Latest Iron Ore Exploration News

Burley Minerals has kicked off its maiden reverse circulation drilling at the Cane Bore Iron Ore Project following heritage survey clearance, targeting a substantial Channel Iron Deposit over 290 hectares. Assay results are anticipated by late September, marking a key step in advancing the Pilbara project.

Killi Resources is launching a major exploration push at its Lodestone Iron Ore Project, targeting rapid growth of its 110Mt inferred resource through an extensive drilling and geophysical campaign.

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.

Dreadnought Resources has identified a growing gold anomaly exceeding 7km strike at its Illaara Gold Project, with shallow mineralisation and strong orogenic pathfinder elements prompting immediate infill drilling plans.

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.

Burley Minerals is set to commence a heritage survey ahead of a major reverse circulation drilling campaign targeting over 290 hectares of Channel Iron Deposit at Cane Bore, aiming to define a significant inferred iron ore resource in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.

Gullewa Limited progresses with Hunter Valley property construction, submits a critical mining lease extension for South Darlot, and boosts its Central Iron Ore stake through a rights issue.

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.

Equatorial Resources has completed the final hearing in its high-stakes arbitration against the Republic of Congo and is pursuing clarity on permit cancellations in Guinea, all while maintaining a solid cash reserve.

Gullewa Limited reported a robust cash flow position for the December 2025 quarter, driven by a significant equity financing that bolstered its cash reserves to over A$9 million. The company continues to invest in its iron ore exploration projects while maintaining operational cash flow positivity.

Peregrine Gold Limited has identified a second large-scale high-grade Channel Iron Deposit, Carneys CID, at its Newman project, with surface samples averaging 55% iron. The discovery expands the potential resource base and sets the stage for upcoming drilling programs.

AusQuest Limited has identified three additional high-grade magnetite prospects at its Morrisey Project in Western Australia, with premium iron grades exceeding 70% Fe and promising recovery rates. These findings enhance the project's commercial appeal as it advances under a strategic alliance with South32.