Latest Iron Ore News

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.

Legacy Iron Ore has ceased mining operations at Mt Celia, marking the end of Phase I, while advancing heap leach studies and exploring a Carbon-in-Leach plant to drive future growth.

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.

Verbrec Limited has announced over $20 million in new contracts spanning biogas engineering, cyber security, pipeline maintenance, mining technology, and water security, reinforcing its leadership in energy transition and sustainable mining sectors.

Hawsons Iron Ltd has declared a JORC-compliant Probable Ore Reserve of 2.3 billion tonnes and completed a positive Pre-Feasibility Study supporting a 26-year, 12Mtpa magnetite concentrate project in New South Wales.

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.

Central Iron Ore Limited has announced a rights offering to raise up to $2.89 million, aiming to support its South Darlot joint venture, advance drilling at British King Mine, and repay a loan to majority shareholder Gullewa Limited.

Rio Tinto has completed due diligence on Calix’s Zesty Green Iron Demonstration Project, unlocking an initial $3 million investment and moving the venture closer to commercial reality.

Dreadnought Resources reports an initial inferred resource of 1.17 million tonnes at the Orion deposit within its Tarraji-Yampi project, highlighting significant copper, gold, silver, and cobalt grades in a strategically important region of Western Australia.

Hazer Group has partnered with M Resources to integrate its methane pyrolysis technology into a bid to transform the Whyalla steelworks into a low-carbon steelmaking hub. This collaboration aims to produce clean hydrogen and graphite, aligning with government decarbonisation goals.

Macro Metals has confirmed access to Utah Point at Port Hedland, enabling export of up to 4 million tonnes per annum from its Extension Iron Ore Project starting late 2026. This milestone advances project financing and production plans.

AKORA Resources has secured strong endorsement from Madagascar’s new government to upgrade its Bekisopa iron ore project licence from exploration to mining, paving the way for project advancement and investment.