Latest Steelmaking News

MC Mining reports zero lost time injuries and steady progress on its flagship Makhado Project, while Uitkomst Colliery implements a turnaround plan that boosts sales despite production challenges.

Akora Resources has renewed its key Bekisopa exploration tenement and appointed Peter Bird as CEO, strengthening its path toward developing a high-grade iron ore mine in Madagascar. The project enjoys strong local and government support amid infrastructure upgrades.

Hawthorn Resources is progressing its Anglo Saxon gold project with an approved drilling program and advancing mining lease applications at Mt Bevan, while maintaining a strong cash position.

Sims Limited has signed a non-binding MOU to supply 550,000 tonnes of ferrous scrap annually to Alter Steel’s upcoming Electric Arc Furnace in Queensland, marking a major step in Australia’s green steel transition.

Jameson Resources has significantly boosted the economic outlook of its Crown Mountain Hard Coking Coal Project, doubling its pre-tax NPV to US$942 million, while advancing environmental approvals and Indigenous partnerships in British Columbia.

Magnetite Mines has increased its Razorback iron ore resource estimate and extended key partnership negotiations, advancing its flagship project’s development. The company also reported promising metallurgical testwork and drew down funding to support ongoing feasibility studies.

AusQuest Limited reports significant expansion of its copper-gold system at the Cangallo Project in Peru, alongside progress across multiple Australian base metal projects, supported by a solid cash position and strategic funding.

Neometals has reported a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate for its Ironclad gold deposit at Barrambie and signed a non-binding MoU with Rio Tinto to advance its lithium processing technology, alongside progress in battery recycling plant commissioning.

Centaurus Metals reports strong value engineering results for its Jaguar Nickel Sulphide Project, confirming a 15-year mine life and first quartile costs, while advancing exploration at Boi Novo and Jambreiro iron ore projects.

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.

Bowen Coking Coal’s initial attempt to defer state royalty payments has been declined by the Queensland Revenue Office, prompting plans for a revised proposal amid ongoing debt restructuring efforts.