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. 

Witwatersrand Basin Project – Qala Shallows, South Africa – update

West Wits Mining has secured firm commitments to raise A$17.5-million, before costs, through a share placement to institutional, sophisticated and professional investors. 

Gualcamayo mine, Argentina

A gold mine about 270 km north of the provincial capital of San Juan and south-western La Rioja province, in west-central Argentina.  

Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa

An optimised prefeasibility study on Southern Palladium's advanced, shallow, high-grade project proposes to unlock value through a staged production approach. 

Dubbo heap-leach project, Australia

Australian Strategic Materials is pursuing a phased development approach, with the first phase focusing on the production of high-purity separated rare-earth oxides – specifically... 

Island Gold District operation, Canada

Canadian-based intermediate gold producer Alamos Gold has consolidated Island Gold and Magino deposits into one long-life operation that is expected to become one of the largest, lowest-cost and... 

Archimedes gold project, US

Archimedes is i-80 Gold’s second planned underground mine and forms part of the company’s three-phase growth strategy in Nevada.  

Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update

Southern Palladium has started its detailed metallurgical and geotechnical drill programmes as part of ongoing field work to support the delivery of a definitive feasibility study. 

Doropo gold project, Côte d'Ivoire – update

Resolute Mining is updating the existing definitive feasibility study. 

Ewoyaa lithium project, Ghana – update

Atlantic Lithium has secured funding through binding agreements with Long State Investments to advance the project. 

Kangankunde rare earths project, Malawi – update

Lindian Resources has approved a final investment decision to build the first stage of the mine. 

McDermitt lithium project, US – update

Jindalee Resources has signed a nonbinding letter of intent with a US-based special purpose acquisition company, sponsored by Antarctica Capital, to list its McDermitt project on a US national... 

Phalaborwa Rare Earths Project, South Africa – update

Rainbow Rare Earths has reported major progress. 

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

Boab Metals has extended its option agreement with Henan Yuguang until December 31, 2025, to acquire the remaining 25% interest in the project.  

Witwatersrand Basin Project – Qala Shallows, South Africa – update

West Wits Mining has secured Investment Committee approval from Nebari Natural Resources Credit Fund II LP for a loan facility to advance Qala Shallows.  

Minas-Rio System mine, Brazil

An iron-ore mine in Conceição do Mato Dentro and Alvorada de Minas, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. 

Hope Downs 2 iron-ore project, Australia

The project aims to develop Rio Tinto and Hancock Prospecting’s Hope Downs 2 and Bedded Hilltop deposits in Australia's Pilbara region. 

Cariboo gold project, Canada

North American gold development company Osisko Development Corp plans to build a traditional under­ground operation using mechanised longhole open stoping to extract ore from gold-bearing vein... 

Electra battery recycling facility, Canada

Electra Battery Metals is developing a modular lithium-ion battery recycling facility as part of its integrated Battery Materials Park strategy.  

Highland Valley copper mine life extension project, Canada

Canadian resources company Teck Resources plans to extend the life of Highland Valley Copper to the mid-2040s. 

Serra Norte Complex, Brazil

An iron-ore mine in the municipality of Parauapebas, state of Pará, in Brazil. 

Arrowsmith North silica sand project, Australia – update

VRX Silica has shifted its focus to finalising infrastructure solutions, binding offtake agreements and project finance, confirming its goal of first production next year. 

Buena Vista iron project, US – update

Magnum Mining and Exploration is revisiting its Buena Vista project after a new analysis highlighted its potential for rare-earth elements. 

Cascabel copper/gold/silver project, Ecuador – update

SolGold is shifting its tax domicile to Switzerland as the company advances the Cascabel project into development.