Rhodes Ridge iron-ore project, Australia – update

A preafeasibility on the project is expected to be completed this year. 

Rhyolite Ridge lithium/boron project, US – update

Precious metals mining company Sibanye-Stillwater has resolved not to proceed with the project. 

Sanbrado underground gold project, Burkina Faso – update

The M1 South underground ventilation upgrade is progressing as planned. 

SunCentral Solar Farm, South Africa – update

The project has reached financial close. 

Venetia Underground Project, South Africa – update

The project is being reviewed to optimise cost, capital and production. 

Windfall gold project, Canada – update

Mining firm Gold Fields has reported that it is focusing on obtaining the required environmental approvals. 

Witwatersrand Basin Project – Qala Shallows, South Africa – update

Precious and base metals explorer, developer and producer West Wits Mining has agreed to a credit-approved term sheet for a senior debt syndicated loan facility to provide senior funding for the... 

Woodsmith polyhalite project, UK – update

Anglo American is focusing on preserving the exceptional long-term value of the project and the commercial opportunity it offers to support its full development. 

Yangibana rare earths project, Australia – update

Metals and mining group Wyloo has entered into exclusive negotiations with rare earths developer Hastings Technology Metals to establish an unincorporated joint venture for the project. 

Muizenberg beachfront upgrade, South Africa

Major upgrades to public amenities and replacing the aged seawalls on the Muizenberg beachfront have been initiated by the City of Cape Town. 

Sonvanger solar PV power plant, South Africa

The project will provide clean, reliable and sustainable power for Glencore Merafe ferrochrome smelters, in South Africa. 

Rare earth oxide manufacturing facility, UK

A feasibility study has shown strong potential for a profitable and unique commercial rare earth oxide manufacturing facility in Northern Ireland. 

Ubeta gasfield development, Nigeria

TotalEnergies plans to develop a low-emission and -cost operation in the OML 58 onshore licence area. 

Kobada gold project, Mali

A definitive feasibility study has confirmed Kobada as a significant gold development asset underpinned by its large-scale, free-dig and open-pittable oxide resource. 

Copper smelter and refinery project, Saudi Arabia

The project aims to unlock an estimated $1.3-trillion in mineral resources. 

King Salman Stadium, Saudi Arabia

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City is building one of the world’s largest sports venues and Saudi Arabia’s largest-capacity stadium. 

Fruta del Norte mine, Ecuador

A gold mine in the province of Zamora Chinchipe, in Ecuador. 

Thrive Student Living accommodation project, South Africa

Growthpoint Properties plans on building student accommodation at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. 

Merlin diamond mine restart, Australia

Lucapa Diamond Company plans to restart production at the Merlin diamond mine over two phases. 

Hope and Gorob copper/gold mining project, Namibia

Independent consultancy firm delivering integrated solutions to the minerals industry, Sound Mining, is conducting an updated mine design and production schedule to assist preferred contractors... 

Anjo plant aquifer thermal energy storage system, Japan

Manufacturer and distributor of automotive parts Aisan Industry Co plans to build a large-scale aquifer thermal energy storage system, which uses groundwater as a heat source for heating and... 

Tangguh Ubadari, CCUS, compression project, Indonesia

The project has been designated as a national strategic project by the government of Indonesia. 

GCO mine off-grid hybrid project, Senegal

JUWI Renewable Energies South Africa and Eramet Grande Côte plan to build one of the largest off-grid hybrid installations in Senegal. 

Kennecott solar plant, US

Global mining group Rio Tinto plans to build a new solar plant at the Kennecott mine, bringing the mine’s total solar capacity to 30 MW.  

Baytown and Beaumont advanced recycling operations expansion, US

ExxonMobil plans to build additional recycling units to reach a global recycling capacity of one-billion pounds a year by 2027. 

BHP copper smelter and refinery expansion, Australia

BHP is assessing the optimal pathway for a smelter and refinery expansion at Olympic Dam. 

Carrapateena block cave expansion, Australia – update

BHP is continuing to invest in processing plant capacity to allow for an uplift in throughput to seven-million tonnes a year.  

Kansanshi mine – S3 expansion project, Zambia – update

The project is on track for completion by mid-2025. 

Los Azules copper project, Argentina – update

McEwen has applied for the admission of the project to Argentina's Large Investment Incentive Regime. 

Madaouela uranium project, Niger – update

Mineral resources company GoviEx has signed a letter of intent with the Niger government agreeing to a structured roadmap that details a mutually acceptable plan to resolve the ongoing dispute... 

Manna lithium project, Australia – update

Diversified lithium exploration and development company Global Lithium Resources shareholders have approved a new board that wants to go ahead with developing the project. 

Mariana lithium brine project, Argentina – update

The project has started production. 

Molo graphite mine expansion, Madagascar – update

Strategic materials development company NextSource remains committed to ramping up and expanding operations at its Molo graphite mine despite ongoing market challenges. 

Natrium reactor and energy storage system, US – update

Nuclear innovation company TerraPower has awarded contracts to three suppliers for the project.  

Okiep Copper Project, South Africa – update

The suspensive conditions to transactions between Orion Minerals’ New Okiep Exploration Company and New Okiep Mining Company, and historically disadvantaged South Africans, have been met. 

Orom-Cross graphite project, Uganda – update

Graphite, nickel and copper developer Blencowe Resources has successfully completed all geotechnical holes at the Camp Lode graphite deposit at the project. 

Prominent Hill operation expansion project, Australia – update

Shaft sinking is about 70% complete. 

Sishen ultrahigh dense-media separation project, South Africa – update

The project is progressing to plan. 

Stibnite gold project, US – update

Mining exploration and development company Perpetua Resources Corp has started detailed engineering and a procurement contract with Idaho Power for powerline materials. 

West Nile Delta gas development – Raven field project, Egypt – update

British multinational oil and gas company bp announced the start of production from the second development phase of the Raven field on February 16, 2025.