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. 

Ummbila Emoyeni wind energy facility, South Africa – update

Nine turbines, including 27 blades and other components, are being transported on the N2, from Richards Bay to the facility. 

Virginia gas project, South Africa – update

While liquidity pressures, production setbacks and environmental concerns have complicated Renergen’s meeting its commitments, the company has been in ongoing communication with lenders and... 

Pan mine, US

A gold mine in Northern Pancake Range in White Pine County, Nevada, in the US. 

Sasa mine, Macedonia

A lead mine in north-eastern North Macedonia. 

Sasa mine, Macedonia

A lead mine in north-eastern North Macedonia. 

Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South

A prefeasibility study has confirmed the project as a globally significant Tier 1 platinum group metals project that presents a commercially viable development opportunity. 

Matholesville multipurpose centre, South Africa

The Johannesburg Development Agency is building a multipurpose centre that will meet the demand for new social infrastructure. 

Greenbushes mine chemical grade plant, Australia

Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia is developing the Greenbushes mine, which is recognised as having the highest-grade ore reserve of any hard-rock lithium mine globally. 

GalliCam project, France

The GalliCam project is being considered as a viable economic alternative to Sibanye-Stillwater’s Sandouville nickel refinery, in France, which will cease the production of nickel metals and salts... 

Darajat geothermal power plant retrofit, Indonesia

The retrofit will contribute to reduced CO2 emissions and a greater renewable-energy ratio for the country. 

Sohar concentration plant, Oman

The state-of-the-art facility will supply high-quality iron-ore for the production of pellets and briquettes in the region.