Lithium conversion plant, Australia

Pilbara Minerals and Ganfeng Lithium Group signed a binding term sheet in March 2024 to complete a joint feasibility study on the project. 

Amapá iron-ore project, Brazil

A capital expenditure optimisation study has resulted in a forecast increase in production of about 4.8%. 

Karowe underground expansion project, Botswana

The underground project will extend the mine’s life by 15 years. 

High-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate project

A scoping study has yielded promising results. 

AP60 low-carbon aluminium smelter expansion, Canada – update

Early works activities for the expansion have been completed. 

Doropo gold project, Côte d'Ivoire – update

Centamin has allocated $14-million to complete the Doropo definitive feasibility study. 

Honeymoon uranium mine, Australia – update

The first drum of uranium has been produced. 

Jadar lithium-borates project, Serbia – update

Rio Tinto continues to believe that the project has the potential to be a world-class asset. 

Jansen potash project, Canada – update

The project is almost 50% complete. 

Kalgoorlie rare earths processing facility, Australia – update

Final commissioning and initial production activities are progressing. 

Kennecott copper mine expansion, US – update

Kennecott has returned to underground production after more than 40 years. 

Madaouela uranium project, Niger – update

GoviEx is in discussions with the government of Niger regarding the start of mining operations. 

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

Lynas Rare Earths has reported that the project schedule remains on track. 

Okiep copper project, South Africa – update

A standout intercept at the project resulted in Orion Minerals shares rocketing up 58% on the Australian Stock Exchange on April 22. 

Orom-Cross graphite project, Uganda – update

Blencowe Resources has initiated a commercial study on a proposed downstream processing facility. 

Oyu Tolgoi underground mine project, Mongolia – update

Rio Tinto has reported that the sinking of ventilation shafts 3 and 4 is progressing. 

Prieska copper/zinc project, South Africa – update

The project is fully permitted. 

Reko Diq copper/gold project, Pakistan – update

Saudi Arabia is advancing towards a potential deal to acquire a minority stake in the project. 

Resolution copper mining project, US – update

The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has denied Apache Stronghold's attempt to stop the land exchange between Resolution Copper and the federal government. 

Rhodes Ridge iron-ore project, Australia – update

The prefeasibility study is advancing. 

Rincon lithium carbon plant, Argentina – update

The development of the lithium carbonate starter plant is ongoing. 

Sanbrado underground gold project, Burkina Faso – update

West African Resources has reported high-grade gold mineralisation from recent infill underground diamond drilling at the project.  

Simandou iron-ore project, Guinea – update

Rio Tinto is continuing to work with its partners to satisfy the outstanding conditions on the project. 

South Flank iron-ore sustaining mine project, Australia – update

The project remains on track. 

Thacker Pass lithium project, US – update

Lithium Americas plans to raise funds to accelerate the construction and development of the project. 

Western Range iron-ore project, Australia – update

Construction has surpassed 50%. 

Halleck Creek rare earths project, US

A scoping study has shown Halleck Creek to be a world-class rare earth element project. 

Aktogay mine, Kazakhstan

A copper mine in the Abay region of Kazakhstan. 

Antler copper project, US – update

New World Resources has received firm commitments to raise about A$20.4-million to advance its Antler copper project towards development and production. 

Araguaia ferronickel project, Brazil – update

Horizonte Minerals has failed to secure financing for the project. 

Carolina lithium project, US – update

Piedmont Lithium has received a mining permit to build and operate its fully integrated Carolina project. 

Casino copper/gold/molybdenum project, Canada – update

Western Copper and Gold Corporation has upsized its bought-deal public offering to fund permitting and engineering work at its Casino project. 

Crawford nickel sulphide project, Canada – update

Canada Nickel has initiated the front-end engineering design phase. 

High-purity alumina First project, Australia – update

The federal government has announced its support for two critical minerals projects in Queensland and South Australia. 

Karo platinum project, Zimbabwe – update

Project development is continuing. 

Kouroussa gold project, Guinea – update

Hummingbird Resources is progressing with the restart and ramp-up of mining activities. 

Lake Maitland uranium/vanadium project, Australia – update

Toro is updating the scoping study.   

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

Peninsula Energy has appointed a contractor for the plant expansion of the Ross central processing plant. 

Okiep copper project, South Africa – update

Orion Minerals has made progress through its acquiring a controlling interest in the project. 

Rhyolite Ridge lithium/boron project, US – update

The project has moved a step closer to US Bureau of Land Management approval.