Antler copper project, US – update

On June 24, 2025, copper development company New World Resources formalised an improved takeover offer from Aim-listed miner Central Asia Metals. 

Bakubung Platinum Mine project, South Africa – update

Processing at the Bakubung Platinum Mine plant officially started on June 18. 

Balama graphite project, Mozambique – update

Natural graphite and battery anode company Syrah Resources has restarted natural graphite production. 

Haib copper project, Namibia – update

Copper exploration and development company Koryx Copper has reported that the metallurgical testwork programme has shown encouraging preliminary results. 

Hillgrove antimony/gold mine, Australia – update

Australian resources company Larvotto Resources has secured key regulatory support for the proposed extension of mining operations. 

Iron Bear iron-ore project, Canada – update

Australia-based mineral investment, exploration and evaluation company Cyclone Metals has marked a substantial derisking milestone. 

Lady Julie gold project, Australia – update

Emerging gold producer Magnetic Resources has announced a significant milestone through its securing a native title agreement with the Wangkatja Tjungula Aboriginal Corporation. 

Longonjo neodymium/praseodymium project, Angola – update

Rare earths developer Pensana Rare Earths has signed a memorandum of understanding with Nasdaq-listed American Resources Corporation and US critical mineral refiner ReElement Technologies. 

Moma titanium mine – WCP A upgrade and transition project, Mozambique – update

The project continues to progress to plan. 

Muntanga uranium project, Zambia – update

GoviEx has announced the launch of the 2025 field season at the project. 

Reko Diq copper/gold project, Pakistan – update

Mining services company Capital has been awarded a three-year borehole drilling services contract at Reko Diq. 

San Gabriel gold project, Peru – update

Construction of the mine is 80% complete. 

Witwatersrand Basin Project – Qala Shallows, South Africa – update

Precious and base metals explorer, developer and producer West Wits Mining is moving quickly to execute the development of the Qala Shallows gold project. 

Okiep Copper Project, South Africa

A definitive feasibility study completed on the Flat Mines project, part of Orion’s Okiep Copper Project, has delivered favourable financial outcomes. 

Marathon copper/palladium project, Canada

An updated feasibility study has outlined the operation of an openpit mine and process plant over a 12.5-year life-of-mine. 

Huasco Water project, Chile – update

The project proposes a multistage seawater and desalinated-water supply initiative designed to meet long-term regional water needs.  

Crawford Stage 1 oxide pit project, Australia

Explorer and gold and nickel project developer Cavalier Resources plans on developing the project as a traditional truck-and-shovel operation. 

Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update

Platinum group metals miner Southern Palladium has secured commitments to raise equity capital of A$8-million to advance the staged mine development. 

NeoSmelt electric smelting furnace pilot plant, Australia – update

Australian joint venture NeoSmelt has welcomed federal government support for the pilot plant. 

Honeymoon uranium mine restart project, Australia – update

Australian uranium producer Boss Energy announced on June 18 that its Honeymoon operation had met its first-year production guidance. 

Jwaneng underground project, Botswana – update

Diamond miner Debswana is looking to international capital markets to help fund the underground project. 

K.Hill battery-grade manganese project, Botswana – update

Battery metal development company Giyani Metals Corporation has received a nonbinding letter of interest from the US government's export credit agency for up to $225-million in financing to support... 

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

Canadian mining company Ivanhoe Mines has revised down its 2025 copper production guidance, following a temporary suspension of underground mining in May. 

Kayelekera uranium restart project, Malawi – update

Advanced uranium developer Lotus Resources has advanced with cold commissioning of the uranium plant. 

Longonjo neodymium/praseodymium project, Angola – update

Rare earths developer Pensana has signed a memorandum of understanding with Japanese multinational Toyota subsidiary Toyota Tsusho for the proposed offtake of up to 20 000 t/y of mixed rare-earth... 

Monte Muambe rare earths and fluorspar project, Mozambique – update

Junior exploration and critical minerals company Altona Rare Earths has signed a nondisclosure agreement with an international critical metals industry group for potential strategic investment in... 

Murchison gold project, Australia – update

Australia-based Meeka Metals has started its transition from gold project developer to producer. 

Orom-Cross graphite project, Uganda – update

Graphite, nickel and copper developer Blencowe Resources has announced that testwork is ongoing on natural flake graphite from the project. 

Reko Diq copper/gold project, Pakistan – update

The International Finance Corporation has reported that it will provide a subordinated loan for the project. 

Rhyolite Ridge lithium/boron project, US – update

Emerging miner ioneer has secured commitments to raise about A$25-million ($16-million) through a share placement to fund work at the project. 

Speewah fluorite project, Australia – update

On June 18, Critical minerals company Tivan announced the Australian government’s approval of Sumitomo’s entry into the Speewah fluorite project joint venture. 

Stibnite gold project, US – update

Mining exploration and development company Perpetua Resources has secured $400-million in equity commitments through a bought deal financing and private placement, advancing a funding plan for the... 

Witwatersrand Basin Project – Qala Shallows, South Africa – update

West Wits Mining has received firm commitments to raise A$14.36-million through a share placement to existing and new sophisticated and professional investors. 

Prieska Copper Zinc Mine, South Africa

A definitive feasibility study published in March 2025 has confirmed the potential to develop a long-life, financially robust mining operation through a two-phase development strategy. 

Letlhakane uranium project, Botswana

A study has confirmed the project’s potential to become a significant uranium operation. 

Sakatti copper and polymetallic project, Finland

Multinational mining company Anglo American is applying its blueprint for responsible mining to design and develop Sakatti as one of its next generation of FutureSmart mines. 

Beebyn-W11 iron-ore mine project, Australia

Integrated mining company Fenix Resources is developing its third operating mine in the Mid-West region. 

Radomiro Tomic mine, Chile

A copper mine 250 km north of Calama, in the region of Antofagasta, in Chile. 

North Stanmore rare earth project, Australia

Studies have confirmed that North Stanmore has the potential to be one of the lowest-cost producers of rare earths worldwide. 

Toega underground gold project, Burkina Faso

Unhedged gold mining company West African Resources has delivered a maiden underground resource of 4.9-million tonnes grading 3.5 g/t gold for 560 000 oz for the proposed project.