Rook I uranium project, Canada – update

NexGen Energy has unveiled a major dual-market equity raising, securing commitments for about C$400-million, in North America, and A$400-million, in Australia, to fund the project. 

Simandou iron-ore project, Guinea – update

Winning Consortium Simandou has suspended operations and launched a full safety review following the death of three foreign workers on October 1. 

Simberi expansion project, Papua New Guinea – update

St Barbara has received commitments for an institutional placement of new fully paid shares to raise A$58-million – before costs – through the issue of about 126.1-million shares at an issue price... 

Springbok solar PV plant, South Africa – update

The project has achieved commercial operation. 

Tavşan heap-leach project, Türkiye – update

The project is now fully operational. 

TGME underground gold mining project, South Africa – update

Theta Gold Mines has secured commitments totalling A$51.4-million in debt and equity to advance the project. 

Thacker Pass lithium project, US – update

The US Department of Energy has restructured its $2.26-billion loan deal with Lithium Americas Corp. 

Thunderbird mineral sands project, Australia – update

Thunderbird reached record production in the September quarter. 

Cauchari-Olaroz mine, Argentina

A lithium mine in the Department of Susques, Jujuy province, in north-western Argentina. 

Foxwood dam project, South Africa

The project will augment the water supply to Adelaide, in the Eastern Cape. 

Witwatersrand Basin Project – Qala Shallows, South Africa

Qala Shallows is an integral part of the project and exhibits robust value and strong economic fundamentals. 

Ironbark gold project, Australia

A scoping study has shown robust economics for a short mine life, and a high-grade, openpit mining opportunity at the Ironbark deposit. 

Highland Valley Copper mine life extension project, Canada

The project comprises upgrades and increased capacity requirements for the mine life extension. 

Gramalote gold project, Colombia

A feasibility study, with an effective date of April 1, 2025, has proven positive. 

Fourmile gold project, US

Barrick Mining Corporation has confirmed Fourmile's potential to become one of the world’s leading gold producers. 

Milam County solar PV project, US

The project entails the construction of a new 250 MW solar PV facility in Texas. 

Nebraska power plant project, US

Public corporation Nebraska Public Power District is building a 217 MW power plant near Hallam, in Nebraska. 

Tilden solar project, US

US national clean energy company Sol Systems is building a 182 MW solar project in Randolph County, Illinois. 

Bibiani gold project, Ghana – update

Precious metals miner Asante Gold has started operating its sulphide plant at the mine. 

Etango-8 uranium project, Namibia – update

Bannerman Energy has reported that early works construction activities are tracking in line with budget and are on schedule. 

Finniss lithium restart project, Australia – update

Core Lithium has terminated its last binding supply deal with Chinese company Ganfeng Lithium. This will free up future production from the project. 

Hyphen green hydrogen project, Namibia – update

German power utility RWE has withdrawn from the project. 

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

Giyani Metals is making headway in progressing the definitive feasibility study. 

Kamistiatusset iron-ore project, Canada – update

Champion Iron has finalised the first phase of its partnership with Japan’s Nippon Steel and trading house Sojitz to advance the project. 

Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update

Unit 6 has officially entered into commercial operation. 

Los Azules copper project, Argentina

Argentina has approved McEwen Copper’s Los Azules project for inclusion in the Large Investment Incentive Regime. 

Mahenge graphite project, Tanzania – update

Black Rock Mining will start early works after raising A$10-million in a recent equity placement. 

Makhado steelmaking hard coking coal project, South Africa – update

MC Mining has reported that all development activities are progressing well. 

Minim Martap bauxite project, Cameroon – update

Canyon Resources has announced a strategic funding package to accelerate project development. 

Muntanga uranium project, Zambia – update

GoviEx Uranium has filed the environmental- and social-impact assessment report for the project with the Zambia Environmental Management Agency 

Okiep copper project, South Africa – update

Orion Minerals has received firm commitments for a placement to sophisticated and professional investors and chairperson Denis Waddell. 

Orom-Cross graphite project, Uganda – update

A Stage 7 drilling programme has confirmed significant extensions of high-grade graphite at the Camp Lode and Northern Syncline deposits. 

Pallas research reactor, Netherlands – update

The construction of the reactor was officially launched on September 30. 

Nyanzaga gold project, Tanzania – update

Perseus Mining continues to make good progress. 

Prieska copper/zinc mine, South Africa – update

Orion Minerals has received firm commitments for a placement to sophisticated and professional investors and chairperson Denis Waddell. Part of the funds raised from the placement will be... 

Rosh Pinah expansion, Namibia – update

Construction is more than 80% complete. 

Elandspruit Colliery, South Africa

A coal mine in Mpumalanga, South Africa. 

Nwamitwa dam project, South Africa

The South African Department of Water and Sanitation plans to build a large storage dam on the Great Letaba river, Limpopo. 

Stephen Dlamini dam project, South Africa

Stephen Dlamini dam project will supply additional water to domestic and commercial users in the Harry Gwala district municipality.  

Zalu dam project, South Africa

The project proposes the construction of a large storage dam on the Xura river, in the Eastern Cape.