Kansanshi mine – S3 expansion project, Zambia – update

First Quantum Minerals has reiterated its commitment to delivering the S3 project. 

Kasiya rutile/graphite project, Malawi – update

Sovereign Metals has appointed a specialist social performance consultancy to assist with the continued development of the company’s stakeholder relations, social performance objectives, and its... 

Kola potash project, Congo-Brazzaville – update

The Summit Consortium has advised that the financing proposal for the total construction cost of the project will be provided for Kore within six weeks of the engineering, procurement and... 

Kvanefjeld rare earths project, Greenland – update

A Copenhagen arbitration tribunal has ordered Greenland Minerals A/S to provide payment security for the legal costs of the governments of Greenland and Denmark against the rare-earth miner's... 

Madaouela uranium project, Niger – update

GoviEx has reported that the unexpected military coup in Niger has created some challenges. 

Makuutu rare earths project, Uganda – update

Ionic Rare Earths has reported that Rwenzori Rare Metals has formally received the large-scale mining licence for the central Makuutu tenement. 

Mogale Tailings Retreatment project, South Africa – update

Commissioning is on track for the latter half of 2024. 

Mutanga uranium project, Zambia – update

The project is showing good progress. 

N2 Wild Coast Toll Road megabridge project – Msikaba bridge, South Africa – update

South African National Roads Agency has reported that cable-stay strands for the project will need to be imported. 

N2 Wild Coast Toll Road megabridge project – Mtentu bridge, South Africa – update

The project will displace the Bloukrans bridge, in the Western Cape, as the highest bridge in Africa and the southern hemisphere. 

Okiep copper project, South Africa – update

Orion Minerals has reached an agreement to access and acquire the surface ownership rights of properties owned by Mora Plase Proprietary. 

Orokolo Bay industrial sands project, Papua New Guinea – update

Mayur Resources has finalised the funding structure for the project. 

Rhodes Ridge iron-ore project, Australia – update

The project is progressing to a prefeasibility study. 

Peak mine, Australia

A gold/copper mine in Cobar, central west New South Wales, Australia 

Port of East London’s N-berth deepening and strengthening project, South Africa

The project will increase the berth capacity of the automotive terminal and allow for new-generation vessels to berth in the port. 

Eskay Creek gold/silver project, Canada

A definitive feasibility study has demonstrated a robust project with industry-leading economics for a conventional openpit mining and milling operation. 

Jansen potash project, Canada

BHP approved Jansen Stage 2 of the project in November 2023, and will transform Jansen into one of the world’s biggest potash mines, doubling production capacity to an estimated 8.5-million tonnes... 

Manganese sulphate plant, China

The project entails the construction of a 72 000 t/y of battery-grade manganese sulphate equivalent. 

Ingrandes Foundry green hydrogen hub, France

Ingarndes Foundry plans to dismantle its existing foundry infrastructure to make it compatible with the proposed industrialisation process. 

Karibib lithium project – Phase 1, United Arab Emirates

Lepidico aims to produce 4 350 t/y of lithium hydroxide after ramp-up. 

Electric vehicle plant, South Korea

The electric vehicle plant is Hyundai Motor Company’s first new plant in South Korea in 29 years. 

Broken Hill cobalt project, Australia – update

Rimfire Pacific has more than doubled the size of its Broken Hill project. 

Falchani lithium project, Peru – update

American Lithium has reported that construction could begin by late 2024 or late 2025. 

Coega green ammonia project, South Africa – update

Hive Hydrogen South Africa aims to establish a green ammonia plant that will produce more than 900 000 t/y, using its own dedicated power supply. 

K.Hill battery-grade manganese project, Botswana – update

Giyani Metals has secured financing from South Africa’s Industrial Development Corporation to advance the project. 

Kayelekera uranium restart project, Malawi – update

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

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

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

Lake Maitland uranium/vanadium project, Australia – update

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

Longonjo neodymium/praseodymium project, Angola – update

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

Phalaborwa Rare Earths Project, South Africa – update

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

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

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. 

Robe Mesa iron-ore project, Australia – update

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

Tulu Kapi gold project, Ethiopia – update

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

Vidalia further expansion project, US – update

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

Northparkes mine, Australia

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

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

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

Dangote petroleum refinery, Nigeria – update

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

Dugbe gold project, Liberia – update

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. 

Etango-8 uranium project, Namibia – update

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

Holmaneset project, Norway – update

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