A technical report update has revised the project’s economics to incorporate updated metal prices, and revised capital and operating costs. 

FPX Nickel has been awarded C$3.5-million to advance the project.  

Surge Copper Corp announced the closing of its previously announced strategic private placement with African Rainbow Minerals on September 18. 

Major mechanical equipment for Phase 1A has been ordered. 

The Stage 2 dewatering of the Kakula mine has started on schedule.  

Canadian junior miner Atico Mining Corporation has signed an investment protection agreement (IPA) with the Ecuadorian government for the development of the project 

Copper/zinc/gold/silver exploration and development company Foran Mining has reported steady progress, with construction now 56% complete. 

Critical minerals company Tivan is focusing on progressing a prefeasibility on the project. 

Rainbow Rare Earths has achieved significant technical milestones at the project. 

Orion Minerals’ Prieska copper/zinc mine has received a prospective financing and offtake uplift through the signing of a nonbinding term sheet with a wholly owned subsidiary of global diversified... 

Perpetua Resources has secured a key US Forest Service authorisation to start the development of the project. 

A Presidential decree authorising the development and operation of the project was granted on September 18. 

Strange Lake has significant quantities of light and heavy rare earths, particularly dysprosium and terbium, which are essential to permanent magnets and low-carbon solutions.  

Australian mining company Santana Minerals has proposed the construction of a combination openpit and underground mining. 

B2Gold has lowered its 2025 output forecast for the Goose mine. 

Element 25 has secured firm commitments for a A$10-million share placement to help fund an expansion and support working capital. 

The project has been inaugurated. 

Electra Battery Materials announced the detailed terms of its previously flagged $30-million private placement on September 15. 

Highland Copper has received a nonbinding letter of interest for up to $250-million in potential debt financing to advance the project. 

Steady-state production is expected in early 2026. 

Lindian Resources has reported that nonexecutive director Zekai (Zac) Komur will transition to an executive role and lead the project delivery.  

Magnetic Resources has received approval for all mining leases covering the project. 

Peninsula Energy has achieved first dried yellowcake production from its expanded Lance central processing plant. 

Kenmare Resources has started to connect the two new dredges and the new feed preparation unit to wet concentrator plant A. 

Highfield Resources has terminated its senior secured project finance facility after the last lenders agreed to exit. 

Blencowe Resources has completed an aggregate fundraise of £1.12-million. The funds will be used towards the completion of the definitive feasibility study.  

Paladin Energy has unveiled plans for a fully underwritten equity raising of A$300-million to support the development of the project. 

Brazilian miner Vale has received an operating licence for activities pertaining to the project. 

Andrada Mining's new jig plant is expected to enhance recoveries, increase production and reduce unit costs.