European Lithium-linked CRML brings laboratory-grade REE analysis...January 13, 2026 3:04 amProactive AustraliaEuropean Lithium Ltd (ASX:EUR, OTCQB:EULIF) has flagged another step forward at its Greenland rare earths exposure after US-listed partner Critical Metals Corp. ordered a fully integrated, mobile assay laboratory to support development work at the Tanbreez …
Hundreds of Scientists “Vehemently Oppose” U.S. Effort to Purchase GreenlandJanuary 13, 2026 2:35 amEosResearch & Developments is a blog for brief updates that provide context for the flurry of news regarding law and policy changes that impact science and scientists today.
About 350 scientists have signed a letter condemning U.S. President Donald Trump’ …
Why Trump’s Greenland ambitions won’t quickly solve America’s rare earth gapJanuary 13, 2026 2:27 amInteresting Engineering - New YorkPresident Donald Trump has once again raised the prospect of the United States taking control of Greenland, arguing that the Arctic island could help break China’s dominance over rare earth elements critical to modern technologies. But experts say …
Lunch Wrap: ASX chases miners as gold bursts above US$4600January 13, 2026 2:21 amStockheadTraders were chasing gold stocks this morning. Pic: Getty Images
ASX rides metals as Fed nerves light the fuse
Gold and copper fly while shoppers stay tight
Endeavour slips as discounts bite back
The ASX 200 came out swinging by Tuesday lunchtime in …
Own VAS ETF? Here's how your investment performed in 2025January 13, 2026 2:13 amThe Motley Fool AustraliaHome / Sector / ETFs / Own VAS ETF? Here's how your investment performed in 2025
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ASX mining shares on fire! New 52-week highs todayJanuary 13, 2026 2:12 amThe Motley Fool AustraliaThe ASX 200 materials sector is leading the market on Tuesday, up by more than 500 points in the first half of the day.
The S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) rose 2.3% to hit an eight-year high of 22,523.1 points this morning.
The materials …
Why EOS, Elevra, Lynas, and New Murchison Gold shares are pushing higher todayJanuary 13, 2026 1:39 amThe 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, …
Green energy's unseen toll on our river systemsJanuary 13, 2026 1:37 amBangkok PostAt global climate forums, the clean energy transition is framed as progress --necessary, urgent, and inevitable. Governments reaffirm commitments to move away from fossil fuels and accelerate renewable energy, electric vehicles, and digital infrastructure. …
Energy Wisdom Is Lacking Among Public Officials – OpEdJanuary 13, 2026 1:22 amEurasia ReviewMost elected officials, as well as those aspiring to be elected, have little comprehension between the differences between the products and transportation fuels running the economy and the electricity needed by all the infrastructures. Thus, all candidates …
ASX climbs as Wall Street brushes off concerns over attack on FedJanuary 12, 2026 11:55 pmWAtodaySave
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Trump ally Joe Lonsdale invests in Nigerian drone startup TerrahaptixJanuary 12, 2026 10:40 pmPeoples GazettePresident Donald Trump’s ally and Palantir Technologies founder Joe Lonsdale has led investors to raise $11.7 million for Terrahaptix, a Nigerian startup that builds defence drones to bolster security systems across Africa.
Terrahaptix was co-founded by 22 …
Ukraine’s PM confirms Trump-linked investors win tender for lithium depositJanuary 12, 2026 9:54 pmTASSMOSCOW, January 12. /TASS/. Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Sviridenko has officially confirmed in a Telegram post that investors associated with US President Donald Trump won a bid to mine lithium in the country.
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Rio-Glencore merge has mixed effects for ValeJanuary 12, 2026 8:08 pmValor InternationalThe resumption of talks between Anglo-Australian miner Rio Tinto and Switzerland-based Glencore over a possible merger has put the deal back at the center of attention in the global mining industry. If completed, the transaction would create the world’s …
Refining India’s future in critical mineralsJanuary 12, 2026 7:27 pmHindustan TimesThe global scramble for critical minerals is no longer a future concern; it is a live strategic contest, and India is in danger of arriving late. As countries race to lock in supply chains for clean energy and digital technologies, the real battle is not …
Nigeria Calls for Global Partnerships to Drive Fair and Sustainable Energy TransitionJanuary 12, 2026 7:26 pmInfo StridesNigeria is pushing for stronger international collaboration as the world races toward a cleaner energy future, with the country’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, making a compelling case for inclusive partnerships at the 2024 Future …
I have seen the light – says economist Mugano as he dumps opposition January 12, 2026 6:38 pmNew ZimbabweECONOMIST, Gift Mugano, has ditched the opposition in support of the government in what he has described as a Damascene moment for him.
