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Kasiya rutile/graphite project, Malawi – update

6th September 2024 Sovereign Metals has started a hydraulic mining trial as part of the ongoing pilot phase of its pilot mining and land rehabilitation programme. 

Lance Projects – Ross and Kendrick production areas, US – update

6th September 2024 Peninsula Energy has reported “solid progress” on an operational restart before year-end. 

Lance Projects – Ross and Kendrick production areas, US – update

Lobito Corridor Railway project, Angola/Democratic Republic of Congo – update

6th September 2024 Funding of up to $200-million has been approved for the Lobito Corridor Railway project. 

Lobito Corridor Railway project, Angola/Democratic Republic of Congo – update

Loviisa nuclear power plant modernisation, Finland – update

6th September 2024 The first batch of VVER-440 fuel assemblies has been loaded into Unit 2 of the nuclear power plant. 

Loviisa nuclear power plant modernisation, Finland – update

Multipurpose fast-neutron research reactor project, Russia – update

6th September 2024 A pilot batch of fuel elements has successfully passed acceptance tests. 

Multipurpose fast-neutron research reactor project, Russia – update

Nuclear power plant project, Poland – update

6th September 2024 Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe has applied to the head of Pomorskie Voivodeship for a permit to start preparatory works required for the construction of the NPP. 

Nuclear power plant project, Poland – update

Okiep copper project, South Africa – update

6th September 2024 Orion Minerals has been granted two high-priority prospecting rights over the greater Flat Mines Area surrounding the Flat Mines mining right.  

Okiep copper project, South Africa – update

Sleeping Giant gold project, Canada – update

6th September 2024 The results from the underground diamond drilling campaign at the Sleeping Giant mine have been announced. 

Sleeping Giant gold project, Canada – update

Swedish Kriegers Flak offshore wind farm, Sweden – update

6th September 2024 Vattenfall has decided to pause the development of Kriegers Flak. 

Swedish Kriegers Flak offshore wind farm, Sweden – update

Thacker Pass lithium project, US – update

6th September 2024 Lithium Americas has reported that automaker General Motors has delayed the second tranche of investment in the project. 

Thacker Pass lithium project, US – update

Zondereinde solar photovoltaic project, South Africa – update

6th September 2024 Final approvals are pending. 

Zondereinde solar photovoltaic project, South Africa – update

Zondereinde – Western extension project, South Africa – update

6th September 2024 Underground tunnel development within the Western extension section has progressed to plan, according to Northam Platinum. 

Zondereinde – Western extension project, South Africa – update

Graspan solar PV project, South Africa

6th September 2024 Engie, in partnership with Pele Green Energy, is building a solar PV project in the Northern Cape. 

Graspan solar PV project, South Africa

Grootspruit solar PV project, South Africa

6th September 2024 Engie, in partnership with Pele Green Energy, is building a solar PV plant in the Free State. 

Grootspruit solar PV project, South Africa

Malmesbury solar power projects, South Africa

6th September 2024 Sustainable Power Solutions has acquired two solar projects, in the Western Cape, through the acquisition of its shareholding in Slimsun Too. 

Malmesbury solar power projects, South Africa

Sishen solar PV project, South Africa

6th September 2024 Kumba Iron Ore is undertaking the construction of a solar PV plant that will reduce Scope 2 carbon emissions by about 33% 

Sishen solar PV project, South Africa

Ngarluma Solar Farm, Australia

6th September 2024 Rio Tinto is building a solar farm to supply renewable energy to its iron-ore operations in the Pilbara.  

Ngarluma Solar Farm, Australia

Apolo iron-ore project, Brazil

6th September 2024 Vale plans to build a mine, a processing plant and an 8 km rail branch to connect to the Vitória a Minas. 

Apolo iron-ore project, Brazil

McIlvenna Bay underground copper/zinc project, Canada

6th September 2024 McIlvenna Bay's current mineral reserves could potentially support an 18-year underground mine operation capable of producing an average of 65-million pounds a year of copper equivalent. 

McIlvenna Bay underground copper/zinc project, Canada

Doropo gold project, Burkina Faso

6th September 2024 Centamin plans to build a gold mine between Comoè National Park and the international border with Burkina Faso. 

Doropo gold project, Burkina Faso

Turquoise Ridge Complex, US

6th September 2024 A gold mine about 64 km north-east of Winnemucca, Humboldt County, Nevada. 

