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. 

Longonjo neodymium/praseodymium project, Angola – update

Pensana has made significant strides at the Longonjo mine ahead of main construction starting later this year. 

Pebble copper/gold/molybdenum/silver/rhenium project, US – update

Northern Dynasty Minerals has reported that the US Supreme Court has denied Alaska’s petition to review its claims that the Environmental Protection Act veto of the Pebble project was illegal. 

Samphire uranium project, Australia – update

Alligator Energy has said that its planned 2024 field recovery trial is expected to assist in further derisking and optimising the technical aspect of the project.  

Savannah nickel project, Australia – update

Panoramic Resources went into voluntary administration on December 14, 2023. 

Thunderbird mineral sands project, Australia – update

The first shipment of zircon concentrate from the project has set sail. 

Tumas uranium project, Namibia – update

A review of the definitive feasibility study has validated the commercial viability of the project as a long-term, high-margin and globally significant uranium operation. 

Twin Hills gold project, Namibia – update

Dundee intends to advance all remaining engineering activities for Twins Hills to reach a construction decision by the third quarter of 2024. 

Endeavor silver/zinc/lead mine restart project, Australia

A restart study has demonstrated strong technical and robust economic support to restart silver/lead/zinc concentrate production at the mine. 

Wonarah direct shipping ore project, Australia

A direct shipping ore feasibility study has demonstrated the strong economics of the project and shown a low technical risk. 

Alto Paraná titanium project, Paraguay

A base case and a more tentative stretch case for the production of high titania slag and high-purity pig iron have been evaluated. 

Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update

Preliminary, unoptimised testing indicates that the Bengwenyama upper group two reef can be treated using conventional methods. 

Borborema gold project, Brazil – update

Precious metals-focused royalty and streaming company Gold Royalty will provide $31-million in project financing for the project. 

Ewoyaa lithium project, Ghana – update

Atlantic Lithium has announced a maiden Joint Ore Reserves Committee-compliant mineral resource estimate of 15.7-million tonnes at 40.2% feldspar for Ewoyaa. 

Kalgoorlie rare earths processing facility, Australia – update

The first feed material from the Mt Weld mine has been introduced into the processing facility. 

Longonjo neodymium/praseodymium project, Angolo – update

An announcement is expected to be made in the first quarter of 2024 regarding the financing of the upfront capital expenditure needed to develop the Longonjo project. 

Lumwana copper mine expansion, Zambia – update

Lycopodium has been awarded a feasibility study and basic engineering contract for the project. 

Makuutu rare earths project, Uganda – update

Ionic Rare Earths has signed a share purchase agreement with Rare Earth Elements Africa to acquire a further 34% interest in Ugandan company Rwenzori Rare Metals, which owns 100% of the Makuutu... 

NICO gold/cobalt/bismuth/copper mine project, Canada – update

The Canadian government has offered funding to support metallurgical testwork for the Nico project. 

Platreef palladium/rhodium/nickel/platinum/copper/gold project, South Africa – update

Murray & Roberts Cementation will repurpose Ivanhoe Mines’ 3 Shaft to serve a dual function. 

Star-Orion South diamond project, Canada – update

Star Diamonds’ technical team is once again focused on the technical investigation and evaluation of the project. 

San José lithium project, Spain

San José will have a 26-year mine life, which will support a two-million-tonne-a-year lithium chemical conversion facility. 

Belinga Iron Ore project, Gabon – update

The first product was ready for shipment on December 4. 

Epanko graphite project, Tanzania – update

EcoGraf is advancing towards securing $105-million for project development. 

Ewoyaa lithium project, Ghana – update

Multiple broad intervals of visible spodumene have been observed in drilling outside of the current mineral resource estimate, significantly increasing the potential for a resource upgrade. 

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

Giyani Metals has secured $16-million in financing from South Africa’s Industrial Development Corporation. 

Kachi lithium brine project, Argentina – update

Lake Resources is embarking on a quest for strategic partnerships to propel the project to new heights. 

Karowe underground project, Botswana – update

Capital costs for the underground expansion are expected to reach $100-million in 2024. 

Makuutu rare earths project, Uganda – update

Ionic Rare Earths’ Ugandan subsidiary has land access agreements in place for most of the mining licence area for the project.  

Ngualla rare earths project, Tanzania – update

Peak Rare Earths has successfully reduced its capital and operating cost estimates. 

Simandou iron-ore project, Guinea – update

Rio Tinto has earmarked about $10-billion a year in capital investments from 2024 to 2026. 

Tumas uranium project, Namibia – update

Deep Yellow is making strides towards extending the mine life of its Tumas project. 

Vittangi battery anode project, Sweden – update

Talga has completed its share purchase plan for the development of its Vittangi project. 

Blacksmith iron-ore project, Australia

A scoping study has proposed a three-million-tonne-a-year direct shipping ore project. 

15 Mile project, Canada

The project design has changed. 

Amitsoq graphite project, Greenland

A preliminary economic assessment has proposed a 400 000 t/y operation with a 22-year life-of-mine. 

Monte Muambe rare earths project, Mozambique

A scoping study has proposed the openpit mining of Target 1 and Target 4 at the project.