Tharisa PGMs underground project, South Africa – update

Underground development at the mine officially started on March 31, 2026. 

Waterberg project, South Africa – update

Platinum Group Metals' near-term objective remains to advance the project to a development and construction decision, including construction financing and concentrate offtake arrangements. 

Zulti South project, South Africa – update

Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) and Voltalia announced on April 8, 2026, that the Bolobedu Solar Farm, in Limpopo, had reached commissioning. The renewable power will be supplied to RBM’s KwaZulu-Natal... 

Sawaya’erdun mine, China

A gold mine in Wuqia County, Xinjiang, China. 

TGME gold mine project, South Africa

The project is a phased restart of historical underground gold mining and central processing in South Africa’s Eastern Transvaal goldfields. 

Island Gold District expansion, Canada

The Island Gold District is being advanced through a district-wide expansion that materially enlarges scale and throughput.  

Diamba Sud gold project, Senegal – update

Fortuna Mining is advancing early works ahead of the feasibility study and final investment decision.  

Eskay Creek gold/silver project, Canada – update

About 66% of project costs have been contractually committed.  

Halleck Creek rare earths project, US – update

American Rare Earths has made rapid progress on its pilot programme to produce preproduction rare earths concentrate from Halleck Creek.  

Hope and Gorob copper/gold project, Namibia – update

Bezant Resources announced a new mineral resource estimate for the Hope deposit, part of the wider Hope and Gorob project, on April 8, 2026. 

Kangankunde rare earths project, Malawi – update

Lindian Resources has announced firm commitments to raise about A$100-million through a single-tranche placement to institutional investors and strategic critical minerals funds.  

Karo platinum project, Zimbabwe – update

The project is in an intensive construction phase. 

Kayelekera uranium restart project, Malawi – update

Lotus Resources reported on April 7, 2026, that fire damage to two newly installed electrical control panels in the drying and packaging area had resulted in the temporary suspension of processing... 

Kiniéro gold project, Guinea – update

The Kiniéro mine has made a strong start to production following commercial production in February. 

Kvanefjeld rare earths project, Greenland – update

Energy Transition Minerals has received a draft decision from the Greenland government indicating it intention to recommend that the company’s application to renew exploration licence 2010/02 for... 

Nolans neodymium/praseodymium rare earths project, Australia – update

Arafura Resources is now firmly positioned to finalise the equity funding package for Nolans and deliver Australia’s first fully integrated ore-to-oxide rare earths operation. 

Prairie lithium project, Canada – update

Prairie Lithium has signed a binding definitive agreement with Hydro Lithium, under which Hydro Lithium will acquire 100% of Phase 1 production from the project. 

Reko Diq copper/gold project, Pakistan – update

Barrick Mining Corpopration will slow development activity and extend its project review until mid-2027.  

Rincon lithium expansion project, Argentina – update

Rio Tinto has secured a financing package from four international lenders to support project development. 

Tharisa PGMs underground project, South Afrca – update

Tharisa started its underground mining strategy with the first blast at the mine on March 31, 2026. 

Witwatersrand Basin Project – Qala Shallows, South Africa – update

West Wits has said Qala Shallows is expected to contribute more than $1.15-billion to the South African economy over its 17-year life. 

Youanmi gold project, Australia – update

Rox Resources announced a A$350-million syndicated facility agreement on April 7, 2026, for the development of the project. 

Lakkor Tso salar, China

A lithium mine in Gerze County, Ngari Prefecture, Tibet Autonomous Region, China. 

Lady Herial gold project, Australia

A feasibility study has confirmed the robust project economics and supports development of the operation.  

Saudi Arabia rare earth processing facility, Saudi Arabia

The project JV aims to develop, finance, build and operate a large-scale rare earth processing facility. 

Bald Mountain Redbird 2 project, US

Kinross Gold Corporation is proceeding with construction. 

Kettle River–Curlew (Curlew) project, US

Curlew is designed to leverage existing regional infrastructure by restarting the 1 800 t/d Kettle River mill to process Curlew mineralisation.  

Bakubung Platinum Mine project, South Africa – update

Wesizwe Platinum has adopted a new production strategy to enhance long-term value. 

Bendigo-Ophir gold project, New Zealand – update

Australian mining company Santana Minerals has secured building slots with heavy equipment supplier Komatsu New Zealand for a full mining fleet at the project.  

Etango-8 uranium project, Namibia – update

Early works are advancing on budget and on schedule. 

Karowe diamond mine underground project, Botswana – update

Lucara has closed a $350-million senior secured bond issue, providing the financial certainty needed to progress the project to completion. 

Kayelekera uranium restart project, Malawi – update

The project remains on track to achieve nameplate production during the second quarter. 

Monte Muambe rare earths and gallium project, Mozambique – update

Altona Rare Earths has signed a $1.87-million grant agreement with the US Trade and Development Agency to support prefeasibility work on the project. 

Patterson Lake South uranium project, Canada – update

Paladin Energy has been served with a judicial review application that challenges the environmental approval of the project. 

Phalaborwa Rare Earths Project, South Africa – update

Rainbow Rare Earths has raised about £11.1-million in a share placement to new strategic investors and certain existing shareholders, with the proceed to allow for the finalisation of a definitive... 

Rhyolite Ridge lithium/boron project, US – update

ioneer has secured a key legal victory after a US federal court upheld approvals for the project. 

Simandou iron-ore project, Guinea – update

Research and consultancy group Wood Mackenzie has forecast that the Simandou project will alter global seaborne iron-ore trade. 

Stibnite gold project, US – update

Perpetua Resources will notify Congress of a proposed $2.7-billion loan from the US Export-Import Bank (Exim) to help finance the project. 

Julong mine, China

A copper mine in Maizhokunggar County, Lhasa, Xizang Autonomous Region, Tibet. 

Panasqueira mine, Portugal

A tin and tungsten mine in the Distrito de Castelo Branco, on the southern edge of the Serra da Estrela.