Thacker Pass lithium project, US – update

North American lithium company Lithium Americas has received funds to finance the development of the first phase of Thacker Pass. 

Tulu Kapi gold project, Ethiopia – update

Approvals and other preparations are progressing well towards an all-parties signing of the project financing agreement and the launch of major works. 

Woodlark gold project, Papua New Guinea – update

Gold exploration and development company Geopacific Resources is set to undertake extensive drilling and deliver a definitive feasibility study by year-end. 

Copperwood project, US – update

Highland Copper Company has received approval for its updated air permit application. 

Moretele North (Klipvoor) Bulk Water Supply Scheme, South Africa

The planned bulk water scheme aims to develop a regional bulk supply. 

Argentina LNG

Oil major Shell and Argentina State-run oil company YPF plans to build a multistage project that involves the development of a new liquefied natural gas plant with gas from Vaca Muerta, in Rio... 

Gossan Valley copper/zinc project, Australia

Gossan Valley is expected to enhance overall ore production and scheduling flexibility by providing an additional independent, and relatively shallow, production front at Golden Grove mine. 

Rebecca-Roe gold project, Australia

Gold producer Ramelius Resources aims to create a new mining hub in an underexplored mining region, which it plans to take advantage of with its proven hub-and-spoke model.  

Urucuia solar project, Brazil

Renewable-energy solutions provider Scatec is building a 142 MW solar plant in Minas Gerais. 

NEP and NZT Power projects, UK

The projects entail the development of the UK’s first carbon capture, transport and storage infrastructure. 

Mercur gold project, US

Pure gold mine developer Revival Gold is targeting potential openpit heap-leach production of up to 100 000 oz/y of gold over a nine- to ten-year mine life. 

Tashkent Riverside project, Uzbekistan

Developer, investor  and operator of power generation and desalination water plants ACWA Power plans to install 25 GW of renewables by 2030. 

Salvador Division, Chile

A copper/gold/silver/molybdenum mine in the Atacama region. 

Baptiste nickel project, Canada – update

Vancouver-based junior nickel mining company FPX Nickel Corp will initiate a scoping study for a Canadian refinery with the capacity to produce 32 000 t/y of nickel in sulphate.  

Crawford nickel sulphide project, Canada – update

Nickel-focused exploration company Canada Nickel Company has signed a significant agreement with the Mattagami, Matachewan and Flying Post First Nations, members of the Wabun Tribal Council, to... 

Eva copper mine project, Australia – update

Work on the feasibility study update is progressing well. 

Kangankunde rare earths project, Malawi – update

Australia-based Lindian Resources CEO Alwyn Vorster stepped down as CEO, effective February 28. This comes amid the continued advancement of the project. 

Kasiya rutile-graphite project, Malawi – update

Further testwork completed has confirmed that the medium to coarse Kasiya graphite concentrate has met or exceeded the key specifications required for use as expandable and expanded graphite. 

Mine Waste Solutions extension project, South Africa – update

The Phase 2 expansion is on track. 

Minim Martap bauxite project, Cameroon – update

ASX-listed exploration and development company Canyon Resources remains on schedule to complete a definitive feasibility study during the third quarter of the year. 

Moab Khotsong life-of-mine extension project, South Africa – update

The project will add 2.7-million ounces in mineral reserves at a recovered grade of about 9 g/t. 

Mponeng life-of-mine extension project, South Africa – update

The project is progressing as planned. 

Orom-Cross graphite project, Uganda – update

Graphite, nickel and copper developer Blencowe has received a formal expression of interest regarding potential participation in the debt- and project-level equity funding for Orom-Cross. 

Selous Metallurgical Complex expansion, Zimbabwe – update

Implats has reported the technical completion of the project. 

Springs Base Metals Refinery debottlenecking project, South Africa – update

South African holding company Impala Platinum has reported the technical completion of the project. 

Thorny River diamond dyke project, South Africa – update

Diamond exploration and project development company Botswana Diamonds has been granted a mining permit for its Thorny River project. 

Two Rivers Platinum Mine Merensky project, South Africa – update

The project has been successfully placed on care and maintenance. 

Volkswagen Kariega manufacturing plant upgrade, South Africa – update

Automaker Volkswagen has lifted the veil on its new, compact sport utility vehicle that will be built in South Africa from 2027. 

Wafi-Golpu gold project, Papua New Guinea – update

Harmony Gold Mining Company is continuing negotiations with its joint venture partner Newmont Corporation and the Papua New Guinea government with regard to the special mining lease.  

Wheeler River uranium project, Canada – update

Uranium project developer Denison Mines expects to start site preparation and construction activities in early 2026. 

Zondereinde solar photovoltaic project, South Africa – update

The area south of the metallurgical complex at Northam’s Zondereinde mine has been cleared for the construction of the company's first solar power farm. 

Toyota autobody plant, South Africa

The project will contribute to local manufacturing with the production of small- to medium-stamped parts for Toyota South Africa Motors. 

Ukuqala solar plant, South Africa

The solar project will be the first renewable-energy project to power specialty gas producer Air Product’s air separation units across South Africa. 

Electric smelting furnace pilot plant, Australia

NeoSmelt, a collaboration between steelmaker BlueScope, and iron-ore producers BHP and Rio Tinto, plans to prove Pilbara iron-ore can be used to produce lower-carbon emissions molten iron using... 

Galium extraction project, Canada

Iron-ore major Rio Tinto is investigating the potential for extracting and valorising gallium. 

Assafou-Dibibango gold project, Côte d’Ivoire

A prefeasibility study has confirmed Assafou’s potential to become a Tier 1 asset for Endeavour.   

Lufira hydropower project, Democratic Republic of Congo

The African Export-Import Bank is working on the development of a 200 MW reservoir-based hydropower. 

Bonga North deep-water project, Nigeria

The project proposes to maintain oil and gas production at the Bonga floating production storage and offloading facility, and reach a peak production of 110 000 bbl/d of oil. 

Waihi district gold project, New Zealand

Midtier gold and copper producer OceanaGold plans to develop the Martha underground mine and the new Wharekirauponga underground mine. 

Gold Bar mine, US

A gold mine in the state of Nevada.