TGME underground project, South Africa – update

Theta Gold Mines has selected a subsidiary of Power Construction Corporation, of China, for the construction of its TGME gold plant, tailings storage facility and wastewater dams. 

Tiris uranium project, Mauritania – update

Tiris is the first major calcrete uranium discovery in the region. 

Zulu lithium/tantalum project pilot plant, Zimbabwe – update

Premier African Minerals intends to raise £2.48-million before expenses through a subscription to advance its Zulu project. 

Empire State mine, US

A zinc mine in the state of New York, in the US. 

ACWA Power Project DAO, South Africa

The project is a dispatchable renewable hybrid plant, which includes a solar photovoltaic installation and battery storage. 

Springbok solar photovoltaic plant, South Africa

SOLA Group is building a solar photovoltaic plant in the Free State. 

Paulsens gold mine restart, Australia

First gold is expected in the first half of 2024. 

Mmadinare solar complex, Botswana

Financial close on the first phase of the project was reached in December 2023. 

Seymour and Root – mine and concentrator projects, Canada

A preliminary economic assessment has considered two development options for the project. 

Alacran copper/gold project, Colombia

A feasibility study has demonstrated an economically attractive project. 

Green ammonia project, Egypt

ACWA Power is developing the first phase of a green ammonia project. 

IWC megawarehouse rooftop solar project, Ghana

The project entails the construction of a solar rooftop power system on IWC’s megawarehouse. 

Oshivela decarbonised iron plant, Namibia

The project involves the construction of Africa’s first decarbonised iron plant. 

Pupin Wind Farm, Serbia

Enlight Renewable Energy is building a wind farm that will prevent the emission of 197 000 t/y of carbon dioxide. 

Dougou Extension sylvinite project, Congo-Brazzaville – update

Kore Potash aims to exploit the project's mineral resource, a sylvinite deposit with exceptionally high potassium chloride grade, compared with that of global potash operations. 

Epanko graphite project, Tanzania – update

Processing started on a 40 t bulk sample from Epanko to provide feedstock for the EcoGraf HFfree product qualification facility programme. 

Ewoyaa lithium project, Ghana – update

Ewoyaa is advancing through the approvals process. 

Kanmantoo underground project – Stage 1, Australia – update

Hillgrove Resources has produced first concentrate from the Kanmantoo copper mine. 

Lafigué gold project, Côte d'Ivoire – update

Endeavour Mininf has reported that construction activities are well advanced. 

Ngualla rare earth project, Tanzania – update

A final investment decision is targeted by June 2024. 

Oya Energy hybrid dispatchable facility, South Africa – update

The project has reached financial close. 

Prairie lithium project, Canada – update

Arizona Lithium has reported that the direct lithium extraction pilot plant has produced “exceptional” results during operations over the past three months. 

Rössing Uranium life-of-mine extension, Namibia – update

The push-back will start in 2024. 

Sukari life-of-mine plan, Egypt – update

The new life-of-mine plan for the Sukari gold mine incorporates four major workstreams. 

Swanson tantalum/lithium project, Namibia – update

Site preparation has started. 

Tulu Kapi gold project, Ethiopia – update

Following meetings with senior representatives of stakeholders for Kefi’s Tulu Kapi project at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba, all parties in the funding syndicate will go to their... 

Illawarra Metallurgical Coal, Australia

A coal mine in he southern coalfields of New South Wales, Australia. 

South Dunes Precinct development, South Africa

The Transnet National Ports Authority issued a request for proposals in December 2023 for the appointment of suitable terminal operators to fund, design, develop, operate, maintain and transfer the... 

Witberg wind energy project, South Africa

Red Rocket is building South Africa's biggest wind farm to date. 

Rhodes Ridge iron-ore project, Australia

Rio Tinto plans to develop Rhodes Ridge – one of the world's best undeveloped iron-ore deposits. 

Christmas Creek green iron trial commercial plant, Australia

Fortescue has approved the project. 

Jasper Hills gold project, Australia

Linden Gold Alliance is developing Jasper Hills to deliver 101 100 oz of gold over its first 31 months. 

Segovia Operations – Maria Dama expansion project, Colombia

Aris Mining is undertaking a small-scale project to increase the processing capacity at the Maria Dama gold processing plant by 50%. 

Grand Bara renewable-energy project, Djibouti

AMEA Power signed a 25-year power purchase agreement with the Djibouti government for a solar photovoltaic project, coupled with battery storage in August 2023. 

Songo–Matambo transmission line project, Mozambique

Electricidade de Moçambique aims to build a 118 km 400 kV high-voltage single-circuit transmission line from Songo to Matambo. 

Kairouan solar plant, Tunisia

AMEA Power's Kairouan solar plant will avoid the emission of 117 000 t of carbon dioxide over the course of its operation. 

Ardmore phosphate rock project, Australia – update

Centrex Metals is investigating road transport alternatives for phosphates concentrate from its Ardmore mine. 

Blackwater gold project, Canada – update

Phase 1 is crossing the halfway mark. 

Bloom Lake direct reduction pellet feed project, Canada – update

Champion Iron announced a final investment decision for the project in January 2024. 

Etango-8 uranium project, Namibia – update

Bannerman Energy is hoping to make a final investment decision in the first half of 2025.