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. 

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

Kamoa-Kakula has produced 303 328 t of copper in concentrate for the year-to-date. 

Kayelekera uranium restart project, Malawi – update

The restart plan for the Kayelekera project has provided the foundation for Lotus Resources to optimise and accelerate its plans for the project. 

Marathon palladium/copper project, Canada – update

Gen Mining has been awarded C$771 000 from Canada's Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund. 

Menar coal projects, South Africa – update

Menar's Phalanndwa coal mine has embarked on a robust mine rehabilitation project.  

Mogale Tailings Retreatment project, South Africa – update

The project has come in below budget in 14 months. 

Prairie lithium project, Canada – update

Arizona Lithium has announced it will raise funds by selling noncore acreage and data at the Prairie lithium project to Homestead Energy. 

Segele gold project, Ethiopia – update

Akobo Minerals has produced the first gold bar from its Segele mine. 

Titanium beneficiation complex, South Africa – update

Site clearing, levelling and geotechnical studies have started. 

Shoal Creek mine, US

A coal mine in the Jefferson, Tuscaloosa and Walker counties, in Alabama. 

Mototolo/Der Brochen life extension project, South Africa – update

First ore was mined in the quarter ended September 30, 2024. 

Mercedes mine, Mexico

A gold mine about 250 km north-east of Hermosillo. 

Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update

A scoping study has shown the project to have very attractive economics, with results justifying a prefeasibility study already under way. 

Kathleen Valley lithium/tantalum project, Australia – update

Liontown Resources has successfully loaded and dispatched its inaugural shipment of spodumene concentrate.