Latest Iron Ore Market News

Strike Resources has agreed to sell a further 28.52% indirect stake in its Apurimac Iron Ore Project to JE United Ltd for A$5.5 million, while securing a US$5 million credit facility to accelerate project development and iron ore marketing.

Champion Iron Limited has raised US$100 million through a private placement with La Caisse to help fund its proposed acquisition of Rana Gruber ASA. The deal signals a strategic push to expand Champion’s iron ore footprint in Quebec.

Deterra Royalties reported a robust December quarter with record iron ore royalty revenue from Mining Area C and significant progress on the Thacker Pass lithium project, backed by a US$435 million DOE loan draw.

Gullewa Limited has increased its ownership in Central Iron Ore Limited to a controlling 70.5% by subscribing to a recent rights issue, acquiring over 23 million new shares.

Champion Iron Limited reported robust Q3 FY2026 results with record sales and ongoing progress on its DRPF project, while launching a significant acquisition offer for Rana Gruber.

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.

Grange Resources delivered a robust quarter with increased concentrate output and reduced unit costs at Savage River, while advancing financing for its North Pit Underground project.

GWR Group Limited reports a robust cash position of $75 million and progresses its Prospect Ridge Magnesite Project alongside strategic investments in tungsten and royalties from iron ore and gold assets.

Fenix Resources’ latest Scoping Study outlines a robust plan to ramp up Weld Range iron ore production to 10 million tonnes per annum by 2031, extending mine life to 2042 with significantly reduced costs and strong financial returns.

Champion Iron Limited has launched a $289 million all-cash tender offer to acquire Norway’s Rana Gruber ASA, aiming to strengthen its position in the high-grade iron ore market and advance decarbonization in steelmaking.

Champion Iron Limited has announced a conditional cash tender offer to acquire Norwegian iron ore producer Rana Gruber for approximately US$289 million, backed by key financial partners La Caisse and Scotiabank. The deal aims to expand Champion’s high-grade iron ore portfolio and strengthen its position in the green steel supply chain.

Macro Metals Limited has completed the acquisition of a 27.3% interest in the Extension Iron Ore Project, positioning itself to move beyond mining services into direct iron ore production with first ore targeted for late 2026.