Quellaveco copper mine expansion, Peru – update

First production from Stage 1 is expected in late 2026. 

Razorback iron-ore project, Australia – update

The project has secured major project status from the Australian government. 

Sakatti copper and polymetallic project, Finland – update

Studies at the project are ongoing. 

Sishen ultrahigh dense-media separation project, South Africa – update

Anglo American has reported that 90% of all engineering work at the project has been completed.  

Thacker Pass lithium project, US – update

Phase 1 construction is well under way. 

Tulu Kapi gold project, Ethiopia – update

Kefi Gold and Copper has broken ground at the project. 

Uis lithium expansion project, Namibia – update

Uis Tin Mining has extended its offtake agreement with Thaisarco, granting the smelter exclusive rights to all tin concentrate produced at Uis for the term of the agreement. 

Venetia Underground Project, South Africa – update

A project is undergoing a rescoping process to optimise capital deployment and production schedules 

Wicheeda rare earth element project, Canada – update

The project has been selected as one of only three new “promising projects” by British Columbia’s Critical Minerals Office under its Advanced Project Initiative. 

Woodsmith polyhalite project, UK – update

The service shaft sinking is currently at a depth of 874 m of the total 1 600 m.  

Terronera mine, Mexico

A gold/silver mine in the municipality of San Sebastián del Oeste, in Jalisco state, Mexico.  

Havieron underground gold/copper project, Australia

The project is a world-class, brownfield, high-grade underground gold/copper deposit, with considerable mine development already completed. 

Orom-Cross graphite project, Uganda

A definitive feasibility has showcased Orom-Cross as a tier-1 graphite project. 

Daggafontein tailings storage facility, South Africa – update

Construction of the necessary infrastructure at Ergo’s Brakpan plant, and of the project’s pipeline linking the plant to the tailings storage facility, is nearing completion. 

Far West Gold Recoveries operation, South Africa – update

DRDGOLD has reported a significant milestone at the project. 

Great Bear gold project, Canada – update

The government of Ontario has earmarked the project for accelerated development under its new ‘One Project, One Process’ permitting framework. 

Mineral Point openpit gold project, US – update

i-80 Gold has secured commitments for a $500-million financing package that forms part of a recapitalisation plan aimed at building a 600 000 oz/y gold mine in Nevada. 

Mogale Tailings Retreatment – Soweto cluster expansion, South Africa – update

The definitive feasibility study for the processing plant is expected to be completed by June 2026. 

Uis lithium expansion project, Namibia – update

Uis Tin Mining Company has entered into a cooperation agreement with the European Investment Bank to accelerate the feasibility study. 

Withok tailings storage facility, South Africa – update

DRDGOLD has indicated that delivery on its medium- to long-term plans to reclaim the Marievale and Crown Tailings Complex reserves depends on the success of the Withok project. 

Witwatersrand Basin Project – Qala Shallows, South Africa – update

West Wits Mining has started a scoping study under its Project 200 initiative within the broader Witwatersrand Basin Project. 

Guanaceví mine, Mexico

A silver/gold mine in the state of Durango. 

Round Mountain Phase X project, US

Kinross expects Phase X to incrementally produce an estimated 1.4-million gold equivalent ounces over an initial 11-year mine life, starting in 2028. 

Carina heavy rare earth element project, Brazil

Aclara Resources plans to produce magnetic elements and other strategic heavy rare earth element contained in a mixed rare-earth carbonate product from the Carina project. 

Rare earth refining and separation facility, Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabian mining company Maaden is building a central hub for the processing, refining and separation of rare-earth elements. 

South Crofty critical minerals project, UK

South Crofty is ranked among the lowest-cost tin producers. 

Bilboes gold project, Zimbabwe

A feasibility study has confirmed a single-phase development as the most economic development approach for the project.  

Doropo gold project, Côte d'Ivoire – update

The Côte d'Ivoire Council of Ministers has officially announced the award of a 14-year mining right for Resolute Mining's Doropo gold project. 

Eskay Creek gold/silver project, Canada – update

Skeena Resources has completed the permitting process for the project. 

Kalgoorlie nickel project – Goongarrie Hub, Australia – update

Ardea Resources has received nonbinding support from Export Finance Australia and the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Exim) for the potential financing of its nickel/cobalt project. 

Prairie lithium project, Canada – update

Prairie has started grid power infrastructure installation at its flagship Pad #1 commercial facility site. 

Reko Diq copper/gold project, Pakistan – update

Barrick Mining Corporation is undertaking a review of all aspects of the project. 

Rosh Pinah expansion, Namibia – update

Rosh Pinah Zinc has commissioned Namibia’s first paste backfill plant at the Rosh Pinah mine, a major milestone in the RP2.0 expansion. 

Boddington mine, Australia

A copper/gold mine south-east of Perth, in Western Australia.  

Donlin Gold project, US – update

Name of the Project Donlin Gold project. Location Alaska, in the US. 

Eland mine complex, South Africa – update

Eland is making steady progress in its ramp-up. 

Kookynie gold project, Australia – update

Carnavale Resources has been granted mining lease M40/362, which hosts all the mineral resources at the project. 

Minim Martap bauxite project, Cameroon – update

Canyon Resources has reported that the project is advancing to the mining phase, with commissioning of the surface miner scheduled for February 2026 as a key operational milestone. 

Monte Muambe rare earths and fluorspar project, Mozambique – update

The US Trade and Development Agency has confirmed its intention to support the project. 

North American Lithium expansion project, Canada – update

Elevra Lithium has signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding with Mangrove Lithium for the supply of spodumene concentrate from the project.