Terrain steps up Lightning drilling, secures funding and mining...January 5, 2026 1:32 amProactive USATerrain Minerals Ltd (ASX:TMX, OTC:TMXAF) used the December quarter to advance its Smokebush gold-silver project towards resource definition, kicking off a major drilling campaign at the Lightning prospect, securing a mining lease over the area and …
Canberra leans toward strategic reserve for rare earths with floor and ceiling pricesJanuary 5, 2026 12:55 amStockheadResources Minister Madeleine King has been working on plans for a strategic reserve of critical minerals. Pic: Getty Images
The Albanese government’s promised critical minerals strategic reserve could safeguard taxpayers against losses running potentially …
Cover Story: How Resource Nationalism Is Redrawing the Global Mineral PlaybookJanuary 5, 2026 12:43 amCaixinIn early December, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) entered a strategic partnership with the United States, allowing preferential U.S. access to its copper, cobalt, and lithium in return for American security guarantees. This agreement came after …
Ukraine’s mining sector can unlock Europe’s strategic potentialJanuary 4, 2026 11:58 pmBusiness UkraineUkraine holds some of the world’s most promising deposits of critical and strategic minerals. These resources can play a significant role in the global transition to green energy and digital technologies, and are also vitally important for the aerospace …
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2 ASX mining shares to buy for 2026January 4, 2026 10:29 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, …
Is Wesfarmers stock a buy for its 3.6% dividend yield?January 4, 2026 9:47 pmThe Motley Fool AustraliaInvestors can buy a variety of blue-chips on the ASX, with Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) stock being a popular option. The owner of Bunnings and Kmart may not be the biggest business on the ASX, but there are reasons to think it's one of the more appealing …
ASX steady as BHP, Rio gains offset DroneShield slumpJanuary 4, 2026 8:45 pmFinancial ReviewThe Australian sharemarket traded sideways on Monday despite a spike in geopolitical tensions and volatile oil prices following the dramatic weekend capture of the Venezuelan president by US special forces.
The S&P/ASX 200 edged up 5.3 points, or 0 …
Swedish firm’s massive 50-ton electric vehicles to help extract gold from Canadian mineJanuary 4, 2026 8:07 pmInteresting Engineering - New YorkEldorado Gold, a Canadian mining company, has announced that it plans to adopt Sandvik TH550B electric mining vehicles within its operations. The company has confirmed that it has placed an order for ten Sandvik battery electric vehicles (BEV) for a total …
The Australian dollar is at a critical crossroads. Which way will it go?January 4, 2026 7:56 pmABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)The Australian dollar has been on a slow march down from a peak of 109 US cents achieved in July 2011.
The local currency approached 80 US cents during the depths of the COVID-19 emergency in February 2021.
Five years on, it has fallen roughly 12 per cent …
Off-the-Beaten-Path Metals ETFs With Big PotentialJanuary 4, 2026 6:37 pmNasdaqWith gold and silver each logging their best year-long performances in several decades for 2025, investors are keenly aware of the price action of metals heading into the new year. Investors may seek exposure to these haven assets via exchange-traded funds …
MarketBeat Week in Review – 12/29 - 01/02January 4, 2026 6:30 pmNasdaqStocks staged a rally on the first day of trading in 2026. It may not be the Santa Claus rally that many investors hoped for, but it aligns with the general sense that the markets will grind higher, despite many stocks being overvalued by traditional …
Scientists Uncover $1.5 Trillion Lithium Deposit Hidden Deep Beneath U.S. SupervolcanoJanuary 4, 2026 12:53 pmIndian Defence ReviewIn a remote desert near the Oregon–Nevada border, beneath the surface of a long-dormant volcanic basin, researchers have identified a unique geological structure that could alter the global landscape of energy materials.
Recent geological surveys point to …
Silver is the new gold after prices rocket 164 per cent in a year: Here's how YOU can cash inJanuary 4, 2026 12:21 pmDaily MailWhen it comes to investing in precious metals, all that glitters is not gold. Instead, those who backed silver have enjoyed the greatest gains.
While the gold price soared by 68 per cent in 2025 to close the year at £3,205 per troy ounce, silver rocketed …
6 Reasons Ghana Must Thrash Kofi Buah’s “Revised” Ewoyaa-Atlantic Lithium AgreementJanuary 4, 2026 12:09 pmModern GhanaWe are members of the Fair-Trade-Oil Share PSA Campaign Team (Home & Abroad) working under the auspices of CNREM, which was among the first NGOs to issue a communique to reject the initial agreement and pointed out best practices elsewhere.
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ZSE-listed firms bullish about New YearJanuary 4, 2026 11:50 amThe Zimbabwe MailZimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE)-listed companies are optimistic about prospects in the new year and expect the prevailing stable operating environment to continue, underpinned by the tight monetary policy and improved fiscal discipline.
