Barroso lithium project, Portugal – update

Savannah Resources has delayed the expected start date for production to 2027. 

Khemisset potash project, Morocco – update

Emmerson is conducting a re-evaluation of the Joint Ore Reserves Committee- resource at Khemisset. 

Hillgrove gold/antimony project, Australia

Larvotto Resources plans to target gold and antimony production with equal priority at the project. 

Nifty surface mine project, Australia

The Cyprium Metals board has authorised a prefeasibility study on the project. 

Antler copper project, US – update

New World has submitted a key construction permit for its Antler copper project for approval. 

Baptiste nickel project, Canada – update

FPX Nickel has said that it will initiate a scoping study for a Canadian refinery. 

BMM iron-ore project, South Africa – update

Development is well under way. 

Mantos Blancos mine, Chile

A copper mine in Antofagasta province, Región de Antofagasta, 900 m above sea level. 

Coburn mineral sands project, Australia – update

Strandline Resources is going ahead with efficiency improvements at the project. 

Far West Gold Recoveries operation, South Africa – update

Beneficial occupation of the regional tailings storage facility is targeted for the second half of 2027. 

Gamsberg Phase 2 expansion project, South Africa – update

Completion is expected by the end of the second half of the 2025 financial year. 

Gamsberg smelter project, South Africa – update

Partner selection for various engineering, procurement and construction packages is in progress. 

Hermosa zinc/lead/silver project, US – update

The project has been selected for a $166-million financial grant from the United States Department of Energy’s Battery Materials Processing and Battery Manufacturing Programme. 

K.Hill battery-grade manganese project, Botswana – update

The Botswana Ministry of Minerals and Energy has granted a mining licence for the project 

Kanyika niobium project, Malawi – update

The Malawi government has granted Globe Metals & Mining an additional year to start substantial mine development at the project. 

Marula Phase 2 life-of-mine extension, South Africa – update

The execution of the life-of-mine extension has been delayed. 

Menar coal and anthracite projects, South Africa – update

Phalanndwa extension has embarked on a robust mine rehabilitation project. 

Okiep Copper Project, South Africa – update

Orion Minerals is finalising studies to start early production from the Flat Mines Area. 

Prieska Copper Zinc Mine, South Africa – update

The bankable feasibility study is on track for completion in the December 2024 quarter. 

Rhyolite Ridge lithium/boron project, US – update

US President Joe Biden has published a key environmental report for ioneer's Rhyolite Ridge lithium mine. 

Segele gold project, Ethiopia – update

Akobo Minerals has completed a crosscut between the Western and Eastern tunnels of its Segele gold mine. 

Springpole gold project, Canada – update

First Mining has announced a C$7-million bought-deal public offering and nonbrokered private placement to raise funds to advance its Springpole and Duparquet projects. 

Witwatersrand Basin Project – Qala Shallows, South Africa – update

The project is fully permitted. 

Woodlawn copper/zinc mine, Australia – update

Develop Global is advancing towards production at the mine. 

Santo Domingo copper/iron/gold project, Chile

The 2024 feasibility study has outlined a robust project that is expected to average 106 000 t of copper, 3.7-million tonnes of iron concentrate and 35 000 oz of gold over the first seven years of... 

Endeavour silver/lead/zinc mine restart project, Australia

An optimised mine plan has demonstrated that the project will generate outstanding financial returns and create substantial value. 

Woodlark gold project, Papua New Guinea

A July 2024 scoping study has proposed gold production from low-strip openpit mining of more than 97% measured and indicated mineral resources.  

Evander Mines’ 7 Shaft – Egoli project, South Africa – update

All the required permits have been approved. 

Gravelotte emerald mine, South Africa – update

URA Holdings has postponed the first trial-sale of emeralds in Thailand. 

Hawsons Iron project, Australia – update

Hawsons Iron has appointed an engineering firm to conduct a review of the current process plant design and supporting infrastructure. 

Lafigué gold project, Côte D'Ivoire – update

Commercial production has started. 

Mogale Tailings Retreatment project, South Africa – update

The project’s commissioning is in progress. 

Mine Waste Solutions extension project, South Africa – update

The Kareerand tailings storage facility expansion project is progressing well. 

Mponeng extension and deepening project, South Africa – update

Early works on the project are continuing. 

Sabodala-Massawa gold mine expansion, Senegal – update

Commercial production has started. 

Steelpoortdrift vanadium project, South Africa – update

Vanadium Resources Limited has signed a memorandum of understanding for engineering, procurement and construction services for the project. 

TGME underground project, South Africa – update

Theta Gold Mines has changed its funding structure for the project. 

Two Rivers plant expansion project, South Africa – update

African Rainbow Minerals has reported that construction on the Merensky concentrator plant has been completed. 

Two Rivers Platinum Mine Merensky project, South Africa – update

The project has been put on care and maintenance. 

Venetia Underground Project, South Africa – update

Venetia is processing lower-grade surface stockpiles while the operation transitions to underground.