Once a government critic and its policies, Mugano has in recent times been showering praises on Minister of Finance, …
Globex Mining highlights Brunswick’s maiden lithium resource estimateJanuary 12, 2026 6:02 pmResource World MagazineGlobex Mining Enterprises Inc. [GMX-TSX, GLBXF-OTCQX, G1MN-Frankfurt] said Monday it is pleased to inform shareholders of the release by Brunswick Exploration Inc. [BRW-TSXV, BRWXF-OTCQB] of a maiden lithium resource on Globex’s Lac Escale Royalty claims ( …
Moolenaar and Nunn in National Review: China's Mineral Monopoly Is America's Achilles' HeelJanuary 12, 2026 5:49 pmThe Select Committee on the Chinese Communist PartySelect Committee Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Congressman Zach Nunn (R-IA) have written an op-ed in National Review about China's monopoly of critical minerals and its threat to everyday Americans. The op-ed follows the committee's report, …
Chile nationalized its copper mines. Here’s what happened nextJanuary 12, 2026 4:58 pmLandscape NewsIn Chile, copper is king.
Multicolored veins of the super-conductive metal – vital for electronics, plumbing, transport, machinery and renewable energy – ripple through the Andes mountain range and the Atacama Desert, giving the country the world’s largest …
US tech billionaire Joe Lonsdale invests $11.8m in Nigerian drone firm to tackle Africa’s insecurityJanuary 12, 2026 4:12 pmBusiness Insider AfricaThe funding round, announced on Monday, January 12, 2026, was led by Lonsdale’s venture firm 8VC, with Alex Moore, a defence-focused partner at 8VC and Palantir non-executive director, joining Terra’s board last year.
Founded in 2024 by Nathan Nwachuku, 22 …
Sodium-Ion Batteries Suddenly Became a Serious Option for EVsJanuary 12, 2026 3:27 pmProPakistaniThe electric vehicle industry closed 2025 with a notable shift in battery technology. Sodium-ion batteries, long viewed as a secondary option, have moved closer to the mainstream following key advances in performance, cost, and scalability.
Two …
Stocks, Dollar Drop, Gold Jumps As Fed Probe, Iran Unrest Darken MoodJanuary 12, 2026 3:10 pmZero Hedge"Sell America" is back: US equity futures and other US assets - including the dollar - are lower (even as Europe and Asia rise) while precious metals surge to new record highs after the DOJ subpoenaed the Fed and launched a criminal probe into …
How Africa can turn fragmented mineral belts into coherent regional value chainsJanuary 12, 2026 2:55 pmIOLShirley Webber and Stephen Seaka|Published 6 hours ago
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In 2023, a mine operating along the Central African Copperbelt moved its first test consignment through the Lobito Corridor, using the refurbished rail spine that links the Democratic Republic of …
Chinese Sodium-Sulfur Battery Hits 2,021 Wh/kg, Rivals Lithium-Ion TechJanuary 12, 2026 2:27 pmWebProNewsIn the relentless pursuit of better energy storage, a team of Chinese researchers has unveiled a sodium-sulfur battery that promises to shake up the established order dominated by lithium-ion technology. This innovation, detailed in a recent study, …
Terra Industries Gets $11.75M Led by 8VC for DefenseJanuary 12, 2026 1:41 pmTechNews180Terra Industries, an African defense technology company, has closed an $11.75 million funding round led by 8VC, the venture capital firm founded by Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale. The round included investments from Valor Equity Partners, Lux Capital, SV …
Nigeria Eyes Mining and Automotive Sectors to Drive Industrial RevolutionJanuary 12, 2026 1:23 pmInfo StridesNigeria is taking bold steps to transform its mining and automotive sectors in a bid to drive a full-scale industrial revolution. As Africa’s most populous country and largest economy, Nigeria is aiming to diversify away from its long-standing dependence …
Gulf countries bet on African miningJanuary 12, 2026 1:19 pmSemaforThe value of mining deals in Africa declined by 79% over the past five years, compared with a more than tripling in Latin America over the same period, according to the McKinsey Global Institute.
