Latest Steelmaking News

Iron Bear Resources has received the fourth tranche of USD 2 million from Vale, advancing the development of its Iron Bear iron ore project in Canada. This latest funding supports critical operational milestones including drilling and the Pre-Feasibility Study.

Akora Resources has completed a $3.3 million equity raise combining a $1.6 million placement and a modest $187,000 entitlement offer, positioning the company to push forward with mine development following its recent mining permit grant.

Green360 Technologies has launched MKX Ultra Fine, a new metakaolin product designed to substitute silica fume in high-strength concrete, addressing critical supply constraints in supplementary cementitious materials.

Iron Bear Resources (ASX:IBR) has detailed progress on its Canadian Iron Bear Project, highlighting a robust scoping study, a major joint venture with Vale, and strategic advantages in a growing direct reduction pellet market.

AKORA Resources has secured A$1.6 million through a placement and is closing a A$1.7 million entitlement offer to fund advancing its high-grade Bekisopa iron ore project in Madagascar, with strong strategic partner interest and refreshed corporate governance.

Cokal Limited has secured regulatory approval to resume mining at its Bumi Barito Mineral project, with operations set to restart mid-June and a 10,000 MT coal shipment planned for late June.

Iron Bear Resources has applied for its Labrador Trough iron ore project to be designated a Project of National Significance under Canada's new Building Canada Act, aiming to fast-track approvals and financing.

Champion Iron Limited reported a 19% increase in net profit to C$168.7 million for FY2026, driven by record production and sales, progress on its DRPF project, and the strategic acquisition of Rana Gruber.

Jameson Resources has cleared a major environmental hurdle for its Crown Mountain steelmaking coal project, receiving the Section 27 Notice from British Columbia regulators and setting the stage for final application submission in October 2026.

Mont Royal Resources has identified significant high-grade fluorspar mineralisation up to 39.8% CaF2 at its Mallard Prospect, located just 1.4km from the flagship Ashram Deposit in Québec. The discovery highlights expanding fluorspar potential amid tightening global markets and China's shift to net importer status.

Evion Group confirms high-grade fluorspar assays up to 88.15% CaF2 at its Carp Project in Nevada, validating a large, near-surface mineralised system. The company plans an extensive exploration program to capitalise on the US critical minerals demand.

Hammer Metals reports strong initial drilling results at its Kalman Critical Metals Project, confirming broad zones of copper, gold, molybdenum, and rhenium mineralisation and supporting a resource upgrade ahead of a Scoping Study.