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. 

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. 

Doropo gold project, Côte d'Ivoire – update

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

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. 

Prieska copper/zinc project, South Africa – update

The project is fully permitted. 

Reko Diq copper/gold project, Pakistan – update

Saudi Arabia is advancing towards a potential deal to acquire a minority stake in the project. 

Resolution copper mining project, US – update

The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has denied Apache Stronghold's attempt to stop the land exchange between Resolution Copper and the federal government. 

Rhodes Ridge iron-ore project, Australia – update

The prefeasibility study is advancing. 

Rincon lithium carbon plant, Argentina – update

The development of the lithium carbonate starter plant is ongoing. 

Sanbrado underground gold project, Burkina Faso – update

West African Resources has reported high-grade gold mineralisation from recent infill underground diamond drilling at the project.  

Simandou iron-ore project, Guinea – update

Rio Tinto is continuing to work with its partners to satisfy the outstanding conditions on the project. 

South Flank iron-ore sustaining mine project, Australia – update

The project remains on track. 

Thacker Pass lithium project, US – update

Lithium Americas plans to raise funds to accelerate the construction and development of the project. 

Western Range iron-ore project, Australia – update

Construction has surpassed 50%. 

Halleck Creek rare earths project, US

A scoping study has shown Halleck Creek to be a world-class rare earth element project.