Zibulo North Shaft project, South Africa

Pure-play producer and exporter of thermal coal Thungela Resources is extending the life of Zibulo’s underground operation until 2038. 

Ammonia cracker demonstration plant, Germany

Uniper and thyssenkrupp Uhde plan to build one of the world’s first industrial-scale ammonia cracker demonstration plants, in North Rhine-Westphalia. 

Gas Growth Integrated Project – CSSP, Iraq

The Common Seawater Supply Project, or CSSP, will process and transport five-million barrels of seawater a day to the main oilfields, in southern Iraq. 

Gas Growth Integrated Project – Ratawi oilfield, Iraq

The Gas Growth Integrated Project is intended to advance the development of Iraq’s natural resources and strengthen its electricity supply. 

Hurricane Creek Mining – Mine 2 project, US

Hurricane Creek Mining plans to recover coal from the Poplar Lick, Sterling and Stray seams at its namesake operation. 

Sage Plain potash project, US

Canadian company Sage Potash Corp proposes to build a potash operation, in Utah, capable of producing up to 300 000 t/y. 

Santa Cruz underground copper mine, US

The Santa Cruz copper project is poised to become one of the US’s next major domestic producers of refined copper. 

Caravel copper project, Australia – update

Caravel Minerals has signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding with Kutch Copper to advance the project towards a final investment decision in 2026. 

Cobalt sulphate refinery, Canada – update

Electra Battery Materials Corporation has issued a major mechanical, piping, electrical and instrumentation tender package as part of its refinery construction works.  

GalliCam nickel project, France – update

The project prefeasibility study is progressing. 

Keliber lithium hydroxide project, Finland – update

Sibanye-Stillwater has reported in its results for the quarter ended September 2025 that final construction activities are continuing. 

Kobada gold project, Mali – update

Toubani Resources has stated that operations at the project remain unaffected by recent fuel supply restrictions and security concerns reported in Mali's capital, Bamako. 

Manono lithium/tin project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update

Australia's corporate regulator has sued AVZ Minerals and two of its directors, alleging the miner has failed to disclose an escalating legal dispute with the Democratic Republic of Congo over its... 

Minim Martap bauxite project, Cameroon – update

Canyon Resources continues to progress the development of the project, despite reports of unrest in several cities in Cameroon following the re-election of President Paul Biya. 

Pumpkin Hollow restart project, US – update

Kinterra Capital has secured an indicative $200-million financing commitment from the Export-Import Bank of the United States under the agency’s Make More in America initiative.  

Simandou iron-ore project, Guinea – update

Operations have started, marking a historic milestone for Africa’s largest greenfield mine and infrastructure development. 

Thacker Pass lithium project, US – update

Automation specialist Emerson has been selected by Lithium Americas to provide its comprehensive automation portfolio and technical services for the project. 

Thaba Joint Venture project, South Africa – update

All project design work, fabrication and delivery of mechanical items have been completed.  

Troilus copper/gold project, Canada – update

Troilus Gold has announced a C$150-million bought deal public offering, marking a significant step in advancing the project towards a construction decision. 

Rincon lithium expansion project, Argentina – update

ASX-listed Clean TeQ Water has been awarded a $12.5-million contract by Rincon Mining. 

Segele gold project, Ethiopia – update

Akobo Minerals produced about 7 kg of doré gold from the project in October, exceeding its monthly target of 5 kg. 

Endeavor mine, Australia

A silver/lead/zinc mine about 40 km north of Cobar, in central-western New South Wales. 

Bambanani-Siphumelele project, South Africa

Multinational mining and metals processing group Sibanye-Stillwate is extending the Bambanani decline in Welkom, in the Free State. 

Withok tailings storage facility, South Africa

DRDGOLD's proposed Withok tailings storage facility (TSF) is a longer-term TSF initiative. 

Kristinestad e-methanol plant, Finland

The project involves the development of a large-scale e-methanol plant Kristinestad, Ostrobothnia. 

Sanankoro gold project, Mali

An updated definitive feasibility study has determined that Sanankoro is an exceptional project and well positioned to become a significant new high-margin openpit oxide gold mine. 

Blåfalli Fjellhaugen hydropower project, Norway

Western Norway regional hydropower company Sunnhordland Kraftlag is building one of the largest new hydropower plants built in Norway over the past 20 years. 

Graphite Creek mine, US

The Graphite Creek project is the first in Alaska to be accepted as a ‘covered project’ onto the federal government’s FAST-41 permitting dashboard. 

Monkey Island LNG, US

Monkey Island LNG plans to use cryogenic technology to liquefy about 3.4-billion cubic feet a day of natural gas to produce about 25-million tonnes a year of liquefied natural gas. 

Philly Shipyard expansion project, US

US shipbuilder Hanwha plans to modernise infrastructure and build a high-efficiency shipyard using automation and smart yard technology at the Philly Shipyard, in Philadelphia. 

Asufun solar plant, Saudi Arabia

A consortium comprising France's TotalEnergies and Saudi developer Aljomaih Energy & Water was awarded a tender by the Saudi Power Procurement Company in October 2025 to develop, build and operate... 

Heavy rare earth separation facility, Malaysia

Lynas Malaysia, a subsidiary of Australia-headquartered Lynas Rare Earths, is building a new heavy rare earth (HRE) facility that will have processing capacity to separate up to 5 000 t/y of HRE... 

Kon Kweni iron-ore project, Liberia/Guinea/Sierra Leone/Côte d’Ivoire

Kon Kweni offers one of the highest-grade undeveloped iron-ore deposits in the world. 

Pilot processing plant and lab, US

Critical minerals producer Ramaco is building a new pilot processing plant and laboratory to advance rare earth and critical minerals development. 

Toroparu gold project, Guyana

A preliminary economic assessment, published in October 2025, has confirmed Toroparu as a large-scale, long-life openpit gold project with robust economics. 

Bougouni lithium project, Mali – update

Operations at the site continue as usual following recent press speculation concerning security developments in and around the capital of Bamako. 

Cape Winelands Airport, South Africa – update

The project has received environmental authorisation from the Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning. 

Fenix gold project, Chile – update

Rio2 has received a final deposit from Wheaton Precious Metals to advance construction of the project. 

King of the Hills processing facility expansion, Australia – update

Intermediate gold producer Vault Minerals will transition load-and-haul operations at the project to an owner-operator model from January 1, 2027. 

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

State-owned power utility Eskom reconnected Unit 1 at Koeberg to the national grid on October 29.