Latest Iron Ore Development News

Burley Minerals has wrapped up a key heritage survey over 290 hectares at its Cane Bore iron ore project, setting the stage for a maiden reverse circulation drilling campaign planned for July 2026.

Burley Minerals has secured A$1 million through an oversubscribed Share Purchase Plan and placement, funding maiden drilling at its Pilbara iron ore project and lithium exploration in Canada.

Equatorial Resources has completed its final arbitration submissions against the Republic of Congo with a final ICSID award expected in the first half of 2027. Meanwhile, the company continues to seek clarity on the status of its iron ore exploration permits in Guinea amid ongoing regulatory uncertainty.

Iron Road Ltd faces headwinds in securing partners for its Central Eyre Iron Project amid market and energy volatility, delays drilling at Mulgathing due to flooding, but reports promising heavy mineral sands results and evolving land option dynamics at Cape Hardy.

AKORA Resources has secured a 25-year mining permit for its high-grade Bekisopa iron ore project in Madagascar, marking a pivotal step from exploration to development and unlocking new financing and partnership opportunities.

Magnetite Mines’ Razorback Iron Ore Project has been granted Major Project Status by the Australian Government, recognising its national economic importance and unlocking enhanced regulatory support for the next three years.

Tempest Minerals has completed the sale of its Yalgoo Project to Capricorn Metals for $4.5 million in cash and shares, while retaining key iron ore rights. The deal includes potential milestone payments tied to future gold discoveries and mining progress.

Lincoln Minerals has refreshed its leadership and shifted its corporate strategy towards copper discovery, advancing exploration plans at its Minbrie Project and forging key partnerships in graphite and iron ore development.

Iron Road Ltd maintained modest spending on its Central Eyre Iron Project while progressing exploration at the Mulgathing Project, with key drilling results awaited. The company also updated its strategic land options at Cape Hardy amid subdued steel market conditions.

Magnetite Mines Limited has been granted a new exploration licence adjacent to its Ironback Hill rare earth element project, expanding its strategic footprint in South Australia’s Braemar Iron Region. The licence offers promising optionality for future rare earth exploration while the company maintains focus on its core iron ore development.

Tempest Minerals has agreed to sell its Yalgoo Project to Capricorn Metals for $4.5 million in cash and shares, with additional payments tied to future discoveries and production milestones. The deal, expected to complete in early 2026, leaves Tempest retaining iron rights on key tenements while refocusing on other Western Australian assets.

Lincoln Minerals Limited’s November 2025 AGM presentation highlights a significant copper-lead-zinc-silver discovery at its Minbrie Project, alongside progress in iron, graphite, and uranium assets across South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula.