Omitiomire copper project, Namibia

Omico Mining Corp has submitted the relevant assessments, as part of the Environmental Clearance Certificate Application, to build and operate the mine.  

Direct reduction pellet feed project, Canada – update

Mining development company Champion Iron is continuing to advance its project. 

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

Giyani Metals has started with advanced commissioning at its demonstration plant in Johannesburg. 

Kiniero gold project, Guinea – update

The updated feasibility study is on track for the first quarter of 2025. 

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

The production of the first dry yellowcake is scheduled for the June quarter of 2025. 

Lumwana superpit expansion, Zambia – update

The project is extending its Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training Authority-accredited training centre to equip local workers with critical skills.  

Minim Martrap bauxite project, Cameroon – update

The location of its inland rail facility has been approved by the Cameroon government. 

Montepuez ruby mine expansion, Mozambique – update

The project remains materially on budget and on track for completion by the end of the first half of 2025. 

Okiep Copper Project, South Africa – update

The suspensive conditions to transactions between Orion Minerals’ New Okiep Exploration Company and New Okiep Mining Company, and historically disadvantaged South Africans, have been met, allowing... 

Patterson Lake South uranium project, Canada – update

Paladin Energy has signed a mutual benefits agreement with Buffalo River Dene Nation. 

Pilgangoora Operation – P1000 project expansion, Australia – update

The project is complete. 

Prieska Copper Zinc Mine, South Africa – update

The definitive feasibility study is being independently reviewed by an independent technical expert. 

Tulu Kapi gold project, Ethiopia – update

London-listed Kefi Gold and Copper has received sufficient expressions of interest in the EthioBonds, in alignment with an updated finance plan for the project. 

Pan mine, US

A gold mine in Northern Pancake Range in White Pine County, Nevada, in the US. 

Sasa mine, Macedonia

A lead mine in north-eastern North Macedonia. 

Sasa mine, Macedonia

A lead mine in north-eastern North Macedonia. 

Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South

A prefeasibility study has confirmed the project as a globally significant Tier 1 platinum group metals project that presents a commercially viable development opportunity. 

GalliCam project, France

The GalliCam project is being considered as a viable economic alternative to Sibanye-Stillwater’s Sandouville nickel refinery, in France, which will cease the production of nickel metals and salts... 

Barroso lithium project, Portugal – update

The latest exploration results have indicated a larger deposit than the previously estimated 28-million metric tons of high-grade lithium. 

Dasa uranium project, Niger – update

Uranium project developer Global Atomic has announced a nonbrokered private placement to raise finance for its flagship Dasa project. 

Haib copper project, Namibia – update

Koryx Copper has confirmed that a large-scale technical programme is to be completed at its Haib copper project this year. 

Kayelekera uranium restart project, Malawi – update

The restart of the project is progressing as planned. 

Longonjo neodymium/praseodymium project, Angola – update

Pan-African bank Absa Bank has conditionally approved a credit term sheet for its participation in a syndicated loan facility that will provide senior funding for the Phase 1 development of the... 

McIlvenna Bay underground copper/zinc project, Canada – update

The Canadian government has committed up to C$41-million in funding for the project. 

Minim Martrap bauxite project, Cameroon – update

Canyon Resources' major shareholder, Eagle Eye Asset Holdings (EEA), has agreed to underwrite the full debt requirements to finance the acquisition of 22 locomotives and 550 wagons for the project. 

Nifty surface mine project, Australia – update

Cyprium Metals entered into a heads of agreement for a strategic alliance with mining services provider Macmahon Holdings in January 2025 to fast-track the redevelopment of the Nifty copper mine. 

Simandou iron-ore project, Guinea – update

Chinalco-led consortium Winning Consortium Simandou has awarded a contract for Evolution Series ES43ACmi locomotives and services. 

Thaba Joint Venture project, South Africa – update

Sylvania Platinum is looking forward to the Thaba Joint Venture’s introducing a chrome revenue stream. 

Volspruit platinum group metals project, South Africa – update

Work is continuing on assessing new technologies that may assist in upgrading the feed grade of the project. 

Youanmi gold project, Australia – update

Rox Resources has made progress on the project. 

Kookaburra graphite project, Australia

Australian graphite developer Lincoln Minerals plans to mine and process known graphite deposits in and around the Kookaburra Gully mining lease.  

Bankan gold project, Guinea – update

The government of Guinea has approved gold reserve developer Predictive Discovery’s environment- and social-impact assessment. 

Merlin diamond mine restart, Australia – update

Lucapa Diamond Company has identified two large, highly conductive base metal targets at the Merlin project. 

Okiep Copper Project, South Africa – update

The bankable feasibility study is expected to be completed “imminently”. 

Prieska Copper Zinc Mine, South Africa – update

The bankable feasibility study is expected before the end of the first quarter of 2025. 

Shaakichiuwaanaan lithium project, Canada – update

Lithium project developer Patriot Battery Metals has raised C$69-million through a strategic investment from automotive manufacturer Volkswagen.  

Tumas uranium project, Namibia – update

Uranium miner Deep Yellow has decided to defer a final investment decision to March 2025. 

Zulu lithium/tantalum project pilot plant, Zimbabwe – update

UK-based mining and exploration company Premier African Minerals has reported a retail offer through a bookbuild of new ordinary shares. 

CSA mine, Australia

A copper mine in Cobar, New South Wales, Australia. 

Amitsoq graphite project, Greenland – update

British mining company GreenRoc Strategic Materials has received a letter of interest from the Export and Investment Fund of Denmark to provide funding for the project.