The smelter will treat all zinc concentrate from the Gamsberg operation.  

Larvotto Resources has completed a two-tranche placement to raise A$60-million to support the restart of its Hillgrove project. 

Development work is progressing on schedule. 

Sovereign Metals has announced that the latest testwork on graphite from the project has delivered “highly successful” results. 

Paladin Energy issued its 2026 financial year guidance for the Langer Heinrich mine on July 23, projecting increased output as mining operations ramp up. 

Construction of the Longonjo mine is progressing on schedule. 

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment has formally accepted the final environmental-impact statement on the project. 

Fluor Corporation has received the final notice to proceed from Barrick Mining Corporation. 

The project is progressing to plan. 

Tivan has secured early-stage support from two Australian government financing bodies as it seeks to develop the mining and processing operation. 

Work on surface infrastructure and early-stage underground mining activities has started.  

All project design work, fabrication and delivery of mechanical items have been completed.   

Plant erection is expected to start later this year. 

Develop Global has started concentrate shipments from the mine. 

Zanaga Iron Ore Company has reported that Congo-Brazzaville’s abundant gas and energy resources create favourable conditions for the potential pelletisation of its high-grade iron-ore products.  

Kenmare Resources has confirmed the safe delivery of a second high-capacity dredge on site. 

Peninsula Energy has terminated five of its six uranium offtake contracts as it advances plans to restart production at the Lance projects. 

Multinational mining company Rio Tinto and energy transition solutions provider AMG Metals & Materials plan to evaluate the potential construction of the first phase of a 500 000 t/y primary... 

The project aims to expand the current mining and processing facilities to allow for the processing of fresh sulphide ore and the extension of the life-of-mine to 13 years. 

Fenix Resources has completed a private haul road connecting the project to existing infrastructure. 

Strategic partner negotiations are ongoing to progress Stage 1 to development. 

Construction is nearing completion. 

The project has received final project approvals. 

BHP is continuing to make progress on the project. 

Battery metal development company Giyani Metals Corporation is in ongoing discussions with offtakers for battery-grade manganese products produced at its K.Hill project. 

The Malawi Environment Protection Authority will issue the environmental- and social-impact assessment (ESIA) certificate for the Kayelekera uranium mine following approval of the ESIA report. 

Private investment company Menar has pledged R3.88-billion to develop the project. 

Phase 2 of the project is on track. 

Exploration and development company Canyon Resources has started construction of an inland rail facility at Makor, in Cameroon.