Prieska Copper Zinc Mine, South Africa – update

The definitive feasibility study is being independently reviewed by an independent technical expert. 

Sabodala-Massawa mine solar photovoltaic plant, Senegal – update

Construction of the power plant has been completed. 

Tulu Kapi gold project, Ethiopia – update

London-listed Kefi Gold and Copper has received sufficient expressions of interest in the EthioBonds, in alignment with an updated finance plan for the project. 

Ummbila Emoyeni wind energy facility, South Africa – update

Nine turbines, including 27 blades and other components, are being transported on the N2, from Richards Bay to the facility. 

Virginia gas project, South Africa – update

While liquidity pressures, production setbacks and environmental concerns have complicated Renergen’s meeting its commitments, the company has been in ongoing communication with lenders and... 

Pan mine, US

A gold mine in Northern Pancake Range in White Pine County, Nevada, in the US. 

Sasa mine, Macedonia

A lead mine in north-eastern North Macedonia. 

Sasa mine, Macedonia

A lead mine in north-eastern North Macedonia. 

Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South

A prefeasibility study has confirmed the project as a globally significant Tier 1 platinum group metals project that presents a commercially viable development opportunity. 

Matholesville multipurpose centre, South Africa

The Johannesburg Development Agency is building a multipurpose centre that will meet the demand for new social infrastructure. 

Greenbushes mine chemical grade plant, Australia

Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia is developing the Greenbushes mine, which is recognised as having the highest-grade ore reserve of any hard-rock lithium mine globally. 

GalliCam project, France

The GalliCam project is being considered as a viable economic alternative to Sibanye-Stillwater’s Sandouville nickel refinery, in France, which will cease the production of nickel metals and salts... 

Darajat geothermal power plant retrofit, Indonesia

The retrofit will contribute to reduced CO2 emissions and a greater renewable-energy ratio for the country. 

Sohar concentration plant, Oman

The state-of-the-art facility will supply high-quality iron-ore for the production of pellets and briquettes in the region. 

Barroso lithium project, Portugal – update

The latest exploration results have indicated a larger deposit than the previously estimated 28-million metric tons of high-grade lithium. 

Darlington Nuclear Generating Station refurbishment project, Canada – update

Another unit of the nuclear power plant has been refurbished and returned to service. 

Dasa uranium project, Niger – update

Uranium project developer Global Atomic has announced a nonbrokered private placement to raise finance for its flagship Dasa project. 

Haib copper project, Namibia – update

Koryx Copper has confirmed that a large-scale technical programme is to be completed at its Haib copper project this year. 

Kayelekera uranium restart project, Malawi – update

The restart of the project is progressing as planned. 

Longonjo neodymium/praseodymium project, Angola – update

Pan-African bank Absa Bank has conditionally approved a credit term sheet for its participation in a syndicated loan facility that will provide senior funding for the Phase 1 development of the... 

McIlvenna Bay underground copper/zinc project, Canada – update

The Canadian government has committed up to C$41-million in funding for the project. 

Minim Martrap bauxite project, Cameroon – update

Canyon Resources' major shareholder, Eagle Eye Asset Holdings (EEA), has agreed to underwrite the full debt requirements to finance the acquisition of 22 locomotives and 550 wagons for the project. 

Nifty surface mine project, Australia – update

Cyprium Metals entered into a heads of agreement for a strategic alliance with mining services provider Macmahon Holdings in January 2025 to fast-track the redevelopment of the Nifty copper mine. 

Simandou iron-ore project, Guinea – update

Chinalco-led consortium Winning Consortium Simandou has awarded a contract for Evolution Series ES43ACmi locomotives and services. 

Thaba Joint Venture project, South Africa – update

Sylvania Platinum is looking forward to the Thaba Joint Venture’s introducing a chrome revenue stream. 

Volspruit platinum group metals project, South Africa – update

Work is continuing on assessing new technologies that may assist in upgrading the feed grade of the project. 

Youanmi gold project, Australia – update

Rox Resources has made progress on the project. 

Lanseria International Airport expansion, South Africa

Turn-key general aviation business Absolute Aviation, the authorised representative for Cessna, Beechcraft and Pipistrel in Southern and Central Africa, announced a major expansion at Lanseria... 

N1 – Old Oak to Koelenhof improvement project, South Africa

Parastatal in charge of South Africa's national roads the South African National Roads Agency Limited plans to undertake improvements on the N1 for about 13 km, between Old Oak and Koelenhof... 

Kookaburra graphite project, Australia

Australian graphite developer Lincoln Minerals plans to mine and process known graphite deposits in and around the Kookaburra Gully mining lease.  

Hami Integrated Innovative Energy Base project, China

The project intends to build projects for clean and efficient coal utilisation and supporting new energy. 

Lhyfe Le Cheylas green hydrogen production plant, France

Le Cheylas aims to develop a large-scale renewable and low-carbon hydrogen economy in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. 

Chbika renewable-energy project, Morocco

Chbika will constitute the first phase of a development programme aimed at creating a world-scale green hydrogen production hub. 

GranMorgu – Block 58 development, Suriname

The project will develop the Sapakara and Krabdagu oil discoveries, on which a successful exploration and appraisal campaign was completed in 2023. 

Bankan gold project, Guinea – update

The government of Guinea has approved gold reserve developer Predictive Discovery’s environment- and social-impact assessment. 

Merlin diamond mine restart, Australia – update

Lucapa Diamond Company has identified two large, highly conductive base metal targets at the Merlin project. 

Okiep Copper Project, South Africa – update

The bankable feasibility study is expected to be completed “imminently”. 

Prieska Copper Zinc Mine, South Africa – update

The bankable feasibility study is expected before the end of the first quarter of 2025. 

Shaakichiuwaanaan lithium project, Canada – update

Lithium project developer Patriot Battery Metals has raised C$69-million through a strategic investment from automotive manufacturer Volkswagen.  

Tumas uranium project, Namibia – update

Uranium miner Deep Yellow has decided to defer a final investment decision to March 2025.