Resolution copper mining project, US – update

Rio Tinto might need to export some of its copper concentrate, as a result of the challenging economics of smelting in the US. 

Tala Hamza zinc/lead project, Algeria – update

The project has been formally registered with the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency, a step that activates a package of State-backed incentives and development support measures.  

Finniss lithium restart project, Australia – update

Core Lithium has completed the equity component of the funding package for the restart of the project. 

Minim Martap bauxite project, Cameroon – update

The surface miner has been mobilised to site and mining operations are scheduled to start before the end of March.  

Sangdong mine, South Korea

A tungsten/molybdenum mine in Gangwon province, South Korea. 

Fenn-Gib gold project, Canada

Exploration-stage mining company Mayfair Gold Corp is proposing the development of a conventional openpit, truck-and-shovel operation.  

Ampasindava rare earths project, Madagascar

A recently completed prefeasibility study has confirmed the technical and economic viability of the project and outlines a development pathway.  

Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update

The project remains on schedule while Southern Palladium awaits the granting of a mining right. 

Colossus rare earths project, Brazil – update

Viridis Mining and Minerals has raised A$25-million through an oversubscribed share placement, bolstering funding for the advancement of the project towards a final investment decision in the third... 

Doropo gold project, Côte d'Ivoire – update

Resolute Mining announced a final investment decision to develop the project on March 12, paving the way for construction to start. 

Ewoyaa lithium project, Ghana – update

Atlantic Lithium has secured funding to support the advancement of Ewoyaa towards production 

Jaguar nickel sulphide project, Brazil – update

Centaurus Metals has signed its first binding nickel offtake agreement with commodities major Glencore for production from the Jaguar project. 

Kasiya rutile/graphite project, Malawi – update

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

Matawinie mine and Bécancour battery material plant – Phase 2, Canada – update

Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc has secured a $335-million senior project debt commitment to advance Phase 2. 

Minim Martap bauxite project, Cameroon – update

Canyon Resources has reported that a surface miner has been mobilised to the project, with mining expected to start before the end of March. 

Resolution copper mining project, US – update

Rio Tinto and BHP have secured key land needed to advance the project. 

Twistdraai Thubelisha coal destoning project, South Africa – update

Sasol officially opened its new destoning plant on March 13. 

Wheeler River uranium project, Canada – update

Denison Mines is preparing to start site preparation and construction of the Phoenix in situ recovery uranium mine later this month. 

Witwatersrand Basin Project – Qala Shallows, South Africa – update

West Wits Mining has poured first gold from the Qala Shallows project. 

Youanmi gold project, Australia – update

Rox Resources has approved the final investment decision for the project. 

Elandsfontein phosphate project, South Africa – update

Kropz has reported that the third drawdown on the loan facility agreed to with ARC Fund in December 2025 has been made and will be used to fund the project. 

Hermosa zinc/lead/silver project, US – update

South32 has taken another step towards gaining federal approval for the project, 

Kayelekera uranium restart project, Malawi – update

Name of the Project Kayelekera uranium restart project. Location Karonga district, northern Malawi. 

Kobada gold project, Mali – update

Toubani Resources’ board has approved a positive final investment decision. 

Longonjo neodymium/praseodymium project, Angola – update

Global rare earths mining investment platform Cascade Natural Resources has increased its previously announced investment of $100-million in Pensana to $165-million. 

Maronan underground project – starter zone, Australia – update

Maronan Metals secured a mineral development licence for the project on March 3. 

Prairie lithium project, Canada – update

Prairie Lithium has started vertical construction at its Pad #1 commercial facility, following the completion of foundation works. 

Rincon lithium expansion project, Argentina – update

Rio Tinto has secured a $1.175-billion financing package from four international lenders to support project development. 

Rook I uranium project, Canada – update

NexGen Energy has secured final federal approval. 

Tulu Kapi gold project, Ethiopia – update

Contractor Lycopodium has been awarded an engineering, supply and labour hire contract.   

Youanmi gold project, Australia – update

Rox Resources has secured A$350-million in debt facilities from a syndicate of major banks, fully funding the development of the project. 

Vara Mada (formerly Toliara) rare earth and heavy mineral sands project, Madagascar

In January 2026, an updated feasibility study confirmed Vara Mada's exceptional economics and its world-class quantities of high-quality rare earths, titanium and zircon. 

Dianne copper mine production restart, Australia

Revolver Resources is progressing with the restart of the Dianne mine after publishing an integrated restart study in January 2026. 

Opemiska copper project, Canada

Opemiska is being advanced as a 12 500 t/d openpit operation over a 17-year life-of-mine.  

Tallahassee uranium project, US

A scoping study has proposed the construction of a mining operation producing 15.2-million pounds of uranium oxide. 

Borden mine, Canada

A gold mine in Ontario’s Sudbury District, Canada. 

Gonneville palladium/nickel/copper project, Australia

Gonneville is set to become Australia’s first primary platinum group metals mine and second-largest nickel mine. 

Karowe diamond mine underground project, Botswana

Canadian diamond mining company Lucara Diamond Corp is developing the underground project at Karowe to extend the mine’s life and continue the production of large, high-value Type IIa diamonds.  

Orom-Cross graphite project, Uganda

Graphite miner Blencowe Resources plans to develop a 70 000 t/y graphite mining and processing operation in northern Uganda. 

Keno Hill mine, Canada

A silver, lead and zinc mine in Canada’s Yukon Territory.