Orom-Cross graphite project, Uganda – update

Blencowe Resources aims to complete the definitive feasibility study next year. 

Troilus copper/gold project, Canada – update

Troilus Gold has received a letter of intent from Euler Hermes Aktiengesellschaft. 

Vametco and Vanchem operations expansion, South Africa – update

Bushveld Minerals has placed its principal operating subsidiary Bushveld Vametco Holdings, along with Bushveld Vametco Alloys and Bushveld Minerals SA – its South African entities – in business... 

Yangibana rare earths project, Australia – update

Wyloo Metals has reaffirmed its support for Hastings and the project. 

Youanmi gold project, Australia – update

Rox Resources has announced strong investor support for a capital raise. 

Lumwana superpit expansion, Zambia

Barrick Gold plans to unlock the potential to transform the Lumwana mine into a long-life, high-yielding, top-25 copper producer and a Tier 1 copper mine. 

Balama graphite project, Mozambique – update

Syrah Resources has received the first disbursement of $53-million from its loan agreement with the US International Development Finance Corporation to support the development of the project. 

Bilboes sulphide gold project, Zimbabwe – update

The revised feasibility study continues to progress. 

Cariboo gold project, Canada – update

Osisko Development is facing potential legal challenges over the project. 

Eva copper mine project, Australia – update

Harmony Gold Mining Company is in the final stages of the feasibility study update for the project. 

Harmony Gold renewable-energy programme, South Africa – update

Construction of the Moab Khotsong solar PV will start before the end of 2024. 

Kathleen Valley lithium/tantalum project, Australia – update

Liontown Resources has scaled back its production plans for the flagship Kathleen Valley lithium project. 

Kayelekera uranium restart project, Malawi – update

Lotus Resources is fully funded to restart production. 

Langer Heinrich uranium restart project, Namibia – update

Paladin Energy has revised downwards its production forecast for the Langer Heinrich mine. 

Letlhakane uranium project, Botswana – update

Lotus Resources has completed its infill and exploration drilling programmes at the project. 

Lumwana superpit expansion, Zambia – update

Feasibility studies are on track for the end of the year. 

McPhillamys gold project, Australia – update

Regis Resources is taking legal action against the Australian government over a decision in August 2024 that effectively halted the project. 

Mponeng extension and deepening project, South Africa – update

The project is progressing well. 

Reko Diq copper/gold project, Pakistan – update

The feasibility is on track to be delivered by the end of the year. 

Tulu Kapi gold project, Ethiopia – update

Project finance banks are considering increasing the proposed finance debt package for the project. 

Wheeler River uranium project, Canada – update

Denison Mines is advancing engineering and regulatory efforts for its planned Phoenix project. 

Amandelbult mine, South Africa

A platinum group metals mine on the north-western limb of the Bushveld Complex, in Limpopo, between Northam and Thabazimbi. 

Waterberg project, South Africa

The independent definitive feasibility study published in September 2019 has been updated. 

Santo Tomas porphyry copper project, Mexico

A revised preliminary economic assessment and updated mineral resource estimate for the North and South zones of the project have proposed a staged openpit mine and processing plant. 

Woodlark gold project, Papua New Guinea

The project proposes gold production from low-strip openpit mining of more than 97% measured and indicated mineral resources. 

Achmmach tin project, Morocco – update

Atlantic Tin has announced a resource upgrade. 

Balama graphite project, Mozambique – update

The US International Development Finance Corporation has approved a loan to support the development of the Balama graphite mine. 

Bougouni lithium project, Mali – update

Kodal Mining UK has completed discussions to finalise the Bougouni mining licence transfer to Mali-registered mining company Les Mines de Lithium de Bougouni. 

Gravelotte emerald mine, South Africa – update

Gem Resources has reported that Phase 1 of the restart at the Gravelotte emerald mine has been under way for about six months. 

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

Ramp-up of the Phase 3 concentrator is complete. 

Keliber lithium hydroxide project, Finland – update

Construction of the refinery is at an advanced stage. 

Kola potash project, Congo-Brazzaville – update

Kore Potash has completed a share subscription to further advance work at the Kola project. 

Krone-Endora at Venetia project expansion, South Africa – update

Diamcor Mining intends to complete a term loan financing to expedite efforts to support the processing of significantly higher volumes. 

Minim Martrap bauxite project, Cameroon – update

The project has been granted a 20-year mining licence. 

Monte Muambe rare earths and fluorspar project, Mozambique – update

Altona Rare Earths has completed all field activities pertaining to a scoping study on short-term fluorspar mining. 

Ngualla rare earths project, Tanzania – update

Peak Rare Earths has announced a capital raising to support its momentum at the project as it advances towards a final investment decision. 

Pilgangoora midstream demonstration plant, Australia – update

Pilbara Minerals plans to pause construction of the midstream demonstration plant until market conditions have improved. 

Simberi sulphides expansion, Papua New Guinea – update

St Barbara has announced plans to raise up to A$110-million to fast-track the expansion. 

Springpole gold project, Canada – update

First Nation Mining has entered into a “process agreement” with Cat Lake First Nation and Lac Seul First Nation. 

Poitrel mine, Australia

A coal mine 35 km east of Moranbah, in Queensland.