RESourceEU, 3 billions for Made in Europe critical mineralsDecember 5, 2025 4:09 pmMateria Rinnovabile | Renewable MatterThree billion euros towards diversifying the supply of critical materials such as rare earths, cobalt and lithium: this is what the European Commission will be putting on the table over the next 12 months in order to reduce dependence on China and protect …
The Parliament's December print edition is out nowDecember 5, 2025 4:08 pmThe Parliament MagazineThis month's edition explores the EU's quest for lithium to power its defence build-up and energy transition; the bloc's addiction to cheap Chinese goods, despite its re-industrialisation push; how Hungary is thwarting the bloc's …
Top 10 African countries with massive natural resource wealthDecember 5, 2025 3:56 pmBusiness Insider AfricaAfrica’s resource landscape is vast and diverse, encompassing critical minerals, hydrocarbons, gemstones, and fertile land. According to the United Nations, the continent holds 30% of the world’s mineral reserves, 40% of gold, up to 90% of chromium and …
Gov’t Won’t Be Shortchanged in Lithium Deal — Lands Minister AssuresDecember 5, 2025 2:47 pmNew Crusading GuideThe Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, says government is committed to securing maximum benefits for Ghanaians from the country’s developing lithium industry.
Speaking at a press conference in Accra, he said a new, flexible …
EIFO provides €100 million loan for strategic lithium production in GermanyDecember 5, 2025 12:48 pmGlobal Mining ReviewThe Export and Investment Fund of Denmark (EIFO) has participated in the financing of Vulcan Energy’s Phase One Lionheart Project, signing an export loan of €100 million.
Located in the Upper Rhine Valley Brine Field (URVBF) in southwestern Germany, the …
‘A monster that is swallowing us up’: Mining threatens Peruvian communitiesDecember 5, 2025 10:25 amNew InternationalistTrade in copper and zinc is set to soar as countries electrify. But human rights defenders are raising the alarm and revealing a darker side of the story. Vanessa Baird reports.
Estela Rojas has plenty of cancer in her family. She herself is being treated …
Don’t overlook big Wildcat lithium milestoneDecember 5, 2025 9:29 amTownsville Bulletin“Garimpeiro” columnist Barry FitzGerald has covered the resources industry for 35 years. Now he’s sharing the benefits of his experience with Stockhead readers.
Mining licences are not handed out willy-nilly nowadays. And before a would-be developer can …
Commentary: China Needs Its Own Capital Market for Mining StartupsDecember 5, 2025 8:11 amCaixinChina must do more than just acquire overseas mines to secure its mineral resources; it needs a robust mechanism to discover new resources by enhancing early-stage exploration capabilities. Beijing has recognized mineral resources as strategically critical …
RC: Mining sector propels economic growthDecember 5, 2025 6:38 amDaily News TanzaniaDODOMA: DODOMA Regional Commissioner, Ms Rosemary Senyamule has commended the sixth-phase government for the major strategic reforms taking place in the country’s mining sector, saying the changes are creating new opportunities and strengthening economic …
The AI Revolution Reshaping the Global Mining IndustryDecember 5, 2025 5:29 amOil PriceThe global mining industry is undergoing a rapid digital transformation, driven by the dual pressures of the energy transition and increasingly complex extraction environments. A new market report projects the global Artificial Intelligence (AI) in mining …
Lithium fever hits Africa: major deposit announced in Ivory CoastDecember 5, 2025 4:09 amEarth.comIn the farm belt north of Abidjan, geologists have found lithium-bearing rocks that could change Ivory Coast’s place in the electric vehicle supply chain.
Atlantic Lithium reports that new samples of spodumene, a hard lithium-rich mineral used to make …
New Rio Tinto CEO plans shakeup of mining giantDecember 4, 2025 11:42 pmMacau BusinessRio Tinto’s new chief executive Simon Trott on Thursday unveiled plans to revamp the British-Australian mining giant as it ramps up production of copper, a metal in high demand.
