Antler copper project, US – update

Permitting is progressing and a definitive feasibility study is under way. 

Atlantis solar PV/BESS plant, South Africa – update

To date, about 2 400 solar panels out of the planned 12 850 panels have been installed at the plant.  

Coega green ammonia project, South Africa – update

The project has reached another milestone. 

Costa Fuego copper/gold project, Chile – update

The project has been formally registered with Chile’s Office for Sustainable Project Management. 

Grand Inga hydropower project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update

The World Bank board of executive directors has approved a $250-million credit from the International Development Association as the first phase of a $1-billion Inga 3 Development Program is set to... 

Huasco Water project, Chile – update

The project has been formally registered with Chile’s Office for Sustainable Project Management. 

Jadar lithium-borates project, Serbia – update

The European Commission has recognised the Jadar project among 13 new strategic projects related to critical raw materials in Third World countries. 

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

Battery metal development company Giyani Metals Corporation has completed the first shipment of high-purity manganese oxide samples. 

Kasiya rutile/graphite project, Malawi – update

Japanese titanium metal producer Toho Titanium Company has confirmed the suitability of natural rutile from the Kasiya project for manufacturing high-specification titanium products. 

Kayelekera uranium restart project, Malawi – update

The project's environmental- and social-impact assessment has been approved by the Malawi Environment Protection Authority. 

Kola potash project, Congo-Brazzaville – update

Kore Potash has signed nonbinding term sheets with Swiss-based OWI-RAMS for a funding package to develop its Kola potash project.  

Khoemacau mine, Botswana

A copper mine in the Ngamiland and Ghanzi districts of north-west Botswana. 

Koruson 1 wind project, South Africa – update

South Africa's first self-build main transmission substation by an independent power producer has been completed and energised. 

Monte Muambe rare earths and fluorspar project, Mozambique – update

Altona Rare Earths is seeking a strategic investor to co-fund a prefeasibility study phase, following the identification of potentially economic gallium grades. 

Oyu Tolgoi underground mine project, Mongolia – update

Rio Tinto’s Oyu Tolgoi has approved a shift in its underground development strategy. 

Steenkampskraal Monazite Mine, South Africa – update

The National Nuclear Regulator has accepted the mine's authorisation change request for prospective worker safety assessment for the design and production for surface operations. 

TGME underground gold mining project, South Africa – update

Development finance institution the Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa has extended a credit-approved loan facility agreement to help fund the project. 

Western Range iron-ore project, Australia – update

Rio Tinto has officially opened its newest iron-ore mine. 

Wicheeda rare earth element project, Canada – update

Exploration and rare earths development company Defense Metals announced a letter of interest from Export Development Canada on June 5 that could result in up to $250-million in debt financing... 

Battery anode facility, Saudi Arabia/United Arab Emirates – update

Battery metals developer NextSource Materials is pivoting its battery anode facility strategy from Mauritius to the Middle East. 

Battery Energy Storage Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme – Bid Window 3, South Africa – update

Two independent power producers have emerged as preferred bidders across five sites in the third bid window. 

Chvaletice manganese project, Czech Republic – update

Euro Manganese has raised C$11.2-million (A$12.3-million) through a combination of private placement and a share purchase plan, with proceeds to fund the development of the project. 

Côté gold project, Canada – update

Royalty and streaming company Franco-Nevada has struck a $1.05-billion deal to acquire a royalty package on the Côté gold mine. 

Donlin Gold project, US – update

Pure gold mining company Barrick Mining Corporation has completed the sale of its 50% stake in Alaska’s Donlin Gold project. 

Galium extraction project, Canada – update

First primary gallium has been extracted. 

Hiryo coal-to-fertiliser and methanol project, South Africa – update

Multilateral financial institution the African Export-Import Bank’s Advisory and Capital Markets department has been appointed and mandated as the exclusive financial adviser to raise capital for... 

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

Kamoa Copper expects to restart underground mining operations on the western side of the Kakula mine later this month. 

Kom Ombo solar project, Egypt – update

The project was officially handed over to the Egypt government in May 2025. 

Kwinana cobalt refinery, Australia – update

Cobalt Blue has signed a three-year deal with commodities giant Glencore to supply up to half of the feedstock required for the refinery. 

Longonjo neodymium/praseodymium project, Angola – update

Rare earths developer Pensana Rare Earths’s major institutional shareholder, M&G Investment Management, has agreed to invest £1-million in the company, alongside other strategic investors who will... 

Muntanga uranium project, Zambia – update

Africa-focused GoviEx Uranium has appointed Deogratias M Bukunkwe as project and commissioning metallurgist to further advance the development of the project. 

Overberg Wind Farm, South Africa – update

Electricity trader Discovery Green has signed a power purchase agreement with independent power producer Red Rocket, which unlocks the second phase of the wind farm. 

Phalaborwa Rare Earths Project, South Africa – update

London-listed Rainbow Rare Earths has reported that after being in operation for about three months, its laboratory, in Johannesburg, is progressing well.  

Prieska Copper Zinc Mine, South Africa – update

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has visited the project as it progresses towards becoming a copper and zinc producer. 

Rhyolite Ridge lithium/boron project, US – update

Rhyolite Ridge ore reserves more than quadrupled from 60-million tonnes in 2020 to 247-million tonnes in June 2025, delivering a mine life of almost 100 years. 

Stibnite gold project, US – update

Perpetua Resources has been awarded additional funding from the US Army for the project. 

Sedibeng malting facility, South Africa

French agro-industrial company Malteries Soufflet plans to invest €100-million in a new malting facility near Heineken's Sedibeng brewery. 

King of the Hills processing facility expansion, Australia

Intermediate gold producer Vault Minerals plans to increase the project's processing facility capacity to six-million tonnes a year. 

Kipper 1B project, Australia

The project will bring on line much-needed additional gas supply from the Gippsland basin. 

Bailong Phase I nuclear power plant, China

Guangxi Nuclear Power, a subsidiary of State Power Investment Corporation plans to build a nuclear power plant with a 20-billion-kilowatt-hour-a-year capacity.