Exploration and development company New World Resources has secured a key regulatory milestone for its Antler project. 

Natural graphite and battery anode company Syrah Resources hopes to restart production at the Balama project during the first quarter. 

A final investment decision is expected in 2026. 

UK-based copper/gold exploration and development company Bezant Resources has initiated a detailed optimisation programme to assess ore sorting recoveries for various sensor responses. 

Canadian diamond mining company Lucara Diamond Corp has reported substantial progress at the project. 

Base metals company Pacific Nickel requested a further extension of a voluntary suspension of its securities on the ASX on February 11 while it continues discussions regarding project funding. 

Canada-based mineral resources company Montage Gold has committed to a significant number of long-lead item orders. 

Metals recovery company Jubilee Metals Group is concluding the final details of the due diligence on the project. 

Arizona Lithium has updated its phased development plan for the project. 

Project execution has restarted. 

Work continues to assess new technologies that might assist in upgrading the feed grade for the project.  

A South African development finance institution has started its due diligence process as part of West Wits' securing a debt facility to underpin financing the development of Qala Shallows. 

Orano Group is building the world's first industrial plant dedicated to the production of thorium 228. 

Toro Energy has completed the re-optimisation of the project. 

Canada-based gold and silver explorer Ascot Resources has announced a delay in the restart of milling operations at the project. 

Canadian company Eldorado Gold announced a revised timeline and capital cost estimate for the project on February 5. 

Gold reserve developer Predictive Discovery Limited has raised almost A$70-million through a strategic private placement to advance a definitive feasibility study on the project. 

First concentrate has been produced. 

Upgrade activities are progressing steadily. 

The environmental- and social-impact assessment is expected to be approved in the first quarter of this year. 

Zanaga Iron Ore Company has announced that, together with its 100%-owned subsidiary MPD Congo, it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Centrale Électrique du Congo (CEC) SA to evaluate... 

Capricorn Metals plans to expand Karlawinda's capacity by installing a new three-stage crushing and ball mill circuit. 

Vale Indonesia and GEM Co proposes the construction of a high-pressure acid leach facility on Sulawesi Island. 

Omico Mining Corp has submitted the relevant assessments, as part of the Environmental Clearance Certificate Application, to build and operate the mine.  

Giyani Metals has started with advanced commissioning at its demonstration plant in Johannesburg. 

The updated feasibility study is on track for the first quarter of 2025. 

The production of the first dry yellowcake is scheduled for the June quarter of 2025. 

The project is extending its Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training Authority-accredited training centre to equip local workers with critical skills.  

The project remains materially on budget and on track for completion by the end of the first half of 2025.