According to recent …
Nigerians Who Will Shape 2026January 4, 2026 10:47 amThe WillJanuary 04, (THEWILL) — 2026 promises to be a year of many expectations for Nigerians. It signals the beginning of the journey to another general election in 2027 with heightened political activities. Expectedly, some people will make a big difference in …
2026 Global Mining Outlook: Technology, Sustainability, and Market ShiftsJanuary 4, 2026 7:31 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaThe global mining sector stands at a critical inflection point in 2026, where three seismic forces: artificial intelligence deployment, ESG mandates, and geopolitical supply chain realignments: are fundamentally reshaping how extractive industries operate, …
Sandvik bringing battery-swap mining rigs to Eldorado Gold mineJanuary 4, 2026 3:03 amElectrekCanadian mining firm Eldorado Gold is taking a big step towards decarbonizing its operations with a fresh order for ten fully electric equipment assets from the experts at Sandvik set to be deployed later this year.
Placed just before the Christmas break, …
Zimbabwe’s Critical Minerals Moment: Why a Circular Economy Is No Longer OptionalJanuary 4, 2026 2:11 amThe Zimbabwe MailZimbabwe today stands at the centre of a global scramble for critical minerals. Lithium, nickel, copper, cobalt and rare earth elements, once peripheral commodities, have become the backbone of the clean energy transition, electric mobility and the digital …
MAGA Official’s Family Busted Cashing in on Government DealsJanuary 4, 2026 1:11 amThe Daily BeastAnother government official has been busted, seemingly using their post in the Trump administration for personal gain.
Documents obtained by the New York Times found that the third-highest-ranking official in the Interior Department failed to disclose her …
5 Nevada environment stories to watch in the new yearJanuary 3, 2026 6:55 pmLas Vegas Review Journal - NevadaIt was a big year of change for the Nevada desert.
The title of the driest state in the nation comes with unique challenges — and innovative solutions, courtesy of hardworking scientists, policymakers and water managers.
And then there’s the gradual, year- …
Zim mines need web presenceJanuary 3, 2026 4:21 pmZimbabwe IndependentZimplats website interface ... One of the few mining companies with an online presence.
Zimbabwe has only just over ten mines and mining companies with an online presence. Mines with a web presence include ZimPlats, Caledonia Mining Corporation, A and F …
A Huge Lithium Deposit In Canada May Have Just Been Found Thanks To AI SatellitesJanuary 3, 2026 2:37 pmSlashGearLithium, a soft white metal that is often referred to as white gold in the context of energy transition, is a highly prized item. After all, lithium is the core component of batteries that power everything from electric cars and power storage kits to …
UPSC Key: Indore water contamination, Bullet train project, and Cutting methane from paddy fieldsJanuary 3, 2026 1:54 pmThe Indian ExpressPreliminary Examination: Current events of national and international importance
Mains Examination: General Studies-II: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
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Company unveils first-of-its-kind battery that could revolutionize energy: 'Costs 70% less'January 3, 2026 1:22 pmThe Cool Down - OregonThough it's unclear when this technology might hit the commercial market, its creation is an important step in the right direction.
by Misty LayneJanuary 3, 2026
EQONIC, a UK-based battery technology company, has made a breakthrough that could redefine …
Spook story: Ex-U.S. amb. to Venezuela monetizes coup-plotting alongside former CIA officialsJanuary 3, 2026 1:22 pmStrategic CultureWhile pushing for war on Venezuela in legacy media, former US ambassador Jimmy Story is soliciting clients for consulting firms run by notorious ex-CIA officials.
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African nations push to strengthen mineral diplomacyJanuary 3, 2026 12:52 pmIndependent (Uganda)Search for minerals. INDEPENDENT PHOTO/RONALD MUSOKE.
Africa’s strategic minerals are no longer just economic assets. They are levers of power. Gold in the Sahel, cobalt and lithium in the DRC, fuel alliances, arm militias and shape global partnerships …
From Thermal Power Plants To Lithium: How BiH Is Turning Into A Mining ColonyJanuary 3, 2026 8:52 amSarajevo TimesThe collapse of the Ugljevik and Gacko thermal power plants is not a surprise, but rather a predictable epilogue of decades of neglect and the absence of serious investment, while the political elites of Republika Srpska (RS) were more devoted to blocking …
Senators join united front against deep-sea mining as deadline loomsJanuary 3, 2026 7:42 amThe Guam Daily PostWith just about a week remaining before the federal comment deadline, more Guam senators are publicly joining the island's opposition to a controversial deep-sea mining proposal near the Marianas, raising the possibility of an emergency legislative …
Kuvimba gold output hits 9% of the national stockJanuary 3, 2026 4:29 amNew ZimbabweKUVIMBA Mining House (KMH) contributed 9% of the total stocks to Fidelity Gold Refineries (FGR), the Mutapa Investment Fund (MIF) latest annual report has revealed.
