Elandspruit Colliery, South Africa

A coal mine in Mpumalanga, South Africa. 

Menzies and Laverton gold project, Australia

Gold miner Brightstar Resources has outlined a two-stage development plan for the project.  

Yellowhead copper project, Canada

A technical report update has revised the project’s economics to incorporate updated metal prices, and revised capital and operating costs. 

Baptiste nickel project, Canada – update

FPX Nickel has been awarded C$3.5-million to advance the project.  

Berg gold project, Canada – update

Surge Copper Corp announced the closing of its previously announced strategic private placement with African Rainbow Minerals on September 18. 

Blackwater gold project, Canada – update

Major mechanical equipment for Phase 1A has been ordered. 

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

The Stage 2 dewatering of the Kakula mine has started on schedule.  

La Plata gold/copper project, Ecuador – update

Canadian junior miner Atico Mining Corporation has signed an investment protection agreement (IPA) with the Ecuadorian government for the development of the project 

McIlvenna Bay underground copper/zinc project, Canada – update

Copper/zinc/gold/silver exploration and development company Foran Mining has reported steady progress, with construction now 56% complete. 

Molyhil tungsten and molybdenum project, Australia – update

Critical minerals company Tivan is focusing on progressing a prefeasibility on the project. 

Phalaborwa Rare Earths Project, South Africa – update

Rainbow Rare Earths has achieved significant technical milestones at the project. 

Prieska copper/zinc mine, South Africa – update

Orion Minerals’ Prieska copper/zinc mine has received a prospective financing and offtake uplift through the signing of a nonbinding term sheet with a wholly owned subsidiary of global diversified... 

Stibnite gold project, US – update

Perpetua Resources has secured a key US Forest Service authorisation to start the development of the project. 

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

A Presidential decree authorising the development and operation of the project was granted on September 18. 

Tomingley Gold Operations, Australia

A gold mine in central west New South Wales, in Australia.  

Katanning Gold Project, Australia

The Katanning Gold Project is a substantial, proposed new openpit gold mine development envisaged by gold and precious metals explorer Ausgold.  

Strange Lake mine and concentrator project, Canada

Strange Lake has significant quantities of light and heavy rare earths, particularly dysprosium and terbium, which are essential to permanent magnets and low-carbon solutions.  

Bendigo-Ophir gold project, New Zealand

Australian mining company Santana Minerals has proposed the construction of a combination openpit and underground mining. 

Back River Gold – Goose mine gold project, Canada – update

B2Gold has lowered its 2025 output forecast for the Goose mine. 

Barroso lithium project, Portugal – update

Savannah Resources has increased its estimate for the reserves of the project by 40%. 

Butcherbird Stage 2 manganese expansion project, Australia – update

Element 25 has secured firm commitments for a A$10-million share placement to help fund an expansion and support working capital. 

Capanema maximisation project, Brazil – update

The project has been inaugurated. 

Cobalt sulphate refinery, Canada – update

Electra Battery Materials announced the detailed terms of its previously flagged $30-million private placement on September 15. 

Copperwood project, US – update

Highland Copper has received a nonbinding letter of interest for up to $250-million in potential debt financing to advance the project. 

Dalgaranga gold project, Australia – update

Barminco has secured a four-year contract to provide underground mining services at the project. 

Dewey Burdock in situ recovery project, US – update

The project is advancing closer to development. 

Elders life extension project, South Africa – update

Steady-state production is expected in early 2026. 

Kangankunde rare earths project, Malawi – update

Lindian Resources has reported that nonexecutive director Zekai (Zac) Komur will transition to an executive role and lead the project delivery.  

Kasiya rutile/graphite project, Malawi – update

Sovereign Metals has announced that Japan has launched a $7-billion investment initiative to develop the Nacala Corridor infrastructure, directly strengthening the outlook for the project. 

Lady Julie gold project, Australia – update

Magnetic Resources has received approval for all mining leases covering the project. 

Lance Projects – Ross and Kendrick production areas, US – update

Peninsula Energy has achieved first dried yellowcake production from its expanded Lance central processing plant. 

Lephalale coal bed methane project, South Africa – update

Thungela Resources is evaluating the project for development opportunities. 

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

Kenmare Resources has started to connect the two new dredges and the new feed preparation unit to wet concentrator plant A. 

Muga potash project, Spain – update

Highfield Resources has terminated its senior secured project finance facility after the last lenders agreed to exit. 

Orom-Cross graphite project, Uganda – update

Blencowe Resources has completed an aggregate fundraise of £1.12-million. The funds will be used towards the completion of the definitive feasibility study.  

Patterson Lake South uranium project, Canada – update

Paladin Energy has unveiled plans for a fully underwritten equity raising of A$300-million to support the development of the project. 

Serra Sul +20 Mtpy project, Brazil – update

Brazilian miner Vale has received an operating licence for activities pertaining to the project. 

Sleeping Giant gold project, Canada – update

Abcourt Mines has completed the first gold pour. 

TGME underground gold mining project, South Africa – update

Theta Gold Mines has started earthworks and civil engineering activities. 

Uis Phase 2 expansion project, Namibia – update

Andrada Mining's new jig plant is expected to enhance recoveries, increase production and reduce unit costs.