Trump holds off on critical minerals tariffs, orders talks with trading partnersJanuary 18, 2026 2:41 pmNatural NewsPresident Donald Trump has decided against imposing immediate tariffs on rare earths, lithium and other critical minerals, instead directing U.S. officials to negotiate with international partners to secure supply.
The executive order cites U.S. dependence …
AfDB predicts rich lithium pickings for ZimbabweJanuary 18, 2026 12:10 pmZimbabwe IndependentAfDB says Zimbabwe is well positioned to reap huge benefits from the surging global demand for minerals such as lithium
THE African Development Bank (AfDB) says Zimbabwe is well positioned to reap huge benefits from the surging global demand for minerals …
Lithium miners grab water sources, squeezing local communities dryJanuary 18, 2026 12:10 pmZimbabwe IndependentA woman drawing water from an unprotected disused pit in Bikita
For more than half a century, a deep communal well at the edge of Bikita Minerals quietly sustained life in Murape village.
From 1972, it quenched thirst, fed gardens and anchored livelihoods …
Nevada AG Aaron Ford sued the Trump admin more than 40 times in 2025. Here’s a breakdown. January 18, 2026 10:44 amThe Nevada IndependentAlongside many other Democratic attorneys general pushing back against the policies being enacted by President Donald Trump and his administration, Nevada’s Attorney General Aaron Ford has signed on to more than 40 lawsuits so far in the president’s second …
Ultimate Black Panther #24 Preview: T'Challa's World Tour of PainJanuary 18, 2026 10:00 amBleeding Cool - IllinoisPosted in: Comics, Marvel Comics, Preview | Tagged: black panther
Ultimate Black Panther #24 hits stores Wednesday! T'Challa faces the Progenitors in an epic finale that'll shake Wakanda to its vibranium core.
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Kestrel Gold Inc. Announces The Appointment Of A Director And Grant Of OptionsJanuary 18, 2026 9:26 amMENAFN(MENAFN- Newsfile Corp)
Kestrel Gold Inc. Announces the Appointment of a Director and Grant of Options
January 16, 2026 11:16 AM EST | Source: Kestrel Gold Inc.
Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - January 16, 2026) - Kestrel Gold Inc. (TSXV: KGC) (the …
Billionaire Gina Rinehart broadens mining horizons with licence wins for Saudi Arabian gold huntJanuary 18, 2026 8:45 amThe West AustralianAustralian billionaire Gina Rinehart has lauded Saudi Arabia’s “pro-mining policies” after winning a bid for five licences to explore for gold in the Middle Eastern kingdom alongside its biggest miner.
The licence award announced last week between Hancock …
April Minerals Investment Forum to Unlock Pakistan’s Trillion-Dollar Mineral WealthJanuary 18, 2026 6:27 amPakTribuneIslamabad — Pakistan is gearing up to host a high-profile Minerals Investment Forum in April, a strategic move aimed at transforming the country’s vast and largely untapped mineral resources into a hub for international investment, job creation, and …
EDITORIAL: Make America build againJanuary 18, 2026 5:04 amLas Vegas Review Journal - NevadaSome of the country’s most pressing problems have a simple solution — build more.
Some of the country’s most pressing problems have a simple solution — remove the regulatory obstacles that slow progress.
