Kiniero gold project, Guinea – update

Canadian mining company Robex Resources is on track to deliver first gold in the fourth quarter of this calendar year. 

Longonjo neodymium/praseodymium project, Angola – update

Makuutu rare earths project, Uganda – update

Ionic Rare Earths has confirmed that it is advancing discussions on the development of the project. 

Monte Muambe rare earths and fluorspar project, Mozambique – update

A price shift in the price of rare metal gallium has prompted resource exploration and development company Altona Rare Earths to review its drilling data for the metal.  

Orom-Cross graphite project, Uganda – update

Graphite, nickel and copper developer Blencowe Resources has signed an additional nonbinding offtake agreement for the supply of natural fine flake concentrate from the project. 

Reko Diq copper/gold project, Pakistan – update

The Reko Diq joint venture shareholders have approved the project’s updated feasibility study.  

Sanankoro gold project, Mali – update

Cora Gold has appointed DRA Global group company New Senet to oversee an updated definitive feasibility study. 

Slivova gold/silver project, Kosovo – update

Western Tethyan Resources, a subsidiary of Ariana Resources, has formally acquired 51% of the project. 

South Crofty tin project, UK – update

Cornish Metals has bought about 4.5 acres of land – adjacent to its South Crofty tin project – from the Cornwall Council, taking the total land area of the project to about 32.5 acres. 

Tulu Kapi gold project, Ethiopia – update

London-listed Kefi Gold and Copper has reported all-encompassing progress. 

Tumas uranium project, Namibia – update

Deep Yellow has deferred the final investment decision. 

Witwatersrand Basin Project – Qala Shallows, South Africa – update

Precious and base metals explorer, developer and producer West Wits Mining has announced the launch of a comprehensive strategic review of the project. 

Plutonic Gold Operations, Australia

A mine situated on 45 granted mining leases along the Plutonic-Marymia gold belt in Western Australia. 

Butcherbird manganese expansion project, Australia

Exploration company Element 25 aims to increase production to 1.1-million tonnes a year of manganese concentrate. 

Mining, metallurgical and industrial investment project, Greece

Global industrial and energy company Melten Energy & Metals is considering the construction of an alumina, gallium and bauxite mine in Viotia. 

Kasiya rutile-graphite project, Malawi

The project has been reconfirmed as a leading global future supplier of strategic critical minerals outside of China. 

Bilboes sulphide gold project, Zimbabwe – update

Caledonia Mining is making good progress on the feasibility study. 

Cariboo gold project, Canada – update

Gold developer Osisko Development is in the advanced stages of completing an optimised feasibility study.  

Ferrochrome Furnaces smelting complex refurbishment, South Africa – update

The smelter facility remains on care and maintenance. 

Finniss lithium restart project, Australia – update

Core Lithium is advancing its restart study for the operation. 

GalliCam project, France – update

The European Commission has designated the GalliCam project as a strategic project. 

Graphite Creek project, US – update

Critical minerals exploration and development company Graphite One has expanded the mineral reserves at the project. 

Karowe underground expansion project, Botswana – update

Lucara Diamonds has terminated its engineering, procurement and construction management contract with JDS Energy & Mining. 

Kasiya rutile/graphite project, Malawi – update

Developer of mineral resource projects in Malawi Sovereign Metals has received firm commitments for a placement of 47.06-million new fully paid ordinary shares to raise gross proceeds of... 

Kayelekera uranium restart project, Malawi – update

Lotus Resources has signed two agreements with the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi to connect the project to the national grid. 

Keliber lithium hydroxide project, Finland – update

The European Commission has designated the Keliber lithium project as a ‘strategic project'. 

Kobada gold project, Mali – update

Africa-focused gold developer Toubani Resources has announced an agreement with the Mali government to develop the project. 

Razorback iron-ore project, Australia – update

Magnetite Mines has lodged a detailed mining lease proposal with the South Australian government. 

Shaakichiuwaanaan lithium project, Canada – update

Lithium project developer Patriot Battery Metals is making progress on the feasibility study. 

Speewah vanadium/titanium/iron project, Australia – update

Critical minerals company Tivan has reported progress in negotiations with Sumitomo towards establishing a binding joint venture for the development of the project. 

Zinkgruvan mine, Sweden

A zinc mine in south-central Sweden. 

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

The project contractor is advancing the fabrication of the two new dredges. 

Piauí nickel project, Brazil

Piauí is an advanced-staged nickel laterite project.  

Kiniero gold project, Guinea

An updated feasibility study has demonstrated the project’s ability to produce an average of 139 000 oz/y of gold over a nine-year life-of-mine. 

South West Arkansas lithium project, US

The project is expected to be one of the world’s first commercial-scale direct lithium extraction facilities. 

Jwaneng underground project, Botswana – update

The project recently reached a major milestone with the successful completion of a Geotechnical Review Board audit. 

Kola potash project, Congo-Brazzaville – update

Potash development company Kore Potash has conditionally raised about $10.1-million, before expenses, the proceeds of which will provide sufficient working capital for the company to implement its... 

Chvaletice manganese project, Czechia – update

Battery materials company Euro Manganese has secured a key designation for its Chvaletice project. 

Kasiya rutile/graphite project, Malawi – update

Developer of mineral resource projects in Malawi, Sovereign Metals, has engaged Petra Capital to raise capital for the development of the project. 

Madsen gold project restart, Canada – update

Minerals exploration and development company West Red Lake Gold Mines has restarted milling operations.