Platreef palladium/rhodium/nickel/platinum/copper/gold project, South Africa – update

Ivanhoe Mines has provided an update on the Platreef mine, following the official opening and first concentrate production on November 18, 2025. 

Rhodes Ridge iron-ore project, Australia – update

The Rhodes Ridge Joint Venture has approved a $191-million feasibility study to progress development of the first phase of the Rhodes Ridge project. 

Rincon lithium expansion project, Argentina – update

The Salta Electricity Distribution Company SA has finalised the comprehensive design and feasibility works on a medium-voltage line for the project. 

Seymour and Root – mine and concentrator projects, Canada – update

Green Technology Metals has received an extended letter of interest from Export Development Canada for potential financing support of up to C$100-million. 

White Pine North project, US – update

Highland Copper has decided to sell its 34% interest in the project to joint venture partner Kinterra Copper for $30-million. 

Youanmi gold project, Australia – update

Rox Resources is accelerating mine development and advancing processing plant works. 

DeLamar heap-leach gold project, US – update

Integra Resources has secured a defined and accelerated federal permitting schedule, reducing regulatory uncertainty and supporting progress towards a construction-ready profile. 

Hoyle Pond mine, Canada

A gold mine in the Archean Abitibi greenstone belt in Canada. 

Amapá iron-ore project, Brazil – update

Cadence Minerals has been granted a preliminary environmental licence for the project. 

Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update

Stage 1 delivery remains on schedule. 

Black Pine oxide gold project, US – update

Liberty Gold has reached a major permitting milestone for the project. 

Brockman Syncline 1 (BS1) mine project, Australia – update

Engineering company Monadelphous Group has received a Notice of Award for a major construction contract with Rio Tinto for the project. 

Honeymoon uranium mine restart project, Australia – update

Boss Energy has formally withdrawn the 2021 enhanced feasibility study for the project. 

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

Ivanhoe Mines has produced the first copper anodes at its direct-to-blister copper smelter at the Kamoa-Kakula complex. 

Kangankunde rare earths project, Malawi – update

Lindian Resources has awarded all major nonprocess infrastructure contracts, with construction under way across multiple work packages. 

Kanyika niobium project, Malawi – update

The updated bankable feasibility study is on track for completion by March 31, 2026. 

Kiniéro gold project, Guinea – update

First ore has been delivered to the mill ahead of first gold production. 

Phalaborwa Rare Earths Project, South Africa – update

Phalaborwa is now expected to produce about 213 t/y of yttrium oxide as part of its mixed heavy-rare-earth output.  

Sorby Hills lead/silver/zinc project, Australia – update

Boab Metals exercised its option to acquire 100% of the Sorby Hills silver/lead project in December 2025. 

Tulu Kapi gold project, Ethiopia – update

Kefi Gold and Copper has reached key milestones towards commissioning the project. 

Zanaga iron-ore project, Congo-Brazzaville – update

Zanaga Iron Ore Company has completed a value enhancement initiative on the project. 

Zulu lithium/tantalum project pilot plant, Zimbabwe – update

Premier African Minerals has agreed with Canmax Technologies to extend the long stop date linked to a restated offtake and prepayment agreement for the project. 

Puna Operations, Argentina

A silver, lead and zinc in the Puna region of north-western Argentina. 

Mogalakwena mine – Sandsloot underground project, South Africa

The investment case for Sandsloot has shown a “compelling” opportunity, with Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo American Platinum, reporting that its approach remains “value over volume”. 

West Angelas sustaining project, Australia

The West Angelas project is part of Rio Tinto’s replacement projects underpinning ongoing commitment to the Pilbara, with a combined capacity of about 130-million tonnes a year. 

Diamba Sud gold project, Senegal

A preliminary economic assessment has confirmed a strong economic case for developing an openpit gold mine. 

Ambler road project, US

The road will provide vital surface transportation for more than 1 700 mining claims in the area, supporting further mineral exploration and mine development. 

Sulphur Springs copper/zinc project, Australia

An updated definitive feasibility study has shown that Sulphur Springs will be technically and economically robust. 

Amitsoq graphite project, Greenland – update

Greenland has issued a 30-year exploitation licence to GreenRoc Mining for the Amitsoq graphite deposit. 

Bunyu graphite project, Tanzania – update

Volt Resources has signed a binding term sheet, which will provide funding and development support for the Bunyu graphite mine and processing plant. 

Grassy Mountain gold project, US – update

Oregon regulators have released a draft consolidated permit package for the project. 

Kangankunde rare earths project, Malawi – update

Lindian Resources has completed the final $10-million payment under its share sale agreement. 

Longonjo neodymium/praseodymium project, Angola – update

Pensana has secured a $100-million subscription from a strategic investor to advance its US mine-to-magnet strategy. 

Mandilla gold project, Australia – update

Astral Resources has raised A$65-million in a placement to accelerate work across its Kalgoorlie-region gold portfolio and underpin a large portion of the equity funding for the Mandilla gold project. 

Minim Martap bauxite project, Cameroon – update

Canyon Resources has reported steady progress at its Minim Martap bauxite project. 

Rebecca-Roe gold project, Australia – update

Ramelius Resources has signed a native title mining agreement with the Kakarra Part B Native Title Holders, clearing a key hurdle for the development of the Rebecca-Roe gold project. 

Round Top rare earth elements project, US – update

USA Rare Earth has brought forward the commercialisation schedule for the project. 

Simandou iron-ore project, Guinea – update

The first shipment from the Simandou project has set sail from Guinea. 

Simberi expansion project, Papua New Guinea – update

St Barbara has announced a A$370-million investment from China’s Lingbao Gold Group to advance the Simberi expansion project. 

Tulu Kapi gold project, Ethiopia – update

Kefi Gold and Copper has reported further progress in completing the financing package for its Tulu Kapi gold project.