Latest Iron Ore News

Hawsons Iron Limited has voluntarily suspended trading on the ASX as it prepares to announce a proposed capital raising, signaling a pivotal moment for the iron ore miner.

Etherstack has landed a $1 million contract to supply digital radio network equipment to the world’s largest iron ore producer in Western Australia, reinforcing its growth in recurring revenues. The company also reports record cash receipts in the first half of 2025, signaling strong momentum.

AusQuest has kicked off a significant drilling campaign at its Morrisey Magnetite Project in Western Australia, aiming to expand on promising iron ore discoveries and assess commercial viability.

Hot Chili Limited has released a robust Preliminary Feasibility Study for its Huasco Water project in Chile, outlining a multi-stage water supply network to support mining, agriculture, and communities in the water-stressed Huasco Valley. The project boasts strong financial metrics and key MOUs with major mining and industrial clients.

NH3 Clean Energy has signed a pivotal Joint Development Agreement with Pilbara Ports Authority and Oceania Marine Energy to establish low-emissions ammonia bunkering operations at Port Dampier by 2030, supporting maritime decarbonisation in line with new global shipping regulations.

Macarthur Minerals has canceled its non-renounceable entitlement offer and will instead launch a renounceable pro-rata entitlement offer, adjusting its capital raising approach while maintaining project fundamentals.

Freehill Mining has successfully produced a high-grade 65.75% iron concentrate from a 400kg bulk sample at its Yerbas Buenas Mine in Chile, setting the stage for a potential restart of magnetite mining operations.

Queste Communications reported a $3 million inflow from an iron-ore royalty termination in May 2025, bolstering its cash reserves to over $4 million despite ongoing operating cash outflows.

Centaurus Metals has reported significant high-grade copper intersections alongside extensive iron ore mineralisation at its Boi Novo Project in Brazil, underscoring the site’s growing potential. Ongoing drilling and metallurgical testing aim to unlock further value from this strategically located asset.

QX Resources has secured a farm-out deal transferring a 75% interest in its Western Shaw iron ore rights, with partners committing $1 million to exploration, while retaining a royalty stream.

American West Metals is ramping up exploration and development at its West Desert Project in Utah, targeting critical metals like indium, molybdenum, and gallium amid supportive US government policies and tightening Chinese export controls.

CZR Resources has secured Foreign Investment Review Board approval for the sale of its Robe Mesa Iron Ore Project, marking a significant step toward closing the A$75 million transaction.