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The Barroso lithium project site
Savannah secures €110m grant for Portugal lithium project
9th January 2026 By: Darren Parker

Aim-listed Savannah Resources has been awarded a non-reimbursable grant of up to about €110-million from the Portuguese State to support construction of its Barroso lithium project, in northern... 


Gold bars
Mayfair deliver robust PFS for Fenn-Gib gold project
9th January 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

TSX-V-listed Mayfair Gold has completed a prefeasibility study (PFS) for the Fenn-Gib gold project, in the Timmins gold district of Ontario, Canada, saying the study outlines Mayfair’s strategy to... 


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Ryzon, Xinhai sign EPCM agreement for Nachu graphite project
9th January 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Ryzon Materials has signed a nonbinding heads of agreement (HoA) with Yintai Xinhai Mining to develop an engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) solution for the... 


Major water infrastructure commissioned to secure supply for Rustenburg, Thabazimbi
9th January 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Critical upgraded water infrastructure has been commissioned to significantly improve water security for the residents of the Rustenburg local municipality, in the North West, and the Thabazimbi... 


Aerial view of the Amapa mine
Amapá iron-ore project, Brazil – update
9th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Cadence Minerals has been granted a preliminary environmental licence for the project. 


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Bailong Phase I nuclear power plant, China – update
9th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

First concrete has been poured for the nuclear islands, marking the official start of construction. 


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Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update
9th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Stage 1 delivery remains on schedule. 


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Black Pine oxide gold project, US – update
9th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Liberty Gold has reached a major permitting milestone for the project. 


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Brockman Syncline 1 (BS1) mine project, Australia – update
9th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Engineering company Monadelphous Group has received a Notice of Award for a major construction contract with Rio Tinto for the project. 


A view over the casting wheels during the first batch of anodes produced by the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Smelter on December 29, 2025
Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
9th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Ivanhoe Mines has produced the first copper anodes at its direct-to-blister copper smelter at the Kamoa-Kakula complex. 


Elevated view of thickener operation
Kangankunde rare earths project, Malawi – update
9th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Lindian Resources has awarded all major nonprocess infrastructure contracts, with construction under way across multiple work packages. 


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Kanyika niobium project, Malawi – update
9th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The updated bankable feasibility study is on track for completion by March 31, 2026. 


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Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II
9th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II reached another milestone in December 2025 as the construction of the project continues. 


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Lobito Atlantic Railway project, Angola – update
9th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The project has secured a $753-million financing package. 


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Lufeng nuclear power plant, China – update
9th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The first concrete for the nuclear island basemat of Lufeng Unit 2 has been poured. 


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Phalaborwa Rare Earths Project, South Africa – update
9th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Phalaborwa is now expected to produce about 213 t/y of yttrium oxide as part of its mixed heavy-rare-earth output.  


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Risk Mitigation Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme, South Africa – update
9th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

EDF Renewables and Perpetua Holdings has repoted that the Dassiesridge facility will now start delivering a “net dependable capacity of 55 MW to the grid”. 


Ore sample from the Tulu Kapi project
Tulu Kapi gold project, Ethiopia – update
9th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Kefi Gold and Copper has reached key milestones towards commissioning the project. 


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Umoyilanga Energy hybrid facility, South Africa – update
9th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

EDF power solutions and Perpetua Holdings aim to achieve full commercial operations date as early as possible in 2026. 


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Zanaga iron-ore project, Congo-Brazzaville – update
9th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Zanaga Iron Ore Company has completed a value enhancement initiative on the project. 


Green Technology Metals secures extended C$100m financing interest for Seymour lithium project
8th January 2026 By: Darren Parker

ASX-listed Green Technology Metals has received an extended letter of interest (LOI) from Export Development Canada (EDC) for potential financing support of up to C$100-million for the development... 


Troilus delivers on key development milestones, enters pivotal transition year
Troilus delivers on key development milestones, enters pivotal transition year
8th January 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

TSX-listed Troilus Mining Corp has reported that it achieved major technical, regulatory, organisational and financing milestones required to advance the company’s flagship Troilus copper/gold... 


Impower Solar encourages public input on redetermination of Eskom revenues as ‘critical economic decision’
8th January 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Solar and energy storage engineering, procurement and project management contractor Impower Solar urges all stakeholders and interested parties to submit input by January 21 on the National Energy... 


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Flamanville 3 European pressurised reactor project, France – update
8th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The Flamanville 3 reactor reached 100% nuclear thermal power in December 2025. 


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Akobo records strong December performance, vertical shaft development progresses
8th January 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Scandinavia-based gold producer Akobo Minerals concluded the fourth quarter with continued improvement in operational performance at its Ethiopian gold operations. In an operational update for... 


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Lindian highlights steady construction progress at Malawi project
8th January 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed Lindian Resources is progressing on-site construction activities at the Kangankunde rare earths project, in Malawi, including the start of the mobilisation of the Komatsu owner-operator... 