Rio Tinto is heavily focused on Australia, the leading exporter of iron ore …
Batteries need manganese but talk of mining it roils northern Minnesota’s lake countryDecember 4, 2025 8:20 pmSt. Peter Herald - MinnesotaGabe Sweet, a consultant to North Star Manganese who works for Stillwater-based Big Rock Exploration, gestures to samples of drill core extracted from deep underground Nov. 19 on the outskirts of Emily, Minn. (Dan Kraker — MPR News)
Minnesota is a state …
Water-Powered Nanotech Generates Electricity via Ion Flow at 9% EfficiencyDecember 4, 2025 7:47 pmWebProNewsWaves of Power: How Water-Driven Nanotech Is Reshaping Energy Storage
In the quest for sustainable energy solutions, a groundbreaking innovation is emerging from laboratories across Europe: a water-powered nanotechnology that harnesses the simple flow of …
‘Their vicious defence saved the nation’ — Dr Zaato praises Minority over lithium dealDecember 4, 2025 5:14 pmGhanaWebPolitical scientist and senior lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr Joshua Zaato, has applauded the Minority in Parliament for what he calls their ‘vicious defence and rejection’ of the government’s renegotiated lithium agreement, saying their firm …
USGS director champions domestic miningDecember 4, 2025 5:09 pmNorth of 60 Mining NewsThe United States hosts some of the richest mineral potential on Earth, yet it depends on foreign suppliers – often China and Russia – for more than half of its supply of at least 46 of the 60 elements on the U.S. Geological Survey's newly finalized …
Rising Demand Pushes Interior Doors Market Toward $93.1 Billion by 2030December 4, 2025 12:30 pmEIN PresswireRising Demand Pushes Interior Doors Market Toward $93.1 Billion by 2030
WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, December 4, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Allied Market Research published a report, titled, "Interior Doors Market by Door type (Panel, …
Cote d'Ivoire seeks to boost mining, energy sectorsDecember 4, 2025 12:20 pmXinhua News AgencyABIDJAN, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) -- The government of Cote d'Ivoire has approved a 15-year policy plan to strengthen the country's mineral and energy sectors.
The Integrated Mineral and Energy Resources Policy (PIRME), approved at a Cabinet meeting in …
Minority’s “vicious defence” saved Ghana from bad lithium deal – Dr ZaatoDecember 4, 2025 12:10 pmMyJoyOnlinePolitical scientist and senior lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr Joshua Zaato, has praised the Minority in Parliament for what he describes as their “vicious defence and rejection” of the government’s renegotiated lithium agreement, saying the …
Vulcan Energy secures $2.6bn financing package for lithium projectDecember 4, 2025 11:25 amMining TechnologyVulcan Energy Resources has received a financing package of €2.2bn ($2.57bn) to completely fund the construction and development of phase one of the Lionheart lithium and renewable energy project in the Upper Rhine Valley, Germany.
With this financing in …
Blind Spots in the Climate MovementDecember 4, 2025 10:50 amResilienceIn the media and in activist circles, Climate Change is generally presented as a problem with one cause—carbon emissions—and one solution: a “green energy transition.” But this narrative is far too narrow, and unless we expand our collective perspective …
Ghana Prepares Sweeping Mining Royalty Framework OverhaulDecember 4, 2025 10:14 amNews GhanaGhana will introduce comprehensive legislation to permanently govern how the country calculates and collects royalties across all minerals, marking the most significant reform of the sector’s revenue structure in decades.
Minister for Lands and Natural …
OPINION: Pakistan’s emerging lithium market: challenges and opportunitiesDecember 4, 2025 8:38 amBusiness RecorderIn 2025, Pakistan’s lithium market is marked by a surge in lithium-ion battery imports—primarily from China—driven by rising demand for solar energy storage systems and electric vehicles (EVs). While this import trend is fuelling growth, it has also …
Argentina Lithium & Energy Corp. Files Technical Report for the Rincon West Lithium ProjectDecember 4, 2025 8:07 amInvesting News NetworkTSX Venture Exchange (TSX-V): LIT
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OTCQX Venture Market: LILIF Argentina Lithium & Energy Corp. (TSXV: LIT,OTC:LILIF) (FSE: OAY3) (OTCQX: LILIF), ("Argentina Lithium" or the "Company") is pleased …
Chariot Resources (ASX: CC9) High-Grade Assays at Fonlo and Iganna of up to 5.96% Li2ODecember 4, 2025 8:03 amThe National TribuneChariot Resources (ASX: CC9)
• Rock chip assay results demonstrate the potential for high-grade lithium-bearing pegmatites at the Fonlo and Iganna lithium projects (results ranging from 2.66% to 5.96% Li₂O). • Pending confirmation through a forthcoming …
CABs ENDORSE NORRA KARR MINING LEASE APPLICATIONDecember 4, 2025 7:30 amEIN PresswireCABs ENDORSE NORRA KÄRR MINING LEASE APPLICATION Vancouver, December 3, 2025 – Leading Edge Materials Corp. (“Leading Edge Materials” or the “Company”) (TSXV: LEM) (Nasdaq First North: LEMSE) (OTCQB: LEMIF) (FRA: 7FL) is pleased to announce that the …
Congo mineral expert urges Ghana to adopt integrated Lithium strategyDecember 4, 2025 7:24 amCNR Citi NewsroomTechnical Director of CCB and Representative of CAEB in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Prof. Hercule Kalele, has advised Ghana to adopt an integrated model for the development of its lithium industry to ensure maximum national benefit.