One obvious example is housing. The best way to …
Trump’s Strategic Reversal From Ending Wars To Seizing Global Wealth – OpEdJanuary 18, 2026 2:02 amEurasia ReviewDuring his campaign, Donald Trump presented himself as the only leader capable of ending global conflicts. He promised to terminate “forever wars” and bring American troops home. However, as 2026 begins, the world is witnessing a different reality. Instead …
Lower Prices, Fewer Illusions, and the Reality of the Auto MarketJanuary 17, 2026 10:24 pmPJ Media - VirginiaA married couple walks into a dealership with a number in mind that already stretches the household budget. Even though shiny paint and touchscreens look cool, every window sticker reads like a dare; walking away feels like defeat, while signing feels …
ASX 200 materials sector outperforms as mining shares continue their ascentJanuary 17, 2026 9:44 pmThe Motley Fool AustraliaFree Article You’re reading a free article with opinions that may differ from The Motley Fool’s Premium Investing Services. Become a Motley Fool member today to get instant access to our top analyst recommendations, in-depth research, investing resources, …
Rewind: Chasing the North — Trump’s Arctic obsessionJanuary 17, 2026 9:24 pmTelengana TodayGreenland isn’t just ice — it’s the 21st-century test of power, climate, resources, and who will control the Arctic
By Brig Advitya Madan (retd)
When Donald Trump first floated the idea of “buying” Greenland in 2019, the world laughed it off as another …
Renewables and Hydrogen Drive Central Asia’s Energy AmbitionsJanuary 17, 2026 7:40 pmCaspian PostCentral Asia’s push into renewables and hydrogen is reshaping the region’s energy future and attracting strategic attention in Europe. Analysts at the European Council on Foreign Relations highlight that as the EU seeks to diversify away from Russian …
Why Financial Advisors Quietly Come to Me to Learn OptionsJanuary 17, 2026 4:18 pmInvestorPlaceWhy Financial Advisors Quietly Come to Me to Learn Options
For as long as I’ve been coming to you live with Masters in Trading, there’s one thing most people constantly get wrong about me.
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India Deepens Africa Ties To Secure Rare Earth Minerals For Green TransitionJanuary 17, 2026 3:41 pmOmmcom NewsNew Delhi: India’s relationship with Africa is entering a new phase as New Delhi strengthens partnerships with African nations to secure rare earth elements that are crucial for modern technology, green energy and defence industries.
These partnerships are …
U.S. government, tech giants, and mining companies circle Greenland for critical mineralsJanuary 17, 2026 2:48 pmCryptopolitanThe fight for control over the world’s most important minerals is now reaching Greenland. The U.S. government, tech giants, and mining companies are circling the island for one reason: it’s full of rare earths, lithium, and graphite, all critical for …
Trade trumps diplomatic tensions in B.C. premier's India visitJanuary 17, 2026 1:34 pmCBC/Radio-CanadaBefore landing in India for a six-day trade mission, B.C. Premier David Eby's main objective was to pack in as many meetings and garner as much interest in his province's resources as possible.
Less than a year ago, that would have seemed virtually …
American company restarts domestic graphite production after decades of China importsJanuary 17, 2026 12:26 pmFOX BusinessFOX Business' Jeff Flock joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to report on America’s first graphite mine in decades and the push to reduce U.S. dependence on China for critical minerals.
A quiet revival is underway in New York State, highlighting a major shift …
Why Shares of Sigma Lithium Are Falling TodayJanuary 17, 2026 11:21 amThe Motley Fool USAMore than one factor is motivating investors to click the sell button today.
Falling more than 14% yesterday from where it closed on Wednesday, Sigma Lithium (SGML 13.89%) seems likely to extend its downward trajectory to end the week. With shares of the …
Despite 'significant strides,' Great Salt Lake ends 2025 at third-lowest level on recordJanuary 17, 2026 5:12 amSalt Lake Business Journal - UtahJohn Rogers
Salt Lake Business Journal
When the 2025 water year ended in July, the Great Salt Lake’s water level was at its third-lowest point since 1903, when detailed lake level records were initiated.
