.

Fenix Resources has announced a maiden Ore Reserve of 26.9 million tonnes at 60.0% iron for its Beebyn Hub, combining the updated Beebyn-W11 and new Beebyn-W10 Stage 1 mines. This reserve underpins the company’s plan to ramp production to 6 million tonnes per annum by FY28 and secures over five years of mine life at current rates.

Black Canyon has launched a 5,000m RC drilling campaign at its Wandanya Project, extending the manganese mineralisation footprint to 3.4km and targeting further iron-rich zones along a 9km trend. The maiden resource estimate remains on track for September 2026.

Ore Resources Ltd (ASX: OR3) has released a robust Scoping Study for its Kangaroo Hills Lithium Project, outlining a low-capital, fast-track Direct Shipping Ore (DSO) operation expected to generate substantial cash flow within a 16-month mine life.

Global Lithium Resources has secured critical environmental and water permits for its Manna Lithium Project, clearing the way for early works and construction. These approvals align with the company’s aggressive schedule targeting first ore shipment in mid-2027.

Horseshoe Metals has started Direct Shipping Ore operations at its Horseshoe Lights Copper-Gold Project, aiming for initial sales in October and December 2026 to fund further development.

Ore Resources’ July diamond drilling at Kangaroo Hills confirms thick, near-surface lithium mineralisation and advances development studies, setting the stage for a Direct Shipping Ore assessment.

Avenira Limited has launched trading of rights for its renounceable rights issue, offering shareholders flexibility ahead of key development milestones at the Wonarah Phosphate Project.

TG Metals Limited has delivered a maiden inferred lithium resource at its Burmeister deposit within the Lake Johnston Project, outlining a 6.7 million tonne resource grading 1.18% Li2O with significant exploration upside.

Chariot Resources has inked a binding term sheet with major Chinese and Nigerian partners for a phased drilling and trial mining program targeting lithium direct shipping ore in Nigeria, aiming to validate resource potential and establish a market-linked offtake.