Special Economic Zone and a dry port, Malawi

The project aims to stimulate and attract multisector investments – industrial and commercial – to the country. 

Lhyfe Wallsend, UK

Lhyfe aims to cut thousands of tonnes of carbon dioxide with the project, thereby supporting the UK’s net-zero ambitions. 

Oriana solar project, US

Sabanci Renewables plans to design and build a solar project and an energy storage facility in Texas. 

Tiris uranium project, Mauritania

A front-end engineering design study has confirmed excellent economics and capital efficiency to develop Tiris into a globally significant, near-term uranium operation. 

Aktogay mine, Kazakhstan

A copper mine in the Abay region of Kazakhstan. 

Koruson 2, South Africa

Envusa Energy has completed the project financing for its first three wind and solar projects, collectively known as Koruson 2. 

Mponeng extension project, South Africa

Harmony Gold plans to extend the mine’s life until 2044. 

Saldanha green hydrogen project, South Africa

Phelan Green Energy plans to build a complex that will be able to produce 85 000 t/y of green hydrogen. 

Savage River iron-ore project, Australia

A definitive feasibility study has demonstrated that an underground mine is technically and economically viable for the Savage River North Pit orebody. 

Amun green hydrogen project, Morocco

CWP Global has reported that the project has the potential to generate up to 17 GW of mixed generation at final stage. 

Catalina green hydrogen project, Spain

Catalina will produce green hydrogen, equivalent to more than 15% of the current total hydrogen consumption in Spain. 

Woodsmith polyhalite project, UK

Woodsmith is being developed to access the world’s largest-known deposit of polyhalite. 

Goldrush underground gold project, US

Nevada Gold Mines plans to develop an estimated 400 000 oz operation by 2028. 

Battery Energy Storage Independent Power Procurement Programme – Bid Window 1, South Africa – update

The fifth preferred bidder for Bid Window 1 has been appointed. 

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

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has approved an extension of the bid submission date. 

Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update

Drilling is advancing the prefeasibility study for the project. 

Green Energy Manufacturing Centre, Australia – update

The project has officially opened. 

Hyphen green hydrogen project, Namibia – update

Hyphen Hydrogen Energy is investing €2-million on its MetMast Measuring Campaign, in Namibia. 

Jambreiro iron-ore project, Brazil – update

Centaurus has reported encouraging results from recent bench-scale metallurgical testwork at the project. 

Khemisset potash project, Morocco – update

Emmerson has entered into a subscription agreement with Global Sustainable Minerals, which will result in the company’s gaining a 20.3% shareholding in Emmerson.  

North American Lithium carbonate plant, Canada – update

The detailed review of the project has concluded that it must continue ramping up to steady-state production. 

North Perth Basin mineral sands project, Australia – update

The project is advancing to final Ministerial approval. 

Pinetown packaging material factory expansion project, South Africa – update

Tetra Pak Southern Africa has opened its newly renovated factory. 

Premier gold project, US – update

Ascot Resources has marked a key milestone at the new mine. 

Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme – Bid Window 5, South Africa – update

A total of a total 2 583 MW has been procured under Bid Window 5. 

Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme – Bid Window 7, South Africa – update

The bid submission date has been extended. 

Simandou iron-ore project, Guinea – update

The Guinea government has said shareholders involved in Simandou have signed $15-billion in financing agreements for the project. 

uMkhomazi water project – Phase 1, South Africa – update

The project aims to augment the in-deficit uMgeni system to 608-million cubic metres a year. 

Ummbila Emoyeni wind energy facility, South Africa – update

Seriti Green has signed a long-term project financing agreement to enable the delivery of the wind farm. 

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

Ore from the Kamoa 1 mine is being stockpiled on surface. 

Hengjaya mine, Indonesia

A nickel mine on the east coast of the province of Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. 

Songjiagou mine, China

A gold mine in the Muping-Rushan gold belt, in Shangdong province. 

Côté gold project, Canada – update

Iamgold has successfully completed the inaugural gold pour at the Coté project. 

Dougou Extension sylvinite project, Congo-Brazzaville – update

Kore remains focused on completing the financing of Kola. 

Elandsfontein phosphate project, South Africa – update

Kropz is ramping up to steady-state production. 

Gauteng Rapid Rail Integrated Network extension project, South Africa – update

Much of the initial work for Phase 1 has been completed. 

Kayelekera uranium restart project, Malawi – update

Lotus Resources has appointed a debt adviser to arrange debt for the project. 

Kola potash project, Congo-Brazzaville – update

Kore Potash plans to use the proceeds of a convertible loan to advance work on the project. 

Kouroussa gold project, Guinea – update

Commercial production will be delayed beyond the targeted first quarter of 2024. 

Langer Heinrich uranium restart project, Namibia – update

Uranium concentrate production and drumming have been completed.