Patterson Lake South uranium project, Canada – update

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment has formally accepted the final environmental-impact statement on the project. 

Reko Diq copper/gold project, Pakistan – update

Fluor Corporation has received the final notice to proceed from Barrick Mining Corporation. 

Sishen ultrahigh dense-media separation project, South Africa – update

The project is progressing to plan. 

Speewah fluorite project, Australia – update

Tivan has secured early-stage support from two Australian government financing bodies as it seeks to develop the mining and processing operation. 

Sulphur Springs zinc/copper project, Australia – update

Work on surface infrastructure and early-stage underground mining activities has started.  

Thaba Joint Venture project, South Africa – update

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

Titanium beneficiation complex, South Africa – update

Plant erection is expected to start later this year. 

Woodlawn copper/zinc mine, Australia – update

Develop Global has started concentrate shipments from the mine. 

Zanaga iron-ore project, Congo-Brazzaville – update

Zanaga Iron Ore Company has reported that Congo-Brazzaville’s abundant gas and energy resources create favourable conditions for the potential pelletisation of its high-grade iron-ore products.  

Tucumã Operation, Brazil

A copper mine in Pará state, Brazil. 

Kangwinan bauxite project, Australia

Global mining group Rio Tinto is proposing the construction of a new mine and is expanding the existing port. 

Integrated low-carbon aluminium project, India

Multinational mining company Rio Tinto and energy transition solutions provider AMG Metals & Materials plan to evaluate the potential construction of the first phase of a 500 000 t/y primary... 

Simberi expansion project, Papua New Guinea

The project aims to expand the current mining and processing facilities to allow for the processing of fresh sulphide ore and the extension of the life-of-mine to 13 years. 

Beebyn-W11 iron-ore mine project, Australia – update

Fenix Resources has completed a private haul road connecting the project to existing infrastructure. 

Bunyu graphite project, Tanzania – update

Strategic partner negotiations are ongoing to progress Stage 1 to development. 

Florence Copper in situ copper recovery facility, US – update

Construction is nearing completion. 

Gossan Valley copper/zinc project, Australia – update

The project has received final project approvals. 

Jansen potash project, Canada – update

BHP is continuing to make progress on the project. 

K.Hill battery-grade manganese project, Botswana – update

Battery metal development company Giyani Metals Corporation is in ongoing discussions with offtakers for battery-grade manganese products produced at its K.Hill project. 

Kamistiatusset iron-ore project, Canada – update

Champion Iron has formalised a strategic partnership with Japan's Nippon Steel, and trading house Sojitz. 

Kayelekera uranium restart project, Malawi – update

The Malawi Environment Protection Authority will issue the environmental- and social-impact assessment (ESIA) certificate for the Kayelekera uranium mine following approval of the ESIA report. 

Koné gold project, Côte d'Ivoire – update

Canada-based mineral resources company Montage Gold has expanded its exploration campaign at the project. 

Menar coal projects, South Africa – update

Private investment company Menar has pledged R3.88-billion to develop the project. 

Mine Waste Solutions (MWS) extension project, South Africa – update

Phase 2 of the project is on track. 

Minim Martap bauxite project, Cameroon – update

Exploration and development company Canyon Resources has started construction of an inland rail facility at Makor, in Cameroon. 

Moab Khotsong life-of-mine extension project, South Africa – update

The project is progressing as planned. 

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

The first of two new high-capacity dredges has arrived. 

Mponeng life-of-mine extension project, South Africa – update

The project is progressing as planned. 

Mt Carbine tungsten mine expansion project, Australia – update

Resources company EQ Resources has received a letter of interest from the Export-Import Bank of the United States to support the expansion of the project. 

Pebble copper/gold/molybdenum/silver/rhenium project, US – update

Copper and gold developer Northern Dynasty Minerals has asked a federal court in Alaska to move forward with a summary judgment schedule in its lawsuit over the veto of its project during the Biden... 

Platreef palladium/rhodium/nickel/platinum/copper/gold project, South Africa – update

The project is progressing as planned. 

Rietberg mine and processing expansion project, South Africa – update

Primary copper producer Copper 360 Limited is now ready to progress to the next phase of mine development and expansion. 

Shaakichiuwaanaan lithium project, Canada – update

Patriot Battery Metals has confirmed a major caesium discovery. 

Steelpoortdrift vanadium project, South Africa – update

Vanadium Resources, a subsidiary of Vanadium Resources Limited, has signed a binding magnetite ore supply agreement with metals and minerals trader China Precious Asia Limited. 

Tulu Kapi gold project, Ethiopia – update

Kefi Gold and Copper is preparing to start paying compensation to affected nearby community members as part of Phase 1 of a community resettlement action plan. 

Tumas uranium project, Namibia – update

Uranium miner Deep Yellow has deferred the final investment decision to March 2026. 

Didipio mine, Philippines

A gold and copper mine in the northern Luzon region of the Philippines. 

Cowal operations openpit continuation project, Australia

Australian gold miner Evolution Mining plans to extend the life of the Cowal mine until 2042. 

Root lithium project, Canada

An updated preliminary economic assessment has outlined a robust development pathway, featuring a combination of openpit mine and underground mining methods. 

Quellaveco copper mine expansion, Peru

Global mining company Anglo American has reported that there is significant expansion potential that could sustain production at Quellaveco beyond the initial high-grade area.