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Amapá iron-ore project, Brazil – update
Cadence Minerals has been granted a preliminary environmental licence for the project.
Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update
Black Pine oxide gold project, US – update
Liberty Gold has reached a major permitting milestone for the project.
Brockman Syncline 1 (BS1) mine project, Australia – update
Engineering company Monadelphous Group has received a Notice of Award for a major construction contract with Rio Tinto for the project.
Honeymoon uranium mine restart project, Australia – update
Boss Energy has formally withdrawn the 2021 enhanced feasibility study for the project.
Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
Ivanhoe Mines has produced the first copper anodes at its direct-to-blister copper smelter at the Kamoa-Kakula complex.
Kangankunde rare earths project, Malawi – update
Lindian Resources has awarded all major nonprocess infrastructure contracts, with construction under way across multiple work packages.
Kanyika niobium project, Malawi – update
The updated bankable feasibility study is on track for completion by March 31, 2026.
Kiniéro gold project, Guinea – update
First ore has been delivered to the mill ahead of first gold production.
Phalaborwa Rare Earths Project, South Africa – update
Phalaborwa is now expected to produce about 213 t/y of yttrium oxide as part of its mixed heavy-rare-earth output.
Sorby Hills lead/silver/zinc project, Australia – update
Boab Metals exercised its option to acquire 100% of the Sorby Hills silver/lead project in December 2025.
Tulu Kapi gold project, Ethiopia – update
Kefi Gold and Copper has reached key milestones towards commissioning the project.
Zanaga iron-ore project, Congo-Brazzaville – update
Zanaga Iron Ore Company has completed a value enhancement initiative on the project.
Zulu lithium/tantalum project pilot plant, Zimbabwe – update
Premier African Minerals has agreed with Canmax Technologies to extend the long stop date linked to a restated offtake and prepayment agreement for the project.
Mogalakwena mine – Sandsloot underground project, South Africa
The investment case for Sandsloot has shown a “compelling” opportunity, with Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo American Platinum, reporting that its approach remains “value over volume”.
West Angelas sustaining project, Australia
The West Angelas project is part of Rio Tinto’s replacement projects underpinning ongoing commitment to the Pilbara, with a combined capacity of about 130-million tonnes a year.
Diamba Sud gold project, Senegal
A preliminary economic assessment has confirmed a strong economic case for developing an openpit gold mine.
Sulphur Springs copper/zinc project, Australia
An updated definitive feasibility study has shown that Sulphur Springs will be technically and economically robust.
Amitsoq graphite project, Greenland – update
Greenland has issued a 30-year exploitation licence to GreenRoc Mining for the Amitsoq graphite deposit.
Bunyu graphite project, Tanzania – update
Volt Resources has signed a binding term sheet, which will provide funding and development support for the Bunyu graphite mine and processing plant.
Grassy Mountain gold project, US – update
Oregon regulators have released a draft consolidated permit package for the project.
Kangankunde rare earths project, Malawi – update
Lindian Resources has completed the final $10-million payment under its share sale agreement.
Longonjo neodymium/praseodymium project, Angola – update
Pensana has secured a $100-million subscription from a strategic investor to advance its US mine-to-magnet strategy.
Mandilla gold project, Australia – update
Astral Resources has raised A$65-million in a placement to accelerate work across its Kalgoorlie-region gold portfolio and underpin a large portion of the equity funding for the Mandilla gold project.
Minim Martap bauxite project, Cameroon – update
Canyon Resources has reported steady progress at its Minim Martap bauxite project.
Rebecca-Roe gold project, Australia – update
Ramelius Resources has signed a native title mining agreement with the Kakarra Part B Native Title Holders, clearing a key hurdle for the development of the Rebecca-Roe gold project.
Round Top rare earth elements project, US – update
USA Rare Earth has brought forward the commercialisation schedule for the project.
Simandou iron-ore project, Guinea – update
The first shipment from the Simandou project has set sail from Guinea.
Simberi expansion project, Papua New Guinea – update
St Barbara has announced a A$370-million investment from China’s Lingbao Gold Group to advance the Simberi expansion project.
Tulu Kapi gold project, Ethiopia – update
Kefi Gold and Copper has reported further progress in completing the financing package for its Tulu Kapi gold project.
Witwatersrand Basin Project – Qala Shallows, South Africa – update
Tharisa PGMs underground project, South Africa
The Tharisa platinum group metals mine is transitioning to underground operations.
Olympic Dam growth projects, Australia
BHP is investing in a series of growth-enabling projects at its Olympic Dam copper mine to strengthen the foundations of underground mining productivity.
Wonawinta processing plant restart, Australia
ASX-listed Manuka Resources aims to restart silver and gold production at its one-million-tonne-a-year Wonawinta plant.
Bougouni lithium project, Mali – update
Kodal Minerals’ maiden shipment of 28 950 t of lithium spodumene concentrate is bound for the destination port in Hainan province, in China.
Cabinda phosphate project, Angola – update
Minbos Resources has announced a shift in its development strategy.
Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
The startup of Kamoa-Kakula’s 500 000 t/y direct-to-blister copper smelter started on November 21, 2025.
Karowe underground expansion project, Botswana – update
Lucara Diamond Corporation has awarded a lateral development contract to Group R Mining and Exploration Botswana.
Nolans neodymium/praseodymium rare earths project, Australia – update
Arafura Resources has confirmed that its export-credit partner Export Development Canada has extended credit approval for its existing senior debt facility, a critical piece in the funding stack...
Seymour and Root – mine and concentrator projects, Canada – update
GT1 has appointed engineering consultancy Altris Engineering to optimise and lead the definitive feasibility study (DFS).
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