That’s the report lawmakers will receive when the …
Nord Precious Metals Announces Appointment of CFOJanuary 17, 2026 3:03 amInvesting News Network(TheNewswire) Vancouver, B.C. — January 16, 2026 — TheNewswire - Nord Precious Metals Inc. ("Nord" or the "Company") (TSXV: NTH,OTC:CCWOF, OTCQB: CCWOF, FF: QN3) is pleased to announce that Heidi Gutte has been appointed as Chief …
Is Greenland Venezuela 2.0?January 17, 2026 2:54 amHellenic Shipping NewsFollowing the capture of then-Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro by US special forces on 3 January, the Trump administration swiftly ramped up its rhetoric on Greenland. Increasing US control over the island has long been a strategic objective of …
Expats at the far end of Thailand’s geopolitical battlefieldJanuary 17, 2026 2:44 amPattaya MailGlobal power today is defined less by military strength than by control of energy, critical minerals, and semiconductor supply chains, as the United States reshapes global alliances to secure strategic advantage and reduce reliance on rivals.
PATTAYA, …
The US Cannot Push China out of Latin AmericaJanuary 17, 2026 1:50 amThe DiplomatFollowing his surprise military intervention in Venezuela, in which U.S. forces struck targets and captured President Nicolas Maduro, U.S. President Trump has repeatedly stated the United States intends to push Chinese interests out of Latin America.
This …
Gold Blasts Past $4,630 as Silver Eyes $100: 5 Miners to WatchJanuary 16, 2026 11:04 pmInvestingGold futures topped $4,636 on COMEX this week while silver breached $90 for the first time, extending a precious metals rally that shows no signs of slowing down.
The twin surges come amid a perfect storm of geopolitical flashpoints, concerns over Federal …
Greenland holds vast mineral wealth. Getting it out of the ice is the hard partJanuary 16, 2026 10:55 pmStraight Arrow NewsGreenland contains a wealth of natural resources. And much like the Trump administration’s push to control oil in Venezuela, the pressure on Denmark to cede control of Greenland could unlock vast energy resources for the U.S. in the form of oil and gas as …
Making America great again? Evaluating Trump’s China strategy at the one-year markJanuary 16, 2026 10:55 pmThe Brookings InstitutionToggle section navigation
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This report assesses whether the Trump administration’s second-term approach toward China has produced measurable gains for the United States after one year. It evaluates the administration’s four …
From Chips to Minerals: New Section 232 Tariff Actions Target Semiconductors and Critical MineralsJanuary 16, 2026 10:43 pmJD Supra - CaliforniaOn January 14, President Trump issued two proclamations under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (Section 232) addressing national security risks associated with imports of processed critical minerals and semiconductors. The actions follow U.S. …
Lithium: Latin America’s Precious White Gold in DisputeJanuary 16, 2026 10:28 pmColombia OneLatin America holds most of the world’s lithium reserves, a key and coveted resource for the energy transition. Credit: Dimitry B. / CC BY 2.0
Latin America holds the world’s largest lithium reserves. The “lithium triangle,” consisting of Argentina, …
Sigma Lithium shares tumble as Brazil shuts down mine waste pilesJanuary 16, 2026 9:48 pmBusiness UpturnA major lithium mining company called Sigma Lithium is facing big trouble in Brazil. Their stock price dropped by thirteen percent on Friday after local officials stepped in. The government decided to shut down three large piles of mining waste at the …
Pax Silica Meets the Quad: Building a Durable Architecture for Critical Minerals SecurityJanuary 16, 2026 9:17 pmAsia SocietyIn an era defined by geopolitical flux and rapid technological change, critical minerals have emerged as the strategic commodities of our time, often described as the ‘next oil.’ They form the unseen scaffolding of modern economic strength, embedded in …
ZooMontana Partners With ECO-CELL for Electronics Recycling ProgramJanuary 16, 2026 9:04 pm103.7 The Hawk - MontanaIf your house is anything like mine, I'm willing to bet that you have a drawer full of old electronics that you keep meaning to dispose of. With a family of gadget users, it's amazing how fast that collection of semi-working cell phones, cracked …
Frontier Lithium inks agreements with northwest Ontario First NationsJanuary 16, 2026 6:54 pmSudbury.comAccord with Deer Lake, Sandy Lake First Nations keeps the door open for dialogue on mine development
Mine developer Frontier Lithium and two northwestern Ontario First Nations are setting the ground rules to advance the company’s PAK open-pit lithium …
Caterpillar, ReElement \u0026 NVIDIA: The Top Stories in MiningJanuary 16, 2026 6:50 pmMining DigitalElectrification continues to reshape global commodity markets, creating new pressures across the mining sector and battery manufacturing value chains.
