Jansen potash project, Canada – update

BHP has selected ABB to deliver, install and commission three friction hoists and a further electrical system for a Blair service hoist. 

Karibib lithium project – Phase 1, Namibia – update

Lepidico has been placed in voluntary administration. 

Kathleen Valley lithium/tantalum project, Australia – update

Liontown Resources has dispatched its first cargo of spodumene concentrate from the Port of Geraldton. 

Kurmuk gold project, Ethiopia – update

Wheaton Precious Metals’ wholly owned subsidiary Wheaton Precious Metals Internationa has entered into a definitive precious metals purchase agreement with Allied Gold and its wholly owned... 

Langer Heinrich uranium restart project, Namibia – update

The mine has been restarted following the planned November shutdown. 

Letlhakane uranium project, Botswana – update

Lotus Resources’ recent infill drill programme at Letlhakane has successfully converted a significant portion of the inferred mineral resources into the indicated mineral resource category. 

Madaouela uranium project, Niger – update

GoviEx Uranium and its subsidiary GoviEx Niger have started arbitration proceedings against the Niger government under the Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes Between States and... 

Nyanzaga gold project, Tanzania – update

Perseus Mining has reported that it is well advanced in its review of existing geology, mining engineering and mineral processing studies. 

Premier gold project, Canada – update

Ascot Resources has started erecting the head cover for the Premier Northern Lights portal. 

Rook 1 uranium project, Canada – update

NexGen Energy has signed its first agreements with US utility companies to supply five-million pounds of uranium. 

Segele gold project, Ethiopia – update

Record-high gold prices in the global market are improving the value of the project's resource and revenue potential prior to its reaching full production.  

Shaakichiuwaanaan lithium project, Canada – update

Patriot Battery Metals has successfully produced a marketable and on-specification battery-grade lithium hydroxide monohydrate sample from the project. 

Speewah vanadium/titanium/iron project, Australia – update

Speewah has been granted 'major project status' by the Australian government. 

Toliara mineral sands project – monazite project, Madagascar – update

Energy Fuels has signed a memorandum of understanding with the government of Madagascar to advance the project. 

Island Gold mine, Canada

A gold mine near Wawa, in Ontario, Canada. 

Santa Elena mine, Mexico

A silver and gold mine in Sonora, Mexico. 

Kwinana cobalt refinery, Australia

Cobalt Blue Holdings is proposing to build Australia’s first cobalt sulphate refinery that will produce high-quality, battery-grade cobalt sulphate in response to the US Inflation Reduction Act,... 

Lithium conversion facility, Canada

An engineering study has confirmed the economic viability and operational feasibility for the construction and operation of the facility. 

Salt production facility, US

Kairos Power plans to build a facility that will produce high-purity, molten salt coolant for its advanced reactors. 

Capanema maximisation project, Brazil – update

The project is being commissioned. 

Dalgaranga gold project, Australia – update

Spartan Resources has updated the mineral resource estimate for the project's Pepper and Never Never gold deposits. 

Hemi gold project, Australia – update

A final investment decision is still pending. 

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

The Phase 1, 2, and 3 concentrators set a new monthly production record in November 2024. 

Kobada gold project, Mali – update

Toubani Resources has appointed Endeavour Financial as its financial adviser to develop the project.  

Los Azules copper project, Argentina – update

McEwen Copper is scouting for investors to raise $2.5-billion to advance the construction of the Los Azules copper mine. 

Muntanga uranium project, Zambia – update

GoviEx Uranium is taking a precautionary approach to environment and social risks, devising strategies that effectively mitigate or minimise risks pertaining to environmental, social and governance. 

Segilola gold project, Nigeria – update

Thor Explorations has announced further positive results from the initial proof-of-concept drilling programme that targets the down-plunge potential beneath the current Segilola openpit extents. 

Springpole gold project, Canada – update

The project has received a positive conformity determination from the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada. 

Thorny River diamond dyke project, South Africa – update

South Africa’s Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has approved the environmental authorisation for one of two mining permit applications on the Thorny River project. 

Toliara mineral sands project – monazite project, Madagascar – update

The Madagascar government has lifted the suspension, imposed on the project in November 2019. 

Voisey’s Bay underground mine expansion project, Canada – update

Construction and commissioning are complete. 

Wheeler River uranium project, Canada – update

Denison Mines Corp has filed its final environmental-impact statement with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission. 

Wolfsberg lithium project, Austria – update

Critical Metals Corp has been informed that the project does not require an environmental-impact assessment. 

Bécancour lithium carbonate plant, Canada

Lithium Universe plans to build a facility engineered to process spodumene concentrate sourced worldwide. 

Graphite processing facility, US

Urbix plans to use its proprietary technology to build and operate a commercial-scale graphite processing facility. 

Achmmach tin project, Morocco – update

Atlantic Tin has finalised paperwork for a $5-milllion fundraising with UK-based royalty and streaming company Apex Royalties, the proceeds of which will be used to further develop the project. 

Cariboo gold project, Canada – update

Osisko Development has announced the approval of the BC Mines Acts permits for the project. 

Dalgaranga gold project, Australia – update

Spartan Resources has secured all the necessary regulatory approvals to start underground mining and processing operations at the site. 

Kiaka gold project, Burkina Faso – update

The project remains on time and on budget. 

Kola potash project, Congo-Brazzaville – update

Kore Potash has signed a final engineering, procurement and construction contract for the construction of the project.