Latest Iron News

Sky Metals has launched a major drilling campaign at its Tallebung Tin Project, aiming to expand high-grade resources and update its Mineral Resource Estimate. Meanwhile, a metallurgical breakthrough at Doradilla confirms its potential as a second key tin asset.

Buxton Resources reported robust exploration progress in the December 2025 quarter, highlighted by significant silver and copper-gold assay results and strategic tenement expansions. Leadership changes and cost management measures position the company for focused discovery efforts ahead.

West Coast Silver has completed a significant phase of drilling at its Elizabeth Hill Silver Project, revealing visible native silver in multiple holes and securing $3.2 million in fresh capital to advance exploration and processing studies.

MGX Resources Limited reported resilient December quarter results despite a major rockfall at Koolan Island, generating $15 million in free cashflow and advancing its acquisition of a 50% stake in the high-grade Central Tanami Gold Project.

Australian Silica Quartz Group reports promising high-grade quartz results from its Queensland and Western Australia projects, advancing metallurgical trials toward commercial-grade silicon and crucible quartz production.

Firebird Metals has advanced its manganese-rich battery materials with a patented energy-saving kiln and precursor cathode outperforming Chinese benchmarks, while planning an Australian Demonstration Plant to break into Western markets.

Fortescue Metals Group has delivered a record first half FY26 iron ore shipment of 100.2 million tonnes, alongside key progress in decarbonisation and strategic copper acquisition.

Fenix Resources has reported record iron ore shipments and updated its FY26 guidance, unveiling ambitious plans to expand production to 10 million tonnes per annum by 2031 while extending mine life to 2042.

RocketDNA’s December quarter saw a robust 32% revenue jump, underpinned by new contracts with mining giants BHP and Anglo American, signalling strong momentum for 2026.

Arrow Minerals maintains a cautious stance as regulatory ambiguity stalls its Guinea projects, while the country’s recent election brings a hopeful backdrop for resolution.

Verity Resources reports strong and consistent gold assay results from its Phase 2 drilling at the Monument Gold Project, bolstering confidence in the Korong deposit and underpinning plans to upgrade the resource.

Rio Tinto delivered a standout 2025 with an 8% rise in copper equivalent production, record iron ore output in the Pilbara, and key milestones like the first shipment from Simandou port. The company met or exceeded its guidance while advancing major projects across its portfolio.