Latest Steel Production News

PARKD Ltd has secured a 7-day extension to its exclusive licence agreement with Fielders Steel Roofing, following successful proof-of-concept projects for its Metal Deck Support System. The extension aims to finalise terms for a longer-term commercial partnership.

Lincoln Minerals reports compelling Pre-Feasibility Study results for its Kookaburra Graphite Project, alongside strategic cost reductions and exploration progress in uranium and base metals on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula.

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.

Hawthorn Resources has completed a pivotal Pre-Feasibility Study for its Mt Bevan Magnetite project and strategically converted its equity stake into a royalty, positioning the company for future value capture amid evolving market dynamics.

Sovereign Metals has delivered an Optimised Prefeasibility Study reaffirming Kasiya’s status as a globally significant rutile and graphite project, alongside advancing rehabilitation efforts and positive graphite test results.

Cyclone Metals has forged a strategic partnership with Vale S.A. to fund and develop its Iron Bear iron ore project in Canada, marking a major step towards mining decision. The company also completed pilot production of high-grade direct reduction pellets, underscoring the project's technical promise.

Magnum Mining & Exploration Limited has extended its due diligence period for acquiring Palmares Estudos Geologicos LTDA, aiming to complete by March 31, 2025, amid regulatory and ESG documentation delays. The company plans a capital raise to support development of its substantial rare earth projects in Brazil.

OM Holdings delivered a robust production update for Q4 2024, with ferrosilicon output rising sharply despite manganese ore price declines and operational challenges. The company also secured a top sustainability award and made significant debt repayments.

Great Dirt Resources Ltd. has confirmed significant manganese mineralisation at its Junior Prospect in NSW, revealing promising high-grade zones and multiple stacked lodes that could substantially boost the project's resource potential.

Coronado Global Resources marked a key milestone with the Mammoth Underground Mine delivering first coal on time and budget, while reporting improved production and cost efficiencies in Q4 2024 despite softer coal prices.

Rio Tinto's Q4 2024 production results reflect steady operational performance with record bauxite output and significant progress on key growth projects like Oyu Tolgoi and Rincon lithium expansion.

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.