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. 

Kambalda gold and nickel project – Lady Herial gold deposit, Australia

Gold and nickel explorer and developer Lunnon Metals' high-grade, thick gold deposit, in the Kamabalda region of Western Australia, is being evaluated for rapid development as a short mine-life... 

Touquoy restart project, Canada

St Barbara Limited plans to produce gold bullion through the processing of existing medium- and low-grade stockpiles using the existing Touquoy processing plant. 

Douta gold project, Senegal

The project is progressing following the completion of a prefeasibility study, an updated mineral resource estimate and a maiden mineral reserve. 

Sunshine silver/antimony mining and refining project, US

Sunshine Silver Mining & Refining Company plans to revive the silver mines in Idaho and build the country’s only large-scale, permitted antimony refinery. 

Ewoyaa lithium project, Ghana – update

Atlantic Lithium announced the parliamentary ratification of the Ewoyaa mining lease on March 20, 2026. 

Kasiya rutile/graphite project, Malawi – update

Sovereign Metals has reported a substantial upgrade to the project's mineral resource. 

Longonjo neodymium/praseodymium project, Angola – update

Construction remains on track for first production in 2027. 

Monte Muambe rare earths and gallium project, Mozambique – update

The final assay results from the 2025 drilling campaign have confirmed high-grade, near-surface fluorspar and gallium mineralisation.  

Orom-Cross graphite project, Uganda – update

Orom-Cross has formally transitioned into the financing and development phase.  

Uis lithium expansion project, UK – update

The project is advancing towards a bankable feasibility study, 

Cobalt sulphate refinery, Canada – update

Work is progressing on the project, which aims to become the only facility of its kind in North America as demand for battery materials rises. 

El Abra copper mine expansion, Chile – update

Freeport-McMoRan has started the process of obtaining an environmental permit for the expansion. 

Goschen rare earths and mineral sands project, Australia – update

The project has been approved for development. 

Hope and Gorob copper/gold project, Nambia – update

Bezant Resources has acquired an additional 20% shareholding in Hope and Gorob Mining. 

HPMSM demonstration plant, South Africa – update

Giyani Metals Corp has secured an additional R29.9-million from the Industrial Development Corporation for its subsidiary Giyani Metals South Africa. 

Jaguar nickel sulphide project, Brazil – update

Centaurus Metals has received a letter of intent from Brazilian development bank, Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social, for about $190-million in potential debt funding for the... 

Los Azules copper project, Argentina – update

McEwen Copper plans to undertake an initial public offering of about $300-million towards the end of 2026 as part of a financing push to advance the project.