Via Africa submarine cable system, Europe to Africa

The project aims to develop a new high-capacity submarine cable system to strengthen connectivity between Europe and Africa. 

Chvaletice manganese project, Czech Republic

The project will reprocess manganese-bearing tailings from a decommissioned mine that operated from 1951 to 1975.  

Bellwether Laboratory, US

The project entails the development of a 2.3 ha manufacturing facility for actinium-225 production. 

Cypress Knee Solar, US

EDP Renewables North America plans to build a 250 MW solar energy project in Arkansas. 

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

The project remains on time and in line with budget. 

Vaal Gamagara water supply scheme, South Africa – update

Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo has announced plans to establish a political steering committee to track progress on Phase 2 of the project. 

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. 

Zondereinde solar PV project, South Africa – update

The facility is being developed through a power purchase agreement with an independent power producer, rather than as a self-funded Northam project. 

Round Mountain mine, US

A gold mine in the Big Smoky Valley, in Nye County, central Nevada, US.  

Flemington scandium project, Australia

The project is being assessed as a long-life scandium operation producing high-purity scandium oxide. 

Gulf of Suez onshore wind farm, Egypt

ENGIE, Orascom Construction and Aeolus plan to develop a 900 MW onshore wind farm in the Gulf of Suez. 

Alumina refinery, Nigeria

Africa Finance Corporation and the Nigerian government, through the Solid Minerals Development Fund plan to build an alumina refinery with a one-million-tonne-a-year capacity. 

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. 

Stawell Gold Mines, Australia

A gold mine in Victoria, Australia. 

Cape Winelands Airport, South Africa – update

Cape Winelands Airport and Stellenbosch University have entered into a cooperation agreement to advance “smart” and “green” development linked to the airport expansion.  

Goschen rare earths and mineral sands project, Australia – update

VHM Limited has entered into an agreement with fellow-listed Iluka Resources for the long-term supply of all planned rare-earth concentrate. 

Heemskirk tin project, Australia – update

Stellar Resources has reported a 64% increase in the total mineral resource at the Heemskirk Severn deposit to 8.54-million tonnes grading 0.82% tin for 70 002 t of contained tin. 

Hermosa zinc/lead/silver project, US – update

The US Forest Service has released a final record of decision. 

Kangankunde rare earths project, Malawi – update

Lindian Resources has successfully completed the first production blast. 

Kanmantoo underground project – Stage 1, Australia – update

Hillgrove Resources achieved a run rate of 1.8-million tonnes a year during June. 

Kasiya rutile/graphite project, Malawi – update

Rio Tinto has notified Aim- and ASX-listed Sovereign Metals that it will not exercise its option to elect to become operator of the project. 

Lobito Corridor railway project, Angola – update

The project has achieved financial close on its financing package. 

Longonjo rare earths mine/refinery project, Angola – update

Longonjo development remains on target and on budget for first mixed rare-earth carbonate commissioning in 2027. 

Monte Muambe rare earths, fluorspar and gallium project, Mozambique – update

NeoTerra has reported metallurgical breakthroughs, which have significantly derisked the development of the project’s multicommodity flowsheet. 

Phalaborwa Rare Earths Project, South Africa – update

Work is continuing at the project, with the focus being on optimising and simplifying the flowsheet to enhance the plant operability and reduce risk when moving to commercial scale. 

Red Chris block cave project, Canada – update

Imperial Metals has confirmed it will receive $500-million from the government of Canada to advance the block cave transition under the Canada-British Columbia Cooperative Prospectivity Agreement.