Dougou Extension sylvinite project, Congo-Brazzaville – update

Kore Potash is continuing to explore the strategic options available for the DX project. 

Egoli project, South Africa – update

Pan African Resources has reported that dewatering of Evander’s 7 Shaft Egoli project is ongoing. 

Elandsfontein phosphate project, South Africa – update

Kropz has made the final drawdown of R52-million pertaining to a bridge loan facility to meet the immediate cash requirements of the project. 

Enterprise nickel project, Zambia – update

Enterprise is expected to deliver between 15 000 t and 20 000 t of nickel from its sulphide circuit this year. 

Florence Copper in situ copper recovery facility, US – update

Taseko will accelerate construction activities at the Florence project, as the company has concluded more financing for the mine. 

Haib copper project, Namibia – update

Koryx Copper has filed an updated preliminary economic assessment technical report. 

Jadar lithium-borates project, Serbia – update

The government of Serbia wants to hold further talks with Rio Tinto about the project. 

Kansanshi mine – S3 expansion project, Zambia – update

First Quantum Minerals has reiterated its commitment to delivering the S3 project. 

Kasiya rutile/graphite project, Malawi – update

Sovereign Metals has appointed a specialist social performance consultancy to assist with the continued development of the company’s stakeholder relations, social performance objectives, and its... 

Kola potash project, Congo-Brazzaville – update

The Summit Consortium has advised that the financing proposal for the total construction cost of the project will be provided for Kore within six weeks of the engineering, procurement and... 

Kvanefjeld rare earths project, Greenland – update

A Copenhagen arbitration tribunal has ordered Greenland Minerals A/S to provide payment security for the legal costs of the governments of Greenland and Denmark against the rare-earth miner's... 

Madaouela uranium project, Niger – update

GoviEx has reported that the unexpected military coup in Niger has created some challenges. 

Makuutu rare earths project, Uganda – update

Ionic Rare Earths has reported that Rwenzori Rare Metals has formally received the large-scale mining licence for the central Makuutu tenement. 

Mogale Tailings Retreatment project, South Africa – update

Commissioning is on track for the latter half of 2024. 

Mutanga uranium project, Zambia – update

The project is showing good progress. 

Okiep copper project, South Africa – update

Orion Minerals has reached an agreement to access and acquire the surface ownership rights of properties owned by Mora Plase Proprietary. 

Orokolo Bay industrial sands project, Papua New Guinea – update

Mayur Resources has finalised the funding structure for the project. 

Rhodes Ridge iron-ore project, Australia – update

The project is progressing to a prefeasibility study. 

Peak mine, Australia

A gold/copper mine in Cobar, central west New South Wales, Australia 

Eskay Creek gold/silver project, Canada

A definitive feasibility study has demonstrated a robust project with industry-leading economics for a conventional openpit mining and milling operation. 

Jansen potash project, Canada

BHP approved Jansen Stage 2 of the project in November 2023, and will transform Jansen into one of the world’s biggest potash mines, doubling production capacity to an estimated 8.5-million tonnes... 

Manganese sulphate plant, China

The project entails the construction of a 72 000 t/y of battery-grade manganese sulphate equivalent. 

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

CZR Resources has sold its 85%share in the project. 

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. 

Northparkes mine, Australia

A copper/gold mine in New South Wales, Australia. 

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

The first stope blast at Kanmantoo has been completed.