Orom-Cross graphite project, Uganda

A definitive feasibility has showcased Orom-Cross as a tier-1 graphite project. 

Daggafontein tailings storage facility, South Africa – update

Construction of the necessary infrastructure at Ergo’s Brakpan plant, and of the project’s pipeline linking the plant to the tailings storage facility, is nearing completion. 

Far West Gold Recoveries operation, South Africa – update

DRDGOLD has reported a significant milestone at the project. 

Great Bear gold project, Canada – update

The government of Ontario has earmarked the project for accelerated development under its new ‘One Project, One Process’ permitting framework. 

Mineral Point openpit gold project, US – update

i-80 Gold has secured commitments for a $500-million financing package that forms part of a recapitalisation plan aimed at building a 600 000 oz/y gold mine in Nevada. 

Mogale Tailings Retreatment – Soweto cluster expansion, South Africa – update

The definitive feasibility study for the processing plant is expected to be completed by June 2026. 

Uis lithium expansion project, Namibia – update

Uis Tin Mining Company has entered into a cooperation agreement with the European Investment Bank to accelerate the feasibility study. 

Withok tailings storage facility, South Africa – update

DRDGOLD has indicated that delivery on its medium- to long-term plans to reclaim the Marievale and Crown Tailings Complex reserves depends on the success of the Withok project. 

Witwatersrand Basin Project – Qala Shallows, South Africa – update

West Wits Mining has started a scoping study under its Project 200 initiative within the broader Witwatersrand Basin Project. 

Guanaceví mine, Mexico

A silver/gold mine in the state of Durango. 

Carina heavy rare earth element project, Brazil

Aclara Resources plans to produce magnetic elements and other strategic heavy rare earth element contained in a mixed rare-earth carbonate product from the Carina project. 

Rare earth refining and separation facility, Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabian mining company Maaden is building a central hub for the processing, refining and separation of rare-earth elements. 

South Crofty critical minerals project, UK

South Crofty is ranked among the lowest-cost tin producers. 

Bilboes gold project, Zimbabwe

A feasibility study has confirmed a single-phase development as the most economic development approach for the project.  

Doropo gold project, Côte d'Ivoire – update

The Côte d'Ivoire Council of Ministers has officially announced the award of a 14-year mining right for Resolute Mining's Doropo gold project. 

Eskay Creek gold/silver project, Canada – update

Skeena Resources has completed the permitting process for the project. 

Kalgoorlie nickel project – Goongarrie Hub, Australia – update

Ardea Resources has received nonbinding support from Export Finance Australia and the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Exim) for the potential financing of its nickel/cobalt project. 

Prairie lithium project, Canada – update

Prairie has started grid power infrastructure installation at its flagship Pad #1 commercial facility site. 

Reko Diq copper/gold project, Pakistan – update

Barrick Mining Corporation is undertaking a review of all aspects of the project. 

Rosh Pinah expansion, Namibia – update

Rosh Pinah Zinc has commissioned Namibia’s first paste backfill plant at the Rosh Pinah mine, a major milestone in the RP2.0 expansion. 

Boddington mine, Australia

A copper/gold mine south-east of Perth, in Western Australia.  

Donlin Gold project, US – update

Name of the Project Donlin Gold project. Location Alaska, in the US. 

Eland mine complex, South Africa – update

Eland is making steady progress in its ramp-up. 

Kookynie gold project, Australia – update

Carnavale Resources has been granted mining lease M40/362, which hosts all the mineral resources at the project. 

Minim Martap bauxite project, Cameroon – update

Canyon Resources has reported that the project is advancing to the mining phase, with commissioning of the surface miner scheduled for February 2026 as a key operational milestone. 

Monte Muambe rare earths and fluorspar project, Mozambique – update

The US Trade and Development Agency has confirmed its intention to support the project. 

North American Lithium expansion project, Canada – update

Elevra Lithium has signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding with Mangrove Lithium for the supply of spodumene concentrate from the project. 

Orom-Cross graphite project, Uganda – update

Additional metallurgical testwork has confirmed that graphite concentrate from the project is suitable for synthetic industrial diamond production, adding a new potential value stream. 

Phalaborwa Rare Earths Project, South Africa – update

Rainbow Rare Earths has announced that its recently commissioned large-scale pilot plant is operating the optimised Phalaborwa primary flowsheet. 

Prieska copper/zinc mine, South Africa – update

Prieska Copper Zinc Mine has executed a binding prepayment agreement with a wholly-owned subsidiary of Glencore for a $250-million prepayment facility linked to the sale of bulk, copper and zinc... 

Sanankoro gold project, Mali – update

Cora Gold has conditionally secured at least £12.85-million and up to £13.71-million (before costs) through a subscription of up to 228.45-million new shares at 6p each, to advance the Sanankoro... 

Shaakichiuwaanaan – lithium-only project, Canada – update

PMET Resources is pursuing financing of up to C$130-million to support the next phase of exploration and development. 

Zanaga iron-ore project, Congo-Brazzaville – update

ZIOC has signed a binding term sheet with Red Arc Minerals for a staged investment in the project. 

Zondereinde – Western extension project, South Africa – update

The ramp-up of stoping is continuing within the Western extension section, reflecting an improvement in Merensky tonnes mined.  

Pozuelos-Pastos Grandes lithium brine project, Argentina

Pozuelos-Pastos Grandes lithium brine project is among one of the largest undeveloped lithium brine resources in the world. 

Zesty green iron demonstration plant, Australia

Zero Emissions Steel Technology, or Zesty, is being positioned as a pathway for using Pilbara iron-ore in lower-emissions steelmaking. 

PAK lithium mine project and lithium chemicals conversion facility, Canada

The mine project contains North America’s highest-grade lithium resource and is the biggest in Ontario by size.  

North Carolina rare-earth magnet facility, US

Rare-earth magnets manufacturer Vulcan Elements plans to expand its rare-earth magnet facility in North Carolina. 

Bendigo-Ophir gold project, New Zealand – update

Santana Minerals has secured access over council roading assets necessary to allow for Bendigo-Ophir to proceed, subject to receipt of Fast-track Approvals Act consent. 

Burnstone gold project, South Africa – update

The feasibility study and final investment decision are expected in the first half of 2026.