Goldrush underground gold project, US

Nevada Gold Mines plans to develop an estimated 400 000 oz operation by 2028. 

Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update

Drilling is advancing the prefeasibility study for the project. 

Jambreiro iron-ore project, Brazil – update

Centaurus has reported encouraging results from recent bench-scale metallurgical testwork at the project. 

Khemisset potash project, Morocco – update

Emmerson has entered into a subscription agreement with Global Sustainable Minerals, which will result in the company’s gaining a 20.3% shareholding in Emmerson.  

North American Lithium carbonate plant, Canada – update

The detailed review of the project has concluded that it must continue ramping up to steady-state production. 

North Perth Basin mineral sands project, Australia – update

The project is advancing to final Ministerial approval. 

Premier gold project, US – update

Ascot Resources has marked a key milestone at the new mine. 

Simandou iron-ore project, Guinea – update

The Guinea government has said shareholders involved in Simandou have signed $15-billion in financing agreements for the project. 

Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update

Ore from the Kamoa 1 mine is being stockpiled on surface. 

Hengjaya mine, Indonesia

A nickel mine on the east coast of the province of Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. 

Songjiagou mine, China

A gold mine in the Muping-Rushan gold belt, in Shangdong province. 

Côté gold project, Canada – update

Iamgold has successfully completed the inaugural gold pour at the Coté project. 

Dougou Extension sylvinite project, Congo-Brazzaville – update

Kore remains focused on completing the financing of Kola. 

Elandsfontein phosphate project, South Africa – update

Kropz is ramping up to steady-state production. 

Kayelekera uranium restart project, Malawi – update

Lotus Resources has appointed a debt adviser to arrange debt for the project. 

Kola potash project, Congo-Brazzaville – update

Kore Potash plans to use the proceeds of a convertible loan to advance work on the project. 

Kouroussa gold project, Guinea – update

Commercial production will be delayed beyond the targeted first quarter of 2024. 

Langer Heinrich uranium restart project, Namibia – update

Uranium concentrate production and drumming have been completed. 

Longonjo neodymium/praseodymium project, Angola – update

Pensana has reported that preparatory works are advancing smoothly. 

Monte Muambe rare earths project, Mozambique – update

Altona has reported several achievements during the six months ended December 31, 2023. 

Phalaborwa Rare Earths Project, South Africa – update

Rainbow Rare Earths is bullish about the potential of the project, as it is expected to be the highest-margin rare earth elements project in development. 

Salares Norte gold project, Chile – update

Production has started. 

Amarillo Grande uranium/vanadium project, Argentina

A preliminary economic assessment on the Ivana uranium/vanadium deposit at the project has demonstrated robust economics for a surficial mining operation. 

Moblan lithium project, Canada

A definitive feasibility study has demonstrated a financially and technically viable operation. 

Häggån polymetallic project, Sweden

A scoping study has determined that the project is a significant polymetallic deposit that provides a key growth opportunity for Aura Energy. 

Radomiro Tomić mine, Chile

A copper mine in Calama, Antofagasta region, Chile. 

Cascabel copper/gold/silver project, Ecuador

A new prefeasibility study has determined that over an initial 28-year mine life, Cascabel could produce 4.3-million tonnes of copper equivalent. 

Bougouni lithium project, Mali – update

The project is on track to start production in the fourth quarter. 

Cinovec lithium project, Czechia and Germany – update

European Metals has delayed the publication of a definitive feasibility study for the project. 

Costa Fuego copper project, Chile – update

Hot Chili has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Puerto Las Losas to evaluate bulk tonnage loading alternatives for copper concentrates from the project. 

Goulamina lithium project, Mali – update

Leo Lithium has reported that progress at Goulamina remains on schedule and construction has reached about 80% completion. 

Kachi lithium brine project, Argentina – update

Lake Resources has submitted the production environmental-impact assessment for the project. 

Okiep copper project, South Africa – update

Progress has been made with the completion and submission of the Flat mines project bankable feasibility study for independent expert review. 

Prieska copper/zinc project, South Africa – update

An updated mineral resource estimate for the +105 m level crown pillar block – has revealed an increase in tonnes and grade. 

Pueblo Viejo life-of-mine extension project, Dominican Republic – update

Barrick has reported “teething problems” at the project. 

Tulu Kapi gold project, Ethiopia – update

Kefi Gold and Copper has achieved further positive developments at the Tulu Kapi gold project. 

Wicheeda rare earths project, Canada – update

Defense Metals has appointed a company to conduct a strategic review of the project. 

Witwatersrand basin project – Qala Shallows Phase 1, South Africa – update

West Wits Mining has reported that the company is in good stead to develop the project. 

Doropo gold project, Côte d'Ivoire – update

Centamin is aiming to complete the definitive feasibility study by midyear. 

Bulyanhulu mine, Tanzania

A gold mine in north-west Tanzania, in the Kahama district of the Shinyanga region.