Latest Steelmaking News

Southern Hemisphere Mining has secured a $13 million farm-in deal with FMR Resources to drill its highly prospective Curiosity copper-gold target in Chile, while also expanding its footprint with new exploration licenses in Western Australia.

Hazer Group has forged a strategic alliance with engineering giant KBR to fast-track commercial deployment of its methane pyrolysis technology, supported by a $10.7 million capital raise and promising project developments in Japan.

BHP has reported record copper and iron ore production for FY25, while revising upward the capital cost and timeline for its Jansen Stage 1 potash project. The miner’s operational strength contrasts with ongoing challenges in nickel and coal segments.

MC Mining’s subsidiary, Uitkomst Colliery, has launched a strategic Turnaround Plan aimed at operational restructuring and cost reduction, positioning the mine for growth amid a challenging coal market.

Bowen Coking Coal has been hit with a $15.3 million payment demand from BUMA Australia, prompting a reassessment of its financial and legal options amid ongoing recapitalisation talks.

Athena Resources has partnered with Warradarge Energy and Fenix Resources to launch the Mid West Green Iron Project, aiming to produce sustainable green iron using ultra-high-grade magnetite and renewable hydrogen in Western Australia.

Magnetite Mines has increased its Razorback Iron Ore Project resource estimate and is advancing strategic partnerships, while early saline water testwork shows promise for green iron production.

Magnetite Mines Limited has updated its Razorback Iron Ore Project Mineral Resource Estimate, increasing tonnage by 600 million tonnes through a revised cut-off grade that aligns with Ore Reserves. This reinforces the project's strategic position in South Australia's Braemar iron province.

WA1 Resources has announced a substantial upgrade to its Luni niobium deposit with a significant Indicated Mineral Resource Estimate and successful ferroniobium production testwork, positioning the West Arunta Project as a key player in the critical minerals sector.

Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure Limited (DBI) reports robust FY-24 results, underpinned by stable take-or-pay contracts and a $366 million capital program, while advancing its 8X capacity expansion project.

Champion Iron Limited has upsized its senior notes offering to US$500 million, pricing the debt at 7.875% interest to refinance existing credit facilities and support ongoing project development.

Bathurst Resources reports robust cash reserves and steady profitability while progressing development of its Buller and Tenas metallurgical coal projects. The company also navigates ongoing litigation that could impact its governance.