China achieves mineral exploration goals in 14th Five-Year Plan, set for new round of actionJanuary 12, 2026 2:56 amGlobal TimesA CNOOC oilfield in Bohai Sea Photo: Courtesy of CNOOC
China achieved new progress in its latest round of strategic mineral exploration during the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25), with the discovery of 10 large oilfields and 19 large natural gas fields, …
Remedy for morbid symptomsJanuary 12, 2026 1:50 amChina Daily GlobalYANG MEINI/FOR CHINA DAILY
China's cooperation with Latin America and the Caribbean and the way forward for South-South relations
"Changes unseen in a century are accelerating in the world, and a significant shift is taking place in the …
Hedge funds get ‘toasted’ after lithium spike sends PLS soaringJanuary 12, 2026 1:15 amFinancial ReviewThe explosive rally in lithium markets has extended into 2026, sending mining stocks on the ASX soaring as hedge funds scramble to cover their bets against the sector.
That’s after a perfect storm of tightening inventories in China and a boom in battery …
Five themes shaping the energy world in 2026January 12, 2026 12:15 amHellenic Shipping News1. Disruptive geopolitics, the global economy and commodity markets
Strap in for another year of volatility with geopolitics influencing energy and natural resources markets as much as the fundamentals do.
The war in Ukraine rumbles on, seemingly still …
Why Rare Earths Are Back at the Center of U.S.-China Tensions and Market RiskJanuary 11, 2026 11:39 pmMarkets InsiderThe U.S. is urging its allies to move faster in cutting their reliance on China for rare earths and other key minerals. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent plans to press the issue when he hosts finance leaders from the G7 and several other major economies …
Prof Mugano shifts to constructive criticism of Zimbabwe govt policyJanuary 11, 2026 11:18 pmBulawayo 24 NewsZimbabwean economics professor Gift Mugano has clarified his position on government policies, signaling a shift from neutral commentary and occasional criticism to a constructive, evidence-based approach. Mugano, whose opinions have often attracted …
Brokers rate 3 ASX All Ords shares that more than tripled in value in 2025January 11, 2026 11:05 pmThe Motley Fool AustraliaImage source: Getty Images S&P/ASX All Ords Index (ASX: XAO) shares rose by 7.11% and delivered total returns, including dividends, of 10.56% last year. The ASX All Ords, which is comprised of 500 companies, slightly outperformed the benchmark S…
Silver, lithium, and critical minerals commodities book double digit gains in just one weekJanuary 11, 2026 11:04 pmThe Motley Fool AustraliaSilver, lithium, and critical minerals prices surged last week amid a broader ongoing commodities rally that is lifting ASX mining shares. The prices of silver, lithium, palladium, molybdenum, and indium rose by more than 10%, with indium the stand-out …
Greenland's harsh environment, lack of infrastructure have prevented rare earth miningJanuary 11, 2026 6:43 pmThe Korea TimesA view of houses in Nuuk, Greenland, June 22, 2025 / AP-Yonhap
Greenland's harsh environment, lack of key infrastructure and difficult geology have so far prevented most people from building mines to extract the sought-after rare earth elements …
Herald Favorites: our top reads of 2025January 11, 2026 4:08 pmBuenos Aires HeraldWith everything that happened last year, it’s a miracle that the Herald staff had time to step away from the crazy news cycle and do some reading. But we did, and the genres and styles of our favorites ranged from personal essays and Argentine fiction to …
Trump’s Greenland Gambit Faces Harsh Reality as Rare Earth Mining Remains ElusiveJanuary 11, 2026 1:57 pm[your]NEWSBY EMMANUEL OGBONNA
Greenland’s vast icy landscape holds significant deposits of rare earth elements that are critical to modern technology, but decades of effort have shown just how difficult it would be to turn that geological promise into a reliable …
Sodium-Ion Battery Breakthrough: Why This Could Be the Real Game-Changer for EVs?January 11, 2026 11:18 amGizmochinaThe electric vehicle (EV) industry ended 2025 with a major shift. Sodium-ion batteries, long viewed as a secondary technology, have now become a serious contender in the EV battery race.
