Burnstone gold project, South Africa – update

Consistent with the requirements of Sibanye’s capital allocation framework, the project will be delayed and is expected to ramp up again during 2025.  

Cariboo gold project, Canada – update

Osisko Gold Royalties has secured funding for the project. 

Bimha mine upgrade, Zimbabwe – update

Impala Platinum has reported that the project is on track. 

Honeymoon uranium mine, Australia – update

Boss Energy is set to produce its first drum of uranium from the project in the current quarter. 

Jaguar nickel sulphide project, Brazil – update

Centaurus Metals has deferred plans for a nickel sulphate refinery. 

Lindi Jumbo graphite project, Tanzania – update

Commissioning is progressing according to plan. 

Marula solar plant project, South Africa – update

The bankable feasibility study is being reviewed. 

Mimosa’s North Hill life-of-mine extension project, South Africa – update

The project has not been approved. 

Mupani mine replacement projects, Zimbabwe – update

Impala Platinum has reported that the project is on track. 

Resolution copper mining project, US – update

The US appeals court has narrowly ruled that the federal government may give away thousands of acres in Arizona to Rio Tinto for the Resolution copper project. 

Sabodala-Massawa mine solar photovoltaic plant, Senegal – update

Endeavour Mining has decided to move ahead with the 37 MWp facility. 

Selous Metallurgical Complex tailings storage facility, Zimbabwe – update

The project will extend the design life of the tailings storage facility until 2049. 

Springpole gold project, Canada – update

First Mining has received construction permits for a temporary winter road to the exploration camp site. 

Two Rivers Platinum Mine Merensky project, South Africa – update

A review of the project is under way. 

Volspruit platinum group metals project, South Africa – update

Sylvania Platinum has announced the completion of a mineral resource estimate. 

Balama graphite project, Mozambique – update

Syrah Resources has announced a binding offtake agreement with Korean battery materials group Posco Future M for natural graphite fines from the Balama mine. 

Zondereinde smelter solar photovoltaic project, South Africa – update

The development of an 80 MW solar power farm at Zondereinde is in progress. 

Jansen potash project, Canada – update

BHP has signed nonbinding sales agreements for all potash production from both phases of the Jansen mine. 

Kachi lithium brine project, Argentina – update

Lake Resources has announced further cost reductions to extend its financial flexibility and better position the company to complete a strategic partner selection process for its Kachi project. 

Keliber lithium hydroxide project, Finland – update

Construction activities of the project have continued successfully after the start of construction in March 2023. 

Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update

Eskom has insisted that it is on track to complete the repairs to the ducts in the west stack at the Kusile power station by December 2024. 

Longonjo neodymium/praseodymium project, Angola – update

Preparatory works are advancing smoothly. 

Madaouela uranium project, Niger – update

GoviEx has announced that lender due diligence for the project has started. 

Sabodala-Massawa gold mine expansion, Senegal – update

Wet commissioning activities are under way. 

South Crofty tin project, UK – update

Cornish Metals will start refurbishing New Cook's Kitchen shaft ahead of schedule. 

Tulu Kapi gold project, Ethiopia – update

A preliminary economic assessment has indicated the economic attractiveness of mining the underground deposit adjacent to the Tulu Kapi openpit. 

Wolfsberg lithium project, Austria – update

Critical Metals is focusing on the project's future construction and commissioning. 

Zondereinde Western extension project, South Africa – update

Northam Platinum has implemented several capital preservation initiatives at the project. 

Zimplats solar project, Zimbabwe – update

The planned solar plant commissioning has been negatively impacted on by severe port and logistics constraints. 

Marula Phase 2 life-of-mine extension, South Africa – update

Zimplats has slowed down the extension project. 

Marula Phase 2 life-of-mine extension, South Africa – update

The project has been slowed down. 

Carmen de Andacollo mine, Chile

A copper/gold mine in Coquimbo region, central Chile. 

Battery Energy Storage Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme – Bid Window 2, South Africa

Bid Window 2 of the Battery Energy Storage Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme was released in December 2023 and calls for 615 MW battery energy storage capacity. 

Gas Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme – Bid Window 1, South Africa

The procurement of new-generation capacity is required to ensure energy security, and about 3 000 MW is expected to be generated from gas. 

Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme – Bid Window 7, South Africa

Bid submission for Bid Window 7 of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme is scheduled for April 30, 2024. 

Sanbrado underground gold project, Burkina Faso

A scoping study has proposed the development of an underground development beneath the M5 South openpit at the Sanbrado gold mine. 

Molo graphite mine expansion, Madagascar

A feasibility study has confirmed the highly attractive economics for a large-scale expansion of the Molo mine and processing facility. 

Tarragona hydrogen plant, Spain

Lhyfe is building its first green hydrogen production site in Catalonia, Spain. 

Piquette Avenue – US Advanced Manufacturing Center, US

The proposed manufacturing centre will become a major hub for Fortescue’s production of automotive and heavy industry batteries, hydrogen generators, fast chargers and electrolysers. 

Black Butte copper project, US – update

Sandfire Resources America has been given approval to proceed with the construction of its Black Butte project.