Tiris uranium project, Mauritania – update

Aura Energy has announced the completion of the previous restructuring of the uranium offtake agreement with London-based Curzon Uranium Trading.  

Tocantinzinho gold project, Brazil – update

G Mining has completed its first exports of doré bars from the project.  

Tulu Kapi gold project, Ethiopia – update

Kefi Gold and Copper is on track with early works at the project. 

Twin Hills gold project, Namibia – update

Shanjin International Gold’s buyout of Osino Resources is expected to expedite project development. 

Valentine gold project, Canada – update

Construction at the project has passed the 77% mark. 

Mantoverde mine, Chile

A copper mine in the province of Chañaral, Atacama region, Chile. 

Booysendal South platinum mine project, South Africa

An application for permitting to expand the South mine tailings storage facility is in progress. 

Gravelotte emerald mine, South Africa

An independent desk-based review of the discounted cash flow model for the project has highlighted its potential profitability over a 17-year mine life. 

Witwatersrand Basin Project – Qala Shallows, South Africa

A South African development finance institution has started its due diligence process to secure a debt facility for the development of the project. 

Gumatj and Rirratjingu solar farm projects, Australia

Rio Tinto is building two solar farms on the Gove peninsula to help underpin a low-carbon future for the Gove community after mining operations cease.  

Multipurpose hybrid research reactor for high-tech applications, Belgium

MYRRHA is building the world’s first large-scale accelerator-driven system, which comprises a thermal subcritical nuclear reactor driven by a high-power linear accelerator. 

Clearwater lithium project, Canada

A prefeasibility study has outlined the detailed process to produce battery-grade lithium hydroxide. 

Anchor oilfield development, US – update

Production has started. 

Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update

Southern Palladium has submitted the environmental-impact assessment report to the Department of Mineral Resource and Energy. 

Cabinda phosphate project, Angola – update

The Angolan Sovereign Wealth Fund has confirmed approval for a $10-million strategic investment in Minbos Resources. 

Casino copper/gold/molybdenum project, Canada – update

Western Copper and Gold Corporation has submitted an updated and refined schedule for submission of the environmental and socioeconomic effects statement to the Yukon Environmental And... 

Halleck Creek rare earths project, US – update

American Rare Earths has announced operational and structural changes aimed at advancing the project. 

Jadar lithium-borates project, Serbia – update

Environmental activists and opposition groups are set to gather in the centre of Serbia’s capital on August 17 to demand a halt to the Rio Tinto-proposed Jadar mine. 

Kasiya rutile/graphite project, Malawi – update

Sovereign Metals has started an infill drilling programme to support ongoing technical studies. 

Kayelekera uranium restart project, Malawi – update

Lotus Resources has announced a restructured board and senior management team to accelerate the development of the project. 

Port of Durban road rehabilitation project, South Africa – update

Steady progress has been reported. 

Prairie lithium project, Canada – update

Arizona Lithium has produced battery-grade lithium carbonate from the project. 

Valentine gold project, Canada – update

The Valentine gold mine is 64% complete. 

Virginia gas project, South Africa – update

Renergen's liquid helium production train is now fully operational. 

Windfall gold project, Canada – update

The development of Windfall is well advanced.  

Pinto Valley mine, US

A copper mine in the Globe-Miami mining district in Arizona, in the US. 

Garzweiler mine, Germany

A lignite mine in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. 

BMM iron-ore project, South Africa

Vedanta Zinc International subsidiary Black Mountain Mining (BMM) plans to add a new product line, iron-ore (magnetite), to the BMM portfolio and is set to add significant financial benefits to the... 

Port of Richards Bay container handling facility, South Africa

Transnet National Ports Authority plans to expand the Port of Richards Bay container handling facility in alignment with the its KwaZulu-Natal ports masterplan.  

Steelpoortdrift vanadium project, South Africa

Vanadium Resources Limited, or VR8, has chosen to modify the back end of the salt roast leach processing plant to produce 98% vanadium for the steel market and 99.5% vanadium for the vanadium flow... 

SunCentral Solar Farm, South Africa

The project entails the construction of SolarAfrica Energy's first utility-scale solar farm. 

Detour Lake underground mine, Canada

An updated life-of-mine plan has updated the openpit mine production profile of Detour Lake and incorporates updated costing. 

Ridley Island energy export facility, Canada

AltaGas and Royal Vopak plan to build a proposed large-scale liquefied petroleum gas and bulk liquids terminal with rail, logistics and marine infrastructure, in British Columbia. 

Libra Solar project, US

Libra Solar will be the biggest solar energy and battery storage development in Nevada. 

Gas Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme – Bid Window 1, South Africa – update

The Department of Minerals Resources and Energy has decided to extend the bid submission date for the programme. 

Jaguar nickel sulphide project, Brazil – update

Centaurus Metals has announced a significant increase in the size and confidence levels of the mineral resource. 

Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex – Democratic Republic of Congo – update

Ivanhoe Mines has reported that, over the first six months of 2024, Kamoa-Kakula produced 187 015 t of copper in concentrate. 

Kathleen Valley lithium/tantalum project, Australia – update

First spodumene concentrate has been produced. 

Kayelekera uranium restart project, Malawi – update

Lotus Resources has signed a mine development agreement with the Malawi government. 

Lance Projects – Ross and Kendrick production areas, US – update

Plant construction and wellfield development activities are progressing on schedule and close to budget.