Two major developments marked this shift: CATL’s commercial …
Startup 101: How to Start a Mining Company Without a Trust Fund in 2026January 11, 2026 8:14 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaLook, if you think you're gonna bootstrap a mining company like some tech startup in your garage, you need a reality check. We're talking about an industry where a basic processing plant runs $80 million and full operations need around $315 million …
Critical Minerals, Cycles and Strategy: Why India should bet on ArgentinaJanuary 11, 2026 8:04 amThe Economic TimesCritical minerals are no longer a peripheral commodity story; they sit at the intersection of prices, geopolitics, and long-cycle capital allocation. Lithium, copper and other transition metals now behave less like traditional extractive commodities and …
Rio Tinto, Glencore Revive Merger TalksJanuary 11, 2026 7:24 amMENAFN(MENAFN) Mining giants Rio Tinto and Glencore announced Friday that they have resumed negotiations over a potential $260 billion deal that could establish the largest mining enterprise globally.
"Rio Tinto and Glencore have been engaging in …
Rio Tinto, Glencore Revive Merger TalksJanuary 11, 2026 7:14 amMENAFN(MENAFN) Mining giants Rio Tinto and Glencore announced Friday that they have resumed negotiations over a potential $260 billion deal that could establish the largest mining enterprise globally.
"Rio Tinto and Glencore have been engaging in …
Greenland’s harsh environment and lack of infrastructure have prevented rare earth miningJanuary 11, 2026 5:17 amYahoo FinanceGreenland's harsh environment, lack of key infrastructure and difficult geology have so far prevented anyone from building a mine to extract the sought-after rare earth elements that many high-tech products require. Even if President Donald Trump …
Exclusive—Sen. Bill Cassidy: Operation Absolute Resolve Created Momentum; Policy Must FollowJanuary 11, 2026 1:43 amBreitbartOn January 3, 2026, U.S. armed forces and law enforcement extracted Nicolás Maduro from Venezuela. I join President Trump in praising the men and women who led “Operation Absolute Resolve” and brought Maduro back to the United States to stand trial—all …
The cold logic of Trump’s quest to carve up the globeJanuary 11, 2026 12:10 amThe TimesPresident Trump’s actions in Venezuela, threats to Colombia and desires for Greenland are rational, strategic and considered. They may also be arrogant, insulting and imperial, but that does not make them illogical.
Because many people think that Trump is …
ASX 200 materials sector dominates as scores of mining shares hit new highsJanuary 10, 2026 10:58 pmThe Motley Fool AustraliaASX 200 materials lead the market sectors last week, rising 3.67% amid a slew of mining shares setting new 52-week highs. Reflecting the miners' dominance, the S&P/ASX 300 Metal & Mining Index (ASX: XMM) rose 3.64% last week and the S&P …
Mine Accident in Northern Afghanistan Kills FourJanuary 10, 2026 9:56 pmNews Central TVFour miners suffocated to death this week while digging for gemstones in northern Afghanistan, a local official said on Saturday.
Ehsanullah Kamgar, spokesman for Badakhshan police, told AFP that the incident occurred on Friday in Khash District.
He …
Lithium Has Become a National Security Priority for the United StatesJanuary 10, 2026 9:42 pmOil PriceAs the world races to mine and refine more lithium, the United States has big production plans to boost self-sufficiency and reduce its reliance on China. President Trump aims to rapidly expand the United States’ mining sector during his second term in …
All the metals that boomed in 2025January 10, 2026 8:05 pmTownsville BulletinGold, silver and other precious metals run hot, hitting multiple all time highs as global order disintegrates
2025 touted as start of mining boom, with massive moves for lithium, copper, tin, rare earths, cobalt and aluminium
Coal and energy products …
Greenland as geopolitical hotspot: Why Arctic region matters for US, China & Russia?January 10, 2026 2:35 pmThe News InternationalGreenland as geopolitical hotspot: Why Arctic region matters for US, China & Russia?
