Valentine gold project, Canada – update

Construction at the project has passed the 77% mark. 

Mantoverde mine, Chile

A copper mine in the province of Chañaral, Atacama region, Chile. 

Booysendal South platinum mine project, South Africa

An application for permitting to expand the South mine tailings storage facility is in progress. 

Gravelotte emerald mine, South Africa

An independent desk-based review of the discounted cash flow model for the project has highlighted its potential profitability over a 17-year mine life. 

Witwatersrand Basin Project – Qala Shallows, South Africa

A South African development finance institution has started its due diligence process to secure a debt facility for the development of the project. 

Clearwater lithium project, Canada

A prefeasibility study has outlined the detailed process to produce battery-grade lithium hydroxide. 

Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update

Southern Palladium has submitted the environmental-impact assessment report to the Department of Mineral Resource and Energy. 

Cabinda phosphate project, Angola – update

The Angolan Sovereign Wealth Fund has confirmed approval for a $10-million strategic investment in Minbos Resources. 

Casino copper/gold/molybdenum project, Canada – update

Western Copper and Gold Corporation has submitted an updated and refined schedule for submission of the environmental and socioeconomic effects statement to the Yukon Environmental And... 

Halleck Creek rare earths project, US – update

American Rare Earths has announced operational and structural changes aimed at advancing the project. 

Jadar lithium-borates project, Serbia – update

Environmental activists and opposition groups are set to gather in the centre of Serbia’s capital on August 17 to demand a halt to the Rio Tinto-proposed Jadar mine. 

Kasiya rutile/graphite project, Malawi – update

Sovereign Metals has started an infill drilling programme to support ongoing technical studies. 

Kayelekera uranium restart project, Malawi – update

Lotus Resources has announced a restructured board and senior management team to accelerate the development of the project. 

Prairie lithium project, Canada – update

Arizona Lithium has produced battery-grade lithium carbonate from the project. 

Valentine gold project, Canada – update

The Valentine gold mine is 64% complete. 

Windfall gold project, Canada – update

The development of Windfall is well advanced.  

Pinto Valley mine, US

A copper mine in the Globe-Miami mining district in Arizona, in the US. 

Garzweiler mine, Germany

A lignite mine in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. 

BMM iron-ore project, South Africa

Vedanta Zinc International subsidiary Black Mountain Mining (BMM) plans to add a new product line, iron-ore (magnetite), to the BMM portfolio and is set to add significant financial benefits to the... 

Steelpoortdrift vanadium project, South Africa

Vanadium Resources Limited, or VR8, has chosen to modify the back end of the salt roast leach processing plant to produce 98% vanadium for the steel market and 99.5% vanadium for the vanadium flow... 

Detour Lake underground mine, Canada

An updated life-of-mine plan has updated the openpit mine production profile of Detour Lake and incorporates updated costing. 

Jaguar nickel sulphide project, Brazil – update

Centaurus Metals has announced a significant increase in the size and confidence levels of the mineral resource. 

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

Ivanhoe Mines has reported that, over the first six months of 2024, Kamoa-Kakula produced 187 015 t of copper in concentrate. 

Kathleen Valley lithium/tantalum project, Australia – update

First spodumene concentrate has been produced. 

Kayelekera uranium restart project, Malawi – update

Lotus Resources has signed a mine development agreement with the Malawi government. 

Lance Projects – Ross and Kendrick production areas, US – update

Plant construction and wellfield development activities are progressing on schedule and close to budget. 

Makhado steelmaking hard coking coal project, South Africa – update

Funding and development activities for Makhado are ongoing. 

Minim Martrap bauxite project, Cameroon – update

Canyon Resources subsidiary Camalco Cameroun has entered into a mining convention that details the agreement by which it can mine the project. 

Mt Weld rare earths mine and concentration plant expansion, Australia – update

Lynas Rare Earths has updated its Mt Weld mineral resource statement. 

North Perth Basin mineral sands project, Australia – update

Image Resources has received approval of the mining proposal – that covers the construction and operation of the Atlas project. 

Pilgangoora Operation – P680 project expansion, Australia – update

The project has been completed. 

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

First concentrate production for Phase 1 is planned for the third quarter of 2024. 

Segele gold project, Ethiopia – update

First gold has been produced. 

Trident gold project, Australia

Catalyst Metals plans to make a small openpit at the Trident deposit the basis of its new development strategy. 

Sand King underground gold project, Australia

The Sand King portal is due to be cut in the September 2024 quarter. 

Boorara gold project – Stage 1, Australia – update

Horizon Minerals has confirmed that it will imminently start with preproduction works. 

Enterprise nickel project, Zambia – update

Commercial production has been declared. 

Kal East gold project, Australia – update

First ore has been mined at the Myhree/Boundary openpit.  

Kansanshi mine – S3 expansion project, Zambia – update

First Quantum Minerals has reported that it will focus on completing the S3 plant construction during the first half of 2025 and ore processing immediately thereafter. 

Kasiya rutile/graphite project, Malawi – update

Sovereign Metals has confirmed that Kasiya can be efficiently mined using conventional dry mining techniques and a mobile excavator fleet.