Mineral Point gold project, US

A preliminary economic assessment has demonstrated that the project has the potential to become the flagship asset within Nevada-focused mining company i-80’s gold portfolio. 

Synthetic graphite production facility, US

Battery metals and technology company NOVONIX plans to produce about 31 500 t/y of synthetic graphite from the proposed facility. 

Arrowsmith North silica sand project, Australia – update

The Western Australia Mines, Petroleum and Exploration department has approved the mining proposal for the project. 

Bougouni lithium project, Mali – update

Large stockpiles of spodumene concentrate are mounting on site. 

Devon Pit gold project, Australia – update

Matsa Resources has started ore haulage from its fully operational Devon Pit gold mine. 

Kabanga nickel project, Tanzania – update

Japanese government agency Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation is considering signing up as a strategic partner. 

Kangankunde rare earths project, Malawi – update

Australian resources company Iluka Resources has entered into a binding loan term sheet and a full-form offtake agreement with Lindian Resources for the long-term supply of rare-earth concentrate... 

Kasiya rutile/graphite project, Malawi – update

Sovereign Metals has confirmed the mining method and finalised the fleet design for the project. 

Kathleen Valley lithium/tantalum project, Australia – update

The Australian government will invest A$50-million in Liontown Resources to help ramp up operations and transition to underground mining to boost domestic minerals supply. 

Lance Projects – Ross and Kendrick production areas, US – update

Peninsula Energy has received regulatory approval from Wyoming's Uranium Recovery Program to start Phase 2 startup activities at the central processing plant. 

Nyanzaga gold project, Tanzania – update

Bulk earthworks continue to lay the foundation for future infrastructure. 

Rook I uranium project, Canada – update

NexGen Energy has doubled its contracted sales volumes to more than ten-million pounds as the company advances its project. 

Sisson tungsten/molybdenum project, Canada – update

The Canadian government has granted Northcliff Resources C$8.21-million to advance the project. 

Tulu Kapi gold project, Ethiopia – update

Kefi Gold and Copper has completed the required early works to allow for full project development. 

Zulu lithium/tantalum project pilot plant, Zimbabwe – update

The commissioning of a second phase of the processing plant is progressing on schedule. 

Yaouré mine, Côte d'Ivoire

A gold mine in central Côte d’Ivoire. 

Hillgrove antimony/gold mine, Australia

A definitive feasibility study has confirmed the project as a robust, near-term development opportunity with compelling midpoint economics. 

15-Mile processing hub, Canada

Australia headquartered St Barbara plans to consolidate operations in Nova Scotia, around a centralised processing hub at 15-Mile. 

Hemerdon tungsten/tin mine, UK

Hemerdon is a construction-ready, fully permitted, world-class tungsten resource, with significant tin and premium aggregate co-products.  

Central lime project, Papua New Guinea – update

Supplier of cement, quicklime and processed building products Pacific Lime and Cement has approved the final investment decision to move ahead with the project. 

Haib copper project, Namibia – update

Copper exploration and development company Koryx Copper has closed its previously announced bought deal public offering to advance technical studies on the project and continue exploration. 

Los Azules copper project, Argentina – update

McEwen Mining expects to complete a feasibility study on the project in two months. 

Nyanzaga gold project, Tanzania – update

Africa-focused gold miner Perseus Mining has awarded a A$48-million engineering, procurement and construction management contract for the development of the project. 

Speewah fluorite project, Australia – update

Tivan has secured early-stage support from two Australian government financing bodies as it aims to develop Australia’s first fluorite mining and processing operation. 

Tiris uranium project, Mauritania – update

Aura Energy has concluded two agreements for the future sales of U3O8 concentrate from the project. 

Witwatersrand Basin Project – Qala Shallows, South Africa – update

West Wits is advancing through the mobilisation phase as the team progresses toward first gold production. 

Sissingué mine, Côte d’Ivoire

A gold mine in the Savanes region of northern Côte d’Ivoire. 

Minim Martap bauxite project, Cameroon – update

Canyon Resources has completed the first drawdown from its $140-million credit facility with AFG Bank Cameroon after satisfying the required drawdown conditions. 

Gruyere gold mine underground project, Australia

A scoping study has outlined a sublevel cave underground mining option capable of sustaining the Gruyere mine’s production at scale. 

Stibnite gold project, US

Mining exploration and development company Perpetua Resources Corp plans to develop one of the highest-grade openpit gold mines in the US. 

BMM iron-ore project, South Africa – update

Commercial and legal processes under way for finalisation. 

Gamsberg Phase 2 expansion project, South Africa – update

Project completion is targeted for the 2025/26 financial year.  

Gamsberg smelter project, South Africa – update

The smelter will treat all zinc concentrate from the Gamsberg operation.  

Hillgrove antimony/gold mine, Australia – update

Larvotto Resources has completed a two-tranche placement to raise A$60-million to support the restart of its Hillgrove project. 

Jwaneng underground project, Botswana – update

Development work is progressing on schedule. 

Kasiya rutile/graphite project, Malawi – update

Sovereign Metals has announced that the latest testwork on graphite from the project has delivered “highly successful” results. 

Lance Projects – Ross and Kendrick production areas, US – update

Peninsula Energy has terminated five of its six uranium offtake contracts as it advances plans to restart production at the Lance projects. 

Langer Heinrich uranium restart project, Namibia – update

Paladin Energy issued its 2026 financial year guidance for the Langer Heinrich mine on July 23, projecting increased output as mining operations ramp up. 

Longonjo neodymium/praseodymium project, Angola – update

Construction of the Longonjo mine is progressing on schedule. 

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

Kenmare Resources has confirmed the safe delivery of a second high-capacity dredge on site.