Upcoming PSU IPOs in 2026 May Offer Shareholder Quota BenefitsJanuary 23, 2026 10:26 pmNewsdShareholder Quota Benefits PSU IPOs in 2026:Many PSU companies are planning to list their smaller companies on the stock market. This is called value unlocking. For small investors, the biggest benefit comes when these IPOs offer a shareholder quota.
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The billion-event problem: How data engineering powers 8-hour battery life in AR glassesJanuary 23, 2026 8:16 pmDataconomyThe AR industry has hit a wall. Despite billions in R&D investments, today’s most advanced AR devices barely last through a morning meeting. Apple Vision Pro dies after 2 hours, Magic Leap 2 stretches to 3.5 hours, while Microsoft’s HoloLens 2 manages …
Beijing’s Afghan Bet Is Crashing—And It’s Only Just BegunJanuary 23, 2026 7:50 pmSri Lanka GuardianThe January 19, 2026 suicide attack on a Chinese restaurant in Kabul, which killed one Chinese national and six Afghans, and injured at least another five Chinese nationals, was strongly condemned by Beijing. Claimed by Islamic State Khorasan Province ( …
Renewable Energy Manufacturing Trends and DemandsJanuary 23, 2026 7:08 pmManufacturing DiveWhile the administration has moved to strip electric vehicle incentives and cancel some grants, it’s still focused on lithium’s value as a critical mineral for manufacturers.
By: April Reese
• Published Aug. 18, 2025
U.S. policy on electric vehicles and …
The AI Energy Supercycle: Striving to Secure 24/7 Power InfrastructureJanuary 23, 2026 6:35 pmEIN PresswireVANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Equity-Insider.com News Commentary – The global push for Artificial Intelligence is colliding with a considerable physical bottleneck: the power grid is struggling to keep up with data centers…
Business Editorial – “Nostalgia is not strategy”January 23, 2026 5:13 pmNew EraWhen the Canadian Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos this week, he emphasised the end of the rules-based international order and outlined how Canada was adapting by building strategic autonomy.
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15 reasons why women outlive men, and 6 ways men can narrow the longevity gapJanuary 23, 2026 4:58 pmStacker - New York15 reasons why women outlive men, and 6 ways men can narrow the longevity gap
It might sound like an old wives' tale, but women do indeed live longer than men. It's actually the case for the majority of mammals in the animal kingdom. This is …
SMS Equipment enters Europe with acquisition of Suomen Rakennuskone January 23, 2026 4:27 pmWorld Construction NetworkSMS Equipment, a Canadian dealer of heavy machinery, has entered the European market by acquiring Suomen Rakennuskone, a Finnish distributor of construction and mining equipment.
The deal, whose financial terms remain undisclosed, marks SMS Equipment’s …
Homeowner outraged after frustrating experience with old TV: 'Seems way too high'January 23, 2026 4:05 pmThe Cool Down - OregonMany commenters suggested alternative solutions.
by Drew JonesJanuary 23, 2026
A Reddit user took to the r/mildlyinfuriating community to vent their frustration about being charged a fee to properly dispose of an old television at a local e-waste …
Iron ore producer NMDC begins coal mining operations in JharkhandJanuary 23, 2026 4:04 pmThe HinduIron ore producer NMDC, as part of its diversification plans, has commenced mining operations at the Tokisud North Coal Mine in Barkagaon Block, Hazaribagh district of Jharkhand.
The annual production capacity of the mine is 2.30 million tonne of thermal …
Why Geopolitics Is Now the Leading Variable in Mining Investment StrategiesJanuary 23, 2026 3:40 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Penny Laneford | January 23, 2026
Supply and demand curves used to be the gospel of mining investment. You could crunch the numbers, model out commodity cycles, and make reasonably confident bets on where to put your capital. Those days feel …
DRC Eyes U.S. Partnerships: Promoting Copper and Cobalt to Secure Critical Mineral Supply ChainsJanuary 23, 2026 3:40 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Penny Laneford | January 23, 2026
The Democratic Republic of Congo is making its boldest play yet in the global critical minerals race, formally pitching copper and cobalt assets directly to U.S. investors as part of a sweeping Strategic Partnership …
Global Mining Megadeal: Rio Tinto and Glencore Resume $260 Billion Merger TalksJanuary 23, 2026 3:40 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaThe mining industry stands on the precipice of its most consequential consolidation in over a decade. Rio Tinto and Glencore have returned to the negotiating table, reviving early-stage merger discussions that would forge a $260 billion behemoth: the world …
FMF 2026: Saudi Arabia Leads a New Africa–Asia ‘Super-Zone’January 23, 2026 3:22 pmArabisk LondonMinerals have become crucial in linking energy, transportation, technology, and politics, transcending their former status as mere economic news. Key minerals like lithium and nickel are essential for electric vehicle batteries, while copper is vital for …
Next-Generation Batteries: Technologies Powering the Future of Energy StorageJanuary 23, 2026 2:48 pmTechnology NetworksConventional lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries have transformed portable energy storage, but growing safety concerns, material supply issues, and the demands of electric vehicles, aerospace, and grid applications are driving the search for improved designs.
