Zesty green iron demonstration plant, Australia

Zero Emissions Steel Technology, or Zesty, is being positioned as a pathway for using Pilbara iron-ore in lower-emissions steelmaking. 

PAK lithium mine project and lithium chemicals conversion facility, Canada

The PAK lithium mine project contains North America’s highest-grade lithium resource and is the biggest in Ontario by size.  

North Carolina rare-earth magnet facility, US

Rare-earth magnets manufacturer Vulcan Elements plans to expand its rare-earth magnet facility, in North Carolina. 

Bendigo-Ophir gold project, New Zealand – update

Santana Minerals has secured access over council roading assets necessary to allow for tBendigo-Ophir to proceed, subject to receipt of Fast-track Approvals Act consent. 

Burnstone gold project, South Africa – update

The feasibility study and final investment decision are expected in the first half of 2026. 

Copperwood project, US – update

Highland Copper has outlined its 2026 work programme to advance the project towards a construction decision. 

Costa Fuego copper project, Chile – update

Hot Chili announced a capital raising on February 2 aimed at supporting several growth initiatives at its flagship Costa Fuego copper/gold project. 

Eva copper project, Australia – update

Harmony Gold Mining Company has appointed the engineering, procurement and construction contractor. 

Grassy Mountain gold project, US – update

Paramount Gold Nevada has received federal approval after the signing of the record of decision for the development. 

Hombre Muerto West lithium project, Argentina, Bolivia and Chile – update

Galan Lithium has secured A$40-million through an institutional placement to support a 30% expansion of Phase 1 production. 

Makhado steelmaking hard coking coal project, South Africa – update

The project continues to make solid progress, with several key development milestones achieved during the quarter ended December 31, 2025.  

Nyanzaga gold project, Tanzania – update

Perseus Mining has reported that the NGP remains on budget and schedule. 

Pioneer Dome lithium project, Australia – update

Develop Global has reported a significant increase in the spodumene price, creating an “outstanding” financial opportunity at the project. 

Rhyolite Ridge lithium/boron project, US – update

ioneer has secured firm commitments to raise about $50-million, or A$72-million, through a single-tranche placement to advance project development. 

Sulphur Springs copper/zinc project, Australia – update

A final investment decision is targeted for the June quarter 2026. 

Wolfsberg lithium project, Austria – update

The Austrian government has renewed Critical Metals' Wolfsberg lithium mining licence for a another two years. 

Woodlawn copper/zinc mine, Australia – update

Develop Global has reported strong operational and financial performance in the quarter ended December 31, 2025. 

Yaouré gold mine – CMA underground project, Côte d'Ivoire – update

The second quarter of the 2026 financial year has marked strong progress at the CMA underground operation. 

Paulsens mine, Australia

A gold mine in the eastern Pilbara region of Western Australia. 

Nalunaq mine, Greenland

A gold mine north-east of Nanortalik, Greenland. 

Fosterville gold mine tailings storage facility, Australia

The project will allow for increased processing capacity at the Fosterville mine and safer waste rock storage within the existing mine footprint. 

Mulgine tungsten/molybdenum project, Australia

A scoping study has positioned the project as a potential long-term, low-cost producer of tungsten and molybdenum. 

Carina rare earths project, Brazil

Aclara Resources Inc plans to start early works on site by mid-2026 as part of the construction capital expenditure.  

Cariboo gold project, Canada – update

Osisko Development Corp has agreed to a bought deal financing to sell 35 311 000 common shares at $3.54, aiming to raise about $125-million in gross proceeds.  

Copperwood project, US – update

Highland Copper has detailed its 2026 work programme to advance the project towards a construction decision. 

Häggån polymetallic project, Sweden – update

Aura Energy has reported a C$10-million investment for the project, establishing a valuation of C$50-million. 

Langer Heinrich uranium restart project, Nambia – update

Paladin Energy has reported a 16% quarter-on-quarter increase in uranium, as operations continue to ramp up towards full mining and processing by the end of the 2026 financial year. 

Mt Ida lithium project, Australia – update

Ballard Mining has secured firm commitments for A$61-million through a single-tranche share placement to fund an expanded drilling and development programme.  

Mogale Tailings Retreatment – Soweto cluster expansion, South Africa – update

The definitive feasibility study for an integrated 600 000-t-a-month Soweto railings retreatment circuit is expected to be completed by June. 

Orom-Cross graphite project, Uganda – update

Blencowe Resources has signed a nonbinding letter of intent with an Italian graphite processing company to provide toll beneficiation and purification services for graphite from Orom-Cross. 

PAK lithium mine project and lithium chemicals conversion facility, Canada – update

Frontier Lithium is advancing permitting for the project under the province’s One Project, One Process framework. 

Skouries gold/copper project, Greece – update

Eldorado Gold has initiated its first dividend programme. 

Witwatersrand Basin Project – Qala Shallows, South Africa – update

West Wits Mining has secured A$27.5-million through an equity placement, predominantly from institutional investors. 

Donald rare earth and mineral sands project, Australia

The Donald project is a globally significant rare earth and mineral sands project with the potential to become a long-term supplier of critical rare-earth elements. 

KFM – Phase II project, Democratic Republic of Congo

Chinese group CMOC Group plans to to increase KFM's processing capacity by 7.26-million tonnes 

Buckreef gold project expansion, Tanzania

TRX Gold Corporation proposes to expand and upgrade the existing process plant at Buckreef and a transition from openpit mining to underground mining. 

Heavy rare earths elements separation facility, US

Aclara Resources is building the US’s first heavy rare earths separation facility in Louisiana. 

Berg gold project, Canada – update

Surge Copper has completed its 2025 multidisciplinary drilling and field programme at the Berg copper project, marking an important step towards a prefeasibility study. 

Crawford nickel sulphide project, Canada – update

The project has been formally named as the second development to be advanced under Ontario's new One Project, One Process framework. 

Eland mine complex, South Africa – update

Eland is making positive progress in its ramp-up programme, with improvements in square metres and tonnes mined.