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Tala Hamza zinc/lead project, Algeria
A revised two-million-tonne-a-year mining study has been completed on the proposed project.
Camino Rojo gold project, Mexico
A preliminary economic assessment has outlined a pathway to develop an additional, standalone operation at Camino Rojo.
Puławy rare earth separation plant, Poland
The proposed rare earth separation plant will process mixed rare-earth carbonate feed into separated rare earth products
Cariboo gold project, Canada – update
Osisko Development has announced $275-million worth of convertible senior notes due in 2031 in a private placement to institutional buyers.
Kabanga nickel project, Tanzania – update
Lifezone is continuing with pre-final investment decision and early works activities at Kabanga.
Kokoseb gold project, Namibia – update
Wia Gold has received binding commitments to raise A$92-million through the issue of about 200-million new shares at A$0.46 a share to new and existing, institutional and sophisticated investors to...
Los Azules copper project, Argentina – update
McEwen Copper has appointed financial services provider Societe Generale to lead the structuring and arrangement of a senior debt package to fund construction.
Sanankoro gold project, Mali – update
Gamsberg smelter project, South Africa – update
Kennecott Bingham Canyon mine, US
A copper mine located 30 km from Salt Lake City, Utah, in the US.
Lamb Creek iron-ore project, Australia
Western Australian mining company Mineral Resources plans to extend the Pilbara Hub’s current production profile by more than five years.
Gallium metal research and development project, Canada
Rio Tinto is advancing a research and development project to extract primary gallium from its alumina refining process.
Escondida new concentrator project, Chile
The proposed project aims to replace the production capacity of the plant by installing new capacity to produce 220 000 t/y to 260 000 t/y of copper.
Songwe Hill rare earths project, Malawi
Songwe is among the few rare earths projects globally to have reached definitive feasibility study stage.
Bellevue wet paste plant, Australia – update
ASX-listed Perenti's underground mining business Barminco has been awarded a four-year underground mining contract, valued at about A$850-million.
Collahuasi copper mine debottlenecking project, Chile – update
The Second Environmental Tribunal intends to set aside the environmental authorisation issued by the Environmental Assessment Service in 2021 to the independently managed Collahuasi copper mine for...
Hod Maden gold/copper project, Türkey – update
SSR Mining announced on May 18, 2026, that it had entered into a definitive agreement to sell its 20% ownership interest and operatorship position in Hod Maden to Lidya Mines.
Matla Life-of-Mine Project – New Mine 1 project, South Africa – update
Exxaro Resources officially opened the New Mine 1 operation at Matla colliery on May 15, 2026.
Nolans neodymium/praseodymium rare earths project, Australia – update
Arafura Rare Earths has signed a binding offtake term sheet with global physical trader Traxys North America to support the revitalisation and onshoring of domestic manufacturing across automotive,...
Nyanzaga gold project, Tanzania – update
The project remains on track for first gold in January 2027.
Prairie lithium project, Canada – update
Prairie Lithium has started with factory acceptance testing at its commercial-scale direct lithium extraction unit, representing another important step towards commissioning of the project.
Thacker Pass lithium project, US – update
Construction is progressing towards mechanical completion in late 2027.
Wheeler River uranium project, Canada – update
The Phoenix in situ recovery mine has become the first large-scale Canadian uranium mining project in more than 20 years to receive all regulatory approvals required to start construction.
Wicheeda rare earth element project, Canada – update
Defense Metals has started a confirmatory pilot flotation plant test programme, which will be conducted at the SGS Canada metallurgical facility in Lakefield, Ontario.
Kal East – Lakewood Mill expansion, Australia
The Black Cat Syndicate is expanding the processing facility Kal East from 1.2-million tonnes a year to 1.5-million tonnes a year.
Uberaba rare earth elements project, Brazil
The preliminary economic assessment envisages the construction of an on-site processing plant with a throughput of about 2.7-million tonnes a year over an initial 30-year mine life.
Hat polymetallic porphyry project, Canada
Doubleview Gold Corp plans to develop a conventional large-scale openpit mine and processing operation.
Battery anode facility, United Arab Emirates – update
NextSource Materials has approved a final investment decision for Phase 1 of the proposed project.
Blackwater gold mine expansion, Canada – update
Canada-based gold development company Artemis Gold Inc has maintained its full-year 2026 production guidance of 265 000 oz to 290 000 oz of gold.
Ewoyaa lithium project, Ghana – update
The Ewoyaa project is set to be Ghana’s first lithium-producing mine.
Hillgrove antimony/gold mine, Australia – update
First ore has been successfully mined underground at the Hillgrove mine.
Kangankunde rare earths project, Malawi – update
Construction activity is advancing across all major work fronts.
Karowe diamond mine underground project, Botswana – update
The project has been materially derisked following the completion of shaft sinking in 2025.
Los Azules copper project, Argentina – update
McEwen reported on May 6, 2026, that Los Azules had advanced significantly in 2025 through the approval of its application under Argentina's Large Investment Incentive Regime.
Lumwana Super Pit expansion project, Zambia – update
The first structural steel deliveries are expected in the second quarter.
Minim Martap bauxite project, Cameroon – update
Canyon Resources has further strengthened the logistics platform.
Platreef palladium/rhodium/nickel/platinum/copper/gold project, South Africa – update
Construction of Shaft 3, and its associated underground materials-handling and crushing infrastructure, is in the final stages of commissioning.
Rietberg copper mine, South Africa – update
A strategic operational restructuring focused on accelerating development of higher-grade in situ ore at Rietberg has been approved.
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