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. 

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

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. 

Kanmantoo underground project – Stage 1, Australia – update

The first stope blast at Kanmantoo has been completed. 

Khemisset potash project, Morocco – update

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... 

Longonjo neodymium/praseodymium project, Angola – update

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

Mphanda Nkuwa hydropower project, Mozambique – update

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

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

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. 

Samphire uranium project, Australia – update

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.  

Savannah nickel project, Australia – update

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

Thunderbird mineral sands project, Australia – update

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

Tumas uranium project, Namibia – update

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. 

Twin Hills gold project, Namibia – update

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

Pallas research reactor, the Netherlands

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

Airport Business Park, South Africa

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

Endeavor silver/zinc/lead mine restart project, Australia

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

Wonarah direct shipping ore project, Australia

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

Sekelduin substation project, Namibia

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... 

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

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

Alto Paraná titanium project, Paraguay

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

Sherbro Island City Wind Farm, Sierra Leone

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

Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update

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

Borborema gold project, Brazil – update

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

ESIPPPP – Bid Window 1, South Africa – update

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

Ewoyaa lithium project, Ghana – update

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. 

Kalgoorlie rare earths processing facility, Australia – update

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

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

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. 

Longonjo neodymium/praseodymium project, Angolo – update

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. 

Lumwana copper mine expansion, Zambia – update

Lycopodium has been awarded a feasibility study and basic engineering contract for the project. 

Makuutu rare earths project, Uganda – update

Ionic Rare Earths has signed a share purchase agreement with Rare Earth Elements Africa to acquire a further 34% interest in Ugandan company Rwenzori Rare Metals, which owns 100% of the Makuutu... 

NICO gold/cobalt/bismuth/copper mine project, Canada – update

The Canadian government has offered funding to support metallurgical testwork for the Nico project.