Waterberg project, South Africa – update

Platinum Group Metals has reiterated that its primary business objective remains to advance the project to a development and construction decision. 

Zondereinde – Western extension project, South Africa – update

Northam Platinum Limited has reported that Zondereinde is benefiting from logistics decongestion, as a result of the ongoing shift of upper group two stoping from the western to the higher-yielding... 

Pinyon Plain mine, US

A uranium/copper mine in Arizona. 

Kookynie gold project, Australia

An updated scoping study has shown a strong economic case to develop the project as a contract mine, toll-treat operation.  

Shaakichiuwaanaan – CV5 lithium-only project, Canada

A feasibility study has confirmed the technical feasibility and economic viability of developing a large-scale, long-life spodumene pegmatite operation. 

Barroso lithium project, Portugal – update

Savannah Resources has been awarded a nonreimbursable grant of up to about €110-million to support construction of the Barroso project. 

Battery anode facility, United Arab Emirates – update

NextSource Materials has received the first shipment of equipment.  

Berg gold project, Canada – update

Surge Copper Corp has completed its 2025 multidisciplinary drilling and field programme, in a key step towards a prefeasibility study planned for the first half of this year. 

Caldeira rare earths project, Brazil – update

The project has received a nonbinding and conditional letter of support from Export Finance Australia for indicative financing of up to $50-million. 

Karlawinda gold project expansion, Australia – update

Capricorn Metals has delivered a strong quarter of operations for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. 

Karo platinum project, Zimbabwe – update

Tharisa has reported that development remains aligned with capital availability,  

Kookaburra graphite project, Australia – update

Lincoln Minerals has signed a collaboration agreement with Canada-based SCN Canada to jointly investigate the use of graphite from Lincoln's Kookaburra graphite project in small modular nuclear... 

Minim Martap bauxite project, Cameroon – update

The project remains on track for first production and an initial shipment in late June. 

North American Lithium expansion project, Canada – update

Elevra Lithium has identified a revised, staged development pathway for the expansion of the operation. 

Nueva Sabana gold/copper openpit mine – Stage 1, Cuba – update

Early site works are under way. 

Phalaborwa Rare Earths Project, South Africa – update

Rainbow Rare Earths has started operations at its Johannesburg pilot plant. 

Platreef palladium/rhodium/nickel/platinum/copper/gold project, South Africa – update

Ivanhoe Mines has provided an update on the Platreef mine, following the official opening and first concentrate production on November 18, 2025. 

Rhodes Ridge iron-ore project, Australia – update

The Rhodes Ridge Joint Venture has approved a $191-million feasibility study to progress development of the first phase of the Rhodes Ridge project. 

Rincon lithium expansion project, Argentina – update

The Salta Electricity Distribution Company SA has finalised the comprehensive design and feasibility works on a medium-voltage line for the project. 

Seymour and Root – mine and concentrator projects, Canada – update

Green Technology Metals has received an extended letter of interest from Export Development Canada for potential financing support of up to C$100-million. 

White Pine North project, US – update

Highland Copper has decided to sell its 34% interest in the project to joint venture partner Kinterra Copper for $30-million. 

Youanmi gold project, Australia – update

Rox Resources is accelerating mine development and advancing processing plant works. 

DeLamar heap-leach gold project, US – update

Integra Resources has secured a defined and accelerated federal permitting schedule, reducing regulatory uncertainty and supporting progress towards a construction-ready profile. 

Hoyle Pond mine, Canada

A gold mine in the Archean Abitibi greenstone belt in Canada. 

Amapá iron-ore project, Brazil – update

Cadence Minerals has been granted a preliminary environmental licence for the project. 

Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update

Stage 1 delivery remains on schedule. 

Black Pine oxide gold project, US – update

Liberty Gold has reached a major permitting milestone for the project. 

Brockman Syncline 1 (BS1) mine project, Australia – update

Engineering company Monadelphous Group has received a Notice of Award for a major construction contract with Rio Tinto for the project. 

Honeymoon uranium mine restart project, Australia – update

Boss Energy has formally withdrawn the 2021 enhanced feasibility study for the project. 

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

Ivanhoe Mines has produced the first copper anodes at its direct-to-blister copper smelter at the Kamoa-Kakula complex. 

Kangankunde rare earths project, Malawi – update

Lindian Resources has awarded all major nonprocess infrastructure contracts, with construction under way across multiple work packages. 

Kanyika niobium project, Malawi – update

The updated bankable feasibility study is on track for completion by March 31, 2026. 

Kiniéro gold project, Guinea – update

First ore has been delivered to the mill ahead of first gold production. 

Phalaborwa Rare Earths Project, South Africa – update

Phalaborwa is now expected to produce about 213 t/y of yttrium oxide as part of its mixed heavy-rare-earth output.  

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

Boab Metals exercised its option to acquire 100% of the Sorby Hills silver/lead project in December 2025. 

Tulu Kapi gold project, Ethiopia – update

Kefi Gold and Copper has reached key milestones towards commissioning the project. 

Zanaga iron-ore project, Congo-Brazzaville – update

Zanaga Iron Ore Company has completed a value enhancement initiative on the project. 

Zulu lithium/tantalum project pilot plant, Zimbabwe – update

Premier African Minerals has agreed with Canmax Technologies to extend the long stop date linked to a restated offtake and prepayment agreement for the project. 

Puna Operations, Argentina

A silver, lead and zinc in the Puna region of north-western Argentina. 

Mogalakwena mine – Sandsloot underground project, South Africa

The investment case for Sandsloot has shown a “compelling” opportunity, with Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo American Platinum, reporting that its approach remains “value over volume”.