Yellowhead copper project, Canada

A technical report update has revised the project’s economics to incorporate updated metal prices, and revised capital and operating costs. 

Wiedenfelder Höhe Wind Farm expansion, Germany

German multinational energy company RWE plans to expand the existing wind farm by three new wind turbines. 

Ammonia and urea production plant, Iraq

KAR Electrical Power Production Trading FZE plans to build an ammonia production facility and a urea production unit in Basra. 

Baptiste nickel project, Canada – update

FPX Nickel has been awarded C$3.5-million to advance the project.  

Berg gold project, Canada – update

Surge Copper Corp announced the closing of its previously announced strategic private placement with African Rainbow Minerals on September 18. 

Blackwater gold project, Canada – update

Major mechanical equipment for Phase 1A has been ordered. 

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

The Stage 2 dewatering of the Kakula mine has started on schedule.  

La Plata gold/copper project, Ecuador – update

Canadian junior miner Atico Mining Corporation has signed an investment protection agreement (IPA) with the Ecuadorian government for the development of the project 

Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II

Phase II of the LHWP is advancing after earlier delays. 

McIlvenna Bay underground copper/zinc project, Canada – update

Copper/zinc/gold/silver exploration and development company Foran Mining has reported steady progress, with construction now 56% complete. 

Molyhil tungsten and molybdenum project, Australia – update

Critical minerals company Tivan is focusing on progressing a prefeasibility on the project. 

Phalaborwa Rare Earths Project, South Africa – update

Rainbow Rare Earths has achieved significant technical milestones at the project. 

Prieska copper/zinc mine, South Africa – update

Orion Minerals’ Prieska copper/zinc mine has received a prospective financing and offtake uplift through the signing of a nonbinding term sheet with a wholly owned subsidiary of global diversified... 

Stibnite gold project, US – update

Perpetua Resources has secured a key US Forest Service authorisation to start the development of the project. 

Yaouré gold mine – CMA underground project, Côte d’Ivoire – update

A Presidential decree authorising the development and operation of the project was granted on September 18. 

Tomingley Gold Operations, Australia

A gold mine in central west New South Wales, in Australia.  

Coerney dam project, South Africa

The South Africa Department of Water and Sanitation plans to build a new 4.7-million-cubic-metre, earth-fill embankment dam, in the Eastern Cape. 

Cwabeni off-channel storage dam project, South Africa

The uMngeni-uThukela Water Board plans to improve water supply to the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast region and augment water supply to the Mhlabatshane supply area of the Umzumbe local municipality. 

Katanning Gold Project, Australia

The Katanning Gold Project is a substantial, proposed new openpit gold mine development envisaged by gold and precious metals explorer Ausgold.  

Strange Lake mine and concentrator project, Canada

Strange Lake has significant quantities of light and heavy rare earths, particularly dysprosium and terbium, which are essential to permanent magnets and low-carbon solutions.  

Yarlung Zangbo hydropower project, China

China is building the world's largest hydropower dam. 

Bendigo-Ophir gold project, New Zealand

Australian mining company Santana Minerals has proposed the construction of a combination openpit and underground mining. 

Back River Gold – Goose mine gold project, Canada – update

B2Gold has lowered its 2025 output forecast for the Goose mine. 

Barroso lithium project, Portugal – update

Savannah Resources has increased its estimate for the reserves of the project by 40%. 

Butcherbird Stage 2 manganese expansion project, Australia – update

Element 25 has secured firm commitments for a A$10-million share placement to help fund an expansion and support working capital. 

Capanema maximisation project, Brazil – update

The project has been inaugurated. 

Cobalt sulphate refinery, Canada – update

Electra Battery Materials announced the detailed terms of its previously flagged $30-million private placement on September 15. 

Coega green ammonia project, South Africa – update

The project has advanced to the front-end engineering design stage. 

Copperwood project, US – update

Highland Copper has received a nonbinding letter of interest for up to $250-million in potential debt financing to advance the project. 

Dalgaranga gold project, Australia – update

Barminco has secured a four-year contract to provide underground mining services at the project. 

Dewey Burdock in situ recovery project, US – update

The project is advancing closer to development. 

Elders life extension project, South Africa – update

Steady-state production is expected in early 2026. 

Kangankunde rare earths project, Malawi – update

Lindian Resources has reported that nonexecutive director Zekai (Zac) Komur will transition to an executive role and lead the project delivery.  

Kasiya rutile/graphite project, Malawi – update

Sovereign Metals has announced that Japan has launched a $7-billion investment initiative to develop the Nacala Corridor infrastructure, directly strengthening the outlook for the project. 

Lady Julie gold project, Australia – update

Magnetic Resources has received approval for all mining leases covering the project. 

Lance Projects – Ross and Kendrick production areas, US – update

Peninsula Energy has achieved first dried yellowcake production from its expanded Lance central processing plant. 

Lephalale coal bed methane project, South Africa – update

Thungela Resources is evaluating the project for development opportunities. 

Lilian Ngoyi street rehabilitation, South Africa – update

Lilian Ngoyi street has officially reopened to traffic, with Phase 1 of the rehabilitation project completed. 

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

Kenmare Resources has started to connect the two new dredges and the new feed preparation unit to wet concentrator plant A. 

Muga potash project, Spain – update

Highfield Resources has terminated its senior secured project finance facility after the last lenders agreed to exit.