Etango-8 uranium project, Namibia – update

Bannerman Resources has announced a moderate increase in the preproduction capital forecast for the project.  

Evander Egoli project, South Africa – update

Dewatering of Evander’s 7 Shaft Egoli project is ongoing.  

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

Ivanhoe Mines has achieved first concentrate production at the Phase 3 concentrator. 

Kanmantoo underground project – Stage 1, Australia – update

Hillgrove Resources has loaded its first shipment of concentrate from the Kanmantoo underground mine. 

Katanning gold project, Australia – update

Ausgold has garnered robust investor support for project. 

Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II, Lesotho – update

Work has started on the remaining two major bridges to be built under Phase II. 

Lindi Jumbo graphite project, Tanzania – update

Walkabout has produced and shipped its first consignment of on-specification graphite concentrate. 

Madaouela uranium project, Niger – update

GoviEx Uranium has received its radiological certificate for the project. 

Mogale Tailings Retreatment project, South Africa – update

The project remains on schedule. 

North Perth Basin mineral sands project, Australia – update

Preliminary works have started. 

Orom-Cross graphite project, Uganda – update

Blencowe Resources has signed its first nonbinding memorandum of understanding for natural large flake concentrate offtake from the project. 

Pilanesberg Platinum Mines renewable-energy project, South Africa – update

Sedibelo Resources has entered into discussions with African Clean Energy Solutions for the construction of a solar farm. 

Pumpkin Hollow copper project, US – update

Pumpkin Hollow developer Nevada Copper filed for bankruptcy protection on June 10. 

Steenkampskraal rare earths mine project, South Africa – update

Thor Medical has signed a memorandum of understanding with Steenkampskraal Holdings for feedstock supply and technology cooperation.  

Stellantis automotive manufacturing facility, South Africa – update

July will be a critical point for the project with regard to the award of major contracts.  

SunZia wind and transmission projects, US – update

A US district judge has dismissed claims by Native American tribes and environmentalists who sought to halt construction along part of an energy transmission line that will carry wind-generated... 

Venetia Underground Project, South Africa – update

Construction is about 73% complete. 

Virginia gas project, South Africa – update

Renergen has completed the shutdown, checks, calibrations and corrective actions, and has restarted the facility. 

Wolfsberg lithium project, Austria – update

BMW has transferred $15-million to a subsidiary of Critical Metals Corp for the offtake of battery-grade lithium hydroxide from the project. 

Eloise mine, Australia

A copper/gold/silver mine in North Queensland, Australia. 

Pioneer Dome lithium project, Australia

An updated scoping study has shown that the project will generate strong financial returns. 

Rosemont Stage 3 underground mine project, Australia

The Rosemont Stage 3 underground project will extend the Rosemont South production area with the installation of associated infrastructure to support reserve growth and life extensions. 

High-purity manganese sulphate plant, China

The results of a feasibility study have demonstrated the opportunity for Firebird to become a low-cost producer of high-purity manganese sulphate. 

Koné gold project, Côte d’Ivoire

Montague Gold is developing the project based on three openpit gold deposits feeding a central gold-processing facility. 

Transmission expansion and energy storage project, Namibia

This is Namibia’s first-ever World Bank-financed energy project. 

Ugitech plant green hydrogen project, Switzerland

Swiss Steel has decided to use green hydrogen at its Ugitech plant to replace the natural gas used in some of its thermoprocessing equipment. 

Cruachan pumped storage power plant modernisation, UK

Drax Global plans to increase the generating capacity of two of the plant’s four units by a combined 40 MW. 

Shirley Basin uranium project, US

Shirley Basin will have the capacity to produce up to one-million pounds of triuranium octoxide a year. 

Balama graphite project, Mozambique – update

Syrah Resources has reported that production from Balama is being moderated until demand and price conditions warrant higher production levels. 

Battery Energy Storage Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme – Bid Window 2, South Africa – update

The deadline for the bid window has been postponed. 

Berg gold project, Canada – update

Surge Copper Corp has launched a metallurgical test programme for its Berg project. 

Coyote gold operation, Australia – update

The immediate funding required to start major refurbishment works and mining activities at its Paulsens gold mine had been secured. 

Flamanville 3 European pressurised reactor project, France – update

The loading of the fuel assemblies into the core of the Flamanville 3 European pressurised reactor has been completed ahead of its startup. 

Hermosa zinc/lead/silver project, US – update

South32 has awarded an engineering and procurement services contract to an Australian company. 

Jwaneng underground project, Botswana – update

Early works at the underground site are in progress. 

K.Hill battery-grade manganese project, Botswana – update

Giyani Metals Corporation has appointed Wood as the lead consultant on its definitive feasibility study  

Kal East gold project, Australia – update

Immediate funding required to start major refurbishment works and mining activities at Black Cat Syndicate Paulsens' gold mine had been secured.  

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

First ore has been fed into the Phase 3 concentrator. 

Kanyika niobium project, Malawi – update

Globe Metals & Mining has reported that capital funding requirements for Phase 1 project development have been finalised. 

Khemisset potash project, Morocco – update

Emmerson is working on getting environmental approval for the project.