Alternative waste treatment technology project, South Africa

The project aims to divert at least 500 000 t/y of municipal solid waste, or 31%, of Johannesburg’s total yearly waste from landfill sites. 

Tharisa PGMs underground project, South Africa

The Tharisa platinum group metals mine is transitioning to underground operations.  

Olympic Dam growth projects, Australia

BHP is investing in a series of growth-enabling projects at its Olympic Dam copper mine to strengthen the foundations of underground mining productivity. 

Wonawinta processing plant restart, Australia

ASX-listed Manuka Resources aims to restart silver and gold production at its existing one-million-tonne-a-year Wonawinta processing plant.  

HI gas project, Nigeria

The project will supply about 60 000 bbl of oil equivalent a day at peak production to Nigeria LNG. 

Jubail II Industrial City industrial wastewater treatment plant, Saudi Arabia

The project involves the treatment and recycling of all industrial complex petrochemical effluents of “Jubail Industrial City”. 

Beringen facility expansion, Belgium – update

Polymers and petrochemical products producer Chevron Phillips Chemical announced the successful completion of the expansion of the production unit on November 8, significantly boosting its... 

Bougouni lithium project, Mali – update

Kodal Minerals’ maiden shipment of 28 950 t of lithium spodumene concentrate is bound for the destination port in Hainan province, in China. 

Cabinda phosphate project, Angola – update

Minbos Resources has announced a shift in its development strategy. 

Grand Inga hydropower project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update

Ivanhoe Mines has successfully completed the ramp-up of Turbine 5 at the Inga II hydropower plant. 

Ishwati Emoyeni Wind Farm, South Africa – update

The final turbine foundation has been poured at the Ishwati Emoyeni Wind Farm. 

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

The startup of Kamoa-Kakula’s 500 000 t/y direct-to-blister copper smelter started on November 21, 2025. 

Karowe underground expansion project, Botswana – update

Lucara Diamond Corporation has awarded a lateral development contract to Group R Mining and Exploration Botswana. 

Mozambique Area 1 liquefied natural gas facility, Mozambique – update

Britain and the Netherlands are withdrawing a combined $2.2-billion in support for the TotalEnergies-led Mozambique LNG project. 

Nolans neodymium/praseodymium rare earths project, Australia – update

Arafura Resources has confirmed that its export-credit partner Export Development Canada has extended credit approval for its existing senior debt facility, a critical piece in the funding stack... 

Seymour and Root – mine and concentrator projects, Canada – update

GT1 has appointed engineering consultancy Altris Engineering to optimise and lead the definitive feasibility study (DFS). 

Tengiz Gas Separation Complex, Kazakhstan – update

A groundbreaking ceremony was held on November 20, 2025. 

Thor Wind Farm, Denmark – update

RWE has completed the installation of the foundations.  

Port of Gauteng, South Africa

NT55 Investments plans to directly address the mounting crisis facing the Durban–Gauteng freight corridor, where rail currently moves less than 14% of volumes – far below the National Development... 

Tournee Solar Park, South Africa

The project entails the construction of a 300 MW solar farm. 

Lord Byron openpit gold project, Australia

Emerging gold miner Brightstar Resources has received approval from the Australian Department of Mines, Petroleum and Exploration for the mining proposal and mine closure plan.  

Bifrost project, Denmark

The international initiative is designed to link European industrial hubs to underground CO2 storage sites in the Danish North Sea. 

Centre Manche 2 offshore wind project, France

Centre Manche 2 will be the largest renewable-energy project ever developed in France. 

Battery anode facility, United Arab Emirates

Battery metals developer NextSource Materials announced positive results of a technical and economic study on the construction of a proposed 30 000 t/y battery anode facility in September 2025. 

Herradura mine, Mexico

A gold mine in Herradura district, Sonora, Mexico. 

2Africa subsea cable, Europe/Africa/Middle East – update

The core 2Africa subsea cable system has been completed and activated, marking a defining moment for Africa’s digital future. 

Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update

Southern Palladium is reporting steady momentum across all aspects of the definitive feasibility study. 

Berg gold project, Canada – update

Surge Copper has moved its Berg project into full prefeasibility study design and cost work. 

Bonga North deep-water project, Nigeria – update

Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited has completed a previously announced agreement through which it has increased its stake in the OML 118 Production Sharing Contract. 

Butcherbird Expansion project, Australia – update

Element 25 is progressing with the project, with engineering, contracting and funding activities advancing as the company works towards lifting manganese concentrate output to 1.1-million tonnes a... 

Donlin Gold project, US – update

Novagold Resources has reported further high-grade drilling results and secured a favourable ruling from the Alaska Supreme Court. 

El-Dabaa nuclear power plant, Egypt – update

On November 19, the reactor vessel was installed in the design position at Unit 1. 

Golden Pass export terminal project, US – update

Chiyoda International Corporation and McDermott have reached an agreement with Golden Pass LNG Terminal pertaining to an amendment to the engineering, procurement and construction contract to... 

Green River project, US – update

Anson Resources has secured A$14-million in firm commitments to advance the project. 

Kayelekera uranium restart project, Malawi – update

Lotus Resources has fired the first blast at the mine. 

Kiaka gold project, Burkina Faso – update

West African Resources has been in ongoing discussions with the Burkina Faso government about a possible increase in the State’s equity interest in Kiaka. 

Longonjo neodymium/praseodymium project, Angola – update

Pensana is preparing a $11-million drilling and metallurgical programme aimed at increasing the Joint Ore Reserve Commitee-compliant mineral resource estimate to more than one-billion tonnes. 

Menar coal projects, South Africa – update

Coal producer Kangra has successfully commissioned a new continuous miner section at its Udumo shaft. 

Phalaborwa Rare Earths Project, South Africa – update

Rainbow Rare Earths has advanced the project by confirming solvent-extraction as the final separation method for producing high-purity rare-earth oxides.  

Prieska copper/zinc mine, South Africa – update

Orion Minerals has said that a wholly owned subsidiary of Glencore is in the final stages of technical and financial due diligence to provide Orion with between $200-million and $250-million in...