Nueva Sabana gold/copper openpit mine – Stage 1, Cuba

Australia-based mining company Antilles Gold has reported that, subject to finalising project funding in the near term, the first shipment of concentrate could occur in the first quarter of 2026. 

Hambach opencast mine PV plant, Germany

Multinational energy group RWE is building a PV plant that will be able to supply the equivalent of 4 500 homes. 

Kotyli and Neo Syrakio solar PV projects, Greece

Meton Energy, a joint venture between energy groups RWE Renewables Europe & Australia, and PPC Renewables, plans to develop two PV facilities in central Macedonia. 

Oropesa tin project, Spain

A definitive feasibility study has demonstrated the technical and economic viability of the project.  

Hybar solar and energy storage project, US

Newly formed Green & Clean Power plans to build a behind-the-meter solar installation and a battery energy storage system to initially power its sister company, Hybar. 

Plaquemines LNG expansion project, US

Natural gas developer Venture Global plans to increase the capacity of the facility by more than 18-million tonnes a year. 

Rams Village at Warner Center, US

American football team the Los Angeles Rams' permanent headquarters and training facility will include more than 32 516 m2 of state-of-the-art facilities. 

Sunstone Solar, US

The project will be one of the largest renewable-energy projects in the US, if built to its intended capacity.  

Brockman Syncline 1 mine project, Australia – update

NRW Civil & Mining, a division of ASX-listed NRW Holdings, has been awarded a contract by Rio Tinto for work at BS1 mine. 

Broken Hill cobalt project, Australia – update

Mining and mineral processing company Cobalt Blue Holdings has secured a three-year extension to major project status for the Broken Hill project. 

Coega green ammonia project, South Africa – update

The final stage of development has started with the release of requests for proposals to 15 shortlisted engineering, procurement and construction firms. 

Energy Fields, South Africa – update

Energy Fields will be able to supply about 3.6 TWh/y from its solar PV and wind generators, and between 1.12 TWh/y and 1.4 TWh/y from the battery energy storage system. 

Goulamina lithium project, Mali – update

Australian lithium hopeful Leo Lithium has confirmed receipt of the final proceeds from the sale of its interest in the project. 

Green River project, US – update

Explorer and developer of natural resources Anson Resources has expanded its project footprint. 

Haib copper project, Namibia – update

Koryx Copper has completed a further six diamond drill holes for 1 808 m out of a planned 37 holes as part of the Phase 2 drill programme for its 2025 exploration and project development strategy. 

Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub, Australia – update

The project has received a significant boost with the conditional award of A$432-million in funding from the Australian government through the Hydrogen Headstart programme. 

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

Ivanhoe Mines has reported that the Phase 1, 2 and 3 concentrators have milled a total 3.62-million tonnes of ore. 

Karlawinda gold project expansion, Australia – update

The process plant design scope has advanced to about 60% completion and procurement works of critical path items are continuing.  

Loma Larga gold project, Ecuador

The updated feasibility study is on track for completion in the second quarter of 2025. 

Medupi power station project, South Africa – update

Unit 4 has been successfully returned to service. 

Natrium reactor and energy storage system, US – update

The anticipated issuance date for the final environmental-impact statement and safety evaluation for the Construction Permit Application has been amended. 

Okiep Copper Project, South Africa – update

Orion Minerals has secured firm commitments for a placement of new fully paid ordinary shares to sophisticated and professional investors. 

Orom-Cross graphite project, Uganda – update

Blencowe Resources has completed the Stage 7 drilling programme, which has confirmed the continuity of mineralisation. 

Pebble copper/gold/molybdenum/silver/rhenium project, US – update

Northern Dynasty and Pebble Limited Partnership, have confirmed their engagement in settlement discussions with the US Environmental Protection Agency. 

Prieska copper/zinc mine, South Africa – update

Orion Minerals has secured firm commitments for a placement of new fully paid ordinary shares to sophisticated and professional investors. 

Rietberg copper mine, South Africa – update

Copper 360 has reported that further capital expenditure is required for a sustainable mining operation. 

Springpole gold project, Canada – update

Mishkeegogamang First Nation and First Mining Gold have signed a long-term relationship agreement covering the project. 

Twin Hills gold project, Namibia – update

Exploration and development company Osino Resources has awarded a contract for the delivery of key process equipment. 

Venetia Underground Project, South Africa – update

The project is undergoing a rescoping process to optimise capital deployment and production schedules. 

Zulu lithium/tantalum project pilot plant, Zimbabwe – update

UK-based mining and exploration company Premier African Minerals has provided an update on the plant status and flotation plant test run. 

Homase mine, Ghana

A gold mine within Akrokeri-Homase gold licences, in the Ashanti goldbelt.  

Astron refinery upgrade project, South Africa

Astron Energy, a subsidiary of global commodity trader Glencore, plans to install new equipment at its refinery, in Cape Town, to make the facility compliant with South Africa's cleaner fuel... 

Hydrogen-based ironmaking plant, Austria

Primetals Technologies, Mitsubishi Corporation, Rio Tinto and voestalpine propose to implement and operate an industrial-scale prototype plant featuring a new process for potential net-zero CO2... 

Nordlicht 1 and 2 wind farms, German

European energy company Vattenfall is building the Nordlicht wind cluster, which will have a net capacity of more than 1.6 GW.  

Morcone and Acquafredda agri-PV projects, Italy

Multinational energy group RWE is building its first commercial-scale agri-PV plants in the province of Benevento, in Campania. 

Taranaki vanadiferous titanomagnetite project, Australia

Trans-Tasman Resources is developing the Taranaki iron sands deposit off the shore of the North Island of New Zealand. 

Battery energy storage system projects, US

RWE Clean Energy is building an energy storage system with a storage capacity of 900 MWh. 

Granite Creek openpit project, US

The Graphite Creek mine comprises a large openpit carbon-in-leach gold development in northern Nevada. 

Riverfront mixed-use development, US

The project aims to create a new, waterfront neighbourhood anchored by CPKC stadium – the first stadium in the world purpose-built for a women’s professional football team. 

Bougouni lithium project, Mali – update

Kodal Minerals has signed an offtake agreement for the spodumene concentrate produced by the Stage 1 dense-media separation processing plant.