Witwatersrand Basin Project – Qala Shallows, South Africa – update

West Wits Mining has marked progress with ongoing development activities at Qala Shallows.  

Kokoseb gold project, Namibia

The Kokoseb mine will be Wia Gold’s fourth modern gold mine. 

Kathleen Valley lithium/tantalum project, Australia – update

Liontown Resources' first online auction for spodumene concentrate from its flagship Kathleen Valley project has fetched a price far above prevailing spot levels. 

Browns Range heavy earths project, Australia

A definitive feasibility study has outlined the project's technical and financial viability. 

North American Lithium expansion project, Canada

The expansion is designed to increase the overall plant capacity to a design rate of 6 500 t/d. 

Sage Plain potash project, US

A preliminary economic assessment has highlighted the potential for robust project economics, a significant domestic resource base, and growth potential to establish a scalable and sustainable... 

BioIron Research and Development Facility, Australia – update

Rio Tinto has signed a joint development agreement with Australian environmental technology firm Calix to support the proposed Zesty green iron demonstration plant. 

Bumi Barrito Minerals pulverised coal injection startup project, Indonesia – update

Cokal has started contractor-led mining operations. 

Ewoyaa lithium project, Ghana – update

Atlantic Lithium has confirmed that the mining lease for Ewoyaa has been submitted to the Parliament of Ghana and referred to the select committee to be considered. 

Florence Copper in situ copper recovery facility, US – update

The project is progressing towards first production early next year. 

Jadar lithium-borates project, Serbia – update

Rio Tinto has mothballed the controversial project. 

Kalkaroo copper/gold/cobalt project, Australia – update

Sandfire Resources and Havilah Resources signed a binding term sheet on November 13, 2025, under which Sandfire may earn an 80% interest in Kalkaroo. 

Karowe underground expansion project, Botswana – update

​​​​​​​Lucara Diamond Corp is reviewing the mining method for the underground expansion project. 

Katanning Gold Project, Australia – update

The Western Australian government has selected the project to participate in its newly established Priority Approvals Programme, consequently streamlining the project’s permitting pathway. 

Moma titanium mine – wet concentrator plant A upgrade and transition project, Mozambique – update

Kenmare Resources has reduced its 2025 production guidance after commissioning delays at WCP A resulted in lower-than-expected output. 

Santa Cruz underground copper mine, US – update

Copper developer Ivanhoe Electric has secured credit approvals from a syndicate of three international lenders for a $200-million senior secured multidraw bridge facility to support early works. 

Tulu Kapi gold project, Ethiopia – update

Kefi Gold and Copper has informed shareholders that full project development is set to start by the end of 2025. 

Witwatersrand Basin Project – Qala Shallows, South Africa – update

West Wits Mining has issued a drawdown notice for a first tranche of $12.5-million from a loan facility to advance the development of Qala Shallows. 

Yellowhead copper project, Canada – update

Taseko’s $173-million equity financing, completed in October has been used to advance the Yellowhead copper project. 

Zibulo North Shaft project, South Africa

Pure-play producer and exporter of thermal coal Thungela Resources is extending the life of Zibulo’s underground operation until 2038. 

Hurricane Creek Mining – Mine 2 project, US

Hurricane Creek Mining plans to recover coal from the Poplar Lick, Sterling and Stray seams at its namesake operation. 

Sage Plain potash project, US

Canadian company Sage Potash Corp proposes to build a potash operation, in Utah, capable of producing up to 300 000 t/y. 

Santa Cruz underground copper mine, US

The Santa Cruz copper project is poised to become one of the US’s next major domestic producers of refined copper. 

Caravel copper project, Australia – update

Caravel Minerals has signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding with Kutch Copper to advance the project towards a final investment decision in 2026. 

Cobalt sulphate refinery, Canada – update

Electra Battery Materials Corporation has issued a major mechanical, piping, electrical and instrumentation tender package as part of its refinery construction works.  

GalliCam nickel project, France – update

The project prefeasibility study is progressing. 

Keliber lithium hydroxide project, Finland – update

Sibanye-Stillwater has reported in its results for the quarter ended September 2025 that final construction activities are continuing. 

Kobada gold project, Mali – update

Toubani Resources has stated that operations at the project remain unaffected by recent fuel supply restrictions and security concerns reported in Mali's capital, Bamako. 

Manono lithium/tin project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update

Australia's corporate regulator has sued AVZ Minerals and two of its directors, alleging the miner has failed to disclose an escalating legal dispute with the Democratic Republic of Congo over its... 

Minim Martap bauxite project, Cameroon – update

Canyon Resources continues to progress the development of the project, despite reports of unrest in several cities in Cameroon following the re-election of President Paul Biya. 

Pumpkin Hollow restart project, US – update

Kinterra Capital has secured an indicative $200-million financing commitment from the Export-Import Bank of the United States under the agency’s Make More in America initiative.  

Segele gold project, Ethiopia

Akobo Minerals produced about 7 kg of gold doré in October. 

Simandou iron-ore project, Guinea – update

Operations have started, marking a historic milestone for Africa’s largest greenfield mine and infrastructure development. 

Thacker Pass lithium project, US – update

Automation specialist Emerson has been selected by Lithium Americas to provide its comprehensive automation portfolio and technical services for the project. 

Thaba Joint Venture project, South Africa – update

All project design work, fabrication and delivery of mechanical items have been completed.  

Troilus copper/gold project, Canada – update

Troilus Gold has announced a C$150-million bought deal public offering, marking a significant step in advancing the project towards a construction decision. 

Rincon lithium expansion project, Argentina – update

ASX-listed Clean TeQ Water has been awarded a $12.5-million contract by Rincon Mining. 

Segele gold project, Ethiopia – update

Akobo Minerals produced about 7 kg of doré gold from the project in October, exceeding its monthly target of 5 kg. 

Bambanani-Siphumelele project, South Africa

Multinational mining and metals processing group Sibanye-Stillwate is extending the Bambanani decline in Welkom, in the Free State. 

Withok tailings storage facility, South Africa

DRDGOLD's proposed Withok tailings storage facility (TSF) is a longer-term TSF initiative.