ACSA infrastructure investment plan, South Africa

ACSA has allocated R21.7-billion towards airport infrastructure developments focused on refurbishments, improvements and statutory compliance over the next five years. 

Bankenveld District City development, South Africa

The project aims to develop housing units alongside significant commercial, retail and industrial spaces in Gauteng. 

BESIPPPP – Bid Window 3, South Africa

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy released the request for proposals for the Battery Energy Storage Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme on March 28, 2024. 

Port of East London seawater desalination plant, South Africa

The plant will be the first ever to be built across Transnet National Port Authorities' eight commercial ports. 

Red Sands battery energy storage solutions project, South Africa

Red Sands will be the biggest standalone battery energy storage solutions project in Africa.  

McPhillamys gold project, Australia

Regis Resources plans to build a seven-million-tonne-a-year operation in Kings Plains, New South Wales. 

Copperwood project, US

The state of Michigan granted Highland Copper a performance-based grant for the project in April 2024. 

Waste Rock Project, Zambia

A joint venture comprising Jubilee Metals Group and International Resources Holding plans to process more than 260-million tonnes of copper-containing surface material from the project. 

Black Butte copper project, US – update

Sandfire Resources is continuing to support the Sandfire Americas team to progress the project. 

Blackwater gold project, Canada – update

The project is continuing on schedule. 

Bunyu graphite project, Tanzania – update

Testing on the graphite concentrate has been conducted over the past three months. 

Kalgoorlie nickel project Goongarrie Hub, Australia – update

Sumitomo Metal Mining and Mitsubishi have thrown their support behind the project. 

Lafigué gold project, Côte D'Ivoire – update

Development is expected to start shortly. 

Mpama South tin project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update

Tin concentrate production is imminent. 

Ngualla rare earths project, Tanzania – update

The project has received robust support from credit agencies and commercial banks. 

Sabodala-Massawa gold mine expansion, Senegal – update

Endeavour Mining announced the project's first gold pour on April 28. 

Tocantinzinho gold project, Brazil – update

G Mining Ventures has successfully drawn the remaining $33-million on its $75-million senior secured term loan. 

Xavantina Operations, Brazil

A gold mine in south-eastern Mato Grosso State, Brazil. 

Lithium conversion plant, Australia

Pilbara Minerals and Ganfeng Lithium Group signed a binding term sheet in March 2024 to complete a joint feasibility study on the project. 

Amapá iron-ore project, Brazil

A capital expenditure optimisation study has resulted in a forecast increase in production of about 4.8%. 

Karowe underground expansion project, Botswana

The underground project will extend the mine’s life by 15 years. 

Gonfreville-l’Orcher hydrogen production plant, France

The project has been approved. 

High Grand Falls dam, Kenya

The dam aims to be the second-largest freshwater dam in Africa. 

Khavda Renewable Energy Park, India

Adani Green Energy Limited plans to build the world’s biggest power plant regardless of the energy source. 

High-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate project

A scoping study has yielded promising results. 

AP60 low-carbon aluminium smelter expansion, Canada – update

Early works activities for the expansion have been completed. 

Coastal Water desalination plant, Australia – update

Rio Tinto plans to build a seawater desalination plant with an initial nominal capacity of 4 Gℓ/y. 

Doropo gold project, Côte d'Ivoire – update

Centamin has allocated $14-million to complete the Doropo definitive feasibility study. 

Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, Ethiopia – update

The project is in its final phases of completion. 

Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant project, UK – update

GE Steam Power Systems has awarded a contract to provide electrical and instrumentation solutions for the project. 

Honeymoon uranium mine, Australia – update

The first drum of uranium has been produced. 

Jadar lithium-borates project, Serbia – update

Rio Tinto continues to believe that the project has the potential to be a world-class asset. 

Jansen potash project, Canada – update

The project is almost 50% complete. 

Kalgoorlie rare earths processing facility, Australia – update

Final commissioning and initial production activities are progressing. 

Kennecott copper mine expansion, US – update

Kennecott has returned to underground production after more than 40 years. 

Madaouela uranium project, Niger – update

GoviEx is in discussions with the government of Niger regarding the start of mining operations. 

Mt Weld rare earths mine and concentration plant expansion, Australia – update

Lynas Rare Earths has reported that the project schedule remains on track. 

Okiep copper project, South Africa – update

A standout intercept at the project resulted in Orion Minerals shares rocketing up 58% on the Australian Stock Exchange on April 22. 

Orom-Cross graphite project, Uganda – update

Blencowe Resources has initiated a commercial study on a proposed downstream processing facility. 

Oyu Tolgoi underground mine project, Mongolia – update

Rio Tinto has reported that the sinking of ventilation shafts 3 and 4 is progressing.