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Kookynie gold project, Australia
An updated scoping study has shown a strong economic case to develop the project as a contract mine, toll-treat operation.
Shaakichiuwaanaan – CV5 lithium-only project, Canada
A feasibility study has confirmed the technical feasibility and economic viability of developing a large-scale, long-life spodumene pegmatite operation.
Barroso lithium project, Portugal – update
Savannah Resources has been awarded a nonreimbursable grant of up to about €110-million to support construction of the Barroso project.
Battery anode facility, United Arab Emirates – update
NextSource Materials has received the first shipment of equipment.
Berg gold project, Canada – update
Surge Copper Corp has completed its 2025 multidisciplinary drilling and field programme, in a key step towards a prefeasibility study planned for the first half of this year.
Caldeira rare earths project, Brazil – update
The project has received a nonbinding and conditional letter of support from Export Finance Australia for indicative financing of up to $50-million.
Karlawinda gold project expansion, Australia – update
Capricorn Metals has delivered a strong quarter of operations for the quarter ended December 31, 2025.
Karo platinum project, Zimbabwe – update
Tharisa has reported that development remains aligned with capital availability,
Kookaburra graphite project, Australia – update
Lincoln Minerals has signed a collaboration agreement with Canada-based SCN Canada to jointly investigate the use of graphite from Lincoln's Kookaburra graphite project in small modular nuclear...
Minim Martap bauxite project, Cameroon – update
The project remains on track for first production and an initial shipment in late June.
North American Lithium expansion project, Canada – update
Elevra Lithium has identified a revised, staged development pathway for the expansion of the operation.
Nueva Sabana gold/copper openpit mine – Stage 1, Cuba – update
Phalaborwa Rare Earths Project, South Africa – update
Rainbow Rare Earths has started operations at its Johannesburg pilot plant.
Platreef palladium/rhodium/nickel/platinum/copper/gold project, South Africa – update
Ivanhoe Mines has provided an update on the Platreef mine, following the official opening and first concentrate production on November 18, 2025.
Rhodes Ridge iron-ore project, Australia – update
The Rhodes Ridge Joint Venture has approved a $191-million feasibility study to progress development of the first phase of the Rhodes Ridge project.
Rincon lithium expansion project, Argentina – update
The Salta Electricity Distribution Company SA has finalised the comprehensive design and feasibility works on a medium-voltage line for the project.
Seymour and Root – mine and concentrator projects, Canada – update
Green Technology Metals has received an extended letter of interest from Export Development Canada for potential financing support of up to C$100-million.
White Pine North project, US – update
Highland Copper has decided to sell its 34% interest in the project to joint venture partner Kinterra Copper for $30-million.
Youanmi gold project, Australia – update
Rox Resources is accelerating mine development and advancing processing plant works.
DeLamar heap-leach gold project, US – update
Integra Resources has secured a defined and accelerated federal permitting schedule, reducing regulatory uncertainty and supporting progress towards a construction-ready profile.
Amapá iron-ore project, Brazil – update
Cadence Minerals has been granted a preliminary environmental licence for the project.
Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update
Black Pine oxide gold project, US – update
Liberty Gold has reached a major permitting milestone for the project.
Brockman Syncline 1 (BS1) mine project, Australia – update
Engineering company Monadelphous Group has received a Notice of Award for a major construction contract with Rio Tinto for the project.
Honeymoon uranium mine restart project, Australia – update
Boss Energy has formally withdrawn the 2021 enhanced feasibility study for the project.
Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
Ivanhoe Mines has produced the first copper anodes at its direct-to-blister copper smelter at the Kamoa-Kakula complex.
Kangankunde rare earths project, Malawi – update
Lindian Resources has awarded all major nonprocess infrastructure contracts, with construction under way across multiple work packages.
Kanyika niobium project, Malawi – update
The updated bankable feasibility study is on track for completion by March 31, 2026.
Kiniéro gold project, Guinea – update
First ore has been delivered to the mill ahead of first gold production.
Phalaborwa Rare Earths Project, South Africa – update
Phalaborwa is now expected to produce about 213 t/y of yttrium oxide as part of its mixed heavy-rare-earth output.
Sorby Hills lead/silver/zinc project, Australia – update
Boab Metals exercised its option to acquire 100% of the Sorby Hills silver/lead project in December 2025.
Tulu Kapi gold project, Ethiopia – update
Kefi Gold and Copper has reached key milestones towards commissioning the project.
Zanaga iron-ore project, Congo-Brazzaville – update
Zanaga Iron Ore Company has completed a value enhancement initiative on the project.
Zulu lithium/tantalum project pilot plant, Zimbabwe – update
Premier African Minerals has agreed with Canmax Technologies to extend the long stop date linked to a restated offtake and prepayment agreement for the project.
Mogalakwena mine – Sandsloot underground project, South Africa
The investment case for Sandsloot has shown a “compelling” opportunity, with Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo American Platinum, reporting that its approach remains “value over volume”.
West Angelas sustaining project, Australia
The West Angelas project is part of Rio Tinto’s replacement projects underpinning ongoing commitment to the Pilbara, with a combined capacity of about 130-million tonnes a year.
Diamba Sud gold project, Senegal
A preliminary economic assessment has confirmed a strong economic case for developing an openpit gold mine.
Sulphur Springs copper/zinc project, Australia
An updated definitive feasibility study has shown that Sulphur Springs will be technically and economically robust.
Amitsoq graphite project, Greenland – update
Greenland has issued a 30-year exploitation licence to GreenRoc Mining for the Amitsoq graphite deposit.
Bunyu graphite project, Tanzania – update
Volt Resources has signed a binding term sheet, which will provide funding and development support for the Bunyu graphite mine and processing plant.
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