CO2 transport system project, France/Norway

Equinor and GRTgaz are developing a network 30 km of onshore CO2 pipelines. 

Clayton Valley lithium project, US

Century Lithium is focusing on mining and processing a large, flat-lying lithium claystone deposit at Clayton Valley. 

Akkuyu nuclear power plant project, Türkiye – update

The installation of the containment prestressing system has been completed in the reactor building of Unit 1 of the Akkuyu nuclear power plant. 

Bankan gold project, Guinea – update

Predictive Discovery has announced more solid results from infill drilling at the the project's BC deposit, which should enable the company to upgrade some of its inferred mineral resources to... 

Broadmeadow East and Isaac River coal projects, Australia – update

Bowen Coking Coal has completed the previously announced sale of a 10% interest in the Broadmeadow East mine. 

Cascabel copper/gold/silver project, Ecuador – update

SolGold has finalised a funding package that marks a milestone for advancing the copper and gold project to a final investment decision. 

Coega green ammonia project, South Africa – update

The project has progressed to advanced-stage development. 

Ewoyaa lithium project, Ghana – update

The application for the grant of the mining lease had been submitted to the Ghanaian Parliament. 

Hombre Muerto West lithium project, Argentina/Bolivia/Chile – update

Galan Lithium has opted to recalibrate its construction schedule for the first phase of the project. 

Jadar lithium-borates project, Serbia – update

A Serbian court has overturned a government decision in 2022 to revoke Rio Tinto's initial planning permission to develop a lithium mine in the country. 

Jansen potash project, Canada – update

The project is expected to operate for more than 100 years. 

Karo platinum project, Zimbabwe – update

the various funding solutions are progressing to plan. 

Kathleen Valley lithium/tantalum project, Australia – update

Liontown Resources has executed a new offtake agreement for the supply of spodumene concentrate from the project. 

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

South Africa’s National Nuclear Regulator board has approved a 20-year life extension for Koeberg Unit 1. 

Manyar copper smelter project, Indonesia – update

Freeport has largely completed construction of its new Manyar smelter and has started commissioning operations. 

Nuclear power plant project, Poland – update

The Polish Economic Institute is launching a research project to gauge the interest of all Polish companies in participating in the construction of the nuclear power plant. 

Rincon lithium carbon plant, Argentina – update

Civil concrete work is complete. 

Simandou iron-ore project, Guinea – update

All conditions have now been satisfied for Rio Tinto’s investment to develop the Simandou project. 

Square Kilometre Array project, South Africa/Australia

The first telescope dish for the SKA-Mid array has been assembled on site, in the Northern Cape.  

Tiris uranium project, Mauritania – update

Aura Energy has received the last outstanding material permit from the Mauritanian government to allow for the construction and operation of the project. 

Tocantinzinho gold project, Brazil – update

The project is on schedule and within budget to start commercial production in the second half of 2024. 

Townsville Energy Chemicals Hub base metals project, Australia – update

The Queensland government has awarded Queensland Pacific Metals a grant to advance the project towards investment readiness. 

Segovia Operations, Colombia

A gold/silver mine Antioquia, Colombia. 

Coal 2024: Logistics logjam

Global coal production reached 8.74-million tonnes in 2023, marking an all-time high. This despite growing rhetoric and a drive to phase out the use of fossil fuels for power generation globally.... 

Area 1 Operations, Sierra Leone

A rutile operation in Sierra Leone's Moyamba and Bonthe districts. 

Crossroads Green Energy cluster, South Africa

The project proposes the construction of an energy cluster, which will comprise a group of nine solar PV projects. 

BioIron Research and Development Facility, Australia

Rio Tinto plans to develop a research and development facility to further assess the effectiveness of its low-carbon BioIron ironmaking process.  

MetroKin rail project, Democratic Republic of Congo

The project aims to develop a mass transit system exceeding 300 km of railroad in Kinshasa. 

Alumina refinery, Guinea

Guinea Alumina Corporation plans to build Guinea's second alumina refinery in Boké. 

Hodogaya waste-to-energy plant rebuild, Japan

The City of Yokohama plans to reconstruct the currently closed Hodogaya plant to address a future processing capacity shortage forecast. 

Baltica offshore wind project, Poland

PGE Group and Ørsted plan to build a wind farm off the coast of Poland between Łeba and Ustka. 

Bilboes sulphide gold project, Zimbabwe

A preliminary economic assessment has reconfirmed that Bilboes is a high-quality midscale asset that can generate attractive economic returns.  

Trenton Channel coal-fired power plant conversion, US

DTE Energy plans to convert a portion of its retired Trenton Channel coal-fired power plant site to house a battery energy storage centre. 

Sunrise Wind Farm, US

Ørsted plans to build what will be the US’s largest offshore wind farm when completed. 

Berg River Voëlvlei Augmentation Scheme, South Africa – update

The TCTA has reported that good progress had been made during the 2023/24 financial review. 

Hermosa zinc/lead/silver project, US – update

Metso has been awarded orders for the delivery of grinding plant equipment.  

Honeymoon uranium mine restart project, Australia – update

The commissioning and ramp-up are progressing to plan. 

Kathleen Valley lithium/tantalum project, Australia – update

Liontown Resources announced an expanded strategic partnership with foundation customer and major lithium-ion battery manufacturer LG Energy Solutions on July 2. 

Koruson 1 wind project, South Africa – update

About half of the turbine blades and other components required for the project have been delivered to site. 

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

Plant construction and wellfield development activities are progressing on schedule and within budget.