McDermitt lithium project, US – update

Jindalee Resources has signed a nonbinding letter of intent with a US-based special purpose acquisition company, sponsored by Antarctica Capital, to list its McDermitt project on a US national... 

Phalaborwa Rare Earths Project, South Africa – update

Rainbow Rare Earths has reported major progress. 

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

Boab Metals has extended its option agreement with Henan Yuguang until December 31, 2025, to acquire the remaining 25% interest in the project.  

Witwatersrand Basin Project – Qala Shallows, South Africa – update

West Wits Mining has secured Investment Committee approval from Nebari Natural Resources Credit Fund II LP for a loan facility to advance Qala Shallows.  

Minas-Rio System mine, Brazil

An iron-ore mine in Conceição do Mato Dentro and Alvorada de Minas, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. 

Hope Downs 2 iron-ore project, Australia

The project aims to develop Rio Tinto and Hancock Prospecting’s Hope Downs 2 and Bedded Hilltop deposits in Australia's Pilbara region. 

Cariboo gold project, Canada

North American gold development company Osisko Development Corp plans to build a traditional under­ground operation using mechanised longhole open stoping to extract ore from gold-bearing vein... 

Electra battery recycling facility, Canada

Electra Battery Metals is developing a modular lithium-ion battery recycling facility as part of its integrated Battery Materials Park strategy.  

Highland Valley copper mine life extension project, Canada

Canadian resources company Teck Resources plans to extend the life of Highland Valley Copper to the mid-2040s. 

Serra Norte Complex, Brazil

An iron-ore mine in the municipality of Parauapebas, state of Pará, in Brazil. 

Arrowsmith North silica sand project, Australia – update

VRX Silica has shifted its focus to finalising infrastructure solutions, binding offtake agreements and project finance, confirming its goal of first production next year. 

Buena Vista iron project, US – update

Magnum Mining and Exploration is revisiting its Buena Vista project after a new analysis highlighted its potential for rare-earth elements. 

Cascabel copper/gold/silver project, Ecuador – update

SolGold is shifting its tax domicile to Switzerland as the company advances the Cascabel project into development. 

Eland mine complex, South Africa – update

The completion of a 4.5-m-diameter raise-bored ventilation shaft has markedly improved underground conditions, especially in deeper areas critical to the medium-term ramp-up. 

GalliCam nickel project, France – update

Gallicam has been granted ‘strategic project’ status under the European Union Critical Raw Materials Act. 

Kabanga nickel project, Tanzania – update

Lifezone Metals has closed a bridge loan facility with Taurus Mining Finance Fund No. 2, enabling its wholly owned subsidiary Kabanga Nickel to advance early works and infrastructure development. 

Kayelekera uranium restart project, Malawi – update

Lotus Resources announced on September 1 that it had produced the first batch of uranium. 

Keliber lithium hydroxide project, Finland – update

The project remains on track for completion of the construction phase during the second half of 2026. 

Marikana K4 platinum group metals project, South Africa – update

The Marikana K4 shaft is nearing completion of the project phase. 

Mine Waste Solutions – Kareerand TSF, South Africa – update

Good progress has been made at the expansion project. 

Valentine gold project, Canada – update

Equinox Gold has started processing ore at its Valentine gold mine. 

Karowe underground expansion project, Botswana – update

Lucara Diamond Corporation has drawn $10-million from a $63-million limited shareholder standby undertaking to address funding needs. 

Projects in Progress 2025

Creamer Media’s ‘Projects in Progress 2025’ report provides an overview of South Africa’s economic development as reflected through major infrastructure projects across energy, transport, water and... 

Halls Creek project, Australia

The project entails the development of the Onedin and Sandiego deposits. 

Lake Maitland uranium project, Australia

A new scoping study has proposed mining and processing potential triuranium octoxide ore from the Lake Maitland deposit as a standalone operation and producing a triuranium peroxide product (yellow... 

Twistdraai Thubelisha coal destoning project, South Africa – update

The facility is producing destoned coal. 

Far West Gold Recoveries operation, South Africa – update

The completion of the Driefontein 2 plant is expected in the first quarter of the 2027 financial year. 

Hombre Muerto West lithium project, Argentina/Bolivia/Chile – update

A A$20-million placement with Clean Elements Fund would proceed after the investor completed due diligence on the project. 

Kangankunde rare earths project, Malawi – update

Lindian Resources has made a final investment decision to build the first stage of the Kangankunde mine.  

Kasiya rutile/graphite project, Malawi – update

Sovereign Metals has announced “exceptional” first-year results from its rehabilitation trials, delivering critical data that will inform the progressive rehabilitation strategy for the ongoing... 

Katanning gold project, Australia – update

ASX-listed Ausgold has taken a big step towards advancing the project after signing a binding agreement to acquire a substantial freehold land position critical to the development of the project. 

Manna lithium project, Australia – update

Critical minerals company Global Lithium Resources has secured a 21-year mining lease. 

Mardie salt and potash project, Australia – update

Potash developer BCI Minerals has advanced its sulphate of potash programme. 

Nyanzaga gold project, Tanzania – update

Perseus Mining concluded a formal signing ceremony on August 21, following extensive negotiations between the two parties to govern the operation of the mine that is under development. 

Reko Diq copper/gold project, Pakistan – update

The Asian Development Bank will provide a $410-million financing package to help develop the project. 

Uis Phase 2 expansion project, Namibia – update

Andrada Mining has completed construction of the second processing, or jig, plant on time and within budget. 

Serra Sul Complex, Brazil

A production-stage property in the municipality of Canaã dos Carajás, state of Pará, Brazil. 

Matawinie mine and Bécancour battery material plant – Phase 2, Canada

An updated feasibility study has indicated that Phase 2 is technically feasible and economically viable.  

Bankan gold project, Guinea

A definitive feasibility study has provided greater confidence in development and operating plans, reaffirming the project’s large scale, long mine life and compelling financials.  

Mantoverde optimised project, Chile

The project aims to increase throughput from 32 000 t/d to 45 000 t/d of ore.