Latest Steelmaking News

BHP Group Limited reported a remarkable 376% increase in half-year profit despite an 8% revenue dip, driven by operational excellence and strategic investments in copper and potash. The company declared a lower interim dividend, signaling a balanced approach to shareholder returns and growth.

Lincoln Minerals is accelerating development across its diversified portfolio of critical minerals projects in South Australia's Gawler Craton, targeting copper, uranium, graphite, and high-purity iron to meet global electrification and decarbonization demands.

Cyclone Metals has secured a pivotal development agreement with Vale, unlocking up to USD 138 million in funding for the Iron Bear iron ore project in Canada and setting a clear path to production.

BlueScope Steel reported a resilient $309 million underlying EBIT for 1H FY2025 despite depressed steel spreads, announcing a 30 cents per share interim dividend and extending its buy-back program. The company is targeting a $500 million incremental EBIT uplift by 2030 through cost initiatives and strategic growth projects.

BlueScope reported a $179 million net profit for 1H FY2025 amid challenging steel market conditions, while announcing a 30 cents per share dividend and a $240 million buy-back plan. The company is banking on cost initiatives and market recovery to boost earnings in the second half.

Neometals has received a second tranche of funding from EU-backed EIT RawMaterials, injecting nearly €0.5 million to advance its Finnish Vanadium Recovery Project amid ongoing financing efforts.

Magnum Mining & Exploration is recalibrating its supply chain strategy in response to new U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminium, engaging with Chinese partners and advancing its Buena Vista iron project.

Estrella Resources has reported exceptional manganese assay results from its Lautém Project in Timor-Leste, revealing grades up to 58.6% Mn and paving the way for imminent drilling activities.

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.

AKORA Resources has increased its placement by $25,000, bringing the total to $1.318 million as it advances strategic investor discussions and logistics planning following its Pre-Feasibility Study.

Akora Resources has confirmed that intermediate grade iron ore at its Bekisopa Project can be upgraded to saleable products, potentially extending mine life and enhancing project economics ahead of its March 2025 Pre-Feasibility Study.

AKORA Resources has raised $1.293 million through a strategic share placement involving its first institutional investor and full board participation, aiming to advance logistics and investor discussions for its Bekisopa iron ore project.