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. 

Skouries gold/copper project, Greece – update

Canadian company Eldorado Gold announced a revised timeline and capital cost estimate for the project on February 5. 

Volkswagen Kariega manufacturing plant upgrade, South Africa – update

The plant has started press shop and body shop integration. 

Volspruit platinum group metals project, South Africa – update

Work continues to assess new technologies that might assist in upgrading the feed grade for the project.  

Witwatersrand Basin Project – Qala Shallows, South Africa – update

A South African development finance institution has started its due diligence process as part of West Wits' securing a debt facility to underpin financing the development of Qala Shallows. 

Lake Maitland uranium/vanadium project, Australia – update

Toro Energy has completed the re-optimisation of the project. 

El Limón Complex, Nicaragua

A gold mine about 100 km north-west of the Nicaraguan capital city of Managua. 

Zanaga iron-ore project, Congo-Brazzaville – update

Zanaga Iron Ore Company has announced that, together with its 100%-owned subsidiary MPD Congo, it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Centrale Électrique du Congo (CEC) SA to evaluate... 

Arterial industrial estate, South Africa

Growthpoint Properties plans to build an industrial estate that will include warehouse units and offices. 

Rea Vaya bus rapid transit – Phase 1C expansion, South Africa

The Johannesburg Development Agency is advancing the Rea Vaya bus rapid transit infrastructure into the heart of the Johannesburg central business district. 

Karlawinda gold project expansion, Australia

Capricorn Metals plans to expand Karlawinda's capacity by installing a new three-stage crushing and ball mill circuit. 

Kozloduy nuclear power plant, Bulgaria

Kozloduy NPP New Builds EAD is building Bulgaria's first nuclear power plant. 

Nickel plant, Indonesia

Vale Indonesia and GEM Co proposes the construction of a high-pressure acid leach facility on Sulawesi Island. 

Omitiomire copper project, Namibia

Omico Mining Corp has submitted the relevant assessments, as part of the Environmental Clearance Certificate Application, to build and operate the mine.  

Battery energy storage system projects, Saudi Arabia

Saudi Power Procurement Company, under the supervision of the Ministry of Energy, is building four battery energy storage system facilities with a total storage capacity of 8 000 MWh in Saudi Arabia. 

Sidi Bouzid and Tozeur solar projects, Tunisia

Scatec and Toyota Tsusho – Aeolus are building two solar PV plants Sidi Bouzid and Tozeur provinces. 

Lewis Ridge pumped-storage project, US

Rye Development is building the first pumped-storage hydropower facilities built in the US in more than 30 years. 

Akkuyu nuclear power plant project, Türkiye – update

The startup and adjustment phases have started on the main equipment of the on-shore pumpstation of Akkuyu's Unit 1. 

Direct reduction pellet feed project, Canada – update

Mining development company Champion Iron is continuing to advance its project. 

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

Giyani Metals has started with advanced commissioning at its demonstration plant in Johannesburg. 

Kiniero gold project, Guinea – update

The updated feasibility study is on track for the first quarter of 2025. 

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

The production of the first dry yellowcake is scheduled for the June quarter of 2025. 

Lumwana superpit expansion, Zambia – update

The project is extending its Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training Authority-accredited training centre to equip local workers with critical skills.  

Minim Martrap bauxite project, Cameroon – update

The location of its inland rail facility has been approved by the Cameroon government. 

Montepuez ruby mine expansion, Mozambique – update

The project remains materially on budget and on track for completion by the end of the first half of 2025. 

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, allowing... 

Patterson Lake South uranium project, Canada – update

Paladin Energy has signed a mutual benefits agreement with Buffalo River Dene Nation. 

Pilgangoora Operation – P1000 project expansion, Australia – update

The project is complete. 

Prieska Copper Zinc Mine, South Africa – update

The definitive feasibility study is being independently reviewed by an independent technical expert. 

Sabodala-Massawa mine solar photovoltaic plant, Senegal – update

Construction of the power plant has been completed. 

Tulu Kapi gold project, Ethiopia – update

London-listed Kefi Gold and Copper has received sufficient expressions of interest in the EthioBonds, in alignment with an updated finance plan for the project.