Darlington Nuclear Generating Station refurbishment project, Canada – update

Another unit of the nuclear power plant has been refurbished and returned to service. 

Dasa uranium project, Niger – update

Uranium project developer Global Atomic has announced a nonbrokered private placement to raise finance for its flagship Dasa project. 

Haib copper project, Namibia – update

Koryx Copper has confirmed that a large-scale technical programme is to be completed at its Haib copper project this year. 

Kayelekera uranium restart project, Malawi – update

The restart of the project is progressing as planned. 

Longonjo neodymium/praseodymium project, Angola – update

Pan-African bank Absa Bank has conditionally approved a credit term sheet for its participation in a syndicated loan facility that will provide senior funding for the Phase 1 development of the... 

McIlvenna Bay underground copper/zinc project, Canada – update

The Canadian government has committed up to C$41-million in funding for the project. 

Minim Martrap bauxite project, Cameroon – update

Canyon Resources' major shareholder, Eagle Eye Asset Holdings (EEA), has agreed to underwrite the full debt requirements to finance the acquisition of 22 locomotives and 550 wagons for the project. 

Nifty surface mine project, Australia – update

Cyprium Metals entered into a heads of agreement for a strategic alliance with mining services provider Macmahon Holdings in January 2025 to fast-track the redevelopment of the Nifty copper mine. 

Simandou iron-ore project, Guinea – update

Chinalco-led consortium Winning Consortium Simandou has awarded a contract for Evolution Series ES43ACmi locomotives and services. 

Thaba Joint Venture project, South Africa – update

Sylvania Platinum is looking forward to the Thaba Joint Venture’s introducing a chrome revenue stream. 

Volspruit platinum group metals project, South Africa – update

Work is continuing on assessing new technologies that may assist in upgrading the feed grade of the project. 

Youanmi gold project, Australia – update

Rox Resources has made progress on the project. 

Lanseria International Airport expansion, South Africa

Turn-key general aviation business Absolute Aviation, the authorised representative for Cessna, Beechcraft and Pipistrel in Southern and Central Africa, announced a major expansion at Lanseria... 

N1 – Old Oak to Koelenhof improvement project, South Africa

Parastatal in charge of South Africa's national roads the South African National Roads Agency Limited plans to undertake improvements on the N1 for about 13 km, between Old Oak and Koelenhof... 

Kookaburra graphite project, Australia

Australian graphite developer Lincoln Minerals plans to mine and process known graphite deposits in and around the Kookaburra Gully mining lease.  

Hami Integrated Innovative Energy Base project, China

The project intends to build projects for clean and efficient coal utilisation and supporting new energy. 

Lhyfe Le Cheylas green hydrogen production plant, France

Le Cheylas aims to develop a large-scale renewable and low-carbon hydrogen economy in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. 

Chbika renewable-energy project, Morocco

Chbika will constitute the first phase of a development programme aimed at creating a world-scale green hydrogen production hub. 

GranMorgu – Block 58 development, Suriname

The project will develop the Sapakara and Krabdagu oil discoveries, on which a successful exploration and appraisal campaign was completed in 2023. 

Bankan gold project, Guinea – update

The government of Guinea has approved gold reserve developer Predictive Discovery’s environment- and social-impact assessment. 

Merlin diamond mine restart, Australia – update

Lucapa Diamond Company has identified two large, highly conductive base metal targets at the Merlin project. 

Okiep Copper Project, South Africa – update

The bankable feasibility study is expected to be completed “imminently”. 

Prieska Copper Zinc Mine, South Africa – update

The bankable feasibility study is expected before the end of the first quarter of 2025. 

Shaakichiuwaanaan lithium project, Canada – update

Lithium project developer Patriot Battery Metals has raised C$69-million through a strategic investment from automotive manufacturer Volkswagen.  

Tumas uranium project, Namibia – update

Uranium miner Deep Yellow has decided to defer a final investment decision to March 2025. 

Zulu lithium/tantalum project pilot plant, Zimbabwe – update

UK-based mining and exploration company Premier African Minerals has reported a retail offer through a bookbuild of new ordinary shares. 

CSA mine, Australia

A copper mine in Cobar, New South Wales, Australia. 

Amitsoq graphite project, Greenland – update

British mining company GreenRoc Strategic Materials has received a letter of interest from the Export and Investment Fund of Denmark to provide funding for the project. 

Barroso lithium project, Portugal – update

Lithium mineral resource project developer Savannah Resources has restarted drilling as it advances towards the finalisation of the definitive feasibility study. 

Boorara gold project – Stage 1, Australia – update

Junior mining company Horizon Minerals has marked a major milestone by pouring its first gold bar from the Boorara mine. 

Crawford nickel sulphide project, Canada – upload

Nickel focused exploration company Canada Nickel Company has signed two definitive agreements, enabling it to gain access to 13 000 ha of surface rights prospective for nickel. 

Eskay Creek gold/silver project, Canada – update

Precious metals developer Skeena Resources has collected $45-million of gold stream funding under its gold stream arrangement. 

Florence Copper in situ copper recovery facility, US – update

The project has surpassed the halfway mark. 

Kamistiatusset iron-ore project, Canada – update

Iron-ore mining and development company Champion Iron has reported that Japanese steelmaker Nippon Steel and trading house Sojitz will buy a 49% stake in the Kami project for A$245-million. 

Natrium reactor and energy storage system, US – update

Nuclear innovation company TerraPower has received approval from the Wyoming Industrial Siting Council on its permit for the proposed Natrium plant.  

New Acland Stage 3 coal mine expansion project, Australia – update

Australian coal miner New Hope Group announced a resolution to the long-standing legal challenges of the project on January 14. 

NICO gold/cobalt/bismuth/copper mine project, Canada – update

Testwork, engineering, an updated feasibility study and permitting programmes are progressing. 

Nolans neodymium/praseodymium rare earths project, Australia – update

Australian mining company Arafura Rare Earths will receive A$200-million from Australia’s National Reconstruction Fund to support the Nolans mine. 

North Perth Basin mineral sands project, Australia – update

Construction progress remains on track. 

Segilola gold project, Nigeria – update

Aim- and TSX-V-listed Thor Explorations has uncovered promising mineralisation near the mine.