Latest Iron Ore Sector News

Babylon Pump & Power has reported a robust December quarter, driven by strong rental segment performance and a significant new contract with Newmont. Despite challenges in its maintenance division, the company is positioned for growth with fresh leadership and strategic asset management.

Gullewa Limited has increased its ownership in Central Iron Ore Limited to a controlling 70.5% by subscribing to a recent rights issue, acquiring over 23 million new shares.

Equatorial Resources has completed the final hearing in its high-stakes arbitration against the Republic of Congo and is pursuing clarity on permit cancellations in Guinea, all while maintaining a solid cash reserve.

Gullewa Limited reported a robust cash flow position for the December 2025 quarter, driven by a significant equity financing that bolstered its cash reserves to over A$9 million. The company continues to invest in its iron ore exploration projects while maintaining operational cash flow positivity.

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.

Tempest Minerals has agreed to sell its Yalgoo Project to Capricorn Metals for $4.5 million in cash and shares, with additional payments tied to future discoveries and production milestones. The deal, expected to complete in early 2026, leaves Tempest retaining iron rights on key tenements while refocusing on other Western Australian assets.

Champion Iron Limited has launched a $289 million all-cash tender offer to acquire Norway’s Rana Gruber ASA, aiming to strengthen its position in the high-grade iron ore market and advance decarbonization in steelmaking.

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.

Genmin Limited has completed a A$25.7 million capital raise, wiping out its debt and positioning itself to accelerate development of its flagship Baniaka iron ore project in Gabon.

Alchemy Resources has reported impressive high-grade iron ore assay results from its maiden drilling program at the Southern Ridge target in Western Australia’s Valley Bore Project, confirming substantial mineralisation from surface to depth.

Admiralty Resources has secured a pivotal contract with global trader Trafigura to market its Mariposa Iron Ore, marking a key step towards commercial production and revenue generation.

Peregrine Gold Limited has identified a second large-scale high-grade Channel Iron Deposit, Carneys CID, at its Newman project, with surface samples averaging 55% iron. The discovery expands the potential resource base and sets the stage for upcoming drilling programs.