The divergence shows how risk perceptions continue to weigh …
Chinese firm begins mining of lithium in Kogi, starts processing plant in EjibaJanuary 12, 2026 1:09 pmBusiness DayEjiba, a quiet agrarian community in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State, is set for a major economic transformation following the commencement of construction of a large-scale lithium processing plant by a Chinese firm.
The facility, located …
Terra Industries, founded by two young Nigerians, raises $11.75 millionJanuary 12, 2026 11:30 amNairametricsTerra Industries, a defense tech startup founded by 22-year-old Nathan Nwachuku and 24-year-old Maxwell Maduka, has raised $11.75 million to tackle Africa’s growing insecurity challenges using homegrown defense technology.
The company announced this …
Comstock Metals Expands Network - Launches End-of-Life Solar Facility in CaliforniaJanuary 12, 2026 11:15 amEIN PresswireVIRGINIA CITY, Nev., Jan. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Comstock Inc. (NYSE: LODE) (“Comstock” and the “Company”) and Comstock Metals LLC (“Comstock Metals”), a leader in the responsible recycling of end-of-life solar panels with the only certified, North …
Mining’s ESG resetJanuary 12, 2026 10:56 amFunds EuropeResponsible mining is no longer just about doing the right thing. As demand for critical minerals grows, it has become a strategic issue for investors. Mining, once pushed to the margins of ESG debates, is now seen as essential to electrification, …
Electric vehicles are booming, but can India secure enough copper?January 12, 2026 9:43 amETAutoIt also underlines the importance of the role of integrated domestic players in bridging this yawning demand-supply gap.The entry of electric vehicles has virtually revolutionised the Indian roads as these sleek machines zip past their gas and petrol …
Local capacity embeds Weir solutions in West AfricaJanuary 12, 2026 8:50 amEngineering NewsWith West Africa’s mining industry evolving rapidly, Weir has built a solid footprint of local expertise, capability and capacity in the region - to serve customers’ increasing demand for efficiency, sustainability and technological integration.
“Weir has …
ASX climbs on oil and gold gainsJanuary 12, 2026 7:03 amTownsville BulletinASX climbs 0.48% in strong performance
Nine of 11 sectors higher with 133/200 stocks climbing
Most metals rally in solid commodity gain
Market powers higher in final hour
The ASX 200 had a steady day of trade firmly above the line today, making …
High-grade gold and antimony for ITMJanuary 12, 2026 7:03 amTownsville BulletinYour standout small cap resources stocks for Monday, January 12, 2026.
Reynolds Range delivers high-grade gold and antimony for iTech Eastern Metals continues strong early run on resumption of trading Emily Star likely to shine for HGO at Kanmantoo copper …
Energy Security and the Revival of US Hard Power in Latin AmericaJanuary 12, 2026 6:48 amE-International RelationsOn January 3, 2026, Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were forcibly apprehended following a United States (U.S.) intervention in Caracas, Venezuela’s capital. The operation was accompanied by air and military operations …
Leveraging the Quad for cost-effective engagement with AfricaJanuary 12, 2026 5:30 amThe StrategistAustralia can deepen engagement with Africa without significantly expanding its current level of aid or diplomatic footprint by working through the Quad, the security partnership that comprises Japan, India, the United States and Australia. Each of these …
Trump warns Russia or China will take Greenland if US doesn’tJanuary 12, 2026 5:16 amMintHaving long mused about the United States taking control of Greenland for national security reasons, President Donald Trump said on Monday that if the U.S. doesn’t take Greenland, Russia or China will, as reported by ANI.
Greenland, with a population of …
US-China rivalry in Latin America: a race for influenceJanuary 12, 2026 5:16 amThe Business Times SingaporeThe region’s challenge lies in extracting value from both powers while avoiding the pitfalls of excessive dependence on either
LATIN America has solidified its status as yet another battleground in the broader US-China strategic competition, transforming …
Business InsightsFuture energy innovation must become mainstay of Gulf economiesJanuary 12, 2026 4:54 amThe National NewsLast year, the world’s largest oil exporter, Saudi Arabia, sold about $190 billion of petroleum. In the same period, China earned about $240 billion from clean-tech exports. As the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi opens on Tuesday, the horizon …
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, …
Australian shares gain ground in mixed trading sessionJanuary 12, 2026 2:13 amPerthNowThe local share market has climbed its highest since Christmas Eve after the release of US jobs data suggesting the world's largest economy is in overall good shape.
The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index on Monday finished up 41.5 points, or 0.48 per …