Greenland has become a central geopolitical hotspot as US President Donald Trump repeatedly expressed the desire to take control of autonomous territory, citing …
Pini Althaus: Rare Earths, China’s Grip, and the Fight for Secure Critical MineralsJanuary 10, 2026 1:58 pmThe Good Men Project - California
Pini Althaus is an Australian-born mining executive based in New York and a leading voice on critical mineral security. Since 2002, he has identified and acquired major mining projects across the United States, Canada, Australia, China, Latin America, …
US and Ukraine plan to sign $800 billion deal at DavosJanuary 10, 2026 11:15 amThe Kyiv IndependentUkraine and the U.S. are expected to sign an economic deal aimed at spurring Ukraine's postwar recovery at a gathering of world leaders and business leaders at Davos.
President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump plan to finalize the …
Kairos Minerals eyes emerging gold developmentJanuary 10, 2026 7:05 amMining NewsKairos Minerals is keen to achieve its ambition of becoming a near-term, multimillion ounce gold developer as it nears a resource update for its flagship 1.4Moz Mt York gold project in Western Australia's Pilbara.
"We have ambitions to move this …
US manufacturing sector loses jobs despite Trump's promises of a manufacturing boomJanuary 10, 2026 4:44 amUNNAccording to December results, the US manufacturing sector showed an eight-month decline in the number of jobs. This happened against the backdrop of President Donald Trump's introduction of strict import tariffs, which were intended to revive American …
Trump is making a power play in Latin America. China is already thereJanuary 10, 2026 2:50 amThe Economic TimesFor China, President Donald Trump's power grab in Venezuela is a frontal attack on a long-standing source of oil, cultivated through billions of dollars in loans and years of political courtship. But Trump has also expressed a wider vision for power …
How to Invest in Uranium as a Canadian in 2026January 10, 2026 2:39 amThe Motley Fool CanadaI am not opposed to investing in clean energy. The issue is that many of the opportunities available to retail investors are unprofitable, heavily indebted, or dependent on ongoing government subsidies to remain viable. A large portion of the space is also …
Glencore and Rio Tinto — the opportunities and obstaclesJanuary 10, 2026 12:04 amThe TimesAddressing investors early last month, Glencore set out a compelling sales pitch. An “exceptional portfolio of copper assets and projects should position Glencore among the world’s largest copper producers within the next decade”, the miner told …
From Second Life to Zero E-Waste: How MaxVolt Energy Is Building India’s Circular Battery EconomyJanuary 9, 2026 11:22 pmThe Logical IndianMaxVolt Energy Industries Limited is building one of India’s most holistic lithium battery recycling and repurposing ecosystems, aimed at achieving zero e-waste and accelerating the country’s transition to clean mobility.
By extending battery life through …
Trump’s Greenland Ambitions Put Investors on Strategic AlertJanuary 9, 2026 11:10 pmInvestingInvestors are paying close attention as serious discussion gathers pace around a future in which the United States plays a far more decisive role in Greenland’s strategic direction. Political theatre has given way to market consequences. Capital responds …
3 monster stocks to hold for the next 3 yearsJanuary 9, 2026 10:54 pmThe Motley Fool AustraliaFinding stocks that can deliver strong returns over several years is not about chasing short-term hype. Instead, it is about owning quality businesses with clear long-term tailwinds, solid balance sheets, and proven execution. With that in mind, here are 3 …
There’s a Better Way to Mine Lithium. If Only It Made Sense.January 9, 2026 10:25 pmHeatmap NewsLithium isn’t like most minerals.
