Latest Iron Ore Operations News

MGX Resources and Tanami Gold have contracted Macmahon Underground for a $38 million build of a 3.5km underground decline at Groundrush, aiming to upgrade 400,000 ounces of inferred gold resources and push the Central Tanami Project towards a 2027 development decision.

Fortescue Ltd delivered a record 201.3 million tonnes of iron ore in FY26, alongside a 3% rise in underlying net profit after tax to US$3.47 billion, despite a significant $750 million impairment charge on its Iron Bridge asset. The miner declared a fully franked final dividend of A$0.46 per share and continues to advance its ambitious decarbonisation and growth agenda.

Leeuwin Metals has secured a joint venture deal with Arrow Minerals over key Pilbara tenements, gaining exposure to iron ore and copper prospects with no upfront exploration cost.

Genmin has locked in A$3 million in unsecured director loans to fund working capital for its Baniaka iron ore project, avoiding immediate shareholder dilution while advancing project financing.

Fenix Resources has secured crucial regulatory and environmental approvals for its Beebyn-W10 iron ore mine, adjacent to Beebyn-W11, forming the Beebyn Hub. This milestone underpins the company’s 3-Year Production Plan aiming for up to 6 million tonnes per annum by FY28.

MGX Resources is accelerating development at its Central Tanami gold project with underground exploration and resource drilling, while monetising Koolan Island through a $20.2 million sale plus future revenue share, bolstering its cash reserves.

GenusPlus has landed a $55 million contract to build the 220kV Millstream Substation for Rio Tinto in WA's Pilbara, extending a key infrastructure partnership and boosting its FY2027 order book.

Rio Tinto reported a 3% year-on-year increase in copper equivalent production for H1 2026, driven by Oyu Tolgoi’s 31% growth and record iron ore output in the Pilbara, while maintaining full-year guidance amid geopolitical headwinds.

Macro Metals has secured 100% of the Yandi South Iron Ore Project, adding a historical 4.28Mt resource and promising exploration upside near major Pilbara mines. The deal complements its existing Extension Iron Project stake and mining services contracts.

Miramar Resources has received a A$238,456 refundable R&D tax offset for FY2025, supporting innovative exploration techniques at its Whaleshark and Bangemall projects. This non-dilutive funding strengthens the company’s cash position ahead of planned drilling and surveys.

MGX Resources is set to exit its Koolan Island iron ore operation, selling to Crestlink for $20.2 million upfront plus potential revenue share, while shifting focus to gold development.

BHP has reported robust copper and iron ore production for the nine months to March 2026, with key projects progressing and a leadership change set for July. Operational resilience and disciplined capital moves underpin its outlook.