Muntanga uranium project, Zambia – update

GoviEx Uranium has completed an extensive metallurgical testwork programme demonstrating the viability of the company’s heap-leach process for the project. 

Oyu Tolgoi underground mine project, Mongolia – update

The ramp-up of copper production is continuing. 

Razorback iron-ore project, Australia – update

Green Iron SA plans to start with the accelerated development of the project to establish a reliable supply of high-purity magnetite. 

Resolution copper mining project, US – update

The Apache Stronghold filed a petition to the US Supreme Court in the quarter ended September 30, 2024, requesting it to hear its case to stop the land exchange between Resolution Copper and the... 

Rhodes Ridge iron-ore project, Australia – update

The prefeasibility study is on track. 

Rincon lithium carbon plant, Argentina – update

The development of the lithium carbonate starter plant continues to progress, with construction activities more than 70% complete.  

Simandou iron-ore project, Guinea – update

The Simfer mine is on track to deliver first production in 2025. 

Simberi sulphides expansion, Papua New Guinea – update

St Barbara is advancing as “quickly as possible” to bring forward production from the Simberi sulphides expansion. 

Valentine gold project, Canada – update

Calibre Mining Corp has reported that construction of the mine is progressing well. 

Western Range iron-ore project, Australia – update

Construction of the mine is 80% complete. 

Winu copper/gold project, Australia – update

Rio Tinto is continuing to work with the traditional owners to progress the project. 

Thaba Joint Venture project, South Africa

The Thaba Joint Venture aims to process chrome tailings from historical dumps and run-of-mine chrome ore from the Limberg chrome mine. 

PAK lithium mine project and lithium chemicals conversion facility, Canada

Frontier Lithium and Mitsubishi Corporation are developing North America's highest-grade lithium resource. 

Lynas Malaysia solvent extraction circuit reconfiguration, Malaysia

Lynas Malaysia plans to reconfigure one of its solvent extraction circuits to facilitate the production of dysprosium and terbium.  

Crawford mine, Canada

A nickel mine in Timmins, in Ontario, Canada. 

Mine Waste Solutions extension project, South Africa – update

Phase 1 of the Kareerand tailings storage facility expansion project has been commissioned. 

Wilpinjong mine, Australia

A coal mine about 40 km north-east of Mudgee, in New South Wales. 

Bowdens silver project, Australia – update

Silver Mines is navigating the complexities of legal proceedings surrounding its Bowdens silver project, following an August ruling from the New South Wales Supreme Court of Appeal. 

Central lime project, Papua New Guinea – update

Mayur Resources has secured a significant funding commitment for the project. 

Dubbo zirconium/niobium/hafnium and rare earths project, Australia – update

Australian Strategic Materials has been awarded a A$5-million grant from the Australian federal government’s International Partnerships in Critical Minerals programme. 

Karo platinum project, Zimbabwe – update

Tharisa continues to optimise the project. 

Khemisset potash project, Morocco – update

Emmerson has advised of an “unfavourable recommendation” made by Morocco’s Commission Régionale Unifiée de l’Investissement, with regard to the environmental- and social-impact assessment. 

Lac à Paul purified phosphoric acid plant, Canada – update

Arianne Phosphate has received C$3.8-million in financing through an unsecured convertible debenture from an unnamed strategic investor. 

Monte Muambe rare earths and fluorspar project, Mozambique – update

The initial flotation rougher test results, Test F5, have shown a high rare earths recovery of 69.3% and good selectivity of rare-earth minerals, compared with fluorite. 

Okiep copper project, South Africa – update

Orion is finalising studies to start early production from the Flat Mines Area of the project. 

Prieska Copper Zinc Mine, South Africa – update

The mine is operational and has undertaken trial mining. 

Sanbrado underground gold project, Burkina Faso – update

Recent resource definition drilling has intercepted high-grade mineralisation. 

Steenkampskraal Monazite Mine, South Africa – update

The mine is moving out of care and maintenance to prepare for production. 

Santo Tomas porphyry copper project, Mexico

Oroco Resource Corporation announced a revised preliminary economic assessment and mineral resource estimate on the project in August 2024.  

Volspruit platinum group metals project, South Africa

A scoping study has suggested the development of the Volspruit project's North and South pits. 

Salinas lithium project, Brazil

A definitive feasibility study is expected to be completed in 2024. 

Shaakichiuwaanaan (formerly Corvette) lithium project, Canada

A preliminary economic assessment has determined that the project has the potential to be a long-life lithium asset with unique competitive characteristics. 

Australian vanadium project, Australia – update

Australian Vanadium Limited has received a nonbinding letter of interest from the Export-Import Bank of the United States for up to $31-million in debt financing to advance the development and... 

Boorara gold project – Stage 1, Australia – update

Boorara remains on track for first ore delivery this month. 

Cabinda phosphate project, Angola – update

Minbos Resources has executed a loan with South Africa’s Industrial Development Corporation. 

Crawford nickel sulphide project, Canada – update

Canada Nickel has started the submission of a federal impact statement. 

Crocodile River mine restart project, South Africa – update

Eastplats has commissioned a platinum group metals processing facility at the operation. 

Dalgaranga gold project, Australia – update

A final investment decision is expected before the end of 2025. 

Diavik A21 underground project, Canada – update

The development and construction of Phase 1 have been completed. 

Kabanga nickel project, Tanzania – update

Japanese government agency Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation is considering signing up as a strategic partner in the project.