Greenland landscape
Critical Metals building pilot plant in Greenland
8th January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Nasdaq-listed Critical Metals Corporation has started construction on a multi-use storage and pilot plant facility in Qaqortoq, Greenland, which is a key enabling infrastructure project for the... 


Unlocking Investment to Close Africa’s Energy Gap
Unlocking Investment to Close Africa’s Energy Gap
8th January 2026

Africa stands at a critical crossroads in its energy journey. Despite being home to some of the world’s fastest-growing economies and richest energy resources, more than 600 million people across... 


NextSource workers on mine site
NextSource receives initial equipment for first battery anode facility
8th January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Emerging Canadian miner NextSource Materials has received the first shipment of equipment for its inaugural battery anode facility in Abu Dhabi. The equipment delivery marks a significant... 


 From Cables to Clouds: Revolutionising DCS with Edge I/O and AI for Industry 4.0
From Cables to Clouds: Revolutionising DCS with Edge I/O and AI for Industry 4.0
8th January 2026

By: Kobus Vermeulen - Direct Sales Executive, Process Automation at Schneider Electric For decades, Distributed Control Systems (DCS) have been the backbone of industrial automation, integral to... 


Copper produced in Chile
AI to boost copper demand 50% by 2040, but more mines needed to ensure supply, S&P says
8th January 2026 By: Reuters

Growth in the artificial intelligence and defence sectors will boost global copper demand 50% by 2040, but supplies are expected to fall short by more than 10-million metric tons annually without... 


Karlawinda gold mine
Capricorn sees early gains from expansion at Karlawinda gold mine
7th January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Capricorn Metals has delivered another strong quarter of operations at the Karlawinda gold project, in Western Australia, in the quarter ended December 31, 2025. The mine produced 30... 


Gold
GoldStone reports steady operational progress at Homase
7th January 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed GoldStone Resources has reported gold production at its Homase mine, in Ghana, of 90.6 kg of gold, equivalent to 2 912 oz, for the year ended December 31, all of which was sold during... 


Impofu wind farm becomes a canvas for community connection through Enel’s Blowing Art Initiative
Impofu wind farm becomes a canvas for community connection through Enel’s Blowing Art Initiative
7th January 2026

Enel Green Power South Africa has introduced the Blowing Art Initiative at the Impofu Wind Farm, a creative community project that turns renewable energy infrastructure into a living gallery. Local... 


R1 Trillion Investment in South Africa’s Construction Sector to Drive Over 320,000 Jobs by 2029
7th January 2026

The public infrastructure investment plan announced by the Government through 2027 is set to have a major financial impact on the country, with an estimated GDP boost of up to 1.5% for every... 


Nersa invites comments on MYPD6 redetermination consultation paper
7th January 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) invites members of the public to submit comments on its consultation paper on 'Nersa Redetermination of Eskom's Sixth Multi-Year Price... 


Meteoric Resources receives letter of support for up to $50m from EFA
7th January 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Meteoric Resources has reported that its flagship Caldeira rare earth project, in Brazil, has received a nonbinding and conditional letter of support from Export Finance Australia (EFA)... 


Sanbrado
West African Resources meets full-year production guidance
7th January 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed West African Resources (WAF) has reported that it met its 2025 group production guidance, with full-year gold production of 300 383 oz. The company, in a media announcement, highlights... 


Why S African megaprojects need independent sounding boards
Why S African megaprojects need independent sounding boards
7th January 2026

After R300-billion in cost overruns at State-owned utility Eskom’s Medupi and Kusile power stations, South Africa's megaproject governance model requires fundamental reform. 


gold bars
Aura Minerals obtains construction licence, begins early works at Era Dorada
7th January 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Canadian gold and copper miner Aura Minerals has reported that it has received the construction licence and has begun early works for the development of the Era Dorada gold project, in Guatemala,... 


Tulu Kapi site layout
Kefi looks forward to high shareholder returns as Tulu Kapi construction advances
6th January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed Kefi Gold and Copper has reached key milestones towards commissioning its Tulu Kapi project, in Ethiopia. The company expects to commission the project in late 2027 and reach full... 


 Mastering Measurement Challenges in Chemical Storage: Precision Solutions for Extreme Conditions
Mastering Measurement Challenges in Chemical Storage: Precision Solutions for Extreme Conditions
6th January 2026

(Virtual Showroom) From corrosive acids to volatile hydrocarbons, VEGA's advanced instruments—VEGAPULS, VEGABAR, and VEGASWING—ensure dependable performance, even in the most challenging... 


 Safe chemical logistics and two million litres under precise control, Impossible? VEGA says it can be done!
Safe chemical logistics and two million litres under precise control, Impossible? VEGA says it can be done!
6th January 2026

(Virtual Showroom) With a storage capacity of 2 million litres, distributed across 40 tank chambers in 22 above-ground tanks, the new tank farm at Friedrich Scharr KG is a high-performance... 


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