Rook I uranium project, Canada – update

NexGen Energy has concluded a global equity offering to advance the project. 

Simandou iron-ore project, Guinea

SimFer – one of the two mines at Simandou – has amassed 1.5-million tons of ore, with first ore loaded on rail in October. 

Stibnite gold project, US – update

Perpetua Resources has started early works construction. 

United Container Depots facility, South Africa

The United Container Depots facility will provide a significant boost for agricultural exports from the Western Cape. 

Burton Mine Complex, Australia

A coal mine in the northern part of the Bowen basin, in Queensland, Australia. 

Coega green ammonia project, South Africa – update

The project has received a significant endorsement from the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.  

Kanmantoo underground project – Stage 1, Australia – update

Hillgrove Resources has started production from the Nugent deposit. 

Karo platinum project, Zimbabwe – update

Infrastructure work is continuing. 

Kobada gold project, Mali – update

Toubani Resources announced a "company-defining" funding package on October 10 to fully finance the construction of the project. 

Manyar copper smelter project, Indonesia – update

Freeport Indonesia may be forced to suspend operations at the operation at the end of October. 

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

Titanium minerals producer Kenmare Resources has successfully completed the upgrade of the wet concentrator plant A at the Moma mine. 

Santo Domingo copper/iron/gold project, Chile – update

Capstone Copper has struck a binding agreement with Orion Resource Partners, under which Orion will acquire a 25% interest in a Capstone subsidiary that owns the Santo Domingo project and the... 

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

Boab Metals has raised A$50-million through a two-tranche placement to professional and sophisticated investors to fund the development of the project. 

Tournee Solar Park, South Africa – update

The project has reached financial close. 

Tulu Kapi gold project, Ethiopia – update

Kefi Copper and Gold reported on October 13 that it expected a $240-million debt capital offering towards its Tulu Kapi project to be signed in the week. 

Ummbila Emoyeni Wind Farm, South Africa – update

The third phase of the Ummbila Emoyeni Wind Farm has entered into construction after achieving financial close. 

Witwatersrand Basin Project – Qala Shallows, South Africa – update

West Wits has started underground ore production at Qala Shallows 

Kroonstad PV cluster, South Africa

Renewable-energy solutions provider Scatec, Stanlib Infrastructure Fund, and a community trust holding is building a 846 MW solar plant in the Free State. 

Lady Julie gold project, Australia

A feasibility study has confirmed Lady Julie as one of the highest-margin undeveloped gold projects in Australia. 

Caldeira rare earths project, Brazil

Australian exploration company Meteoric Resources' is developing the Caldeira project – the largest ionic clay resource in the world. 

Rio Urucuia solar PV plant, Brazil

Norwegian company Scatec ASA is building a 142 MW solar PV plant in Minas Gerais. 

Bishoftu International Airport, Ethiopia

Bishoftu International Airport will be Africa's largest airport when completed. 

Abadi liquefied natural gas project, Indonesia

Abadi has been designated a project of national strategic importance by the Indonesian government. 

Ultra-supercritical power plant project, India

Adani Power plans to build a greenfield 2 400 MW ultra-supercritical power plant in the Bhagalpur district of Bihar. 

Liquefied petroleum gas terminal, India

The project has received a final investment decision. 

La Parilla Complex, Mexico

A silver mine in Durango state, Mexico. 

Founders Garden housing development, South Africa

Western Cape Department of Infrastructure is developing an inner-city, mixed-use, affordable housing development adjacent to the Artscape Theatre Centre, in Cape Town. 

Independent Transmission Projects Procurement Programme, South Africa

The South African Department of Electricity and Energy has initiated a process to identify and shortlist prequalified bidders with the necessary technical expertise, financial capacity and proven... 

Orlando openpit cutback project, Australia

Emerging copper company CuFe is developing the Orlando project as part of the wider Orlando/Gecko project, in the Tennant Creek region. 

Queensway gold project, Canada

A preliminary economic assessment has outlined a mining operation with a 15-year life-of-mine with a total gold production of 1.5-million ounces. 

Namibia–South Africa cross-border hydrogen pipeline, Namibia

The project forms part of the Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme, which aims to link hydrogen hubs in Lüderitz, Namibia, and Boegoebaai and Saldanha Bay, extending to Gauteng, in South Africa. 

Spring Valley gold project, US

The project will be Nevada’s next long-life heap-leach gold mine. 

Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update

Southern Palladium has lodged an environmental guarantee with South Africa’s Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources. 

Eskay Creek gold/silver project, Canada – update

Skeena Resources has launched an equity raising to strengthen its balance sheet as it advances with construction and permitting of the project. 

Hillgrove antimony/gold mine, Australia – update

Larvotto has signed an engineering, procurement and construction management contract with MACA-Interquip-Mintrex. 

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

High-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate has been successfully produced by Giyani at its demonstration plant, in Johannesburg. 

Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo

Smelter startup is scheduled to start in early November. 

Kipushi zinc/copper/lead/germanium mine, Democratic Republic of Congo – update

Production rates from Kipushi have significantly improved. 

Koeberg nuclear power plant steam-generator replacement project, South Africa – update

The National Nuclear Regulator has completed the third and final round of public consultations regarding national electricity utility Eskom’s application for authorisation for long-term operation... 

North Stanmore rare earth project, Australia – update

ASX-listed rare earth elements and critical minerals explorer Victory Metals has completed baseline environmental and biological studies.