Latest Steel Industry News

Calix Limited has secured a $44.9 million grant from ARENA to build a pioneering Green Iron Demonstration Plant using its ZESTY technology, aiming to produce 30,000 tonnes of low-emission iron annually and advance Australia’s green steel ambitions.

Lincoln Minerals Limited has unveiled a comprehensive update on its critical minerals projects in South Australia’s Gawler Craton, highlighting imminent drilling approvals at the Minbrie copper-base metals project and strong progress across graphite, uranium, and high purity iron assets.

Magnetite Mines has increased its Razorback Iron Ore Project resource estimate and is advancing strategic partnerships, while early saline water testwork shows promise for green iron production.

Vulcan Steel has extended the relaxation of its banking covenant thresholds through June 2026, reinforcing its liquidity position amid uncertain economic conditions.

QEM Limited has raised A$2.05 million through a strongly supported placement to accelerate its Julia Creek Vanadium and Energy Project, coinciding with the retirement of founding CEO Gavin Loyden and the appointment of Robert Cooper as his successor.

Champion Iron Limited reported record quarterly sales and strong earnings in FY2025 Q4, while advancing its DRPF project on schedule and declaring its eighth consecutive dividend.

Hawsons Iron Ltd confirms the technical viability of a fully dry processing circuit for its Hawsons Iron Project, promising cost and environmental benefits. An updated prefeasibility study and maiden ore reserves are expected soon.

Accent Resources has launched a Pre-Feasibility Study for its MagneƟte Range Project, aiming to produce premium magnetite concentrate tailored for modern steelmaking. This move positions the company to tap into growing demand for low-carbon steel inputs.

Champion Iron Limited reported a solid Q4 FY2025 with record iron ore concentrate sales of 3.5 million dmt and steady production despite scheduled maintenance and ore hardness issues. The company is progressing its Direct Reduction Pellet Feed (DRPF) project on track for December 2025 commissioning.

Lincoln Minerals has launched a comprehensive re-assay program targeting historic drill core at its Minbrie Cu-Pb-Zn Project, alongside progressing graphite downstream test work and advancing its Green Iron Magnetite Project with strong industry interest.

Mayur Resources has locked in $11.2 million in funding from Pacific Unison to kickstart production at its Orokolo Bay Industrial Sands Project in Papua New Guinea, targeting 500,000 tonnes of magnetite annually by late 2025.

Tempest Minerals has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Green Steel and Iron to develop a $3 billion hot briquette iron processing hub near its Yalgoo Project, aiming to supply high-grade magnetite for green steelmaking.