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Kookaburra graphite project, Australia
Australian graphite developer Lincoln Minerals plans to mine and process known graphite deposits in and around the Kookaburra Gully mining lease.
Bankan gold project, Guinea – update
The government of Guinea has approved Predictive Discovery’s environment- and social-impact assessment.
Merlin diamond mine restart, Australia
Lucapa Diamond Company has identified two large, highly conductive base metal targets at the Merlin project.
Okiep Copper Project, South Africa – update
The bankable feasibility study is expected to be completed “imminently”.
Prieska Copper Zinc Mine, South Africa – update
The bankable feasibility study is expected before the end of the first quarter of 2025.
Shaakichiuwaanaan lithium project, Canada – update
Patriot Battery Metals has raised C$69-million through a strategic investment from automotive manufacturer Volkswagen.
Tumas uranium project, Namibia – update
Uranium miner Deep Yellow has decided to defer a final investment decision to March 2025.
Zulu lithium/tantalum project pilot plant, Zimbabwe – update
UK-based mining and exploration company Premier African Minerals has reported a retail offer through a bookbuild of new ordinary shares.
Rocky Creek metallurgical coal project, Canada
CTI Plus Resources plans to mine the project using openpit methods and conventional truck-and-shovel equipment.
Butcherbird Stage 2 manganese expansion project, Australia – update
The Western Australian Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety has approved Element 25’s planned expansion.
Côté gold project, Canada – update
The project aims to achieve steady-state nameplate capacity in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Lynn Lake gold project, Canada – update
Segele gold project, Ethiopia – update
Work on the vertical shaft is scheduled to start this month and will be completed within three to five months.
Tiris uranium project, Mauritania – update
Aura Energy has received firm commitments to raise about A$9-million through the issue of 64.28-million shares at A$0.14 a share.
Vidalia further expansion project, US – update
Syrah Resources has been awarded a tax credit under the US Inflation Reduction Act’s Section 48C Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Tax Credit Programme.
Zondereinde – Western extension project, South Africa – update
Platinum group metals production from the project remains on track.
Balama graphite project, Mozambique – update
Syrah Resources declared force majeure at its Balama graphite mine in December 2024.
Cariboo gold project, Canada – update
Cinovec lithium project, Czechia/Germany – update
European Metals has announced a substantial increase in planned lithium production.
Gravelotte emerald mine, South Africa – update
Gem Resources has successfully completed the refurbishment and upgrades to the processing plant.
Kasiya rutile/graphite project, Malawi – update
Sovereign Metals has completed the test pit backfilling and started soil remediation as part of its pilot mining and land rehabilitation programme at Kasiya.
Kayelekera uranium restart project, Malawi
The project is scheduled to restart in the third quarter of this year.
Lance Projects – Ross and Kendrick production areas, US – update
Mammoth Underground mine, Australia – update
Coronado Global Resources announced the opening of its Mammoth underground mine at the Curragh Mining Complex in December.
Okiep Copper Project, South Africa – update
The bankable feasibility study is scheduled to be released this month.
Parys Mountain copper/zinc/lead/gold/silver project, UK – update
The county council has approved the Parys Mountain mine environmental-impact assessment scoping report.
Phalaborwa Rare Earths Project, South Africa – update
An interim economic study released in December 2024 has proposed a project life of 16 years – two years longer than the one envisaged in the October 2022 preliminary economic assessment.
Thacker Pass lithium project, US – update
Lithium Americas has raised the reserve estimate for the Thacker Pass lithium project.
Mt Bevan Iron Ore Joint Venture project, Australia
Legacy Iron Ore Limited and Hawthorn Resources are buidling a 12-million-tonne-a-year, high-grade magnetite project in central Yilgarn.
15-Mile and Beaver Dam projects, Canada
St Barbara Limited's has updated the prefeasibility study on the project and has proposed average production of 74 000 oz/y of gold over the 11.1-year mine life.
South West Arkansas project, US
The South West Arkansas project’s design is being updated from its original preliminary feasibility study.
Boorara gold project – Stage 1, Australia
Cowal underground development project, Australia – update
Evolution Mining has received regulatory approval from the New South Wales Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure to extend operations at its Cowal gold operations until 2042.
Dalgaranga gold project, Australia – update
Spartan Resources is fast-tracking a production restart with a A$220-million placement.
Eneabba rare earths refinery, Australia – update
Morgan Stanley has said the project faces economic and execution risks, even after receiving A$400-million ($258-million) of fresh funding from the Australian government.
Havieron gold/copper project, Australia – update
Greatland Gold has successfully poured its first gold bars at the Telfer processing plant.
Hillgrove gold/antimony project, Australia – update
Larvotto Resources has announced a capital raise to continue advancing the project.
Jansen potash project, Canada – update
BHP has selected ABB to deliver, install and commission three friction hoists and a further electrical system for a Blair service hoist.
Karibib lithium project – Phase 1, Namibia – update
Kathleen Valley lithium/tantalum project, Australia – update
Liontown Resources has dispatched its first cargo of spodumene concentrate from the Port of Geraldton.
Kurmuk gold project, Ethiopia – update
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