Latest Steel Industry News

Champion Iron Limited has launched a $289 million all-cash tender offer to acquire Norway’s Rana Gruber ASA, aiming to strengthen its position in the high-grade iron ore market and advance decarbonization in steelmaking.

Champion Iron Limited has announced a conditional cash tender offer to acquire Norwegian iron ore producer Rana Gruber for approximately US$289 million, backed by key financial partners La Caisse and Scotiabank. The deal aims to expand Champion’s high-grade iron ore portfolio and strengthen its position in the green steel supply chain.

Hazer Group has partnered with M Resources to integrate its methane pyrolysis technology into a bid to transform the Whyalla steelworks into a low-carbon steelmaking hub. This collaboration aims to produce clean hydrogen and graphite, aligning with government decarbonisation goals.

Tempest Minerals has signed a binding option agreement with Green Steel and Iron to develop a green steel facility in Western Australia, integrating its Remorse magnetite project into a low-emission steelmaking venture.

Lincoln Minerals has partnered with Revera Energy to explore a green hydrogen-fueled iron pellet plant at the Eyre Magnetite Project, aiming to advance sustainable steel production in South Australia.

Hazer Group has extended its collaboration with South Korean steel giant POSCO to further integrate its clean hydrogen and low-emissions graphite technology into low-carbon steel production.

Lincoln Minerals Limited’s November 2025 AGM presentation highlights a significant copper-lead-zinc-silver discovery at its Minbrie Project, alongside progress in iron, graphite, and uranium assets across South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula.

Calix Limited has secured a pivotal $35 million joint development agreement with Rio Tinto to advance its Zesty Green Iron Demonstration Plant in Western Australia, backed by a substantial ARENA grant. This collaboration aims to pioneer low-emission steel production using innovative hydrogen and electric heating technology.

BlueScope has appointed Tania Archibald as its new Managing Director and CEO, succeeding Mark Vassella who retires after eight years. Archibald’s extensive internal experience positions her to lead the company’s next strategic phase.

Black Canyon Limited reports robust September quarter progress at its Wandanya manganese and iron project, revealing extensive high-grade mineralisation and securing $10 million to accelerate development.

Element 25 has appointed Altris Engineering to lead the AU$64.8 million expansion of its Butcherbird manganese mine, a move that underpins its strategy to supply high-purity battery materials to the US electric vehicle market.

Magnetite Mines has successfully closed a fully subscribed $2.65 million rights issue, followed by a $1.214 million placement, positioning the company to advance its Razorback Iron Ore Project and explore broader mineral opportunities.