Turquoise Ridge Complex, US

Cozamin mine, Mexico

30th August 2024 A copper mine in the mineral-rich state of Zacatecas, in Mexico. 

Cozamin mine, Mexico

Eland mine complex, South Africa

30th August 2024 Decline development is being suspended for the short term. 

Eland mine complex, South Africa

Okiep copper project, South Africa

30th August 2024 A bankable feasibility study for one of the initial deposits at the Okiep copper project – Flat Mines – is being finalised. 

Okiep copper project, South Africa

Jaguar nickel sulphide project, Brazil

30th August 2024 The outcomes of a feasibility study have demonstrated the potential for the project to become a sustainable, long-term and low-cost producer of low-emission nickel for global markets.  

Jaguar nickel sulphide project, Brazil

Lac Jeannine iron tailings project, Canada

30th August 2024 CoTec Holdings Corp plans to extract and reprocess tailings from the Lac Jeannine project. 

Lac Jeannine iron tailings project, Canada

Kangankunde rare earths project, Malawi

30th August 2024 A feasibility study on Stage 1 of the development has confirmed a technically low-risk and economically robust project. 

Kangankunde rare earths project, Malawi
Photo by Lindian Resources
Elevated view of the recovery circuit and tailings thickener

Namaacha Wind Farm, Mozambique

30th August 2024 Globeleq Africa is building Mozambique's first wind farm, near Namaacha. 

Namaacha Wind Farm, Mozambique

Snohomish battery energy storage system, US

30th August 2024 Ameresco Inc intends to build the biggest standalone battery project to date in the Pacific Northwest. 

Snohomish battery energy storage system, US

Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update

30th August 2024 Southern Palladium has released a third mineral resource update for the UG2 reef to be used in the prefeasibility study. 

Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update

Carrapateena block cave expansion, Australia – update

30th August 2024 BHP is investing in processing plant capacity to allow for an uplift in throughput from the sublevel cave to seven-million tonnes a year.  

Carrapateena block cave expansion, Australia – update

Dugbe gold project, Liberia – update

30th August 2024 Pasofino Gold has reported that significant progress is being made with the ongoing strategic review process aimed at advancing the project. 

Dugbe gold project, Liberia – update

Eneabba rare earths refinery, Australia – update

30th August 2024 Iluka Resources MD Tom O’Leary has said the company will not complete the refinery without more Australian government funding. 

Eneabba rare earths refinery, Australia – update

Hillgrove gold/antimony project, Australia – update

30th August 2024 An exploration drill rig is set to mobilise to the project. 

Hillgrove gold/antimony project, Australia – update

Hydrogen Breakthrough Ironmaking Technology project, Sweden – update

30th August 2024 Research on the project has shown that direct reduced iron produced using the HYBRIT process has superior characteristics, compared with iron produced using fossil fuels.  

Hydrogen Breakthrough Ironmaking Technology project, Sweden – update

Jansen potash project, Canada – update

30th August 2024 BHP has reported that construction of the potash project is ahead of the original schedule. 

Jansen potash project, Canada – update

Keliber lithium hydroxide project, Finland – update

30th August 2024 Sibanye-Stillwater has concluded a €500-million green loan financing facility through its subsidiary, Keliber Technology Oy. 

Keliber lithium hydroxide project, Finland – update

Kobada gold project, Mali – update

30th August 2024 Toubani Resources MD Phil Russo has stated that the company is well positioned to advance the project. 

Kobada gold project, Mali – update

Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II – update

30th August 2024 The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority has achieved the successful breakthrough of the upper intake tunnel into the lower intake tunnel at the Polihali dam. 

Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II – update
Photo by LHDA
Breakthrough of the upper intake tunnel into the lower intake tunnel at the Polihali transfer tunnel

Prominent Hill copper/gold/silver mine expansion, Australia – update

30th August 2024 Shaft sinking at the project is 40% complete. 

Prominent Hill copper/gold/silver mine expansion, Australia – update

Simberi sulphide gold project, Papua New Guinea – update

30th August 2024 St Barbara has accelerated its decision-making process by selecting the saleable concentrate flowsheet option for its Simberi project ahead of schedule. 

Simberi sulphide gold project, Papua New Guinea – update
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