Phalaborwa Rare Earths Project, South Africa – update

Phalaborwa is now expected to produce about 213 t/y of yttrium oxide as part of its mixed heavy-rare-earth output.  

Risk Mitigation Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme, South Africa – update

EDF Renewables and Perpetua Holdings has repoted that the Dassiesridge facility will now start delivering a “net dependable capacity of 55 MW to the grid”. 

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

Boab Metals exercised its option to acquire 100% of the Sorby Hills silver/lead project in December 2025. 

Tulu Kapi gold project, Ethiopia – update

Kefi Gold and Copper has reached key milestones towards commissioning the project. 

Umoyilanga Energy hybrid facility, South Africa – update

EDF power solutions and Perpetua Holdings aim to achieve full commercial operations date as early as possible in 2026. 

Zanaga iron-ore project, Congo-Brazzaville – update

Zanaga Iron Ore Company has completed a value enhancement initiative on the project. 

Zulu lithium/tantalum project pilot plant, Zimbabwe – update

Premier African Minerals has agreed with Canmax Technologies to extend the long stop date linked to a restated offtake and prepayment agreement for the project. 

Flamanville 3 European pressurised reactor project, France – update

The Flamanville 3 reactor reached 100% nuclear thermal power in December 2025. 

Hyphen green hydrogen project, Namibia – update

The African Development Bank has approved a $10-million loan to support the development of the project. 

Puna Operations, Argentina

A silver, lead and zinc in the Puna region of north-western Argentina. 

Port of Cape Town liquid bulk terminal, South Africa

The new concession will lead to the refurbishment of terminal infrastructure and upgrades aimed at improving operational efficiency at the Port of Cape Town. 

Mogalakwena mine – Sandsloot underground project, South Africa

The investment case for Sandsloot has shown a “compelling” opportunity, with Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo American Platinum, reporting that its approach remains “value over volume”. 

West Angelas sustaining project, Australia

The West Angelas project is part of Rio Tinto’s replacement projects underpinning ongoing commitment to the Pilbara, with a combined capacity of about 130-million tonnes a year. 

Diamba Sud gold project, Senegal

A preliminary economic assessment has confirmed a strong economic case for developing an openpit gold mine. 

Ambler road project, US

The road will provide vital surface transportation for more than 1 700 mining claims in the area, supporting further mineral exploration and mine development. 

Stellantis investment initiative, US

Leading global automaker Stellantis is strengthening its US presence by expanding its manufacturing footprint and launching five new vehicles and a four-cylinder engine. 

Sulphur Springs copper/zinc project, Australia

An updated definitive feasibility study has shown that Sulphur Springs will be technically and economically robust. 

Amitsoq graphite project, Greenland – update

Greenland has issued a 30-year exploitation licence to GreenRoc Mining for the Amitsoq graphite deposit. 

Bunyu graphite project, Tanzania – update

Volt Resources has signed a binding term sheet, which will provide funding and development support for the Bunyu graphite mine and processing plant. 

Cape Winelands Airport, South Africa – update

The Cape Winelands Airport has appointed Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (WBHO) to take responsibility for  the technical development and construction of the airport. 

Faure New Water Scheme, South Africa – update

The Faure New Water Scheme is moving toward procurement in 2026 

Grassy Mountain gold project, US – update

Oregon regulators have released a draft consolidated permit package for the project. 

Grootfontein solar projects, South Africa – update

Scatec has started commercial operation of the solar power plant. 

Kangankunde rare earths project, Malawi – update

Lindian Resources has completed the final $10-million payment under its share sale agreement. 

Longonjo neodymium/praseodymium project, Angola – update

Pensana has secured a $100-million subscription from a strategic investor to advance its US mine-to-magnet strategy. 

Mandilla gold project, Australia – update

Astral Resources has raised A$65-million in a placement to accelerate work across its Kalgoorlie-region gold portfolio and underpin a large portion of the equity funding for the Mandilla gold project. 

Minim Martap bauxite project, Cameroon – update

Canyon Resources has reported steady progress at its Minim Martap bauxite project. 

Mmadinare Solar Complex, Botswana – update

Scatec has started commercial operation of the second phase of the Mmadinare solar PV facility. 

Rebecca-Roe gold project, Australia – update

Ramelius Resources has signed a native title mining agreement with the Kakarra Part B Native Title Holders, clearing a key hurdle for the development of the Rebecca-Roe gold project. 

Round Top rare earth elements project, US – update

USA Rare Earth has brought forward the commercialisation schedule for the project. 

Sandton Drive link bridge, South Africa – update

The bridge has been inaugurated. 

Simandou iron-ore project, Guinea – update

The first shipment from the Simandou project has set sail from Guinea. 

Simberi expansion project, Papua New Guinea – update

St Barbara has announced a A$370-million investment from China’s Lingbao Gold Group to advance the Simberi expansion project. 

Tulu Kapi gold project, Ethiopia – update

Kefi Gold and Copper has reported further progress in completing the financing package for its Tulu Kapi gold project. 

Witwatersrand Basin Project – Qala Shallows, South Africa – update

Qala Shallows was inaugurated on December 4. 

Cripple Creek & Victor mine, US

A gold mine in Denver, Colorado, in the US.  

Alternative waste treatment technology project, South Africa

The project aims to divert at least 500 000 t/y, or 31%, of municipal solid waste of Johannesburg’s total municipal solid waste from landfill sites. 

Tharisa PGMs underground project, South Africa

The Tharisa platinum group metals mine is transitioning to underground operations.  

Olympic Dam growth projects, Australia

BHP is investing in a series of growth-enabling projects at its Olympic Dam copper mine to strengthen the foundations of underground mining productivity. 

Wonawinta processing plant restart, Australia

ASX-listed Manuka Resources aims to restart silver and gold production at its one-million-tonne-a-year Wonawinta plant.