Tulu Kapi gold project, Ethiopia – update

Kefi Copper and Gold reported on October 13 that it expected a $240-million debt capital offering towards its Tulu Kapi project to be signed in the week. 

Ummbila Emoyeni Wind Farm, South Africa – update

The third phase of the Ummbila Emoyeni Wind Farm has entered into construction after achieving financial close. 

Witwatersrand Basin Project – Qala Shallows, South Africa – update

West Wits has started underground ore production at Qala Shallows 

Kroonstad PV cluster, South Africa

Renewable-energy solutions provider Scatec, Stanlib Infrastructure Fund, and a community trust holding is building a 846 MW solar plant in the Free State. 

Lady Julie gold project, Australia

A feasibility study has confirmed Lady Julie as one of the highest-margin undeveloped gold projects in Australia. 

Caldeira rare earths project, Brazil

Australian exploration company Meteoric Resources' is developing the Caldeira project – the largest ionic clay resource in the world. 

Rio Urucuia solar PV plant, Brazil

Norwegian company Scatec ASA is building a 142 MW solar PV plant in Minas Gerais. 

Bishoftu International Airport, Ethiopia

Bishoftu International Airport will be Africa's largest airport when completed. 

Abadi liquefied natural gas project, Indonesia

Abadi has been designated a project of national strategic importance by the Indonesian government. 

Ultra-supercritical power plant project, India

Adani Power plans to build a greenfield 2 400 MW ultra-supercritical power plant in the Bhagalpur district of Bihar. 

Liquefied petroleum gas terminal, India

The project has received a final investment decision. 

La Parilla Complex, Mexico

A silver mine in Durango state, Mexico. 

Founders Garden housing development, South Africa

Western Cape Department of Infrastructure is developing an inner-city, mixed-use, affordable housing development adjacent to the Artscape Theatre Centre, in Cape Town. 

Independent Transmission Projects Procurement Programme, South Africa

The South African Department of Electricity and Energy has initiated a process to identify and shortlist prequalified bidders with the necessary technical expertise, financial capacity and proven... 

Orlando openpit cutback project, Australia

Emerging copper company CuFe is developing the Orlando project as part of the wider Orlando/Gecko project, in the Tennant Creek region. 

Queensway gold project, Canada

A preliminary economic assessment has outlined a mining operation with a 15-year life-of-mine with a total gold production of 1.5-million ounces. 

Namibia–South Africa cross-border hydrogen pipeline, Namibia

The project forms part of the Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme, which aims to link hydrogen hubs in Lüderitz, Namibia, and Boegoebaai and Saldanha Bay, extending to Gauteng, in South Africa. 

Spring Valley gold project, US

The project will be Nevada’s next long-life heap-leach gold mine. 

Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update

Southern Palladium has lodged an environmental guarantee with South Africa’s Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources. 

Eskay Creek gold/silver project, Canada – update

Skeena Resources has launched an equity raising to strengthen its balance sheet as it advances with construction and permitting of the project. 

Hillgrove antimony/gold mine, Australia – update

Larvotto has signed an engineering, procurement and construction management contract with MACA-Interquip-Mintrex. 

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

High-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate has been successfully produced by Giyani at its demonstration plant, in Johannesburg. 

Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo

Smelter startup is scheduled to start in early November. 

Kipushi zinc/copper/lead/germanium mine, Democratic Republic of Congo – update

Production rates from Kipushi have significantly improved. 

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

The National Nuclear Regulator has completed the third and final round of public consultations regarding national electricity utility Eskom’s application for authorisation for long-term operation... 

North Stanmore rare earth project, Australia – update

ASX-listed rare earth elements and critical minerals explorer Victory Metals has completed baseline environmental and biological studies.  

Platreef palladium/rhodium/nickel/platinum/copper/gold project, South Africa – update

Phase 1 operations at the Platreef mine are expected to start shortly. 

Rook I uranium project, Canada – update

NexGen Energy has unveiled a major dual-market equity raising, securing commitments for about C$400-million, in North America, and A$400-million, in Australia, to fund the project. 

Simandou iron-ore project, Guinea – update

Winning Consortium Simandou has suspended operations and launched a full safety review following the death of three foreign workers on October 1. 

Simberi expansion project, Papua New Guinea – update

St Barbara has received commitments for an institutional placement of new fully paid shares to raise A$58-million – before costs – through the issue of about 126.1-million shares at an issue price... 

Springbok solar PV plant, South Africa – update

The project has achieved commercial operation. 

Tavşan heap-leach project, Türkiye – update

The project is now fully operational. 

TGME underground gold mining project, South Africa – update

Theta Gold Mines has secured commitments totalling A$51.4-million in debt and equity to advance the project. 

Thacker Pass lithium project, US – update

The US Department of Energy has restructured its $2.26-billion loan deal with Lithium Americas Corp. 

Thunderbird mineral sands project, Australia – update

Thunderbird reached record production in the September quarter. 

Cauchari-Olaroz mine, Argentina

A lithium mine in the Department of Susques, Jujuy province, in north-western Argentina. 

Foxwood dam project, South Africa

The project will augment the water supply to Adelaide, in the Eastern Cape. 

Witwatersrand Basin Project – Qala Shallows, South Africa

Qala Shallows is an integral part of the project and exhibits robust value and strong economic fundamentals. 

Ironbark gold project, Australia

A scoping study has shown robust economics for a short mine life, and a high-grade, openpit mining opportunity at the Ironbark deposit. 

Highland Valley Copper mine life extension project, Canada

The project comprises upgrades and increased capacity requirements for the mine life extension.