Mt Mulgine tungsten project, Australia – update

Tungsten Mining has announced a revised development strategy that incorporates early gold extraction. 

Rhodes Ridge iron-ore project, Australia – update

The prefeasibility study remains on track to be completed in 2025. 

Rincon lithium expansion project, Argentina – update

Final system testing and commissioning have been completed on the starter plant. 

Sal de Vida lithium project, Argentina – update

The project has achieved liming plant mechanical completion. 

Sanankoro gold project, Mali – update

Cora Gold is focusing on fast-tracking the construction of the Sanankoro mine. 

Sanbrado underground gold project, Burkina Faso – update

West African Resources is transitioning to owner-mining at the Sanbrado and Toega deposits. 

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

Green Technology Metals has been forced to defer the release of its definitive feasibility study for the Seymour project.  

Simandou iron-ore project, Guinea – update

The first shipment from Simandou has been accelerated to about November 2025. 

Sishen Ultrahigh Dense-Media Separation Project, South Africa – update

Construction is progressing according to plan. 

Volspruit platinum group metals project, South Africa – update

The project is concentrating on obtaining all necessary permitting. 

Cowal Gold Operation, Australia

A gold mine about 350 km west of Sydney and 40 km north-east of West Wyalong in New South Wales, Australia. 

Kola potash project, Congo-Brazzaville

An optimised definitive feasibility study has projected a life-of-mine of 23 years.  

Nueva Sabana gold/copper openpit mine – Stage 1, Cuba

Australia-based mining company Antilles Gold has reported that, subject to finalising project funding in the near term, the first shipment of concentrate could occur in the first quarter of 2026. 

Oropesa tin project, Spain

A definitive feasibility study has demonstrated the technical and economic viability of the project.  

Brockman Syncline 1 mine project, Australia – update

NRW Civil & Mining, a division of ASX-listed NRW Holdings, has been awarded a contract by Rio Tinto for work at BS1 mine. 

Broken Hill cobalt project, Australia – update

Mining and mineral processing company Cobalt Blue Holdings has secured a three-year extension to major project status for the Broken Hill project. 

Goulamina lithium project, Mali – update

Australian lithium hopeful Leo Lithium has confirmed receipt of the final proceeds from the sale of its interest in the project. 

Green River project, US – update

Explorer and developer of natural resources Anson Resources has expanded its project footprint. 

Haib copper project, Namibia – update

Koryx Copper has completed a further six diamond drill holes for 1 808 m out of a planned 37 holes as part of the Phase 2 drill programme for its 2025 exploration and project development strategy. 

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

Ivanhoe Mines has reported that the Phase 1, 2 and 3 concentrators have milled a total 3.62-million tonnes of ore. 

Karlawinda gold project expansion, Australia – update

The process plant design scope has advanced to about 60% completion and procurement works of critical path items are continuing.  

Loma Larga gold project, Ecuador

The updated feasibility study is on track for completion in the second quarter of 2025. 

Okiep Copper Project, South Africa – update

Orion Minerals has secured firm commitments for a placement of new fully paid ordinary shares to sophisticated and professional investors. 

Orom-Cross graphite project, Uganda – update

Blencowe Resources has completed the Stage 7 drilling programme, which has confirmed the continuity of mineralisation. 

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

Northern Dynasty and Pebble Limited Partnership, have confirmed their engagement in settlement discussions with the US Environmental Protection Agency. 

Prieska copper/zinc mine, South Africa – update

Orion Minerals has secured firm commitments for a placement of new fully paid ordinary shares to sophisticated and professional investors. 

Rietberg copper mine, South Africa – update

Copper 360 has reported that further capital expenditure is required for a sustainable mining operation. 

Springpole gold project, Canada – update

Mishkeegogamang First Nation and First Mining Gold have signed a long-term relationship agreement covering the project. 

Twin Hills gold project, Namibia – update

Exploration and development company Osino Resources has awarded a contract for the delivery of key process equipment. 

Venetia Underground Project, South Africa – update

The project is undergoing a rescoping process to optimise capital deployment and production schedules. 

Zulu lithium/tantalum project pilot plant, Zimbabwe – update

UK-based mining and exploration company Premier African Minerals has provided an update on the plant status and flotation plant test run. 

Taranaki vanadiferous titanomagnetite project, Australia

Trans-Tasman Resources is developing the Taranaki iron sands deposit off the shore of the North Island of New Zealand. 

Granite Creek openpit project, US

The Graphite Creek mine comprises a large openpit carbon-in-leach gold development in northern Nevada. 

Bougouni lithium project, Mali – update

Kodal Minerals has signed an offtake agreement for the spodumene concentrate produced by the Stage 1 dense-media separation processing plant. 

Kiaka gold project, Burkina Faso – update

Midtier gold producer West African Resources has poured first gold at the project. 

Murchison gold project, Australia – update

The project is fully approved, paving the way for development to start. 

Segele gold project, Ethiopia – update

Akobo Minerals has successfully completed its first smelt of gold with a new gravity setup. 

Vareš silver project, Bosnia and Herzegovina – update

ASX- and LSE-listed Adriatic Metals has achieved commercial production. 

Witwatersrand Basin Project – Qala Shallows, South Africa – update

West Wits Mining has executed definitive legal agreements for a senior syndicated loan facility to fund project development. 

Zulu lithium/tantalum project pilot plant, Zimbabwe – update

Premier African Minerals has appointed experienced mining executive Graham Hill as MD, with effect from July 16.