Tala Hamza zinc/lead project, Algeria – update

The project has been formally registered with the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency, a step that activates a package of State-backed incentives and development support measures.  

Virginia gas project, South Africa – update

ASP Isotopes has completed the drilling of the wells required for Phase 1 of the helium project, about four months ahead of schedule. 

Finniss lithium restart project, Australia – update

Core Lithium has completed the equity component of the funding package for the restart of the project. 

Minim Martap bauxite project, Cameroon – update

The surface miner has been mobilised to site and mining operations are scheduled to start before the end of March.  

Sangdong mine, South Korea

A tungsten/molybdenum mine in Gangwon province, South Korea. 

Theodore onshore wind project, Australia

Power generator RWE Renewables Australia is building a 1 GW onshore wind farm in central Queensland. 

Avenida Roberto Marinho – Rodovia dos Imigrantes Road Link, Brazil

The project entails the construction of a road section linking Avenida Jornalista Roberto Marinho with Rodovia dos Imigrantes, one of Brazil’s key logistics routes and a major link between São... 

Fenn-Gib gold project, Canada

Exploration-stage mining company Mayfair Gold Corp is proposing the development of a conventional openpit, truck-and-shovel operation.  

Ampasindava rare earths project, Madagascar

A recently completed prefeasibility study has confirmed the technical and economic viability of the project and outlines a development pathway.  

Sakarya gasfield development project, Türkiye

Turkish Petroleum Off-Shore Technology Center plans to expand the Sakarya gasfield by up to 30 wells. 

Limerick Clean Energy Centre digital modernisation project, US

Nuclear energy producer Constellation Energy Generation is developing the first large-scale demonstration of a digital safety system upgrade at an operating US nuclear plant. 

Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update

The project remains on schedule while Southern Palladium awaits the granting of a mining right. 

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.