For mining executives, procurement leaders and supply chain strategists, understanding these shifts could …
Congo state miner proposes deal for cobalt producer prized by USJanuary 16, 2026 6:45 pmCongo PlanetCongolese state-owned miner Gecamines has proposed acquiring Chemaf SA, before bringing in a new majority shareholder, as interest in the troubled copper and cobalt producer intensifies.
The fate of Trafigura Group-backed Chemaf has taken on a significance …
The Tech Billionaires Behind Trump’s Greenland PushJanuary 16, 2026 4:07 pmJacobinPresident Donald Trump started his second term with his sights set on Greenland.
When Trump first proposed buying the arctic nation during his first administration, it was treated like a joke. But in a phone call last week with Denmark’s prime minister, …
Shaheen, Republicans Push Rare Earth Stockpile as U.S. Mining LagsJanuary 16, 2026 2:17 pmNew Hampshire JournalRare earths make strange bedfellows.
At the same time New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen is denouncing President Donald Trump’s talk of the U.S. acquiring Greenland, she’s proposing legislation to address one of the main issues behind Trump’s efforts: …
At ‘Davos of mining’, Saudi Arabia shapes new narrative on mineralsJanuary 16, 2026 1:29 pmClimate Home NewsAs competition for natural resources fractures the global order, Saudi Arabia is cementing its position as the centre of gravity for international discussions to accelerate the production of minerals the world needs for clean energy and digital …
Buy or Build? The Strategic Shift Driving Mining's $47 Billion M&A SurgeJanuary 16, 2026 1:28 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaLook, here's the deal: the world's biggest mining companies have made up their minds. They're done waiting around for greenfield projects to maybe, possibly, hopefully come online in 2032. Instead, they're opening their checkbooks and …
Bill Gates and BMW Back Major Canadian Lithium Refining ExpansionJanuary 16, 2026 1:28 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Penny Laneford | January 16, 2026
DELTA, British Columbia : Mangrove Lithium has locked in $85 million in strategic financing to build and scale North America's first electrochemical lithium refining facility, with heavyweight backing from Bill …
Overnight Mining Roundup: Metals Rally Charges OnJanuary 16, 2026 1:28 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Penny Laneford | Friday, January 16, 2026 | 4:00 AM ET
Look, if you went to bed last night thinking you'd wake up to a quiet Friday in the metals space, think again. The overnight session just delivered another round of fireworks, and the rally that …
Elektros Outlines Strategic Objectives for its Lithium OperationsJanuary 16, 2026 1:14 pmVoice of Alexandria - MinnesotaSUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / January 16, 2026 / Elektros Inc. (OTC PINK:ELEK), a developer of lithium mining operations in Sierra Leone, announces strategic objectives for its Sierra Leone Lithium mining project.
Elektro, Inc. …
Saudi Arabia emerges as a top global mining investment destination, says ministerJanuary 16, 2026 12:04 pmZawyaSaudi Arabia has rapidly ascended global mining hotspot rankings as reforms, higher exploration spending and government-led infrastructure support reshape the Kingdom’s mining sector, according to a senior government official.
The Kingdom vaulted from …
ZooMontana becomes electronics recycling site with ECO-CELL partnershipJanuary 16, 2026 10:16 amKTMF - MontanaBILLINGS, Mont.- ZooMontana has announced a new partnership with ECO-CELL, making it an official electronics recycling drop-off site. The zoo invites the community to bring unwanted or outdated electronics from an approved list to their front desk. The …