Speaking on …
Chariot strikes early with high-grade lithium hits in NigeriaDecember 4, 2025 7:00 amBrisbane TimesBrought to you by Bulls N’ Bears
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BYD Delivers 250-MWh Battery System to Power Fortescue's Iron Ore Mining Down UnderDecember 4, 2025 6:56 amEnergyTech“This is a big moment for Fortescue – we’re fundamentally changing the way we power our mines,” Fortescue Metals and Operations CEO Dino Otranto said in a statement. “These systems let us store solar power and use it when we need it most, helping us cut …
Lithium’s next boom may be coming and these juniors are well placed to lead the revivalDecember 4, 2025 1:56 amStockheadLithium’s next big eruption might be closer than the market thinks. Pic via Getty Images
ASX lithium stocks have gone from market laggards to star performers in the last six months as prices for the key battery material recovered strongly from a three-year …
Dr. Yao Graham: Lithium deal with Barari DV Ghana was rushedDecember 4, 2025 1:19 amCNR Citi NewsroomDr. Yao Graham, Coordinator of Third World Network Africa, has criticised the 10% royalty agreement signed by the Akufo-Addo administration with Barari DV Ghana Limited for lithium mining, describing it as hastily concluded.
Speaking in an interview on …
Dr. Yao Graham: Ghana needs strategic plan for critical mineralsDecember 4, 2025 1:18 amCNR Citi NewsroomDr. Yao Graham, Coordinator of Third World Network Africa, has called for a comprehensive strategy for the exploitation of Ghana’s critical minerals, emphasising their potential to drive Africa’s structural economic transformation.
Speaking on Channel One …
Expert: Deep-sea mining would kill marine life, could taint fish with heavy metalsDecember 3, 2025 9:22 pmPacific Daily NewsA host of environmental risks come with the sort of deep-sea mining operations eyed for about 100-plus miles offshore of the Marianas, from killing off food sources for big ocean fish that humans catch and eat to contaminating those same fish with heavy …
Lithium gains momentum in 2025December 3, 2025 9:07 pmKitcoKey Takeaways
Lithium Market Turns Bullish:1 Prices are rising again in 2025 as EV demand, inventory drawdowns and tighter regulations, especially in China, strengthen the market.
Lithium’s Use Cases Expand: Data centers are rapidly adopting lithium-ion …
Scientists discover unbelievable use for substance hidden in pomegranate treesDecember 3, 2025 8:33 pmThe Cool Down - OregonScientists in Germany are turning to pomegranate trees to help power the future of renewable energy. Researchers at Clausthal University of Technology recently developed a new method to recover lithium from smelting slags, the by-product left behind when …
Could electric vehicle battery waste fix concrete’s carbon problem?December 3, 2025 6:17 pmThe ConversationImagine waking up in 2040 to unusually quiet streets. By then, an estimated 60% of vehicles worldwide could be electric, cutting air pollution and noise in cities. But the shift to cleaner transport comes with a lesser-known problem – a huge rise in mining …
Surge Battery and Evolution Mining form joint venture to develop Nevada North Project, NevadaDecember 3, 2025 5:21 pmResource World MagazineSurge Battery Metals Inc. [TSXV: NILI; OTCQX: NILIF], through its wholly owned U.S. subsidiary Surge Battery Metals USA Inc., has entered into an amended and restated operating agreement dated December 2, 2025, with a subsidiary of Evolution Mining Ltd., …
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Experts Push Ghana Beyond Lithium Royalty FocusDecember 3, 2025 1:41 pmNews GhanaGhana’s conversation around lithium mining is taking on a broader dimension, as experts emphasize that the mineral’s value extends far beyond royalty revenues.
The Third World Network Africa has highlighted that focusing mainly on royalties captures only …
Türkiye's mining exports expected to top $10 billion in 2026December 3, 2025 12:13 pmDaily SabahTürkiye's mining sector expects to cross the $10 billion (TL 424.46 billion) export threshold in 2026, driven by a stronger investment appetite and growing demand for critical minerals, the head of the top association said Wednesday. Exports reached $5 …
Minority Caucus criticises government over lithium deal - Demands better termsDecember 3, 2025 11:19 amGraphicThe Minority Caucus on the Lands and Natural Resources Committee of Parliament has expressed its disappointment with the government's approach to the renegotiated Lithium mining lease between the Government of Ghana and Barari DV Ghana Limited.
In a …