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. 

AP60 low-carbon aluminium smelter expansion, Canada – update

Project work is progressing.  

Brockman Syncline 1 mine project, Australia – update

Enabling works are progressing well. 

Grassy Mountain gold project, US – update

Paramount Gold Nevada is progressing towards securing federal approval for the project. 

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

Despite offtaker qualification having only recently being started at the K.Hill project there has already been considerable interest from interested parties. 

Kathleen Valley lithium/tantalum project, Australia – update

The Western Australian government has welcomed the launch of the Kathleen Valley project, hailing it as a milestone for the nation’s critical minerals sector. 

Kayelekera uranium restart project, Malawi – update

Advanced uranium developer Lotus Resources has restarted the Kayelekera mill. 

Kennecott North Rim Skarn underground development, US – update

Production is expected to start at the end of 2025. 

Kiaka gold project, Burkina Faso – update

Production is achieving target material movements.  

Kiniero gold project, Guinea – update

First gold from the project is expected in the fourth quarter. 

Loma Larga gold project, Ecuador – update

Gold mining company Dundee Precious Metals has been granted an environmental licence for exploitation for the Loma Larga project. 

Lumwana superpit expansion project, Zambia – update

Site construction is under way. 

Maniry graphite project, Madagascar – update

Evion Group is progressing the development of the project, following its recognition in June 2025 as a strategic project under the EU's Critical Raw Materials Act.  

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.