According to the report, KMH dominated the MIF mineral resources cluster across its four …
Rare Earths or Rare Risks? Navigating the 2026 Mineral Cold WarJanuary 3, 2026 2:31 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaLook, if you're still thinking rare earths are some niche geology play, you're about five years behind. Beijing just made it crystal clear in October 2025 with their latest export controls, this isn't about mining anymore. It's about who …
Miliband’s net zero kamikaze missionJanuary 3, 2026 2:13 amThe Conservative WomanIN JULY the Government announced a plan to spend another £700million of taxpayers’ money to encourage drivers to buy electric vehicles (EVs). However the take-up of EVs has failed to meet government targets.
Now it is reported that the rollout of roadside …
India’s inattention to high technology and minerals over decades is showingJanuary 3, 2026 1:58 amThe Indian ExpressJanuary 3, 2026 07:16 AM IST
First published on: Jan 3, 2026 at 07:15 AM IST
US President Donald Trump is no fan of either multilateralism or multilateral partnerships — the UN, NATO, G20, G7 have all faced either his ire or cold shoulder. That made the …
Can Colorado Hot Springs Cure Hypertension?January 3, 2026 1:55 am5280 Magazine - ColoradoThe Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado. For locals, by locals.
It’s a Saturday evening in November, and I’m deep in southern Colorado’s San Juan National Forest, lounging in a 102-degree natural hot spring and watching the …
President Paz Brings Shock Policies Back to BoliviaJanuary 3, 2026 12:02 amteleSURLa Paz city is once again the stage for a battle over Bolivia’s economic soul. As President Rodrigo Paz pushes forward with an aggressive economic overhaul, the streets have filled with resistance. Workers, miners, and teachers are sending a clear and …
Silver Bulls Were Ringing in 2025 With Strong InflowsJanuary 2, 2026 11:37 pmETF TrendsGiven gold’s stratospheric rally last year, it might seem that ETF provider Sprott would see the most inflows in their funds related to the precious metal. However, after 2025 was said and done, it was the Sprott Silver Miners & Physical Silver ETF ( …
How Energy Scarcity Is Reshaping the Global EconomyJanuary 2, 2026 10:18 pmOil PriceRecently, many people have begun talking about the US having a k-shaped economy. In it, a handful of wealthy people are doing very well financially, while many others are falling further and further behind. I expect that the low wages of the majority of …
SAGA Metals Reports Best Drill Results To-Date at Radar Ti-V-Fe Project in LabradorJanuary 2, 2026 10:00 pmEIN Presswire--First Assay Results Reported for the Trapper Zone Following Completion of the 2025 Phase of the Mineral Resource Estimate Drill Program-- VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SAGA Metals Corp. ("SAGA" or the " …
What would happen to the world if lithium became scarceJanuary 2, 2026 8:55 pmThe Times of IndiaThere is a moment most people recognise. A phone battery dips into the red. A charger is reached for without much thought. Lithium sits quietly inside that habit. It powers mornings, commutes, work calls, and late-night scrolling, yet rarely earns …
Pan American Energy conducts Tharsis bathymetric survey, Northwest TerritoriesJanuary 2, 2026 8:25 pmResource World MagazinePan American Energy Corp. [CSE: PNRG; OTC: PAANF; FRA: SS6] has completed final bathymetric processing from the 2025 field program at the Tharsis project in the Northwest Territories. The work provides a supportive data set in advance of planned future …
There’s Gold in those Hills! White Gold.January 2, 2026 8:14 pmInvesting Daily - VirginiaEl Dorado, Arkansas.
From a distance, it looks like any other small town that has seen better days. The population has been slowly shrinking since the 1970s, sliding below 18,000 as of the last census. So you can expect to see a few signs of decay: …
Global mining trends that are becoming the new normalJanuary 2, 2026 7:33 pmCanadian Mining JournalMichael Schafler, Greg McNab, José Ignacio Morán, and John Mollard
As the importance of developing mining resources increases and the capital costs associated with doing so not only increase, but evolve in complexity, keeping up with global trends is not …
Duplex grades make a material difference for hydrometallurgy process equipmentJanuary 2, 2026 2:25 pmGlobal Mining ReviewMetso, a global leader in sustainable minerals processing and metals refining technology supplier, has collaborated with Outokumpu to integrate high-performance duplex stainless steels into its state-of-the-art hydrometallurgical equipment.
The global …