Minim Martap bauxite project, Cameroon – update

Canyon Resources has completed the first drawdown from its $140-million credit facility with AFG Bank Cameroon after satisfying the required drawdown conditions. 

Gruyere gold mine underground project, Australia

A scoping study has outlined a sublevel cave underground mining option capable of sustaining the Gruyere mine’s production at scale. 

Stibnite gold project, US

Mining exploration and development company Perpetua Resources Corp plans to develop one of the highest-grade openpit gold mines in the US. 

BMM iron-ore project, South Africa – update

Commercial and legal processes under way for finalisation. 

Gamsberg Phase 2 expansion project, South Africa – update

Project completion is targeted for the 2025/26 financial year.  

Gamsberg smelter project, South Africa – update

The smelter will treat all zinc concentrate from the Gamsberg operation.  

Hillgrove antimony/gold mine, Australia – update

Larvotto Resources has completed a two-tranche placement to raise A$60-million to support the restart of its Hillgrove project. 

Jwaneng underground project, Botswana – update

Development work is progressing on schedule. 

Kasiya rutile/graphite project, Malawi – update

Sovereign Metals has announced that the latest testwork on graphite from the project has delivered “highly successful” results. 

Lance Projects – Ross and Kendrick production areas, US – update

Peninsula Energy has terminated five of its six uranium offtake contracts as it advances plans to restart production at the Lance projects. 

Langer Heinrich uranium restart project, Namibia – update

Paladin Energy issued its 2026 financial year guidance for the Langer Heinrich mine on July 23, projecting increased output as mining operations ramp up. 

Longonjo neodymium/praseodymium project, Angola – update

Construction of the Longonjo mine is progressing on schedule. 

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

Kenmare Resources has confirmed the safe delivery of a second high-capacity dredge on site. 

Patterson Lake South uranium project, Canada – update

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment has formally accepted the final environmental-impact statement on the project. 

Reko Diq copper/gold project, Pakistan – update

Fluor Corporation has received the final notice to proceed from Barrick Mining Corporation. 

Sishen ultrahigh dense-media separation project, South Africa – update

The project is progressing to plan. 

Speewah fluorite project, Australia – update

Tivan has secured early-stage support from two Australian government financing bodies as it seeks to develop the mining and processing operation. 

Sulphur Springs zinc/copper project, Australia – update

Work on surface infrastructure and early-stage underground mining activities has started.  

Thaba Joint Venture project, South Africa – update

All project design work, fabrication and delivery of mechanical items have been completed.   

Titanium beneficiation complex, South Africa – update

Plant erection is expected to start later this year. 

Woodlawn copper/zinc mine, Australia – update

Develop Global has started concentrate shipments from the mine. 

Zanaga iron-ore project, Congo-Brazzaville – update

Zanaga Iron Ore Company has reported that Congo-Brazzaville’s abundant gas and energy resources create favourable conditions for the potential pelletisation of its high-grade iron-ore products.  

Tucumã Operation, Brazil

A copper mine in Pará state, Brazil. 

Kangwinan bauxite project, Australia

Global mining group Rio Tinto is proposing the construction of a new mine and is expanding the existing port. 

Integrated low-carbon aluminium project, India

Multinational mining company Rio Tinto and energy transition solutions provider AMG Metals & Materials plan to evaluate the potential construction of the first phase of a 500 000 t/y primary... 

Simberi expansion project, Papua New Guinea

The project aims to expand the current mining and processing facilities to allow for the processing of fresh sulphide ore and the extension of the life-of-mine to 13 years. 

Beebyn-W11 iron-ore mine project, Australia – update

Fenix Resources has completed a private haul road connecting the project to existing infrastructure. 

Bunyu graphite project, Tanzania – update

Strategic partner negotiations are ongoing to progress Stage 1 to development. 

Florence Copper in situ copper recovery facility, US – update

Construction is nearing completion. 

Gossan Valley copper/zinc project, Australia – update

The project has received final project approvals. 

Jansen potash project, Canada – update

BHP is continuing to make progress on the project. 

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

Battery metal development company Giyani Metals Corporation is in ongoing discussions with offtakers for battery-grade manganese products produced at its K.Hill project. 

Kamistiatusset iron-ore project, Canada – update

Champion Iron has formalised a strategic partnership with Japan's Nippon Steel, and trading house Sojitz. 

Kayelekera uranium restart project, Malawi – update

The Malawi Environment Protection Authority will issue the environmental- and social-impact assessment (ESIA) certificate for the Kayelekera uranium mine following approval of the ESIA report. 

Koné gold project, Côte d'Ivoire – update

Canada-based mineral resources company Montage Gold has expanded its exploration campaign at the project. 

Menar coal projects, South Africa – update

Private investment company Menar has pledged R3.88-billion to develop the project. 

Mine Waste Solutions (MWS) extension project, South Africa – update

Phase 2 of the project is on track. 

Minim Martap bauxite project, Cameroon – update

Exploration and development company Canyon Resources has started construction of an inland rail facility at Makor, in Cameroon. 

Moab Khotsong life-of-mine extension project, South Africa – update

The project is progressing as planned. 

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

The first of two new high-capacity dredges has arrived.