Reko Diq copper/gold project, Pakistan – update

Barrick Mining Corporation is undertaking a review of all aspects of the project. 

Rosh Pinah expansion, Namibia – update

Rosh Pinah Zinc has commissioned Namibia’s first paste backfill plant at the Rosh Pinah mine, a major milestone in the RP2.0 expansion. 

Boddington mine, Australia

A copper/gold mine south-east of Perth, in Western Australia.  

Donlin Gold project, US – update

Name of the Project Donlin Gold project. Location Alaska, in the US. 

Eland mine complex, South Africa – update

Eland is making steady progress in its ramp-up. 

Kookynie gold project, Australia – update

Carnavale Resources has been granted mining lease M40/362, which hosts all the mineral resources at the project. 

Minim Martap bauxite project, Cameroon – update

Canyon Resources has reported that the project is advancing to the mining phase, with commissioning of the surface miner scheduled for February 2026 as a key operational milestone. 

Monte Muambe rare earths and fluorspar project, Mozambique – update

The US Trade and Development Agency has confirmed its intention to support the project. 

North American Lithium expansion project, Canada – update

Elevra Lithium has signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding with Mangrove Lithium for the supply of spodumene concentrate from the project. 

Orom-Cross graphite project, Uganda – update

Additional metallurgical testwork has confirmed that graphite concentrate from the project is suitable for synthetic industrial diamond production, adding a new potential value stream. 

Phalaborwa Rare Earths Project, South Africa – update

Rainbow Rare Earths has announced that its recently commissioned large-scale pilot plant is operating the optimised Phalaborwa primary flowsheet. 

Prieska copper/zinc mine, South Africa – update

Prieska Copper Zinc Mine has executed a binding prepayment agreement with a wholly-owned subsidiary of Glencore for a $250-million prepayment facility linked to the sale of bulk, copper and zinc... 

Sanankoro gold project, Mali – update

Cora Gold has conditionally secured at least £12.85-million and up to £13.71-million (before costs) through a subscription of up to 228.45-million new shares at 6p each, to advance the Sanankoro... 

Shaakichiuwaanaan – lithium-only project, Canada – update

PMET Resources is pursuing financing of up to C$130-million to support the next phase of exploration and development. 

Zanaga iron-ore project, Congo-Brazzaville – update

ZIOC has signed a binding term sheet with Red Arc Minerals for a staged investment in the project. 

Zondereinde – Western extension project, South Africa – update

The ramp-up of stoping is continuing within the Western extension section, reflecting an improvement in Merensky tonnes mined.  

Pozuelos-Pastos Grandes lithium brine project, Argentina

Pozuelos-Pastos Grandes lithium brine project is among one of the largest undeveloped lithium brine resources in the world. 

Zesty green iron demonstration plant, Australia

Zero Emissions Steel Technology, or Zesty, is being positioned as a pathway for using Pilbara iron-ore in lower-emissions steelmaking. 

PAK lithium mine project and lithium chemicals conversion facility, Canada

The mine project contains North America’s highest-grade lithium resource and is the biggest in Ontario by size.  

North Carolina rare-earth magnet facility, US

Rare-earth magnets manufacturer Vulcan Elements plans to expand its rare-earth magnet facility in North Carolina. 

Bendigo-Ophir gold project, New Zealand – update

Santana Minerals has secured access over council roading assets necessary to allow for Bendigo-Ophir to proceed, subject to receipt of Fast-track Approvals Act consent. 

Burnstone gold project, South Africa – update

The feasibility study and final investment decision are expected in the first half of 2026. 

Copperwood project, US – update

Highland Copper has outlined its 2026 work programme to advance the project towards a construction decision. 

Costa Fuego copper project, Chile – update

Hot Chili announced a capital raising on February 2 aimed at supporting several growth initiatives at its flagship Costa Fuego copper/gold project. 

Eva copper project, Australia – update

Harmony Gold Mining Company has appointed the engineering, procurement and construction contractor. 

Grassy Mountain gold project, US – update

Paramount Gold Nevada has received federal approval after the signing of the record of decision for the development. 

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

Galan Lithium has secured A$40-million through an institutional placement to support a 30% expansion of Phase 1 production. 

Makhado steelmaking hard coking coal project, South Africa – update

The project continues to make solid progress, with several key development milestones achieved during the quarter ended December 31, 2025.  

Nyanzaga gold project, Tanzania – update

Perseus Mining has reported that the project remains on budget and schedule. 

Pioneer Dome lithium project, Australia – update

Develop Global has reported a significant increase in the spodumene price, creating an “outstanding” financial opportunity at the project. 

Rhyolite Ridge lithium/boron project, US – update

ioneer has secured firm commitments to raise about $50-million, or A$72-million, through a single-tranche placement to advance project development. 

Sulphur Springs copper/zinc project, Australia – update

A final investment decision is targeted for the June quarter 2026. 

Wolfsberg lithium project, Austria – update

The Austrian government has renewed Critical Metals' Wolfsberg lithium mining licence for a another two years. 

Woodlawn copper/zinc mine, Australia – update

Develop Global has reported strong operational and financial performance in the quarter ended December 31, 2025. 

Yaouré gold mine – CMA underground project, Côte d'Ivoire – update

The second quarter of the 2026 financial year has marked strong progress at the CMA underground operation. 

Paulsens mine, Australia

A gold mine in the eastern Pilbara region of Western Australia. 

Nalunaq mine, Greenland

A gold mine north-east of Nanortalik, Greenland. 

Fosterville gold mine tailings storage facility, Australia

The project will allow for increased processing capacity at the Fosterville mine and safer waste rock storage within the existing mine footprint. 

Mulgine tungsten/molybdenum project, Australia

A scoping study has positioned the project as a potential long-term, low-cost producer of tungsten and molybdenum. 

Carina rare earths project, Brazil

Aclara Resources Inc plans to start early works on site by mid-2026 as part of the construction capital expenditure.