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Swartberg openpit mining project, South Africa
The project proposes to increase mining capacity from 500 000 t/y to one-million tonnes a year at the Swartberg mining project.
Hualilan gold project, Argentina
A prefeasibility study has determined that Hualilan can be developed as a conventional truck-and-shovel openpit mine with on-site processing.
Buckreef gold project expansion, Tanzania – update
Work is continuing on the existing 2 000 t/d processing plant.
Elandsfontein phosphate project, South Africa – update
The Elandsfontein phosphate mine continues to progress through its production ramp-up phase.
Far West Gold Recoveries operation, South Africa – update
Commissioning of the expanded Driefontein 2 plant is under way.
Jansen potash project, Canada – update
Jansen Stage 1 and Jansen Stage 2 are set for first production in mid-2027 and mid-2031 respectively.
Manono lithium/tin project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
Reports have indicated that Zijin has started exporting lithium concentrate from Manono.
Withok tailings storage facility, South Africa – update
Public participation has been completed while DRDGOLD’s design engineer, an approved professional person and the project teams have also been approved.
Khemisset potash project, Morocco – update
Emmerson and its subsidiaries are seeking compensation of about $1.22-billion for alleged losses arising from Morocco’s breaches of the bilateral investment treaty between Morocco and the UK.
Langer Heinrich uranium mine, Namibia – update
The operational ramp-up of the project was completed in the June 2026 quarter.
Lofdal heavy rare earths project, Namibia – update
The joint management committee overseeing Lofdal has approved the next phase of the definitive feasibility study.
Mont Sorcier iron and vanadium project, Canada – update
Cerrado Gold has extended the completion date of the Mont Sorcier bankable feasibility study.
Rietberg mine and processing expansion project, South Africa – update
Underground development has advanced beyond the halfway mark of the original 544 m development target.
Skouries gold/copper project, Greece – update
Skouries is in the final stages of construction and has entered staged commissioning.
Sleeping Giant gold project, Canada – update
Underground mine development reached a record 554 m in the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 180% higher than the metres reached in the previous quarter.
Titanium beneficiation complex, South Africa – update
Construction of the first-phase titanium dioxide pigment plant has started.
Zondereinde – Western extension project, South Africa – update
Northam officially opened the Western extension’s 3 Shaft on July 17, 2026.
Chvaletice manganese project, Czech Republic
The project will reprocess manganese-bearing tailings from a decommissioned mine that operated from 1951 to 1975.
Caldeira rare earths project, Brazil – update
Meteoric reported on July 9, 2026, that measured resources across Caldeira had increased by 246% following infill drilling focused on Capão do Mel, Figueira and Soberbo.
Diamba Sud gold project, Senegal – update
Fortuna has approved a $73-million early-works programme, of which about $18-million had been spent by June 29, 2026.
Eland mine complex, South Africa – update
Eland’s ramp-up continued on schedule during the 2026 financial year.
Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
Ivanhoe Mines has maintained 2026 production guidance at 290 000 t to 330 000 t of copper in anode or blister, and 2027 guidance at 380 000 t to 420 000 t.
Karo platinum project, Zimbabwe – update
Investment in Karo Platinum is continuing, with a focus on strategic infrastructure projects.
Platreef palladium/rhodium/nickel/platinum/copper/gold project, South Africa – update
Commercial production is now expected in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Kipushi zinc/copper/lead/germanium mine, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
Kipushi produced a record 70 177 t of zinc in concentrate in the second quarter of 2026.
Kobada gold project, Mali – update
Toubani Resources has secured and finalised a $208-million (A$302-million) binding funding package to complete the construction of the Kobada mine.
Lac à Paul purified phosphoric acid plant, Canada – update
Arianne Phosphate has shipped pilot-scale samples of purified phosphoric acid to potential customers for testing.
Olympic Dam growth projects, Australia – update
Multinational mining company BHP has awarded a design and supply contract to China Nerin Engineering for key processing facilities as part of the proposed smelter and refinery expansion in South...
Piauí nickel project, Brazil – update
Brazilian Nickel has secured financing from Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social, in Brazil, for its subsidiary Piauí Nickel Metais to develop the project.
Prairie lithium project, Canada – update
Prairie Lithium has taken delivery of North America's largest commercial direct lithium extraction unit comprising four columns at its Prairie project.
Tharisa PGMs underground project, South Africa – update
Venetia Underground Project, South Africa – update
De Beers Group has decided to pause production at its Venetia mine for two years to reduce costs while also rephasing capital expenditure on the Venetia Underground Project.
Zondereinde – Western extension project, South Africa – update
Merensky mined tonnages have increased during the 2026 financial year following the establishment of new stoping areas in the Western extension.
Flemington scandium project, Australia
The project is being assessed as a long-life scandium operation producing high-purity scandium oxide.
Senegal Mali Shear Zone gold project, Senegal
Commissioning of the Barani gravity plant was targeted for mid-July 2026.
Colosseum gold and rare earths project, US
Mining and exploration company Dateline Resources proposes to restart the former Colosseum gold mine, which produced about 344 000 oz of gold before mining ceased in 1992.
Round Mountain Phase X project, US
Kinross Gold Corporatiom expects to produce about 1.4-million gold equivalent ounces from the proposed project over an initial 11-year mine life from 2028.
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