Steenkampskraal monazite mine, South Africa – update

Steenkampskraal Holdings and South Africa’s national mineral research organisation Mintek have announced the successful production of high-purity mixed rare earth products at Mintek’s laboratory... 

Witwatersrand Basin Project – Qala Shallows, South Africa – update

West Wits Mining has concluded definitive loan agreements within the financing package of the project. 

Kemess gold/copper project, Canada

Canadian-based gold miner Centerra Gold intends to restart the past-producing Kemess gold/copper operation in British Columbia. 

Gongo Soco circular mining project, Brazil

Vale announced the implementation of the Gongo Soco circular mining project in April 2026 as part of its Circular Mining Program – Waste to Value. 

Era Dorada project, Guatemala

Aura Minerals expects the Era Dorada project to produce about 1.75-million gold equivalent ounces over its projected life-of-mine. 

Kasiya rutile/graphite project, Malawi

An April 2026 definitive feasibility study has outlined an initial 25-year mine life, based on total ore mined of 536-million tonnes. 

Clearwater lithium project, Canada – update

E3 Lithium has successfully commissioned Phase 2 of the demonstration facility. 

Diamba Sud gold project, Senegal – update

Fortuna Mining has received an environmental decree approving the environmental- and social-impact assessment for the project. 

Kandiolé gold project, Mali – update

Analytics platform Stormlands Mining has found in its latest case study that the net present value of the project can increase from $462-million to $1.1-billion using current commodity prices for... 

Kokoseb gold project, Namibia – update

Wia Gold has released assay results from 19 819 m of recent drilling. 

Lofdal heavy rare earths project, Namibia – update

Namibia Critical Metals has started a five-month drilling programme. 

Sanankoro gold project, Mali – update

Cora Gold has outlined a reverse circulation and diamond drilling programme of more than 12 000 m. 

Shaakichiuwaanaan – lithium-only project, Canada – update

PMET Resources, following the completion of a concept study, has identified a potentially viable pathway for producing a value-added lithium chemical. 

Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo

An updated independent technical report supports a revised mine plan for the complex that is expected to ramp up production to more than 500 000 t/y of copper from 2028 onwards.  

Bilboes gold project, Zimbabawe – update

Results from Caledonia's 2025 exploration programme at the adjacent Motapa exploration property have demonstrated the presence of significant gold mineralisation across multiple zones. 

Clearwater lithium project, Canada – update

E3 has started ordering equipment required for Phase 3 of the project. 

Copperwood project, US – update

Highland Copper Company is undertaking an integrated mine plan review and optimisation works towards an updated feasibility study. 

Elizabeth Creek copper/silver project, Australia – update

Coda Minerals has indicated that Elizabeth Creek is approaching an important stage where demonstrating technical robustness, commercial viability and development readiness are becoming increasingly... 

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

Construction of the Kipushi mine's second tailings storage facility (TSF) is more than 90% complete. 

Longonjo rare earths mine/refinery project, Angola – update

The Longonjo development remains on target and on budget. 

Monte Muambe rare earths, fluorspar and gallium project, Mozambqiue

Rare earths assays from Altona Rare Earths' 2025 drilling campaign have confirmed heavy rare-earth element enrichment associated with fluorspar at Monte Muambe. 

North Stanmore rare earth project, Australia – update

Victory Metals has signed an agreement with the Wajarri Yamaji Aboriginal Corporation that helps facilitate the granting of a mining licence. 

Pioneer Dome lithium project, Australia – update

Develop Global has made a final investment decision on Pioneer Dome. 

South Crofty critical minerals project, England – update

Cornish Metals is progressing towards starting commercial production at the South Crofty project by mid-2028. 

Sulphur Springs copper/silver/zinc project, Australia – update

Develop has approved A$450-million in capital expenditure to advance Sulphur Springs through construction and into production. 

Lionheart lithium and renewable-energy project, Germany – update

Vulcan Energy Resources announced financial close as part of the Lionheart equity and debt financing arrangements in May 2026. 

Cerro Negro mine, Argentina

A gold/silver mine in Santa Cruz province, southern Argentina, about 400 km south-west of Comodoro Rivadavia and about a two-hour drive south of Perito Moreno. 

Donald rare earth and mineral sands project, Australia

The Donald project is a globally significant rare earth and mineral sands project, with the potential to become a long-term supplier of critical rare-earth elements. 

Arthur gold project, US

AngloGold Ashanti has described the Arthur gold project as a large-scale, continuous gold system with a mineralised footprint of about 2.7 km to 1.3 km. 

AP60 low-carbon aluminium smelter expansion, Canada – update

Rio Tinto has started commissioning its $1.5-billion AP60 smelter expansion. 

Eland mine complex, South Africa – update

Eland’s ramp-up is continuing on schedule. 

Halleck Creek rare earths project, US – update

American Rare Earths has started with its 2026 exploration drilling programme at the Cowboy State mine within the Halleck Creek rare earths project. 

Hombre Muerto West lithium project, Argentina/Bolivia/Chile – update

Optimisation is under way. 

Kasiya rutile/graphite project, Malawi – update

Testwork conducted on monazite concentrate recovered from the Kasiya project has confirmed that the heavy rare-earth content of dysprosium, terbium and yttrium first reported in January is present... 

Mogale Tailings Retreatment – Soweto cluster expansion, South Africa – update

the Soweto Cluster definitive feasibility study remains on track for completion by the end of June 2026. 

Okiep Copper Project, South Africa – update

Orion Mineral Resources has said that the ptimisation of the project is a key focus for 2026. 

Phalaborwa Rare Earths Project, South Africa – update

Phalaborwa has been established as a proven producer of rare-earth elements, with the large-scale pilot plant in Johannesburg running the optimised primary flowsheet and producing a high-grade... 

Prieska Copper Zinc Mine, South Africa – update

The remaining conditions precedent to the Glencore financing and offtake agreement, updated intercreditor arrangements and linked offtake agreements, are expected to be completed by the end of the... 

Tiris uranium project, Mauritania – update

The project is advancing towards a final investment decision targeted for the end of 2026. 

Witwatersrand Basin Project – Qala Shallows, South Africa – update

West Wits Mining has completed the 1 West Decline development.