Latest Steel Industry News

Athena Resources has appointed Peter Jones as Managing Director and CEO, aiming to leverage his extensive Mid-West iron ore experience to advance the high-grade Byro Magnetite Project.

NGX Limited has developed an innovative process that converts previously discarded graphite fines into high-value spherical graphite, significantly enhancing production yields and the economic potential of its Malingunde Graphite Project.

Surefire Resources NL advances its flagship Victory Bore project with a formal Expression of Interest from Germany’s HMS Bergbau, while new gold and copper targets emerge at the Yidby Project following recent drilling successes.

Aspire Mining Limited has made significant strides in developing its Ovoot Coking Coal Project, progressing construction tenders and customer engagement despite a challenging coal market.

Akora Resources reports strong progress at its Bekisopa Iron Ore Project in Madagascar, highlighted by successful drilling results, completion of key technical studies, and official support from the Malagasy government. The company is on track to deliver a Pre-Feasibility Study by Q1 2025, aiming to produce high-grade direct shipping ore for steelmakers focused on decarbonisation.

Champion Iron reported solid Q3 FY2025 results despite a two-week shipment interruption, while progressing its DRPF upgrade and forging a key partnership for the Kami Project.

Sarytogan Graphite Limited has successfully produced premium ductile cast iron using its Micro80C graphite, positioning itself to capture a high-margin segment amid growing domestic demand.

St George Mining has inked a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding with steel giant Liaoning Fangda Group, setting the stage for collaborative development and offtake of its high-grade Araxá niobium-REE project in Brazil.

Element 25 has obtained key regulatory approval from WA's DEMIRS for its Butcherbird Expansion Project, paving the way for a twelve-year production run at 1.1 million tonnes per annum of manganese concentrate. The final hurdle remains the Works Approval, expected imminently.