Zondereinde – Western extension project, South Africa – update

Underground tunnel development within the Western extension section has progressed to plan, according to Northam Platinum. 

Apolo iron-ore project, Brazil

Vale plans to build a mine, a processing plant and an 8 km rail branch to connect to the Vitória a Minas. 

McIlvenna Bay underground copper/zinc project, Canada

McIlvenna Bay's current mineral reserves could potentially support an 18-year underground mine operation capable of producing an average of 65-million pounds a year of copper equivalent. 

Doropo gold project, Burkina Faso

Centamin plans to build a gold mine between Comoè National Park and the international border with Burkina Faso. 

Turquoise Ridge Complex, US

A gold mine about 64 km north-east of Winnemucca, Humboldt County, Nevada. 

Cozamin mine, Mexico

A copper mine in the mineral-rich state of Zacatecas, in Mexico. 

Eland mine complex, South Africa

Decline development is being suspended for the short term. 

Okiep copper project, South Africa

A bankable feasibility study for one of the initial deposits at the Okiep copper project – Flat Mines – is being finalised. 

Jaguar nickel sulphide project, Brazil

The outcomes of a feasibility study have demonstrated the potential for the project to become a sustainable, long-term and low-cost producer of low-emission nickel for global markets.  

Lac Jeannine iron tailings project, Canada

CoTec Holdings Corp plans to extract and reprocess tailings from the Lac Jeannine project. 

Kangankunde rare earths project, Malawi

A feasibility study on Stage 1 of the development has confirmed a technically low-risk and economically robust project. 

Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update

Southern Palladium has released a third mineral resource update for the UG2 reef to be used in the prefeasibility study. 

Carrapateena block cave expansion, Australia – update

BHP is investing in processing plant capacity to allow for an uplift in throughput from the sublevel cave to seven-million tonnes a year.  

Dugbe gold project, Liberia – update

Pasofino Gold has reported that significant progress is being made with the ongoing strategic review process aimed at advancing the project. 

Eneabba rare earths refinery, Australia – update

Iluka Resources MD Tom O’Leary has said the company will not complete the refinery without more Australian government funding. 

Hillgrove gold/antimony project, Australia – update

An exploration drill rig is set to mobilise to the project. 

Jansen potash project, Canada – update

BHP has reported that construction of the potash project is ahead of the original schedule. 

Keliber lithium hydroxide project, Finland – update

Sibanye-Stillwater has concluded a €500-million green loan financing facility through its subsidiary, Keliber Technology Oy. 

Kobada gold project, Mali – update

Toubani Resources MD Phil Russo has stated that the company is well positioned to advance the project. 

Prominent Hill copper/gold/silver mine expansion, Australia – update

Shaft sinking at the project is 40% complete. 

Simberi sulphide gold project, Papua New Guinea – update

St Barbara has accelerated its decision-making process by selecting the saleable concentrate flowsheet option for its Simberi project ahead of schedule. 

Songwe Hill rare earths project, Malawi – update

Mkango Resources has raised funds to start process optimisation. 

Wicheeda rare earths project, Canada – update

The project has progressed to an advanced stage. 

Witwatersrand Basin Project – Qala Shallows, South Africa – update

A due diligence process by a second commercial bank has started. 

P2000 Project, Australia

A prefeasibility study has determined that production capacity could be expanded to more than two-million tonnes a year of lithium oxide. 

Silver Sand project, Bolivia

A prefeasibility study has confirmed that Silver Sand has the potential to become a high-grade, low-cost pure silver producer. 

Kiaka gold project, Burkina Faso

A feasibility study update, published on July 2, 2024, has confirmed the strong cash flows expected from the project and incorporates improvements of the project’s initial feasibility study. 

Project Lonestar Lithium, US

Energy Exploration Technologies Inc proposes to build a demonstration plant to produce lithium hydroxide from geothermal brines in the US. 

Bowdens silver project, Australia – update

The New South Wales Supreme Court of Appeal has upheld an appeal by the Bingman Catchment Landcare Group against the project. 

Chvaletice manganese project, Czechia – update

Euro Manganese has announced an offtake term sheet with a US-based company for the sale of high-purity manganese product from the project. 

Cowal underground development project, Australia – update

The project has reached commercial production. 

Etango-8 uranium project, Namibia – update

Bannerman Energy has selected a global consulting and engineering firm to deliver the detailed design phase for the project.  

Goldrush underground gold project, US – update

The project is ramping up underground production. 

Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update

Ivanhoe Mines’ Phase 3 concentrator has reached commercial production. 

McPhillamys gold project, Australia – update

The project is no longer considered viable. 

Reko Diq copper/gold project, Pakistan – update

The feasibility study is on track. 

Segele gold project, Ethiopia – update

Akobo Minerals can now produce gold from the Segele mine. 

Tiris uranium project, Mauritania – update

Aura Energy has announced the completion of the previous restructuring of the uranium offtake agreement with London-based Curzon Uranium Trading.  

Tocantinzinho gold project, Brazil – update

G Mining has completed its first exports of doré bars from the project.  

Tulu Kapi gold project, Ethiopia – update

Kefi Gold and Copper is on track with early works at the project.