Longonjo neodymium/praseodymium project, Angola – update

Rare earths developer Pensana has signed a memorandum of understanding with Japanese multinational Toyota subsidiary Toyota Tsusho for the proposed offtake of up to 20 000 t/y of mixed rare-earth... 

Monte Muambe rare earths and fluorspar project, Mozambique – update

Junior exploration and critical minerals company Altona Rare Earths has signed a nondisclosure agreement with an international critical metals industry group for potential strategic investment in... 

Murchison gold project, Australia – update

Australia-based Meeka Metals has started its transition from gold project developer to producer. 

Orom-Cross graphite project, Uganda – update

Graphite, nickel and copper developer Blencowe Resources has announced that testwork is ongoing on natural flake graphite from the project. 

Reko Diq copper/gold project, Pakistan – update

The International Finance Corporation has reported that it will provide a subordinated loan for the project. 

Rhyolite Ridge lithium/boron project, US – update

Emerging miner ioneer has secured commitments to raise about A$25-million ($16-million) through a share placement to fund work at the project. 

Speewah fluorite project, Australia – update

On June 18, Critical minerals company Tivan announced the Australian government’s approval of Sumitomo’s entry into the Speewah fluorite project joint venture. 

Stibnite gold project, US – update

Mining exploration and development company Perpetua Resources has secured $400-million in equity commitments through a bought deal financing and private placement, advancing a funding plan for the... 

Witwatersrand Basin Project – Qala Shallows, South Africa – update

West Wits Mining has received firm commitments to raise A$14.36-million through a share placement to existing and new sophisticated and professional investors. 

Prieska Copper Zinc Mine, South Africa

A definitive feasibility study published in March 2025 has confirmed the potential to develop a long-life, financially robust mining operation through a two-phase development strategy. 

Letlhakane uranium project, Botswana

A study has confirmed the project’s potential to become a significant uranium operation. 

Abusera International Airport project, Ethiopia

The Abusera International Airport will complement Ethiopia’s recently expanded Bole International Airport, which is expected to reach its yearly 25-million passenger capacity limit soon.  

Sakatti copper and polymetallic project, Finland

Multinational mining company Anglo American is applying its blueprint for responsible mining to design and develop Sakatti as one of its next generation of FutureSmart mines. 

Magat BESS – Phase 2, Philippines

The Phase 2 project will be integrated with the existing 24 MW Magat battery energy storage system. 

Rabigh 2 solar power project, Saudi Arabia

Integrated energy company TotalEnergies, and Saudi developer Aljomaih Energy and Water Company, plan to build a 300 MW solar plant as part of Round 5 of Saudi Arabia's National Renewable Energy... 

Beebyn-W11 iron-ore mine project, Australia

Integrated mining company Fenix Resources is developing its third operating mine in the Mid-West region. 

Radomiro Tomic mine, Chile

A copper mine 250 km north of Calama, in the region of Antofagasta, in Chile. 

Overberg Wind Farm, South Africa

The Overberg Wind Farm will be South Africa’s biggest privately developed wind farm. 

Murchison Green Hydrogen project, Australia

The project will result in the development of an onshore wind facility, a solar farm, a desalination plant, and a green hydrogen production facility, in the Murchison area of Western Australia’s... 

North Stanmore rare earth project, Australia

Studies have confirmed that North Stanmore has the potential to be one of the lowest-cost producers of rare earths worldwide. 

Gato do Mato field development, Brazil

The Gato do Mato Consortium plans to reinject natural gas for reservoir pressure support in the Gato do Mato field, with future optionality to export gas to onshore facilities.  

Toega underground gold project, Burkina Faso

Unhedged gold mining company West African Resources has delivered a maiden underground resource of 4.9-million tonnes grading 3.5 g/t gold for 560 000 oz for the proposed project. 

Daya Bay petrochemical complex expansion, China

CNOOC and Shell Petrochemicals Company plan to include a third ethylene cracker at the complex. 

Akkuyu nuclear power plant project, Türkiye – update

Akkuyu Nuclear is installing an automatic water monitoring system at the plant. 

Antler copper project, US – update

Permitting is progressing and a definitive feasibility study is under way. 

Atlantis solar PV/BESS plant, South Africa – update

To date, about 2 400 solar panels out of the planned 12 850 panels have been installed at the plant.  

Coega green ammonia project, South Africa – update

The project has reached another milestone. 

Costa Fuego copper/gold project, Chile – update

The project has been formally registered with Chile’s Office for Sustainable Project Management. 

Grand Inga hydropower project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update

The World Bank board of executive directors has approved a $250-million credit from the International Development Association as the first phase of a $1-billion Inga 3 Development Program is set to... 

Huasco Water project, Chile – update

The project has been formally registered with Chile’s Office for Sustainable Project Management. 

Jadar lithium-borates project, Serbia – update

The European Commission has recognised the Jadar project among 13 new strategic projects related to critical raw materials in Third World countries. 

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

Battery metal development company Giyani Metals Corporation has completed the first shipment of high-purity manganese oxide samples. 

Kasiya rutile/graphite project, Malawi – update

Japanese titanium metal producer Toho Titanium Company has confirmed the suitability of natural rutile from the Kasiya project for manufacturing high-specification titanium products. 

Kayelekera uranium restart project, Malawi – update

The project's environmental- and social-impact assessment has been approved by the Malawi Environment Protection Authority. 

Kola potash project, Congo-Brazzaville – update

Kore Potash has signed nonbinding term sheets with Swiss-based OWI-RAMS for a funding package to develop its Kola potash project.  

Khoemacau mine, Botswana

A copper mine in the Ngamiland and Ghanzi districts of north-west Botswana. 

Koruson 1 wind project, South Africa – update

South Africa's first self-build main transmission substation by an independent power producer has been completed and energised. 

Monte Muambe rare earths and fluorspar project, Mozambique – update

Altona Rare Earths is seeking a strategic investor to co-fund a prefeasibility study phase, following the identification of potentially economic gallium grades. 

Oyu Tolgoi underground mine project, Mongolia – update

Rio Tinto’s Oyu Tolgoi has approved a shift in its underground development strategy. 

Steenkampskraal Monazite Mine, South Africa – update

The National Nuclear Regulator has accepted the mine's authorisation change request for prospective worker safety assessment for the design and production for surface operations.