Latest Steel Industry News

Green Iron SA has unveiled a promising iron ore export concept at Port Pirie, leveraging existing infrastructure to support the emerging green iron industry in South Australia.

Hazer Group has inked a non-binding graphite offtake agreement with Green Steel of WA, marking a significant step in supplying low-emission steel production with up to 85,000 tonnes over 10 years.

BlueScope has received a revised takeover proposal offering $32.35 per share in cash from a consortium of SGH and Steel Dynamics, prompting the Board to reassess the offer amid strategic restructuring plans.

SGH Ltd and Steel Dynamics have jointly submitted a best and final offer of A$32.35 per share to acquire BlueScope Steel, valuing the company at A$15 billion and representing a significant premium over recent trading prices.

Trek Metals has raised $15 million through a strongly supported share placement to fund a major drilling campaign at its promising Kuro manganese discovery in Western Australia’s Kimberley region.

Accent Resources NL has withdrawn a previously stated production target for its Magnetite Range Project, clarifying the figure was aspirational and non-compliant with ASX rules.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.

Bluescope Steel has announced a special unfranked dividend of AUD 1.00 per share, payable in late February 2026, signaling a notable return to shareholders outside its regular dividend schedule.

BlueScope announces a $1.00 per share unfranked special dividend, returning $438 million to shareholders from recent asset sales and working capital releases. The steelmaker signals a robust cash flow outlook with a planned capex reduction in FY2027.

BlueScope Steel’s board has unanimously dismissed a $30 per share takeover proposal from SGH and Steel Dynamics, calling it opportunistic and undervaluing the company’s assets and growth prospects.

SGH Ltd and Steel Dynamics have jointly proposed a $13.2 billion acquisition of BlueScope Steel, offering shareholders a significant premium and planning a strategic split of assets between Australia and North America.

BlueScope Steel has received a $30 per share takeover proposal from a consortium of SGH Limited and US-based Steel Dynamics, sparking fresh speculation about the steelmaker's future.

Champion Iron Limited has announced a conditional cash tender offer to acquire Norwegian iron ore producer Rana Gruber for approximately US$289 million, backed by key financial partners La Caisse and Scotiabank. The deal aims to expand Champion’s high-grade iron ore portfolio and strengthen its position in the green steel supply chain.