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Sheila Barradas is Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor.

By Sheila Barradas

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Kayelekera uranium restart project, Malawi – update

19th January 2024

Lotus Resources is targeting a potential restart at the project in late 2025. 


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Kipushi zinc/copper/silver/ mine, Democratic Republic of Congo – update

19th January 2024

Ivanhoe Mines has signed a new joint venture agreement with State-owned mining company Gécamines to restart the high-grade zinc/copper/silver mine. 


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Lake Maitland uranium/vanadium project, Australia – update

19th January 2024

Toro has initiated a refresh and update of the scoping study. 


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Longonjo neodymium/praseodymium project, Angola – update

19th January 2024

Angolan sovereign wealth fund Fundo Soberano de Angola has said that it is “delighted to see the excellent progress” being made on site. 


First production of mixed rare earth sulphate from the Phalaborwa project

Phalaborwa Rare Earths Project, South Africa – update

19th January 2024

Rainbow Rare Earths has announced progress with its Phalaborwa pilot plant. 


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Richards Bay liquid natural gas bulk terminal, South Africa – update

19th January 2024

Transnet National Port Authority has selected Vopak & TPL Consortium Venture to design, develop, build, finance, operate and maintain the liquefied natural gas terminal for 25 years. 


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Robe Mesa iron-ore project, Australia – update

19th January 2024

CZR Resources has sold its 85%share in the project. 


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Tulu Kapi gold project, Ethiopia – update

19th January 2024

The full project launch, including funding drawdown, is on course for the first half of 2024. 


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Vidalia further expansion project, US – update

19th January 2024

Syrah Resources has reported a slight delay in the production of active anode material at the project. 


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Northparkes mine, Australia

19th January 2024

A copper/gold mine in New South Wales, Australia. 


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Beyondie sulphate of potash (SoP) project expansion, Australia – update

12th January 2024

Reward Minerals is seeking to raise about A$22.8-million through an entitlement shares offer. 


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Dangote petroleum refinery, Nigeria – update

12th January 2024

The Dangote refinery has received its sixth shipment of barrels of crude oil supplied by the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation. 


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Dugbe gold project, Liberia – update

12th January 2024

Hummingbird Resources completed the conversion of its 51% interest in the Dugbe gold project into a 51% controlling interest in TSX-V-listed Pasofino Gold in December 2023. 


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Etango-8 uranium project, Namibia – update

12th January 2024

Namibia's Ministry of Mines and Energy granted Bannerman Energy a mining licence for its Etango uranium project in December 2023. 


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Holmaneset project, Norway – update

12th January 2024

The European Union has chosen to significantly invest in the project. 


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Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update

12th January 2024

The Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex produced 393 551 t of copper in concentrate in 2023, aligning with the production guidance range of 390 000 t to 430 000 t. 


Aerial view of the Kanmantoo project site

Kanmantoo underground project – Stage 1, Australia – update

12th January 2024

The first stope blast at Kanmantoo has been completed. 


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Khemisset potash project, Morocco – update

12th January 2024

Emmerson is still awaiting a session of the country’s Commission Ministérielle de Pilotage to obtain environmental- and social-impact assessment approval for the project, the company outlined in an... 


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Longonjo neodymium/praseodymium project, Angola – update

12th January 2024

Pensana has made significant strides at the Longonjo mine ahead of main construction starting later this year. 


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Mphanda Nkuwa hydropower project, Mozambique – update

12th January 2024

A consortium comprising EDF, TotalEnergies and Sumitomo Corporation has announced that it has been selected as strategic partner by the government of Mozambique. 


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Pebble copper/gold/molybdenum/silver/rhenium project, US – update

12th January 2024

Northern Dynasty Minerals has reported that the US Supreme Court has denied Alaska’s petition to review its claims that the Environmental Protection Act veto of the Pebble project was illegal. 


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Samphire uranium project, Australia – update

12th January 2024

Alligator Energy has said that its planned 2024 field recovery trial is expected to assist in further derisking and optimising the technical aspect of the project.  


Aerial view of the Savannah nickel project site

Savannah nickel project, Australia – update

12th January 2024

Panoramic Resources went into voluntary administration on December 14, 2023. 


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Thunderbird mineral sands project, Australia – update

12th January 2024

The first shipment of zircon concentrate from the project has set sail. 


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Tumas uranium project, Namibia – update

12th January 2024

A review of the definitive feasibility study has validated the commercial viability of the project as a long-term, high-margin and globally significant uranium operation. 


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Twin Hills gold project, Namibia – update

12th January 2024

Dundee intends to advance all remaining engineering activities for Twins Hills to reach a construction decision by the third quarter of 2024. 


Site overview

Pallas research reactor, the Netherlands

15th December 2023

Spanish construction firm FCC Construcción has been contracted to build the Pallas research reactor. 


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Airport Business Park, South Africa

15th December 2023

The 19.5 ha development will offer a full spectrum of industrial and commercial warehousing solutions. 


Imge of headger/converyor at the Enedaevor mine

Endeavor silver/zinc/lead mine restart project, Australia

15th December 2023

A restart study has demonstrated strong technical and robust economic support to restart silver/lead/zinc concentrate production at the mine. 


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Wonarah direct shipping ore project, Australia

15th December 2023

A direct shipping ore feasibility study has demonstrated the strong economics of the project and shown a low technical risk. 


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Sekelduin substation project, Namibia

15th December 2023

Sekelduin substation project will see the the design, manufacture, supply, installation and commissioning of specialised switchgear and substation protection, as well as automation systems for a... 


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Gas Access To Europe Terminal liquefied natural gas project, the Netherlands

15th December 2023

The project will make it possible to supply an additional four-billion cubic metres of liquefied natural gas a year. 


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Alto Paraná titanium project, Paraguay

15th December 2023

A base case and a more tentative stretch case for the production of high titania slag and high-purity pig iron have been evaluated. 


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Sherbro Island City Wind Farm, Sierra Leone

15th December 2023

Octopus Energy and Sherbo Alliance Partners are developing Sierra Leone’s first-ever wind farm.  


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Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update

15th December 2023

Preliminary, unoptimised testing indicates that the Bengwenyama upper group two reef can be treated using conventional methods. 


Location map of the Borborema project

Borborema gold project, Brazil – update

15th December 2023

Precious metals-focused royalty and streaming company Gold Royalty will provide $31-million in project financing for the project. 


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ESIPPPP – Bid Window 1, South Africa – update

15th December 2023

The South African government has selected preferred bidders for the development of four utility-scale battery energy storage system projects in the Northern Cape. 


Location map of the Ewoyaa project

Ewoyaa lithium project, Ghana – update

15th December 2023

Atlantic Lithium has announced a maiden Joint Ore Reserves Committee-compliant mineral resource estimate of 15.7-million tonnes at 40.2% feldspar for Ewoyaa. 


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Kalgoorlie rare earths processing facility, Australia – update

15th December 2023

The first feed material from the Mt Weld mine has been introduced into the processing facility. 


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Koeberg nuclear power plant steam-generator replacement project, South Africa – update

15th December 2023

Eskom generation head Bheki Nxumalo has indicated that an extended outage at Koeberg Unit 2, which started on December 11, is expected to continue until September 2024. 


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Longonjo neodymium/praseodymium project, Angolo – update

15th December 2023

An announcement is expected to be made in the first quarter of 2024 regarding the financing of the upfront capital expenditure needed to develop the Longonjo project. 


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