Slurry and Dwaalboom solar plants project, South Africa

PPC has partnered with renewable-energy project developer Sturdee Energy for the construction and management of two solar plants. 

Western Ridge crusher project, Australia

The project is expected to replace production from the depleting orebodies around Newman. 

Port of Banana deep-water container port, Democratic Republic of Congo

British International Investment and DP World plan to develop a deep-water container port in phases. 

Santo Tomas porphyry copper project, Mexico

Oroco Resource Corporation announced a revised preliminary economic assessment and mineral resource estimate on the project in August 2024.  

Methanol plant, Nigeria

The project entails the development of Africa’s largest gas-to-methanol plant to significantly reduce CO2 emissions by offsetting the flaring of natural gas and, instead, turning it into a valuable... 

Kairouan solar plant, Tunisia

AMEA Power is developing a solar plant that will prevent the emission of 117 000 t of CO2 during its life. 

Kaskida project, US

The Kaskida field has discovered recoverable resources estimated at 275-million barrels of oil equivalent from the initial phase. 

N2 Wild Coast Toll Road – Package 5, South Africa

The project entails the construction of a 17 km stretch of road between the Msikaba and Mtentu megabridges.  

Solar PV renewable-energy project, South Africa

OptiPower, a trading division of Murray & Roberts, in joint venture with Coxabengoa, has been awarded a contract to build a 100 MWp solar PV renewable-energy facility. 

Volspruit platinum group metals project, South Africa

A scoping study has suggested the development of the Volspruit project's North and South pits. 

Surat Gas Project North, Australia

The project is expected to contribute an estimated 22 400 bbl/d of oil equivalent at peak production. 

Salinas lithium project, Brazil

A definitive feasibility study is expected to be completed in 2024. 

Aysha-1 wind energy project, Ethiopia

Aysha-1 will be the biggest wind farm in the Horn of Africa. 

Shaakichiuwaanaan (formerly Corvette) lithium project, Canada

A preliminary economic assessment has determined that the project has the potential to be a long-life lithium asset with unique competitive characteristics. 

Australian vanadium project, Australia – update

Australian Vanadium Limited has received a nonbinding letter of interest from the Export-Import Bank of the United States for up to $31-million in debt financing to advance the development and... 

Baytown hydrogen, ammonia and carbon capture facility, US – update

A final investment decision is expected in 2025. 

Boorara gold project – Stage 1, Australia – update

Boorara remains on track for first ore delivery this month. 

Cabinda phosphate project, Angola – update

Minbos Resources has executed a loan with South Africa’s Industrial Development Corporation. 

Chonburi and Rayong combined-cycle gas turbine power plants, Thailand – update

The eighth and final units of the combined-cycle gas turbine power plants has been successfully completed. 

Crawford nickel sulphide project, Canada – update

Canada Nickel has started the submission of a federal impact statement. 

Crocodile River mine restart project, South Africa – update

Eastplats has commissioned a platinum group metals processing facility at the operation. 

Dalgaranga gold project, Australia – update

A final investment decision is expected before the end of 2025. 

Diavik A21 underground project, Canada – update

The development and construction of Phase 1 have been completed. 

Diavik diamond mine solar farm, Canada – update

The project represents the biggest off-grid solar power plant across Canada’s territories. 

El-Dabaa nuclear power plant, Egypt – update

Work has started on the installation of the core catcher for Unit 3. 

Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub, Australia – update

Origin Energy intends to exit its potential hydrogen development project in the hydrogen hub. 

Kabanga nickel project, Tanzania – update

Japanese government agency Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation is considering signing up as a strategic partner in the project. 

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

Kamoa-Kakula has produced 303 328 t of copper in concentrate for the year-to-date. 

Kayelekera uranium restart project, Malawi – update

The restart plan for the Kayelekera project has provided the foundation for Lotus Resources to optimise and accelerate its plans for the project. 

Marathon palladium/copper project, Canada – update

Gen Mining has been awarded C$771 000 from Canada's Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund. 

Menar coal projects, South Africa – update

Menar's Phalanndwa coal mine has embarked on a robust mine rehabilitation project.  

Mogale Tailings Retreatment project, South Africa – update

The project has come in below budget in 14 months. 

North Field South offshore pipelines and cables project, Qatar – update

McDermott has been awarded an engineering, procurement, construction and installation contract by QatarEnergy LNG for the project.  

Prairie lithium project, Canada – update

Arizona Lithium has announced it will raise funds by selling noncore acreage and data at the Prairie lithium project to Homestead Energy. 

Segele gold project, Ethiopia – update

Akobo Minerals has produced the first gold bar from its Segele mine. 

Titanium beneficiation complex, South Africa – update

Site clearing, levelling and geotechnical studies have started. 

Zondereinde solar photovoltaic project, South Africa – update

Northam Platinum has finalised a power purchase agreement with an independent power producer for the solar power plant to service its Zondereinde operation. 

Shoal Creek mine, US

A coal mine in the Jefferson, Tuscaloosa and Walker counties, in Alabama. 

Mercedes mine, Mexico

A gold mine about 250 km north-east of Hermosillo. 

Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update

A scoping study has shown the project to have very attractive economics, with results justifying a prefeasibility study already under way.