Koeberg nuclear power plant steam-generator replacement project, South Africa – update

Eskom successfully synchronised Unit 2 of the Koeberg nuclear power plant with the national grid on December 31, 2024. 

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

Uranium production has restarted after a five-year hiatus. 

Mammoth Underground mine, Australia – update

Coronado Global Resources announced the opening of its Mammoth underground mine at the Curragh Mining Complex in December. 

Okiep Copper Project, South Africa – update

The bankable feasibility study is scheduled to be released this month. 

Parys Mountain copper/zinc/lead/gold/silver project, UK – update

The county council has approved the Parys Mountain mine environmental-impact assessment scoping report. 

Phalaborwa Rare Earths Project, South Africa – update

An interim economic study released in December 2024 has proposed a project life of 16 years – two years longer than the one envisaged in the October 2022 preliminary economic assessment. 

Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme – Bid Window 7, South Arica – update

Eight solar projects have been appointed as preferred bidders under Bid Window 7 of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme. 

Thacker Pass lithium project, US – update

Lithium Americas has raised the reserve estimate for the Thacker Pass lithium project. 

Atlantis solar PV/BESS plant, South Africa

Cape Town has become the first metro in South Africa to start construction on its own solar PV plant. 

Mt Bevan Iron Ore Joint Venture project, Australia

Legacy Iron Ore Limited and Hawthorn Resources are buidling a 12-million-tonne-a-year, high-grade magnetite project in central Yilgarn. 

15-Mile and Beaver Dam projects, Canada

St Barbara Limited's has updated the prefeasibility study on the project and has proposed average production of 74 000 oz/y of gold over the 11.1-year mine life. 

IFESTOS carbon capture projects, Greece

TITAN Cement International will be one of the largest carbon capture projects in Europe. 

Eastern Green Link 2, UK

The project will deliver a high-voltage electricity ‘superhighway’ cable link that will help harness the potential of British offshore wind power.  

South West Arkansas project, US

The South West Arkansas project’s design is being updated from its original preliminary feasibility study. 

Sunfish Solar 2, US

Hecate Energy's Sunfish Solar 2 project will be one of the largest solar facilities in Michigan. 

Tashkent solar PV and energy storage project, Uzbekistan

The project is central to Uzbekistan’s ambition to install 25 GW of renewables by 2030.  

Boorara gold project – Stage 1, Australia

Horizon Minerals has started hauling ore from the project. 

Cowal underground development project, Australia – update

Evolution Mining has received regulatory approval from the New South Wales Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure to extend operations at its Cowal gold operations until 2042. 

Dalgaranga gold project, Australia – update

Spartan Resources is fast-tracking a production restart with a A$220-million placement. 

Eneabba rare earths refinery, Australia – update

Morgan Stanley has said the project faces economic and execution risks, even after receiving A$400-million ($258-million) of fresh funding from the Australian government. 

Harmony Gold renewable-energy programme, South Africa – update

Harmony Gold Mining Company expects Phase 2 of its renewable-energy programme to supply about 20% of the peak daytime demand of its South African operations once completed. 

Havieron gold/copper project, Australia – update

Greatland Gold has successfully poured its first gold bars at the Telfer processing plant. 

Hillgrove gold/antimony project, Australia – update

Larvotto Resources has announced a capital raise to continue advancing the project. 

Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant project, UK – update

The reactor pressure vessel has been installed for the first of the two European pressurised reactors.  

Jansen potash project, Canada – update

BHP has selected ABB to deliver, install and commission three friction hoists and a further electrical system for a Blair service hoist. 

Karibib lithium project – Phase 1, Namibia – update

Lepidico has been placed in voluntary administration. 

Kathleen Valley lithium/tantalum project, Australia – update

Liontown Resources has dispatched its first cargo of spodumene concentrate from the Port of Geraldton. 

Koeberg nuclear power plant steam-generator replacement project, South Africa – update

The National Nuclear Regulator has invited public comment on environmental, health and safety issues regarding the request by Eskom to alter its licence for the transient interim storage facility... 

Kurmuk gold project, Ethiopia – update

Wheaton Precious Metals’ wholly owned subsidiary Wheaton Precious Metals Internationa has entered into a definitive precious metals purchase agreement with Allied Gold and its wholly owned... 

Langer Heinrich uranium restart project, Namibia – update

The mine has been restarted following the planned November shutdown. 

Letlhakane uranium project, Botswana – update

Lotus Resources’ recent infill drill programme at Letlhakane has successfully converted a significant portion of the inferred mineral resources into the indicated mineral resource category. 

Madaouela uranium project, Niger – update

GoviEx Uranium and its subsidiary GoviEx Niger have started arbitration proceedings against the Niger government under the Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes Between States and... 

Nyanzaga gold project, Tanzania – update

Perseus Mining has reported that it is well advanced in its review of existing geology, mining engineering and mineral processing studies. 

Premier gold project, Canada – update

Ascot Resources has started erecting the head cover for the Premier Northern Lights portal. 

Rook 1 uranium project, Canada – update

NexGen Energy has signed its first agreements with US utility companies to supply five-million pounds of uranium. 

Segele gold project, Ethiopia – update

Record-high gold prices in the global market are improving the value of the project's resource and revenue potential prior to its reaching full production.  

Shaakichiuwaanaan lithium project, Canada – update

Patriot Battery Metals has successfully produced a marketable and on-specification battery-grade lithium hydroxide monohydrate sample from the project. 

Speewah vanadium/titanium/iron project, Australia – update

Speewah has been granted 'major project status' by the Australian government. 

Toliara mineral sands project – monazite project, Madagascar – update

Energy Fuels has signed a memorandum of understanding with the government of Madagascar to advance the project. 

Island Gold mine, Canada

A gold mine near Wawa, in Ontario, Canada.