Steelpoortdrift vanadium project, South Africa – update

Vanadium Resources, a subsidiary of Vanadium Resources Limited, has signed a binding magnetite ore supply agreement with metals and minerals trader China Precious Asia Limited. 

Tulu Kapi gold project, Ethiopia – update

Kefi Gold and Copper is preparing to start paying compensation to affected nearby community members as part of Phase 1 of a community resettlement action plan. 

Tumas uranium project, Namibia – update

Uranium miner Deep Yellow has deferred the final investment decision to March 2026. 

Didipio mine, Philippines

A gold and copper mine in the northern Luzon region of the Philippines. 

Faure New Water Scheme, South Africa

The City of Cape Town's proposed Faure New Water Scheme will combine the newest purification technologies, sophisticated online monitoring and control systems, as well as best-practice operating... 

Cowal operations openpit continuation project, Australia

Australian gold miner Evolution Mining plans to extend the life of the Cowal mine until 2042. 

Root lithium project, Canada

An updated preliminary economic assessment has outlined a robust development pathway, featuring a combination of openpit mine and underground mining methods. 

Coral Norte liquefied natural gas project, Mozambique

Italian energy company ENI Rovuma Basin's Coral Norte project will allow for the production of 3.5-million tonnes of liquefied natural gas a year.  

Diaz Wind Farm, Namibia

Wind farm installer and operator InnoVent plans to build a large-scale wind farm that will diversify Namibia’s energy mix, reduce reliance on fossil fuels and contribute to national development goals. 

Victoria Island power plant project, Nigeria

Victoria Island Power plans to build a power plant that will run on natural gas. 

Quellaveco copper mine expansion, Peru

Global mining company Anglo American has reported that there is significant expansion potential that could sustain production at Quellaveco beyond the initial high-grade area. 

Uganda oil refinery project

Uganda aims to domestically process its crude oil. 

AP60 low-carbon aluminium smelter expansion, Canada – update

Project work is progressing.  

Boegoebaai deep-water port and rail project, South Africa – update

The Boegoebaai port and rail development was selected as the lead project in Infrastructure South Africa’s first bid window for strategic infrastructure preparation in May this year. 

Brockman Syncline 1 mine project, Australia – update

Enabling works are progressing well. 

Clanwilliam dam and irrigation scheme upgrade project, South Africa – update

Construction on the project is under way through the Department of Water and Sanitation's internal construction unit. 

Grassy Mountain gold project, US – update

Paramount Gold Nevada is progressing towards securing federal approval for the project. 

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

Despite offtaker qualification having only recently being started at the K.Hill project there has already been considerable interest from interested parties. 

Kathleen Valley lithium/tantalum project, Australia – update

The Western Australian government has welcomed the launch of the Kathleen Valley project, hailing it as a milestone for the nation’s critical minerals sector. 

Kayelekera uranium restart project, Malawi – update

Advanced uranium developer Lotus Resources has restarted the Kayelekera mill. 

Kennecott North Rim Skarn underground development, US – update

Production is expected to start at the end of 2025. 

Kiaka gold project, Burkina Faso – update

Production is achieving target material movements.  

Kiniero gold project, Guinea – update

First gold from the project is expected in the fourth quarter. 

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

State-owned power utility Eskom has announced a delay to the return of Koeberg Unit 1. 

Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II

The project is reportedly 50% complete. 

Loma Larga gold project, Ecuador – update

Gold mining company Dundee Precious Metals has been granted an environmental licence for exploitation for the Loma Larga project. 

Lower uMkhomazi water project, South Africa – update

Design work for the dam and conveyance infrastructure is under way. 

Lumwana superpit expansion project, Zambia – update

Site construction is under way. 

Maniry graphite project, Madagascar – update

Evion Group is progressing the development of the project, following its recognition in June 2025 as a strategic project under the EU's Critical Raw Materials Act.  

Mokolo-Crocodile Water Augmentation Project – Phase 2A, South Africa – update

The construction contractor is planned to start in August 2025. 

Mt Mulgine tungsten project, Australia – update

Tungsten Mining has announced a revised development strategy that incorporates early gold extraction. 

Mzimvubu water resources development project, South Africa – update

The project is progressing. 

Nuclear power plant project, Poland – update

State-owned Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe has officially notified the European Commission regarding its investment project for the first NPP in Poland. 

Raising of the Tzaneen dam project, South Africa

The Department of Water and Sanitation Internal Construction Unit plans to raise the Tzaneen dam wall by 3 m. 

Rhodes Ridge iron-ore project, Australia – update

The prefeasibility study remains on track to be completed in 2025. 

Rincon lithium expansion project, Argentina – update

Final system testing and commissioning have been completed on the starter plant. 

Sal de Vida lithium project, Argentina – update

The project has achieved liming plant mechanical completion. 

Sanankoro gold project, Mali – update

Cora Gold is focusing on fast-tracking the construction of the Sanankoro mine. 

Sanbrado underground gold project, Burkina Faso – update

West African Resources is transitioning to owner-mining at the Sanbrado and Toega deposits. 

Seymour and Root – mine and concentrator projects, Canada – update

Green Technology Metals has been forced to defer the release of its definitive feasibility study for the Seymour project.