Winning Consortium Simandou has suspended operations and launched a full safety review following the death of three foreign workers on October 1. 

A scoping study has shown robust economics for a short mine life, and a high-grade, openpit mining opportunity at the Ironbark deposit. 

The project comprises upgrades and increased capacity requirements for the mine life extension. 

A feasibility study, with an effective date of April 1, 2025, has proven positive. 

Barrick Mining Corporation has confirmed Fourmile's potential to become one of the world’s leading gold producers. 

Bannerman Energy has reported that early works construction activities are tracking in line with budget and are on schedule. 

Core Lithium has terminated its last binding supply deal with Chinese company Ganfeng Lithium. This will free up future production from the project. 

Champion Iron has finalised the first phase of its partnership with Japan’s Nippon Steel and trading house Sojitz to advance the project. 

Argentina has approved McEwen Copper’s Los Azules project for inclusion in the Large Investment Incentive Regime. 

Black Rock Mining will start early works after raising A$10-million in a recent equity placement. 

MC Mining has reported that all development activities are progressing well. 

Canyon Resources has announced a strategic funding package to accelerate project development. 

GoviEx Uranium has filed the environmental- and social-impact assessment report for the project with the Zambia Environmental Management Agency 

Orion Minerals has received firm commitments for a placement to sophisticated and professional investors and chairperson Denis Waddell. 

A Stage 7 drilling programme has confirmed significant extensions of high-grade graphite at the Camp Lode and Northern Syncline deposits. 

Perseus Mining continues to make good progress. 

Orion Minerals has received firm commitments for a placement to sophisticated and professional investors and chairperson Denis Waddell. Part of the funds raised from the placement will be... 

Construction is more than 80% complete. 

Qala Shallows is an integral part of the project and exhibits robust value and strong economic fundamentals. 

Giyani Metals is making headway in progressing the definitive feasibility study. 

Precious metals miner Asante Gold has started operating its sulphide plant at the mine. 

Gold miner Brightstar Resources has outlined a two-stage development plan for the project.  

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.