Unlike other battery metals such as nickel, cobalt, and manganese, which are mined from hard-rock ores using drills and explosives, the majority of the world’s lithium resources are found in underground reservoirs of …
Vučić Hangs on and Hopes for Better DaysJanuary 9, 2026 10:25 pmCEPAIf you think you had a bad year, just look at Aleksandar Vučić. Serbia’s strongman, now in power for almost a decade and a half, had a seriously bad 2025.
Challenges such as student protests, blows to economic megaprojects, and the failure to win hoped- …
Rio Tinto could buy Glencore and Glencore's Sudbury operations - Take our pollJanuary 9, 2026 10:01 pmCochrane Times-PostBreadcrumb Trail Links
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People take an escalator past Rio Tinto mining advertising during the PDAC mining conference in Toronto, Sunday March 3, 2024. [Photo …
Greenland’s Rare Earths Aren’t All ThatJanuary 9, 2026 10:00 pmForeign PolicyTo hear some U.S. officials tell it, Greenland is a treasure trove of crucial minerals ripe for the taking.
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, for example, has hailed how “Greenland sits atop vast reserves of rare-earth elements,” while U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance …
Update on Economics of Raleigh Lake Project in OntarioJanuary 9, 2026 9:25 pmInvesting News NetworkInternational Lithium Corp. (TSXV: ILC,OTC:ILHMF) (OTCQB: ILHMF) (FSE: IAH) ("ILC" or the "Company") is pleased to note the upturn in lithium prices from their low in June 2025, and wishes to give guidance and clarification to the wider …
Patagonia LithiumJanuary 9, 2026 9:24 pmInvesting News NetworkPatagonia Lithium Ltd engages in mining and exploration activities. It holds interest in Formentera Project; Cilon Project; and Tomas III Project. The Formentera Project and the Cilon Project are situated in the Province of Jujuy, Argentina. The Tomas III …
Approval of up to €110m Portuguese State GrantJanuary 9, 2026 9:24 pmInvesting News NetworkSavannah Resources Plc, the developer of the Barroso Lithium Project in Portugal, a 'Strategic Project' under the European Critical Raw Materials Act and Europe's largest spodumene lithium deposit (the 'Project'), is delighted to …
Europe close: Stocks rise as mining sector jumps on Glencore-Rio merger talksJanuary 9, 2026 7:43 pmShareCastThe pan-regional Stoxx 600 index closed up 1% at 609.67, while Germany’s DAX rose 0.5% to 25,261.64 and France’s CAC 40 ended up 1.4% at 8,362.09.
Glencore ended the session nearly 10% higher after it and Rio Tinto confirmed they were in preliminary talks …
Berenberg says Glencore-Rio deal makes sense, copper exposure the focusJanuary 9, 2026 7:43 pmShareCastIn the press release earlier confirming the merger, the miners said they expect a deal would take place by way of an acquisition of Glencore by Rio. Berenberg said this makes sense given that Rio’s market cap is $142bn and Glencore’s is $65bn.
"The …
Africa 2026: Elections without viable option, jobsJanuary 9, 2026 7:06 pmRealnews MagazineAfrica
By Alex Vines
AfFRICA’S political and economic outlook in 2026 is defined less by crisis than by contradiction. Fewer elections are scheduled than in 2025, yet democratic choice continues to narrow where voters do go to the polls.
Economic growth is …
Sources say that Glencore's trading division is part of Rio Tinto's appeal in merger talks.January 9, 2026 6:53 pmWorld Energy News - ConnecticutTwo sources familiar with the matter claim that Rio Tinto wants to keep Glencore’s trading division, and would make it a?even stronger platform to sell commodities? if they can strike a deal to create the largest mining company in the world.
Rio Tinto …
Ukraine awards lithium mining rights to American investors including Ronald LauderJanuary 9, 2026 6:29 pmMezhaOn January 8, Ukraine handed over the rights to mine lithium from the large state-owned Dobra deposit in the Kirovohrad region to American investors. Among the participants is billionaire Ronald Lauder, a close friend of Donald Trump, according to The New …