Latest Iron Ore Production News

Strike Resources has taken significant steps to enhance its Apurímac Iron Ore Project’s export capabilities through a new port services agreement and is progressing towards resuming mining operations. Meanwhile, its stake in Lithium Energy benefits from a major asset sale, boosting cash reserves.

Admiralty Resources has ramped up production at its Mariposa Iron Ore Project in Chile, securing key contracts with Trafigura and Compañía Minera del Pacífico amid ongoing audit delays.

Juno Minerals has finalised the sale of its Mount Mason DSO Hematite Project for A$6 million plus royalties, while advancing exploration at its flagship Mount Ida Magnetite Project with promising gold assay results and planned drilling.

Rio Tinto delivered a standout 2025 with an 8% rise in copper equivalent production, record iron ore output in the Pilbara, and key milestones like the first shipment from Simandou port. The company met or exceeded its guidance while advancing major projects across its portfolio.

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

Fenix Resources has achieved a record quarterly iron ore shipment of 1.2 million tonnes, driving a strong cash increase to A$79 million and reaffirming its FY26 production guidance.

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 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.

Fenix Resources unveils a robust three-year plan to ramp up iron ore production from 2.4Mt in FY25 to 6Mtpa by FY28, anchored by its Weld Range Project. The company also raises FY26 guidance and initiates feasibility studies for further expansion.

MLG Oz Limited has extended its contract with Rio Tinto at the Western Turner Syncline Mine by three months, adding approximately $5 million in revenue through March 2026.

Genmin Limited has made significant progress on its Baniaka iron ore project in Gabon, with PowerChina submitting competitive engineering and construction proposals and the company securing A$15 million in director-related loans during the quarter.