Latest Iron News

TechGen Metals Limited has unveiled a fully funded 2026 exploration program targeting copper, gold, and silver across four promising Australian projects, aiming to transform its portfolio with significant mineral discoveries.

Accent Resources NL has withdrawn a previously stated production target for its Magnetite Range Project, clarifying the figure was aspirational and non-compliant with ASX rules. The company continues to advance its flagship magnetite development in Western Australia, highlighting its alignment with green steel demand.

Monadelphous Group Limited has landed a significant five-year maintenance contract with Rio Tinto, reinforcing its long-standing presence in the Pilbara iron ore operations.

High-Tech Metals is targeting a Wagtail-scale gold discovery at the untested Bullock prospect while fast-tracking financial studies to bring Wagtail and Damsel deposits closer to production.

Strategic Energy Resources has reported promising copper and gold intersections from its latest diamond drilling at the Canobie Project in Queensland, reinforcing the potential for a major discovery under its joint venture with Fortescue.

Forrestania Resources is set to expand its Lake Johnston gold operations through the acquisition of Mantis Resources, adding key exploration licences and reinforcing its foothold in Western Australia's prolific gold belt.

Firebird Metals has commissioned its proprietary equipment for producing advanced lithium-manganese-rich cathode materials at its China pilot plant, aiming to start production in February 2026 with customer samples planned for later in the year. The project is co-funded by strategic partner Taza Metal Technologies, reducing capital risk and accelerating development.

Zenith Minerals reports encouraging assay results from its Consolidated Dulcie drilling program in WA, confirming gold mineralisation consistent with its July 2025 Exploration Target and revealing high-grade intercepts. The company targets a maiden JORC Mineral Resource Estimate by late February 2026.

Brightstar Resources has reported high-grade drilling results and a 6% increase in mineral resources at its Lord Byron gold deposit, underpinning an upcoming feasibility study update.

Impact Minerals reports significant advances in membrane technology integration and potash by-product recovery at its Lake Hope High Purity Alumina project, revealing a promising new large-scale potash opportunity.

Estrella Resources has gained regulatory approval to extract a 30,000-tonne bulk sample of high-grade manganese from its Ira Miri project, marking a pioneering step for Timor-Leste’s mining sector under its modern Mining Code.

Magnetite Mines Limited has been granted a new exploration licence adjacent to its Ironback Hill rare earth element project, expanding its strategic footprint in South Australia’s Braemar Iron Region. The licence offers promising optionality for future rare earth exploration while the company maintains focus on its core iron ore development.