McDermitt lithium project, US – update

Jindalee Lithium has launched a value optimisation programme to evaluate the recovery of magnesium as a potential by-product. 

Phalaborwa Rare Earths Project, South Africa – update

Rainbow Rare Earths has received strong support for the project from the US International Development Finance Corporation. 

Premier gold project, Canada – update

Ascot Resources has unveiled a recapitalisation and restructuring plan aimed at stabilising its finances and positioning the company for a potential restart of the project. 

Stibnite gold project, US – update

Early works construction has started. 

Sulphur Springs copper/zinc project, Australia – update

Australian base metal developer Develop Global will progress offtake, financing and predevelopment activities during the December quarter. 

Tiris uranium project, Mauritania – update

Aura Energy is aiming for a final investment decision in the first half of 2026.  

Antler copper project, US – update

Kinterra Capital has completed the acquisition of Australia’s New World Resources, gaining control of the Antler copper project. 

Iron Bear iron-ore project, Canada – update

Cyclone Metals has received the third tranche of funding from Vale for the ongoing development of the project. 

Kvanefjeld rare earths project, Greenland – update

ASX-listed Energy Transition Minerals has reported that an arbitration tribunal has clarified its jurisdiction in the company’s dispute with the governments of Greenland and Denmark with regard to... 

TGME underground gold mining project, South Africa – update

The pace of the gold plant build is intensifying. 

Sunshine mine, US

A silver mine in Silver Valley, Idaho, in the US 

Zanaga iron-ore project, Congo-Brazzaville

Zanaga Iron Ore Company has confirmed the project's strong viability.  

NORI-D project, Pacific Ocean

The Metals Company has conducted a world-first prefeasibility study for a polymetallic nodule project in the NORI-D area, a geological submarine fracture zone located in the Pacific Ocean between... 

Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update

Southern Palladium has locked in a A$20-million raise to ramp up work on the project. 

Bougouni lithium project, Mali – update

The first truckloads of lithium spodumene concentrate have left the Bougouni project. 

Jansen potash project, Canada – update

Both stages of the project are advancing. 

Kilimapesa Hill gold project expansion, Kenya – update

Kenya’s Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Cabinet Secretary Hassan Ali Joho has proposed the establishment of a Kilimapesa Gold Mining Resumption Committee to address outstanding disputes... 

Kurmuk gold project, Ethiopia – update

Allied Gold Corporation plans to use some of the net proceeds of a marketed offering of common shares to modify the plant under development at Kurmuk. 

Rook I uranium project, Canada – update

NexGen Energy has concluded a global equity offering to advance the project. 

Simandou iron-ore project, Guinea

SimFer – one of the two mines at Simandou – has amassed 1.5-million tons of ore, with first ore loaded on rail in October. 

Stibnite gold project, US – update

Perpetua Resources has started early works construction. 

Burton Mine Complex, Australia

A coal mine in the northern part of the Bowen basin, in Queensland, Australia. 

Kanmantoo underground project – Stage 1, Australia – update

Hillgrove Resources has started production from the Nugent deposit. 

Karo platinum project, Zimbabwe – update

Infrastructure work is continuing. 

Kobada gold project, Mali – update

Toubani Resources announced a "company-defining" funding package on October 10 to fully finance the construction of the project. 

Manyar copper smelter project, Indonesia – update

Freeport Indonesia may be forced to suspend operations at the operation at the end of October. 

Moma titanium mine – wet concentrator plant A upgrade and transition project, Mozambique – update

Titanium minerals producer Kenmare Resources has successfully completed the upgrade of the wet concentrator plant A at the Moma mine. 

Santo Domingo copper/iron/gold project, Chile – update

Capstone Copper has struck a binding agreement with Orion Resource Partners, under which Orion will acquire a 25% interest in a Capstone subsidiary that owns the Santo Domingo project and the... 

Sorby Hills lead/silver/zinc project, Australia – update

Boab Metals has raised A$50-million through a two-tranche placement to professional and sophisticated investors to fund the development of the project. 

Tulu Kapi gold project, Ethiopia – update

Kefi Copper and Gold reported on October 13 that it expected a $240-million debt capital offering towards its Tulu Kapi project to be signed in the week. 

Witwatersrand Basin Project – Qala Shallows, South Africa – update

West Wits has started underground ore production at Qala Shallows 

Lady Julie gold project, Australia

A feasibility study has confirmed Lady Julie as one of the highest-margin undeveloped gold projects in Australia. 

Caldeira rare earths project, Brazil

Australian exploration company Meteoric Resources' is developing the Caldeira project – the largest ionic clay resource in the world. 

La Parilla Complex, Mexico

A silver mine in Durango state, Mexico. 

Orlando openpit cutback project, Australia

Emerging copper company CuFe is developing the Orlando project as part of the wider Orlando/Gecko project, in the Tennant Creek region. 

Queensway gold project, Canada

A preliminary economic assessment has outlined a mining operation with a 15-year life-of-mine with a total gold production of 1.5-million ounces. 

Spring Valley gold project, US

The project will be Nevada’s next long-life heap-leach gold mine. 

Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update

Southern Palladium has lodged an environmental guarantee with South Africa’s Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources. 

Eskay Creek gold/silver project, Canada – update

Skeena Resources has launched an equity raising to strengthen its balance sheet as it advances with construction and permitting of the project. 

Hillgrove antimony/gold mine, Australia – update

Larvotto has signed an engineering, procurement and construction management contract with MACA-Interquip-Mintrex.