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Canada Growth Fund invests $25-million in Ontario rare earths recycling companyJanuary 23, 2026 2:07 pmThe Globe and MailOpen this photo in gallery:Previous Canadian attempts to commercialize recycling technology haven’t always worked out. Li-Cycle Corp., whose battery recycling facility in Kingston is pictured in 2023, was forced to seek creditor protection last year.Lars …
UPSC Key: Trump unveils Board of Peace, Draft NEP 2026 and Parakram DiwasJanuary 23, 2026 2:04 pmThe Indian ExpressMains Examination: General Studies-II: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests.What’s the ongoing story: As US President Donald Trump unveiled his Board of Peace and son-in-law Jared Kushner announced …
Paper, Power, and the Future of BatteriesJanuary 23, 2026 1:46 pmInnovation & Tech TodayIn a world racing toward electrification, batteries have quietly become one of the most consequential and problematic technologies of our time. From lithium shortages and cobalt mining controversies to fires, toxic waste, and ballooning carbon footprints, …
Welcome to the End of the Free-Market Era (and the Birth of the Technological Republic)January 23, 2026 1:39 pmInvestorPlaceHow a government-led mobilization is reshaping markets, rewriting investment rules, and creating the next generation of winners
In the early 1940s, Americans couldn’t quite explain why steel was rationed, why obscure chemical companies were suddenly flush …
HotCopper Highlights, Week 4 CY26: Nyrada Inc, West Wits, Aust Strategic Metals, and more!January 23, 2026 1:26 pmThe Market HeraldJoin our daily newsletter At The Bell to receive exclusive market insights
Good Afternoon and welcome to HotCopper Highlights for Week 4 of 2026, I’m Jon Davidson. In this segment, the stocks and announcements you were watching and discussing this week on …
The US and Europe are courting Brazil for its critical minerals and rare earth elementsJanuary 23, 2026 12:25 pmEl PaísAmong the natural resources that Brazil has exploited very little or not at all, critical minerals and rare earth elements have gained prominence in recent months. These materials are increasingly coveted globally because they are essential for achieving …
India-Chile trade pact: India looking to extract last mile concessions in critical mineralsJanuary 23, 2026 11:57 amThe Hindu Business LineIndia is trying to secure greater concessions for access to critical and strategic minerals in the last stretch of its negotiations for a free trade agreement with Chile, sources said.
The proposed India-Chile comprehensive economic partnership agreement ( …
Africa urged to unite on minerals as US strikes bilateral dealsJanuary 23, 2026 10:44 amClimate Home NewsThe individual approach taken by several African countries in negotiating minerals deals with Washington is not in the best interest of the continent, which would benefit from adopting a more united front, a senior trade official told the World Economic …
The Putin regime and the consolidation of a new imperialist state in RussiaJanuary 23, 2026 9:13 amLINKSFirst published at IWL-FI.
Russia today is an imperialist state resulting from an uneven industrial development. Russian monopoly capital relies disproportionately on its military apparatus to exert dominion in particular regions and areas abroad and does …
Northwest Landowners meet in FebruaryJanuary 23, 2026 8:58 amThe Minot Daily News - North DakotaBISMARCK — Northwest Landowners Association (NWLA) will host the 2026 Emerging Industries Conference on Feb. 2-3 in Bismarck.
The educational conference will take place in the Bavendick Stateroom at the Bismarck State College National Energy Center of …
The future of connected mining operationsJanuary 23, 2026 7:27 amMining MagazineAustralia’s mining industry is entering a pivotal new phase.
As demand for lithium, nickel, copper and rare earths accelerates, producers are adapting operations to meet global expectations for productivity, sustainability and safety. The opportunity is …
From football to literature: Bonds that bind Argentina & West BengalJanuary 23, 2026 7:01 amThe Economic TimesArgentina and West Bengal are 17,000 km apart but bound by the love of football and Rabindranath Tagore, according to Argentine Ambassador to India Mariano A. Caucino.
