Kambalda gold and nickel project – Lady Herial gold deposit, Australia

Gold and nickel explorer and developer Lunnon Metals' high-grade, thick gold deposit, in the Kamabalda region of Western Australia, is being evaluated for rapid development as a short mine-life... 

Touquoy restart project, Canada

St Barbara Limited plans to produce gold bullion through the processing of existing medium- and low-grade stockpiles using the existing Touquoy processing plant. 

Douta gold project, Senegal

The project is progressing following the completion of a prefeasibility study, an updated mineral resource estimate and a maiden mineral reserve. 

IFMIF-DONES – Spain’s first nuclear fusion experimentation/research centre, Spain

Consorcio IFMIF-DONES España/government of Spain Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities and the regional government of Junta de Andalucía plans to design and construct Spain’s first... 

El Fahs Wind Farm, Tunisia

Renewable-energy solutions provider Scatec (50%) and Aeolus (50%) plan to build a 75 MW wind farm. 

Sunshine silver/antimony mining and refining project, US

Sunshine Silver Mining & Refining Company plans to revive the silver mines in Idaho and build the country’s only large-scale, permitted antimony refinery. 

Cold Creek Solar+Storage project, US

Utility-scale solar and battery storage independent power producer Doral Renewables plans to build a solar and battery-energy storage system in Texas. 

Ewoyaa lithium project, Ghana – update

Atlantic Lithium announced the parliamentary ratification of the Ewoyaa mining lease on March 20, 2026. 

Kasiya rutile/graphite project, Malawi – update

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

Lobito Corridor railway project, Angola – update

Volumes are expected to continue increasing steadily through the Lobito Corridor as Lobito Atlantic Railway establishes itself as a reliable, high-capacity export route. 

Longonjo neodymium/praseodymium project, Angola – update

Construction remains on track for first production in 2027. 

Monte Muambe rare earths and gallium project, Mozambique – update

The final assay results from the 2025 drilling campaign have confirmed high-grade, near-surface fluorspar and gallium mineralisation.  

Orom-Cross graphite project, Uganda – update

Orom-Cross has formally transitioned into the financing and development phase.  

Uis lithium expansion project, UK – update

The project is advancing towards a bankable feasibility study, 

Cobalt sulphate refinery, Canada – update

Work is progressing on the project, which aims to become the only facility of its kind in North America as demand for battery materials rises. 

El Abra copper mine expansion, Chile – update

Freeport-McMoRan has started the process of obtaining an environmental permit for the expansion. 

Goschen rare earths and mineral sands project, Australia – update

The project has been approved for development. 

Hope and Gorob copper/gold project, Nambia – update

Bezant Resources has acquired an additional 20% shareholding in Hope and Gorob Mining. 

HPMSM demonstration plant, South Africa – update

Giyani Metals Corp has secured an additional R29.9-million from the Industrial Development Corporation for its subsidiary Giyani Metals South Africa. 

Jaguar nickel sulphide project, Brazil – update

Centaurus Metals has received a letter of intent from Brazilian development bank, Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social, for about $190-million in potential debt funding for the... 

Los Azules copper project, Argentina – update

McEwen Copper plans to undertake an initial public offering of about $300-million towards the end of 2026 as part of a financing push to advance the project. 

Okiep copper project, South Africa – update

Orion Minerals has reported that it is committed to completing the remaining exploration and drilling programmes by November 2026. 

Resolution copper mining project, US – update

Rio Tinto might need to export some of its copper concentrate, as a result of the challenging economics of smelting in the US. 

Stellantis automotive manufacturing facility, South Africa – update

Stellantis has put its proposed assembly plant on hold. 

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.