Latest Iron Ore Projects News

Talisman Mining has confirmed significant near-surface gold mineralisation at its Walkers Hill and East Peak Hill projects in NSW through recent aircore drilling, alongside receiving $0.79 million in iron ore royalties and maintaining a solid cash position.

Newcam Minerals has exercised its option to acquire a 60% interest in Alchemy Resources' Bryah Basin Iron Ore Project, paying $500,000 and taking operational control. Alchemy retains a 40% free-carried stake to a Decision to Mine, reducing its development risk while preserving upside exposure.

Macarthur Minerals Limited (ASX:MIO) has obtained Program of Work approval from the Western Australian Department of Mines, enabling bulk sampling and infrastructure development at its Lake Giles Iron Project. This milestone supports the company’s strategic progression toward potential production.

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.

Alchemy Resources has agreed to sell its Karonie and Lake Rebecca gold projects to Forrestania Resources for $5 million in shares, while retaining a 1% royalty. This deal marks a strategic refocus on Alchemy’s promising New South Wales assets.

Magnetite Mines Limited (ASX:MGT) has been awarded Federal Major Project Status for its Razorback Iron Ore Project, unlocking government support as it advances multi-commodity exploration across South Australia. The company is progressing rare earth, copper, and gold programs while positioning Razorback for long-term green steel supply.

AKORA Resources has secured a 25-year mining permit for its high-grade Bekisopa iron ore project in Madagascar, marking a pivotal step from exploration to development and unlocking new financing and partnership opportunities.

Peregrine Gold Limited has announced significant progress across its Pilbara projects, including new sampling programs targeting gold anomalies and approvals for drilling at key prospects. The company’s latest assays and heritage agreements set the stage for upcoming exploration activities.

Magnetite Mines Limited has announced a renounceable rights issue aiming to raise up to $3.92 million to fund exploration across its South Australian tenements and advance the Razorback Iron Ore Project, recently awarded Major Project Status.

Red Hill Minerals has reported a robust half-year performance for FY26, driven by strong royalty revenue from the Onslow Iron Ore Project and ongoing exploration investments. The company declared an interim fully franked dividend of 11.6 cents per share.

Catalina Resources has divested its Nelson Bay River iron ore project and secured a capital injection from Newcam Metals at a significant premium, bolstering its financial position for future exploration.

Rio Tinto reported solid 2025 results with an 8% increase in copper equivalent production and disciplined cost management, driving a 9% rise in underlying EBITDA to $25.4 billion. The company marked major project completions and maintained a strong dividend payout.