Latest Iron Ore Projects News

Magnetite Mines initiates a leadership overhaul and strategic reset to cut costs and pursue phased development of its Razorback Iron Ore Project amid challenging market conditions.

Legacy Iron Ore Limited has wrapped up Phase I mining at Mount Celia, pivoting to develop a heap leach processing facility while reporting a 77% surge in measured and indicated gold resources. The company also progresses its Mount Bevan iron ore joint venture amid ongoing exploration and feasibility studies.

Genmin has drawn strong international interest to finance its Baniaka iron ore project in Gabon, with proposals ranging from joint ventures to prepayment facilities. The Gabonese government backs the project as a national priority, aiming for a final investment decision by mid-2026.

Iron Bear Resources has boosted its Indicated Mineral Resource by 114% to 4.5 billion tonnes at 29.5% Fe, while total resources fell 18% due to updated geology and economics. The Labrador Trough project now rests on a stronger technical foundation with high-quality magnetite concentrates confirmed.

Admiralty Resources has commissioned the transmission line at its Mariposa Iron Ore Project, securing direct grid power and reducing reliance on costly fuel generators.

Alchemy Resources has finalised the sale of its Karonie and Lake Rebecca projects to Forrestania Resources, securing over 7.7 million shares and a royalty, while gearing up for copper exploration in New South Wales.

AKORA Resources has secured a 25-year mining permit for its flagship Bekisopa iron ore project, a critical step toward development, but faces suspension from ASX quotation due to late reporting.

Alchemy Resources secured a major milestone with Newcam Minerals exercising its option on Bryah Iron Ore assets, while divesting Karonie and Lake Rebecca projects to Forrestania Resources, alongside promising exploration results at Yellow Mountain in NSW.

Brockman Mining Limited continues to develop its Marillana and Ophthalmia iron ore projects through joint ventures, progressing infrastructure plans at Port Hedland while maintaining a modest cash position and strong financing facilities.

Centaurus Metals has secured a binding offtake deal with Glencore and attracted up to US$320 million in financing offers for its Jaguar Nickel Project, while advancing exploration and pilot testing at its Brazilian copper-gold and iron ore assets.

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.

Macro Mining Services has partnered with Austral Pacific to tap into gold tailings and stockpiles at the Paris Gold Mine, aiming to turn historical waste into revenue through a 50:50 profit share after expense recovery.