Latest Iron Ore Operations News

BHP has reported a robust operational half-year, setting new production records and raising its copper output forecast for FY26 amid strong commodity prices.

Monadelphous Group Limited has landed a significant five-year maintenance contract with Rio Tinto, reinforcing its long-standing presence in the Pilbara iron ore operations.

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.

RocketDNA has secured approximately A$1 million in new orders from major mining clients, expanding its autonomous drone deployments and software services across Australia and Africa.

Tombador Iron Limited reports a quarterly loss amid a strategic acquisition of GoviEx Uranium, signaling a pivot to uranium exploration and a rebrand to Atomic Eagle Limited.

Monadelphous Group Limited has landed a suite of new contracts worth approximately $140 million, extending its foothold in the Pilbara and beyond with BHP and Rio Tinto.

RocketDNA has landed a significant contract with Anglo American’s Kumba Iron Ore to supply and integrate seven autonomous drone systems at the Sishen Mine, marking a key step in expanding AI-driven mining technology in Africa.

Genmin Limited has appointed Greg Lilleyman as Executive Chair to leverage his extensive iron ore expertise in driving the build-ready Baniaka project towards final investment decision and construction.

Tombador Iron Limited is set to transform into Atomic Eagle Limited through its acquisition of GoviEx Uranium Inc, creating a new ASX-listed uranium explorer focused on Africa’s Muntanga Project. A capital raise of up to A$10 million will underpin this strategic pivot.

Peregrine Gold has identified large-scale, high-grade iron ore deposits at its Newman project and expanded gold anomalies at Tin Can and Epithermal prospects, backed by a $3 million capital raise.

Champion Iron Limited reported an 8% increase in revenue to C$882.9 million for the half-year ended September 30, 2025, while net profit declined 20% to C$80.6 million. The company declared a steady interim dividend of C$0.10 per share amid a strategic asset transfer.

Mount Gibson Iron Limited has agreed to acquire a 50% interest in the Central Tanami Gold Project, marking a strategic shift towards gold production while maintaining steady iron ore operations at Koolan Island.