Phalaborwa Rare Earths Project, South Africa – update

Phalaborwa is now expected to produce about 213 t/y of yttrium oxide as part of its mixed heavy-rare-earth output.  

Sorby Hills lead/silver/zinc project, Australia – update

Boab Metals exercised its option to acquire 100% of the Sorby Hills silver/lead project in December 2025. 

Tulu Kapi gold project, Ethiopia – update

Kefi Gold and Copper has reached key milestones towards commissioning the project. 

Zanaga iron-ore project, Congo-Brazzaville – update

Zanaga Iron Ore Company has completed a value enhancement initiative on the project. 

Zulu lithium/tantalum project pilot plant, Zimbabwe – update

Premier African Minerals has agreed with Canmax Technologies to extend the long stop date linked to a restated offtake and prepayment agreement for the project. 

Puna Operations, Argentina

A silver, lead and zinc in the Puna region of north-western Argentina. 

Mogalakwena mine – Sandsloot underground project, South Africa

The investment case for Sandsloot has shown a “compelling” opportunity, with Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo American Platinum, reporting that its approach remains “value over volume”. 

West Angelas sustaining project, Australia

The West Angelas project is part of Rio Tinto’s replacement projects underpinning ongoing commitment to the Pilbara, with a combined capacity of about 130-million tonnes a year. 

Diamba Sud gold project, Senegal

A preliminary economic assessment has confirmed a strong economic case for developing an openpit gold mine. 

Ambler road project, US

The road will provide vital surface transportation for more than 1 700 mining claims in the area, supporting further mineral exploration and mine development. 

Sulphur Springs copper/zinc project, Australia

An updated definitive feasibility study has shown that Sulphur Springs will be technically and economically robust. 

Amitsoq graphite project, Greenland – update

Greenland has issued a 30-year exploitation licence to GreenRoc Mining for the Amitsoq graphite deposit. 

Bunyu graphite project, Tanzania – update

Volt Resources has signed a binding term sheet, which will provide funding and development support for the Bunyu graphite mine and processing plant. 

Grassy Mountain gold project, US – update

Oregon regulators have released a draft consolidated permit package for the project. 

Kangankunde rare earths project, Malawi – update

Lindian Resources has completed the final $10-million payment under its share sale agreement. 

Longonjo neodymium/praseodymium project, Angola – update

Pensana has secured a $100-million subscription from a strategic investor to advance its US mine-to-magnet strategy. 

Mandilla gold project, Australia – update

Astral Resources has raised A$65-million in a placement to accelerate work across its Kalgoorlie-region gold portfolio and underpin a large portion of the equity funding for the Mandilla gold project. 

Minim Martap bauxite project, Cameroon – update

Canyon Resources has reported steady progress at its Minim Martap bauxite project. 

Rebecca-Roe gold project, Australia – update

Ramelius Resources has signed a native title mining agreement with the Kakarra Part B Native Title Holders, clearing a key hurdle for the development of the Rebecca-Roe gold project. 

Round Top rare earth elements project, US – update

USA Rare Earth has brought forward the commercialisation schedule for the project. 

Simandou iron-ore project, Guinea – update

The first shipment from the Simandou project has set sail from Guinea. 

Simberi expansion project, Papua New Guinea – update

St Barbara has announced a A$370-million investment from China’s Lingbao Gold Group to advance the Simberi expansion project. 

Tulu Kapi gold project, Ethiopia – update

Kefi Gold and Copper has reported further progress in completing the financing package for its Tulu Kapi gold project. 

Witwatersrand Basin Project – Qala Shallows, South Africa – update

Qala Shallows was inaugurated on December 4. 

Cripple Creek & Victor mine, US

A gold mine in Denver, Colorado, in the US.  

Tharisa PGMs underground project, South Africa

The Tharisa platinum group metals mine is transitioning to underground operations.  

Olympic Dam growth projects, Australia

BHP is investing in a series of growth-enabling projects at its Olympic Dam copper mine to strengthen the foundations of underground mining productivity. 

Wonawinta processing plant restart, Australia

ASX-listed Manuka Resources aims to restart silver and gold production at its one-million-tonne-a-year Wonawinta plant.  

Bougouni lithium project, Mali – update

Kodal Minerals’ maiden shipment of 28 950 t of lithium spodumene concentrate is bound for the destination port in Hainan province, in China. 

Cabinda phosphate project, Angola – update

Minbos Resources has announced a shift in its development strategy. 

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

The startup of Kamoa-Kakula’s 500 000 t/y direct-to-blister copper smelter started on November 21, 2025. 

Karowe underground expansion project, Botswana – update

Lucara Diamond Corporation has awarded a lateral development contract to Group R Mining and Exploration Botswana. 

Nolans neodymium/praseodymium rare earths project, Australia – update

Arafura Resources has confirmed that its export-credit partner Export Development Canada has extended credit approval for its existing senior debt facility, a critical piece in the funding stack... 

Seymour and Root – mine and concentrator projects, Canada – update

GT1 has appointed engineering consultancy Altris Engineering to optimise and lead the definitive feasibility study (DFS). 

Lord Byron openpit gold project, Australia

Emerging gold miner Brightstar Resources has received approval from the Australian Department of Mines, Petroleum and Exploration for the mining proposal and mine closure plan.  

Battery anode facility, United Arab Emirates

Battery metals developer NextSource Materials announced positive results of a technical and economic study on the construction of a proposed 30 000 t/y battery anode facility in September 2025. 

Herradura mine, Mexico

A gold mine in Herradura district, Sonora, Mexico. 

Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update

Southern Palladium is reporting steady momentum across all aspects of the definitive feasibility study. 

Berg gold project, Canada – update

Surge Copper has moved its Berg project into full prefeasibility study design and cost work. 

Butcherbird Expansion project, Australia – update

Element 25 is progressing with the project, with engineering, contracting and funding activities advancing as the company works towards lifting manganese concentrate output to 1.1-million tonnes a...