Wafi-Golpu gold project, Papua New Guinea – update

Harmony Gold Mining Company is continuing negotiations with its joint venture partner Newmont Corporation and the Papua New Guinea government with regard to the special mining lease.  

Wheeler River uranium project, Canada – update

Uranium project developer Denison Mines expects to start site preparation and construction activities in early 2026. 

Galium extraction project, Canada

Iron-ore major Rio Tinto is investigating the potential for extracting and valorising gallium. 

Assafou-Dibibango gold project, Côte d’Ivoire

A prefeasibility study has confirmed Assafou’s potential to become a Tier 1 asset for Endeavour.   

Waihi district gold project, New Zealand

Midtier gold and copper producer OceanaGold plans to develop the Martha underground mine and the new Wharekirauponga underground mine. 

Gold Bar mine, US

A gold mine in the state of Nevada. 

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

Battery metal development company Giyani Metals Corporation has announced the successful production of HPMO at its demonstration plant in Johannesburg. 

Balranald critical minerals development, Australia – update

The mine is set to be commissioned in the second half of 2025. 

Bankan gold project, Guinea – update

Gold reserve developer Predictive Discovery Limited's latest drilling results from the Argo area of the project have confirmed the area's potential for further exploration. 

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

The direct-to-blister copper smelter has been deferred by three months. 

Kasiya rutile-graphite project, Malawi – update

Developer of mineral resource projects in Malawi Sovereign Metals has completed comprehensive testwork programmes to confirm the suitability of graphite from Kasiya as a product for the two largest... 

Kipushi zinc/copper/lead/germanium mine, Democratic Republic of Congo – update

Ramp-up is progressing. 

Los Bronces integrated project, Chile – update

Studies are under way to maximise value delivery from the project. 

Muntanga uranium project, Zambia – update

Africa-focused uranium company GoviEx Uranium has taken the first step in securing project financing. 

Ohmgebirge potash development, Germany – update

South Harz Potash has raised A$500 000 through the issue of 50-million fully paid ordinary shares to advance its Ohmgebirge potash project. 

Orom-Cross graphite project, Uganda – update

Graphite, nickel and copper developer Blencowe Resources has completed an initial hydropower study for its graphite project. 

Rhodes Ridge iron-ore project, Australia – update

A preafeasibility on the project is expected to be completed this year. 

Rhyolite Ridge lithium/boron project, US – update

Precious metals mining company Sibanye-Stillwater has resolved not to proceed with the project. 

Sanbrado underground gold project, Burkina Faso – update

The M1 South underground ventilation upgrade is progressing as planned. 

Venetia Underground Project, South Africa – update

The project is being reviewed to optimise cost, capital and production. 

Windfall gold project, Canada – update

Mining firm Gold Fields has reported that it is focusing on obtaining the required environmental approvals. 

Witwatersrand Basin Project – Qala Shallows, South Africa – update

Precious and base metals explorer, developer and producer West Wits Mining has agreed to a credit-approved term sheet for a senior debt syndicated loan facility to provide senior funding for the... 

Woodsmith polyhalite project, UK – update

Anglo American is focusing on preserving the exceptional long-term value of the project and the commercial opportunity it offers to support its full development. 

Yangibana rare earths project, Australia – update

Metals and mining group Wyloo has entered into exclusive negotiations with rare earths developer Hastings Technology Metals to establish an unincorporated joint venture for the project. 

Rare earth oxide manufacturing facility, UK

A feasibility study has shown strong potential for a profitable and unique commercial rare earth oxide manufacturing facility in Northern Ireland. 

Kobada gold project, Mali

A definitive feasibility study has confirmed Kobada as a significant gold development asset underpinned by its large-scale, free-dig and open-pittable oxide resource. 

Copper smelter and refinery project, Saudi Arabia

The project aims to unlock an estimated $1.3-trillion in mineral resources. 

Fruta del Norte mine, Ecuador

A gold mine in the province of Zamora Chinchipe, in Ecuador. 

Merlin diamond mine restart, Australia

Lucapa Diamond Company plans to restart production at the Merlin diamond mine over two phases. 

Hope and Gorob copper/gold mining project, Namibia

Independent consultancy firm delivering integrated solutions to the minerals industry, Sound Mining, is conducting an updated mine design and production schedule to assist preferred contractors... 

BHP copper smelter and refinery expansion, Australia

BHP is assessing the optimal pathway for a smelter and refinery expansion at Olympic Dam. 

Carrapateena block cave expansion, Australia – update

BHP is continuing to invest in processing plant capacity to allow for an uplift in throughput to seven-million tonnes a year.  

Kansanshi mine – S3 expansion project, Zambia – update

The project is on track for completion by mid-2025. 

Los Azules copper project, Argentina – update

McEwen has applied for the admission of the project to Argentina's Large Investment Incentive Regime. 

Madaouela uranium project, Niger – update

Mineral resources company GoviEx has signed a letter of intent with the Niger government agreeing to a structured roadmap that details a mutually acceptable plan to resolve the ongoing dispute... 

Manna lithium project, Australia – update

Diversified lithium exploration and development company Global Lithium Resources shareholders have approved a new board that wants to go ahead with developing the project. 

Mariana lithium brine project, Argentina – update

The project has started production. 

Molo graphite mine expansion, Madagascar – update

Strategic materials development company NextSource remains committed to ramping up and expanding operations at its Molo graphite mine despite ongoing market challenges. 

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. 

Orom-Cross graphite project, Uganda – update

Graphite, nickel and copper developer Blencowe Resources has successfully completed all geotechnical holes at the Camp Lode graphite deposit at the project.