Speaking at the opening of the 49th edition of the Kolkata International Book Fair, …
Resources Top 5: Celsius heats up on blockbuster copper-gold DFSJanuary 23, 2026 6:34 amStockheadTGIF, and cheers to a long weekend. Pic: Getty Images
DFS delivers pre-tax NPV of US$1.3 billion and a 31% IRR for CLA’s MCB project
AT4 appoints Deutsche Bank to establish American Depositary Receipt program
ETM on the march as global focus on Greenland …
Lion Rock Resources Completes Phase 1 Drill Program at Volney Project, South DakotaJanuary 23, 2026 5:16 amThe AssayLion Rock Resources Inc. (TSXV: ROAR | FSE: KGB | OTCQB: LRRIF) has completed Phase 1 of its multi‑phase exploration drilling programme at the Volney Project in South Dakota’s historic Black Hills mining district. The company drilled 3,600m across 15 holes …
Lynas, South32, Liontown: Can these surging shares go higher?January 22, 2026 10:16 pmThe Motley Fool AustraliaASX 200 materials outperformed the other 10 market sectors significantly in 2025. The S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) rose by 31.71% and produced total returns, including dividends, of 36.21%. This was mainly due to strongly rising commodity …
Fury grows as Bulawayo dams fail to fillJanuary 22, 2026 8:41 pmThe ZimbabweanAccording to the City of Bulawayo Dam Watch: Dam Level Statistics and Inflows Summary as at Monday, 19 January 2026, the city’s six operational dams are collectively 43.25 percent full, a marginal improvement from 33.97 percent recorded at the same time …
High Voltage: How soaring lithium prices could trigger Aussie mine restartsJanuary 22, 2026 8:08 pmStockheadSpodumene prices have passed the $2000/t threshold that hasn’t be breached since late 2023. Pic: Getty Images
Lithium prices continue to soar, passing US$2000/t for spodumene and US$18/kg for carbonate
Prices propelled by speculative buying, …
The Download: Yann LeCun’s new venture, and lithium’s on the riseJanuary 22, 2026 4:35 pmMIT Technology ReviewBut lithium is worthy of a close look right now. The metal is crucial for lithium-ion batteries used in phones and laptops, electric vehicles, and large-scale energy storage arrays on the grid. Prices have been on quite the roller coaster over the last …
The Lithium Rebound: Why Pilbara Minerals Just Surged 109% and What it Means for 2026January 22, 2026 3:01 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaTwelve months ago, lithium miners couldn't catch a break. Prices had cratered, sentiment was toxic, and half the sector was wondering if the EV revolution had been oversold. Fast forward to January 2026, and Pilbara Minerals is sitting on a 109.3% gain …
Trump Fast-Tracks Deep-Sea Mining to Boost US Battery IndependenceJanuary 22, 2026 2:33 pmWebProNewsThe push for deep-sea mining has taken a dramatic turn under the Trump administration, with recent moves to expedite permits for extracting critical minerals from the ocean floor. This initiative aims to secure supplies of nickel, cobalt, manganese, and …
Tesla’s Texas Lithium Breakthrough: Reshaping Battery Supply ChainsJanuary 22, 2026 2:33 pmWebProNewsTesla Inc. has ignited a new era in North American battery production by bringing online the largest lithium refinery in the U.S., a facility in Robstown, Texas, that processes hard-rock spodumene into battery-grade lithium hydroxide without relying on …
Mining Waste Could Be the Next Source of Critical MineralsJanuary 22, 2026 2:06 pmEnvironmental + Energy LeaderJeffrey Gillow, Technical Expert/Vice President, Arcadis
This Solutions Spotlight article was contributed by Arcadis.
Unlocking Critical Value: Circular Strategies for Critical Minerals
As demand for critical minerals accelerates, so does the pressure …
Premier African Minerals blocks US$2,4 million property attachmentJanuary 22, 2026 9:36 amNew ZimbabwePremier African Minerals, a UK-listed lithium mining company, has successfully reached a settlement with Zimbabwean contractor JG Goddard Contracting (JRG) over a long-standing US$2.4 million debt related to work done at its Zulu Lithium and Tantalum …
Premier Raises £1 Million as Zulu Lithium Push Hinges on New Flotation PlantJanuary 22, 2026 8:59 amMining ZimbabweLondon-listed Premier African Minerals Limited has raised £1 million (approximately US$1.25 million) through a heavily dilutive share subscription, as the company intensifies efforts to unlock commercial production at its Zulu Lithium and Tantalum Project …
A New Method to Unlock Vast Lithium StoresJanuary 22, 2026 3:42 amNewswiseNewswise — Demand for lithium is skyrocketing as factories across the world churn out electric vehicles and the massive batteries that make wind turbines and solar panels reliable sources of energy. Unfortunately, current methods for producing lithium are …