Colossus rare earths project, Brazil – update

Viridis Mining and Minerals has raised A$25-million through an oversubscribed share placement, bolstering funding for the advancement of the project towards a final investment decision in the third... 

Doropo gold project, Côte d'Ivoire – update

Resolute Mining announced a final investment decision to develop the project on March 12, paving the way for construction to start. 

Ewoyaa lithium project, Ghana – update

Atlantic Lithium has secured funding to support the advancement of Ewoyaa towards production 

Jaguar nickel sulphide project, Brazil – update

Centaurus Metals has signed its first binding nickel offtake agreement with commodities major Glencore for production from the Jaguar project. 

Kasiya rutile/graphite project, Malawi – update

Sovereign Metals has reported a substantial upgrade to the mineral resource. 

Matawinie mine and Bécancour battery material plant – Phase 2, Canada – update

Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc has secured a $335-million senior project debt commitment to advance Phase 2. 

Medupi power station project, South Africa – update

South African State-owned power utility Eskom expects to submit the final benefit-cost analysis report on flue gas desulphurisation for the Medupi project to Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment... 

Minim Martap bauxite project, Cameroon – update

Canyon Resources has reported that a surface miner has been mobilised to the project, with mining expected to start before the end of March. 

Notsi solar PV project, South Africa – update

Construction has started following financial close. 

Resolution copper mining project, US – update

Rio Tinto and BHP have secured key land needed to advance the project. 

Small modular reactor module development facility, UK – update

The project is the first SMR in the UK to received regulatory justification for its design. 

Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production, UK – update

UK Industrial Fusion Solutions has appointed the ILIOS consortium as construction partner for the STEP programme.  

Twistdraai Thubelisha coal destoning project, South Africa – update

Sasol officially opened its new destoning plant on March 13. 

Wheeler River uranium project, Canada – update

Denison Mines is preparing to start site preparation and construction of the Phoenix in situ recovery uranium mine later this month. 

Witwatersrand Basin Project – Qala Shallows, South Africa – update

West Wits Mining has poured first gold from the Qala Shallows project. 

Youanmi gold project, Australia – update

Rox Resources has approved the final investment decision for the project. 

ACSA infrastructure investment plan, South Africa – update

Airports Company South Africa plans to spend an estimated R11.3-billion to upgrade and expand Cape Town International Airport. 

African Rainbow Minerals solar photovoltaic power project, South Africa – update

The construction of the solar plant is complete. 

Elandsfontein phosphate project, South Africa – update

Kropz has reported that the third drawdown on the loan facility agreed to with ARC Fund in December 2025 has been made and will be used to fund the project. 

Hermosa zinc/lead/silver project, US – update

South32 has taken another step towards gaining federal approval for the project, 

Kayelekera uranium restart project, Malawi – update

Name of the Project Kayelekera uranium restart project. Location Karonga district, northern Malawi. 

Kobada gold project, Mali – update

Toubani Resources’ board has approved a positive final investment decision. 

Koeberg nuclear power plant steam-generator replacement project, South Africa – update

State-owned power utility Eskom has highlighted the success of the upgrade of Unit 2 of the nuclear power plant. 

Longonjo neodymium/praseodymium project, Angola – update

Global rare earths mining investment platform Cascade Natural Resources has increased its previously announced investment of $100-million in Pensana to $165-million. 

Loviisa nuclear power plant modernisation, Finland – update

Fortum has commissioned a life-cycle assessment of nuclear power produced at the Loviisa nuclear power plant. 

Maronan underground project – starter zone, Australia – update

Maronan Metals secured a mineral development licence for the project on March 3. 

N2 Wild Coast Toll Road megabridge project – Msikaba bridge, South Africa – update

The Msikaba bridge continues to face delays. 

N2 Wild Coast Toll Road megabridge project – Mtentu bridge, South Africa – update

The project has suffered a further delay. 

Natrium plant – Kemmer Unit 1, US – update

The project has been awarded a construction permit. 

Prairie lithium project, Canada – update

Prairie Lithium has started vertical construction at its Pad #1 commercial facility, following the completion of foundation works. 

Richards Bay liquid natural gas bulk terminal, South Africa – update

Vopak has postponed the final investment decision. 

Rincon lithium expansion project, Argentina – update

Rio Tinto has secured a $1.175-billion financing package from four international lenders to support project development. 

Rook I uranium project, Canada – update

NexGen Energy has secured final federal approval. 

Tulu Kapi gold project, Ethiopia – update

Contractor Lycopodium has been awarded an engineering, supply and labour hire contract.   

Youanmi gold project, Australia – update

Rox Resources has secured A$350-million in debt facilities from a syndicate of major banks, fully funding the development of the project. 

Corona solar project, South Africa

Cennergi Holdings is building a 240 MW solar project in the Free State. 

Solar and BESS hybrid system. Egypt

Scatec plans to deliver one integrated solar and battery energy storage system (BESS), designed to deliver continuous, around-the-clock renewable baseload power. 

Vara Mada (formerly Toliara) rare earth and heavy mineral sands project, Madagascar

In January 2026, an updated feasibility study confirmed Vara Mada's exceptional economics and its world-class quantities of high-quality rare earths, titanium and zircon. 

Dianne copper mine production restart, Australia

Revolver Resources is progressing with the restart of the Dianne mine after publishing an integrated restart study in January 2026. 

Opemiska copper project, Canada

Opemiska is being advanced as a 12 500 t/d openpit operation over a 17-year life-of-mine.