Latest Metals Production News

Fortescue Metals Group announces a strategic leadership reshuffle, appointing Agustin 'Gus' Pichot as CEO to spearhead its green energy and decarbonisation initiatives amid evolving market dynamics.

Latrobe Magnesium Limited has successfully closed an oversubscribed Share Purchase Plan, raising $836,800 to fund its Demonstration Plant operations in Victoria. This capital injection supports the company’s pioneering sustainable magnesium extraction efforts.

Eastern Metals has agreed to sell its 1.5% net smelter royalty on the Thomson Project to Red Hill Minerals for $220,000 cash, marking another step in its asset monetisation strategy.

Anax Metals reports strong progress at its Whim Creek Copper-Zinc Project, confirming high copper and zinc recoveries via scaled-up bioleaching tests and advancing negotiations with multiple strategic partners. A new tenement application near a major gold deposit further expands its Pilbara footprint.

Manuka Resources reports strong progress on its Taranaki VTM iron sands project with key regulatory approvals underway, while preparing to restart precious metals production at Wonawinta and Mt Boppy in 2025.

Latrobe Magnesium Limited is poised to commence operations at its Demonstration Plant by late May 2025, backed by a $6.3 million funding boost and strategic advances in its international and commercial projects.

Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) has made significant strides in its mine to metals strategy during the March 2025 quarter, including plans for US expansion and progress at its Dubbo Project and Korean Metals Plant. The company is positioning itself as a key alternative supply chain amid escalating geopolitical tensions and export restrictions.

IperionX has landed a $47.1 million contract from the U.S. Department of Defense to develop a domestic titanium supply chain, marking a significant step toward reducing reliance on foreign sources for this critical metal.

Stellar Resources has reported a significant new high-grade tin intersection at its Queen Hill deposit, potentially expanding the Heemskirk Tin Project’s resource base and boosting production forecasts.

Blackstone Minerals is set to merge with IDM International, combining expertise and local presence to advance exploration of the world-class Mankayan copper-gold porphyry project in the Philippines.

Peak Minerals has revealed promising assay results from its Minta Rutile Project in Cameroon, highlighting a significant rutile and heavy mineral discovery. The company also announces a new CEO appointment and a $2 million entitlement offer to fund further exploration.

Latrobe Magnesium marks a year without lost time injuries and completes key construction phases, while navigating legal disputes and operational cost pressures.