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Karibib lithium project – Phase 1, United Arab Emirates
Lepidico aims to produce 4 350 t/y of lithium hydroxide after ramp-up.
Broken Hill cobalt project, Australia – update
Rimfire Pacific has more than doubled the size of its Broken Hill project.
Falchani lithium project, Peru – update
American Lithium has reported that construction could begin by late 2024 or late 2025.
K.Hill battery-grade manganese project, Botswana – update
Giyani Metals has secured financing from South Africa’s Industrial Development Corporation to advance the project.
Kayelekera uranium restart project, Malawi – update
Lotus Resources is targeting a potential restart at the project in late 2025.
Kipushi zinc/copper/silver/ mine, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
Ivanhoe Mines has signed a new joint venture agreement with State-owned mining company Gécamines to restart the high-grade zinc/copper/silver mine.
Lake Maitland uranium/vanadium project, Australia – update
Toro has initiated a refresh and update of the scoping study.
Longonjo neodymium/praseodymium project, Angola – update
Angolan sovereign wealth fund Fundo Soberano de Angola has said that it is “delighted to see the excellent progress” being made on site.
Phalaborwa Rare Earths Project, South Africa – update
Rainbow Rare Earths has announced progress with its Phalaborwa pilot plant.
Robe Mesa iron-ore project, Australia – update
Tulu Kapi gold project, Ethiopia – update
The full project launch, including funding drawdown, is on course for the first half of 2024.
Vidalia further expansion project, US – update
Syrah Resources has reported a slight delay in the production of active anode material at the project.
Beyondie sulphate of potash (SoP) project expansion, Australia – update
Reward Minerals is seeking to raise about A$22.8-million through an entitlement shares offer.
Dugbe gold project, Liberia – update
Hummingbird Resources completed the conversion of its 51% interest in the Dugbe gold project into a 51% controlling interest in TSX-V-listed Pasofino Gold in December 2023.
Etango-8 uranium project, Namibia – update
Namibia's Ministry of Mines and Energy granted Bannerman Energy a mining licence for its Etango uranium project in December 2023.
Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
The Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex produced 393 551 t of copper in concentrate in 2023, aligning with the production guidance range of 390 000 t to 430 000 t.
Kanmantoo underground project – Stage 1, Australia – update
Longonjo neodymium/praseodymium project, Angola – update
Pensana has made significant strides at the Longonjo mine ahead of main construction starting later this year.
Pebble copper/gold/molybdenum/silver/rhenium project, US – update
Northern Dynasty Minerals has reported that the US Supreme Court has denied Alaska’s petition to review its claims that the Environmental Protection Act veto of the Pebble project was illegal.
Samphire uranium project, Australia – update
Alligator Energy has said that its planned 2024 field recovery trial is expected to assist in further derisking and optimising the technical aspect of the project.
Savannah nickel project, Australia – update
Panoramic Resources went into voluntary administration on December 14, 2023.
Thunderbird mineral sands project, Australia – update
The first shipment of zircon concentrate from the project has set sail.
Tumas uranium project, Namibia – update
A review of the definitive feasibility study has validated the commercial viability of the project as a long-term, high-margin and globally significant uranium operation.
Twin Hills gold project, Namibia – update
Dundee intends to advance all remaining engineering activities for Twins Hills to reach a construction decision by the third quarter of 2024.
Endeavor silver/zinc/lead mine restart project, Australia
A restart study has demonstrated strong technical and robust economic support to restart silver/lead/zinc concentrate production at the mine.
Wonarah direct shipping ore project, Australia
A direct shipping ore feasibility study has demonstrated the strong economics of the project and shown a low technical risk.
Alto Paraná titanium project, Paraguay
A base case and a more tentative stretch case for the production of high titania slag and high-purity pig iron have been evaluated.
Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update
Preliminary, unoptimised testing indicates that the Bengwenyama upper group two reef can be treated using conventional methods.
Borborema gold project, Brazil – update
Precious metals-focused royalty and streaming company Gold Royalty will provide $31-million in project financing for the project.
Ewoyaa lithium project, Ghana – update
Atlantic Lithium has announced a maiden Joint Ore Reserves Committee-compliant mineral resource estimate of 15.7-million tonnes at 40.2% feldspar for Ewoyaa.
Kalgoorlie rare earths processing facility, Australia – update
The first feed material from the Mt Weld mine has been introduced into the processing facility.
Longonjo neodymium/praseodymium project, Angolo – update
An announcement is expected to be made in the first quarter of 2024 regarding the financing of the upfront capital expenditure needed to develop the Longonjo project.
Lumwana copper mine expansion, Zambia – update
Lycopodium has been awarded a feasibility study and basic engineering contract for the project.
Makuutu rare earths project, Uganda – update
Ionic Rare Earths has signed a share purchase agreement with Rare Earth Elements Africa to acquire a further 34% interest in Ugandan company Rwenzori Rare Metals, which owns 100% of the Makuutu...
NICO gold/cobalt/bismuth/copper mine project, Canada – update
The Canadian government has offered funding to support metallurgical testwork for the Nico project.
Platreef palladium/rhodium/nickel/platinum/copper/gold project, South Africa – update
Murray & Roberts Cementation will repurpose Ivanhoe Mines’ 3 Shaft to serve a dual function.
Star-Orion South diamond project, Canada – update
Star Diamonds’ technical team is once again focused on the technical investigation and evaluation of the project.
San José lithium project, Spain
San José will have a 26-year mine life, which will support a two-million-tonne-a-year lithium chemical conversion facility.
Belinga Iron Ore project, Gabon – update
Epanko graphite project, Tanzania – update
EcoGraf is advancing towards securing $105-million for project development.
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