Pozuelos-Pastos Grandes lithium brine project, Argentina

Pozuelos-Pastos Grandes lithium brine project is among one of the largest undeveloped lithium brine resources in the world. 

Zesty green iron demonstration plant, Australia

Zero Emissions Steel Technology, or Zesty, is being positioned as a pathway for using Pilbara iron-ore in lower-emissions steelmaking. 

PAK lithium mine project and lithium chemicals conversion facility, Canada

The PAK lithium mine project contains North America’s highest-grade lithium resource and is the biggest in Ontario by size.  

Malgarida PV complex BESS, Chile

ACCIONA Energía is building one of the largest battery energy storage system projects, or BESS, in Latin America. 

Cold Creek Solar+Storage project, US

Utility-scale solar and battery storage independent power producer Doral Renewables plans to build a solar facility and battery-energy storage system, in Texas. 

North Carolina rare-earth magnet facility, US

Rare-earth magnets manufacturer Vulcan Elements plans to expand its rare-earth magnet facility, in North Carolina. 

Bendigo-Ophir gold project, New Zealand – update

Santana Minerals has secured access over council roading assets necessary to allow for tBendigo-Ophir to proceed, subject to receipt of Fast-track Approvals Act consent. 

Burnstone gold project, South Africa – update

The feasibility study and final investment decision are expected in the first half of 2026. 

Copperwood project, US – update

Highland Copper has outlined its 2026 work programme to advance the project towards a construction decision. 

Costa Fuego copper project, Chile – update

Hot Chili announced a capital raising on February 2 aimed at supporting several growth initiatives at its flagship Costa Fuego copper/gold project. 

Eva copper project, Australia – update

Harmony Gold Mining Company has appointed the engineering, procurement and construction contractor. 

Grassy Mountain gold project, US – update

Paramount Gold Nevada has received federal approval after the signing of the record of decision for the development. 

Hombre Muerto West lithium project, Argentina, Bolivia and Chile – update

Galan Lithium has secured A$40-million through an institutional placement to support a 30% expansion of Phase 1 production. 

Makhado steelmaking hard coking coal project, South Africa – update

The project continues to make solid progress, with several key development milestones achieved during the quarter ended December 31, 2025.  

Mozambique Area 1 liquefied natural gas facility

The full restart of project activities was announced on January 30, 2026. 

Nyanzaga gold project, Tanzania – update

Perseus Mining has reported that the NGP remains on budget and schedule. 

Pioneer Dome lithium project, Australia – update

Develop Global has reported a significant increase in the spodumene price, creating an “outstanding” financial opportunity at the project. 

Rhyolite Ridge lithium/boron project, US – update

ioneer has secured firm commitments to raise about $50-million, or A$72-million, through a single-tranche placement to advance project development. 

Small nuclear power plant, Uzbekistan – update

A draft government document indicated that the first concrete pour is expected in December 2026. 

Sulphur Springs copper/zinc project, Australia – update

A final investment decision is targeted for the June quarter 2026. 

Virginia gas project, South Africa – update

ASP Isotopes has reported material operational progress since April 2025, following bridge loan funding provided before completing its acquisition of Renergen.  

Wolfsberg lithium project, Austria – update

The Austrian government has renewed Critical Metals' Wolfsberg lithium mining licence for a another two years. 

Woodlawn copper/zinc mine, Australia – update

Develop Global has reported strong operational and financial performance in the quarter ended December 31, 2025. 

Yaouré gold mine – CMA underground project, Côte d'Ivoire – update

The second quarter of the 2026 financial year has marked strong progress at the CMA underground operation. 

Paulsens mine, Australia

A gold mine in the eastern Pilbara region of Western Australia. 

Nalunaq mine, Greenland

A gold mine north-east of Nanortalik, Greenland. 

Small Harbours Programme, South Africa

A programme is under way to upgrade and maintain small harbours in neglected coastal towns to a functional state.  

Wildevoëlvlei WWTW upgrade, South Africa

The City of Cape Town is upgrading the Wildevoëlvlei Wastewater Treatment Works, improving treated effluent quality and helping to safeguard local waterways and the surrounding environment. 

Fosterville gold mine tailings storage facility, Australia

The project will allow for increased processing capacity at the Fosterville mine and safer waste rock storage within the existing mine footprint. 

Mulgine tungsten/molybdenum project, Australia

A scoping study has positioned the project as a potential long-term, low-cost producer of tungsten and molybdenum. 

Carina rare earths project, Brazil

Aclara Resources Inc plans to start early works on site by mid-2026 as part of the construction capital expenditure.  

Magat floating solar project, Philippines

A joint venture in the Philippines between renewable-energy solutions provider Scatec and Aboitiz Renewables plans to build a floating solar project under the Philippines Department of Energy’s... 

Ammonia and urea fertiliser production complex, Turkmenistan

The project involves the construction of the largest ammonia and urea fertiliser production complex in Turkmenistan. 

Cariboo gold project, Canada – update

Osisko Development Corp has agreed to a bought deal financing to sell 35 311 000 common shares at $3.54, aiming to raise about $125-million in gross proceeds.  

Copperwood project, US – update

Highland Copper has detailed its 2026 work programme to advance the project towards a construction decision. 

Häggån polymetallic project, Sweden – update

Aura Energy has reported a C$10-million investment for the project, establishing a valuation of C$50-million. 

Kennecott solar plant, US – update

The solar plant has been commissioned. 

Langer Heinrich uranium restart project, Nambia – update

Paladin Energy has reported a 16% quarter-on-quarter increase in uranium, as operations continue to ramp up towards full mining and processing by the end of the 2026 financial year. 

Mt Ida lithium project, Australia – update

Ballard Mining has secured firm commitments for A$61-million through a single-tranche share placement to fund an expanded drilling and development programme.  

Mogale Tailings Retreatment – Soweto cluster expansion, South Africa – update

The definitive feasibility study for an integrated 600 000-t-a-month Soweto railings retreatment circuit is expected to be completed by June.