Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update

The Phase 1, 2, and 3 concentrators set a new monthly production record in November 2024. 

Kobada gold project, Mali – update

Toubani Resources has appointed Endeavour Financial as its financial adviser to develop the project.  

Los Azules copper project, Argentina – update

McEwen Copper is scouting for investors to raise $2.5-billion to advance the construction of the Los Azules copper mine. 

Muntanga uranium project, Zambia – update

GoviEx Uranium is taking a precautionary approach to environment and social risks, devising strategies that effectively mitigate or minimise risks pertaining to environmental, social and governance. 

Segilola gold project, Nigeria – update

Thor Explorations has announced further positive results from the initial proof-of-concept drilling programme that targets the down-plunge potential beneath the current Segilola openpit extents. 

Springpole gold project, Canada – update

The project has received a positive conformity determination from the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada. 

Thorny River diamond dyke project, South Africa – update

South Africa’s Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has approved the environmental authorisation for one of two mining permit applications on the Thorny River project. 

Toliara mineral sands project – monazite project, Madagascar – update

The Madagascar government has lifted the suspension, imposed on the project in November 2019. 

Voisey’s Bay underground mine expansion project, Canada – update

Construction and commissioning are complete. 

Wheeler River uranium project, Canada – update

Denison Mines Corp has filed its final environmental-impact statement with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission. 

Wolfsberg lithium project, Austria – update

Critical Metals Corp has been informed that the project does not require an environmental-impact assessment. 

Bécancour lithium carbonate plant, Canada

Lithium Universe plans to build a facility engineered to process spodumene concentrate sourced worldwide. 

Graphite processing facility, US

Urbix plans to use its proprietary technology to build and operate a commercial-scale graphite processing facility. 

Achmmach tin project, Morocco – update

Atlantic Tin has finalised paperwork for a $5-milllion fundraising with UK-based royalty and streaming company Apex Royalties, the proceeds of which will be used to further develop the project. 

Cariboo gold project, Canada – update

Osisko Development has announced the approval of the BC Mines Acts permits for the project. 

Dalgaranga gold project, Australia – update

Spartan Resources has secured all the necessary regulatory approvals to start underground mining and processing operations at the site. 

Kiaka gold project, Burkina Faso – update

The project remains on time and on budget. 

Kola potash project, Congo-Brazzaville – update

Kore Potash has signed a final engineering, procurement and construction contract for the construction of the project. 

Kouroussa gold project, Guinea – update

The mine has reached commercial production. 

Mt Mulgine tungsten project, Australia – update

Tungsten Mining has conditionally agreed to acquire the assets of the project from Minjar Gold. 

Tizert copper project, Morocco – update

Managem Group has appointed an excavation equipment provider to provide the necessary digital tools to modernise the operation and ensure efficiency and safety at the site. 

Troilus copper/gold project, Canada – update

Troilus Gold Corp continues to make strides in its financing efforts for the development of the project. 

Witwatersrand basin project – Qala Shallows Phase 1, South Africa – update

Progress, including a detailed funding model to underpin the company’s financing initiatives, has been made. 

Ermitaño mine, Mexico

A gold and silver mine in Sonora state, Mexico. 

Mogalakwena mine, South Africa

A platinum group metals mine 30 km north-west of the town of Mokopane, in Limpopo. 

Eva copper mine project, Australia

The Eva mine has been declared a ‘prescribed project’. 

Letlhakane uranium project, Botswana

Lotus Resources plans to develop one of the biggest uranium deposits in Botswana. 

Adina lithium project, Canada

Winsome Resources is advancing discussions with potential strategic partners. 

Crean Hill project, Canada

Magna Mining Inc is developing an underground nickel, copper and platinum group metals mining project, in Sudbury, Ontario. 

CK gold project, US – update

US Gold has received approval for its air-quality permit from the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality. 

Curragh coal mine capacity expansion, Australia – update

Legal charges have been filed in the Magistrates’ Court District of Emerald, in Queensland, against Coronado Curragh, following a fatal incident at the Curragh mine. 

Kachi lithium brine project, Argentina – update

Lake Resources has announced a sale agreement to sell three of its lithium brine assets as the company shifts its attention to advancing Kachi. 

Karowe underground project, Botswana – update

Lucara Diamond Corp has reported significant progress at the project. 

Kasiya rutile/graphite project, Malawi – update

Sovereign Metals has successfully completed the pilot phase of the project. 

Lindi Jumbo graphite project, Tanzania – update

Walkabout Resources has gone into voluntary administration.  

Orom-Cross graphite project, Uganda – update

Blencowe Resources aims to complete the definitive feasibility study next year. 

Troilus copper/gold project, Canada – update

Troilus Gold has received a letter of intent from Euler Hermes Aktiengesellschaft. 

Vametco and Vanchem operations expansion, South Africa – update

Bushveld Minerals has placed its principal operating subsidiary Bushveld Vametco Holdings, along with Bushveld Vametco Alloys and Bushveld Minerals SA – its South African entities – in business... 

Yangibana rare earths project, Australia – update

Wyloo Metals has reaffirmed its support for Hastings and the project. 

Youanmi gold project, Australia – update

Rox Resources has announced strong investor support for a capital raise.