Kennecott solar plant, US

Global mining group Rio Tinto plans to build a new solar plant at the Kennecott mine, bringing the mine’s total solar capacity to 30 MW.  

Baytown and Beaumont advanced recycling operations expansion, US

ExxonMobil plans to build additional recycling units to reach a global recycling capacity of one-billion pounds a year by 2027. 

BHP copper smelter and refinery expansion, Australia

BHP is assessing the optimal pathway for a smelter and refinery expansion at Olympic Dam. 

Carrapateena block cave expansion, Australia – update

BHP is continuing to invest in processing plant capacity to allow for an uplift in throughput to seven-million tonnes a year.  

Kansanshi mine – S3 expansion project, Zambia – update

The project is on track for completion by mid-2025. 

Los Azules copper project, Argentina – update

McEwen has applied for the admission of the project to Argentina's Large Investment Incentive Regime. 

Madaouela uranium project, Niger – update

Mineral resources company GoviEx has signed a letter of intent with the Niger government agreeing to a structured roadmap that details a mutually acceptable plan to resolve the ongoing dispute... 

Manna lithium project, Australia – update

Diversified lithium exploration and development company Global Lithium Resources shareholders have approved a new board that wants to go ahead with developing the project. 

Mariana lithium brine project, Argentina – update

The project has started production. 

Molo graphite mine expansion, Madagascar – update

Strategic materials development company NextSource remains committed to ramping up and expanding operations at its Molo graphite mine despite ongoing market challenges. 

Natrium reactor and energy storage system, US – update

Nuclear innovation company TerraPower has awarded contracts to three suppliers for the project.  

Okiep Copper Project, South Africa – update

The suspensive conditions to transactions between Orion Minerals’ New Okiep Exploration Company and New Okiep Mining Company, and historically disadvantaged South Africans, have been met. 

Orom-Cross graphite project, Uganda – update

Graphite, nickel and copper developer Blencowe Resources has successfully completed all geotechnical holes at the Camp Lode graphite deposit at the project. 

Prominent Hill operation expansion project, Australia – update

Shaft sinking is about 70% complete. 

Sishen ultrahigh dense-media separation project, South Africa – update

The project is progressing to plan. 

Stibnite gold project, US – update

Mining exploration and development company Perpetua Resources Corp has started detailed engineering and a procurement contract with Idaho Power for powerline materials. 

West Nile Delta gas development – Raven field project, Egypt – update

British multinational oil and gas company bp announced the start of production from the second development phase of the Raven field on February 16, 2025. 

La Libertad Complex, Nicaragua

A gold mine in the municipal area of La Libertad, Chontales Department, in Nicaragua. 

Rhodes Ridge iron-ore project, Australia – update

The Rhodes Ridge Joint Venture is aiming to complete a prefeasibility on the project this year. 

FAW manufacturing plant expansion, South Africa

FAW Trucks South Africa plans to upgrade its Coega assembly plant. 

JB7 hyperscale data centre, South Africa

Digital realty company Teraco is expanding its data centre platform in Gauteng. 

Tubatse pumped-storage system project, South Africa

South African State-owned power utility Eskom is building a megapower installation in Limpopo. 

Newport terminal diesel tank replacement programme, Australia

Australia-listed Viva Energy is proposing to build two new welded diesel storage tanks. 

Roughrider uranium project, Canada

A preliminary economic assessment has validated Roughrider as a top-tier, high-margin operation with a clear path to development into a world-class mine and mill. 

Advanced thorium extraction facility, France

Orano Group is building the world's first industrial plant dedicated to the production of thorium 228. 

Antler copper project, US – update

Exploration and development company New World Resources has secured a key regulatory milestone for its Antler project. 

Balama graphite project, Mozambique – update

Natural graphite and battery anode company Syrah Resources hopes to restart production at the Balama project during the first quarter. 

Bankan gold project, Guinea – update

Gold reserve developer Predictive Discovery Limited has raised almost A$70-million through a strategic private placement to advance a definitive feasibility study on the project. 

Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update

A final investment decision is expected in 2026. 

Bougouni lithium project, Mali – update

First concentrate has been produced. 

Hope & Gorob copper/gold mining project, Namibia – update

UK-based copper/gold exploration and development company Bezant Resources has initiated a detailed optimisation programme to assess ore sorting recoveries for various sensor responses. 

Karowe underground expansion project, Botswana – update

Canadian diamond mining company Lucara Diamond Corp has reported substantial progress at the project. 

Kolosori nickel project, Solomon Islands – update

Base metals company Pacific Nickel requested a further extension of a voluntary suspension of its securities on the ASX on February 11 while it continues discussions regarding project funding. 

Koné gold project, Côte d'Ivoire – update

Canada-based mineral resources company Montage Gold has committed to a significant number of long-lead item orders. 

Waste rock project, Zambia – update

Metals recovery company Jubilee Metals Group is concluding the final details of the due diligence on the project. 

Moma titanium mine – WCP A upgrade and transition project, Mozambique – update

Upgrade activities are progressing steadily. 

Prairie lithium project, Canada – update

Arizona Lithium has updated its phased development plan for the project. 

Premier gold project, Canada – update

Canada-based gold and silver explorer Ascot Resources has announced a delay in the restart of milling operations at the project. 

Reko Diq copper/gold project, Pakistan – update

The environmental- and social-impact assessment is expected to be approved in the first quarter of this year. 

Sishen ultrahigh dense-media separation project, South Africa – update

Project execution has restarted.