The Rhodes Ridge Joint Venture has approved a $191-million feasibility study to progress development of the first phase of the Rhodes Ridge project. 

Highland Copper has decided to sell its 34% interest in the project to joint venture partner Kinterra Copper for $30-million. 

Cadence Minerals has been granted a preliminary environmental licence for the project. 

Stage 1 delivery remains on schedule. 

Liberty Gold has reached a major permitting milestone for the project. 

Engineering company Monadelphous Group has received a Notice of Award for a major construction contract with Rio Tinto for the project. 

Boss Energy has formally withdrawn the 2021 enhanced feasibility study for the project. 

Ivanhoe Mines has produced the first copper anodes at its direct-to-blister copper smelter at the Kamoa-Kakula complex. 

Lindian Resources has awarded all major nonprocess infrastructure contracts, with construction under way across multiple work packages. 

The updated bankable feasibility study is on track for completion by March 31, 2026. 

First ore has been delivered to the mill ahead of first gold production. 

Phalaborwa is now expected to produce about 213 t/y of yttrium oxide as part of its mixed heavy-rare-earth output.  

Boab Metals exercised its option to acquire 100% of the Sorby Hills silver/lead project in December 2025. 

Kefi Gold and Copper has reached key milestones towards commissioning the project. 

Zanaga Iron Ore Company has completed a value enhancement initiative on the project. 

Premier African Minerals has agreed with Canmax Technologies to extend the long stop date linked to a restated offtake and prepayment agreement for the project. 

The investment case for Sandsloot has shown a “compelling” opportunity, with Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo American Platinum, reporting that its approach remains “value over volume”. 

The West Angelas project is part of Rio Tinto’s replacement projects underpinning ongoing commitment to the Pilbara, with a combined capacity of about 130-million tonnes a year. 

A preliminary economic assessment has confirmed a strong economic case for developing an openpit gold mine. 

The road will provide vital surface transportation for more than 1 700 mining claims in the area, supporting further mineral exploration and mine development. 

An updated definitive feasibility study has shown that Sulphur Springs will be technically and economically robust. 

Greenland has issued a 30-year exploitation licence to GreenRoc Mining for the Amitsoq graphite deposit. 

Oregon regulators have released a draft consolidated permit package for the project. 

Pensana has secured a $100-million subscription from a strategic investor to advance its US mine-to-magnet strategy. 

Astral Resources has raised A$65-million in a placement to accelerate work across its Kalgoorlie-region gold portfolio and underpin a large portion of the equity funding for the Mandilla gold project. 

Canyon Resources has reported steady progress at its Minim Martap bauxite project. 

Ramelius Resources has signed a native title mining agreement with the Kakarra Part B Native Title Holders, clearing a key hurdle for the development of the Rebecca-Roe gold project. 

USA Rare Earth has brought forward the commercialisation schedule for the project. 

The first shipment from the Simandou project has set sail from Guinea.