Prominent Hill copper/gold/silver mine expansion, Australia – update

Shaft sinking at the project is 40% complete. 

Simberi sulphide gold project, Papua New Guinea – update

St Barbara has accelerated its decision-making process by selecting the saleable concentrate flowsheet option for its Simberi project ahead of schedule. 

Songwe Hill rare earths project, Malawi – update

Mkango Resources has raised funds to start process optimisation. 

Wicheeda rare earths project, Canada – update

The project has progressed to an advanced stage. 

Witwatersrand Basin Project – Qala Shallows, South Africa – update

A due diligence process by a second commercial bank has started. 

P2000 Project, Australia

A prefeasibility study has determined that production capacity could be expanded to more than two-million tonnes a year of lithium oxide. 

Silver Sand project, Bolivia

A prefeasibility study has confirmed that Silver Sand has the potential to become a high-grade, low-cost pure silver producer. 

Kiaka gold project, Burkina Faso

A feasibility study update, published on July 2, 2024, has confirmed the strong cash flows expected from the project and incorporates improvements of the project’s initial feasibility study. 

Project Lonestar Lithium, US

Energy Exploration Technologies Inc proposes to build a demonstration plant to produce lithium hydroxide from geothermal brines in the US. 

Bowdens silver project, Australia – update

The New South Wales Supreme Court of Appeal has upheld an appeal by the Bingman Catchment Landcare Group against the project. 

Chvaletice manganese project, Czechia – update

Euro Manganese has announced an offtake term sheet with a US-based company for the sale of high-purity manganese product from the project. 

Cowal underground development project, Australia – update

The project has reached commercial production. 

Etango-8 uranium project, Namibia – update

Bannerman Energy has selected a global consulting and engineering firm to deliver the detailed design phase for the project.  

Goldrush underground gold project, US – update

The project is ramping up underground production. 

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

Ivanhoe Mines’ Phase 3 concentrator has reached commercial production. 

McPhillamys gold project, Australia – update

The project is no longer considered viable. 

Reko Diq copper/gold project, Pakistan – update

The feasibility study is on track. 

Segele gold project, Ethiopia – update

Akobo Minerals can now produce gold from the Segele mine. 

Tiris uranium project, Mauritania – update

Aura Energy has announced the completion of the previous restructuring of the uranium offtake agreement with London-based Curzon Uranium Trading.  

Tocantinzinho gold project, Brazil – update

G Mining has completed its first exports of doré bars from the project.  

Tulu Kapi gold project, Ethiopia – update

Kefi Gold and Copper is on track with early works at the project. 

Twin Hills gold project, Namibia – update

Shanjin International Gold’s buyout of Osino Resources is expected to expedite project development. 

Valentine gold project, Canada – update

Construction at the project has passed the 77% mark. 

Mantoverde mine, Chile

A copper mine in the province of Chañaral, Atacama region, Chile. 

Booysendal South platinum mine project, South Africa

An application for permitting to expand the South mine tailings storage facility is in progress. 

Gravelotte emerald mine, South Africa

An independent desk-based review of the discounted cash flow model for the project has highlighted its potential profitability over a 17-year mine life. 

Witwatersrand Basin Project – Qala Shallows, South Africa

A South African development finance institution has started its due diligence process to secure a debt facility for the development of the project. 

Clearwater lithium project, Canada

A prefeasibility study has outlined the detailed process to produce battery-grade lithium hydroxide. 

Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update

Southern Palladium has submitted the environmental-impact assessment report to the Department of Mineral Resource and Energy. 

Cabinda phosphate project, Angola – update

The Angolan Sovereign Wealth Fund has confirmed approval for a $10-million strategic investment in Minbos Resources. 

Casino copper/gold/molybdenum project, Canada – update

Western Copper and Gold Corporation has submitted an updated and refined schedule for submission of the environmental and socioeconomic effects statement to the Yukon Environmental And... 

Halleck Creek rare earths project, US – update

American Rare Earths has announced operational and structural changes aimed at advancing the project. 

Jadar lithium-borates project, Serbia – update

Environmental activists and opposition groups are set to gather in the centre of Serbia’s capital on August 17 to demand a halt to the Rio Tinto-proposed Jadar mine. 

Kasiya rutile/graphite project, Malawi – update

Sovereign Metals has started an infill drilling programme to support ongoing technical studies. 

Kayelekera uranium restart project, Malawi – update

Lotus Resources has announced a restructured board and senior management team to accelerate the development of the project. 

Prairie lithium project, Canada – update

Arizona Lithium has produced battery-grade lithium carbonate from the project. 

Valentine gold project, Canada – update

The Valentine gold mine is 64% complete. 

Windfall gold project, Canada – update

The development of Windfall is well advanced.  

Pinto Valley mine, US

A copper mine in the Globe-Miami mining district in Arizona, in the US. 

Garzweiler mine, Germany

A lignite mine in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.