Rio Tinto has for now abandoned lithium mining in SerbiaNovember 15, 2025 4:09 amSerbian MonitorThe mining company Rio Tinto has postponed its lithium exploitation project in the Jadar Valley in western Serbia, Bloomberg reports, citing internal documents from the Australian company.
Bloomberg had access to a memorandum issued this week stating that …
World's largest lithium deposit discovered, could power millions of electric carsNovember 15, 2025 3:28 amEarth.comGermany just put a large number on the map. An independent assessment estimates the Altmark basin holds 43 million tons of lithium carbonate equivalent, enough to matter for car batteries.
The work was done for Neptune Energy using a trusted Canadian …
India Overhauls Critical Minerals Royalties to Boost Domestic MiningNovember 15, 2025 1:49 amInvesting News NetworkIndia has approved a sweeping overhaul of royalty rates for several critical minerals, continuing its campaign to expand domestic mining and reduce reliance on Chinese imports.
Graphite with at least 80 percent fixed carbon will be charged a 2 percent …
Why Indigenous activists say COP30 is still failing the AmazonNovember 14, 2025 10:39 pmEdiePictured: Meeting with Indigenous Representatives at COP30.
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On Friday (14 November), about 100 Indigenous protesters blocked the main entrance to the UN climate conference on the edge of the Brazilian Amazon for 90 minutes at …
Meet the MBA Class of 2027: Natalie Fredman, Wharton SchoolNovember 14, 2025 10:38 pmPoets&Quants - California“Curious dreamer, resilient optimist, passionate adventurer, messy cook, dog lover, and most importantly, kind person.”
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Fun Fact About Yourself: I spent a year living, working, and studying in Mexico City as a Fulbright Scholar. I …
Consolidated Lithium Metals Announces Closing Of Life OfferingNovember 14, 2025 10:30 pmEIN PresswireNOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES TORONTO, Nov. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Consolidated Lithium Metals Inc. (TSXV: CLM) (FRA: Z36) (“CLM” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that is closed …
Lithium bulls take control as these 3 ASX 200 mining stocks soar by more than 100%November 14, 2025 10:27 pmThe Motley Fool AustraliaEarlier this year, things looked bleak for Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS) and other ASX 200 mining stocks with lithium central to their operations. A combination of macroeconomic headwinds, geopolitical uncertainty, and softening demand created a muted …
Inside parliament: Budget, Chief Justice vetting, and calls for reform – Nov 10–14, 2025November 14, 2025 10:03 pmGhana Broadcasting CorporationBY VALENTIA TETTEH
The fourth week of the third meeting of the first session of the Ninth Parliament was marked by intense parliamentary activity, featuring high-stakes vettings, the presentation of the 2026 Budget, key legislative approvals, and a tragic …
No Mining, No Machines – How The Future Of Technology Depends On Greener MinesNovember 14, 2025 9:59 pmIFL ScienceThere’s no denying it: We need to radically transform our relationship to resources and consumption if we want to combat climate change. One way to do that is to develop new low-carbon technologies, but there’s still a challenge here that’s often …
Women in Mining Ghana announces new leadershipNovember 14, 2025 9:27 pmMyJoyOnlineWomen in Mining Ghana has announced a new set of executives, as the advocacy group for women in the country's mining sector looks to build on a decade of progress.
The decision was confirmed during a virtual meeting held on Thursday, November 13, 2025. …
ABB's Role in Electrifying Nevada Lithium MineNovember 14, 2025 8:25 pmManufacturing DigitalThe facility has a production target of 40,000 metric tonnes of lithium carbonate annually. This output could be sufficient to produce batteries for approximately 800,000 electric vehicles per year, providing a substantial boost to the domestic supply …
India’s Ad Valorem Royalties Shift Signals a New Era for Critical Mineral MiningNovember 14, 2025 8:09 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaIndia’s decision to adopt Ad Valorem Royalties for graphite, caesium, rubidium, and zirconium marks one of the most deliberate and far-reaching policy shifts in its resource sector in over a decade. Announced by the Union Cabinet on November 12, the move …
To ratify or not to ratify the Lithium agreement, the call for maximum cautionNovember 14, 2025 7:25 pmGhana MMASometime in December 2023, I had the opportunity to comment on Ghana’s position on the lithium lease agreement with Barari DV Ghana Limited (a subsidiary of Atlantic Lithium Limited).
My point then was that Ghana had missed a significant opportunity to …
Why Is Sigma Lithium Stock Gaining Friday?November 14, 2025 7:19 pmBenzingaSigma Lithium Corporation (NASDAQ:SGML) shares rose Thursday after the company reported third-quarter revenue of $28.5 million.
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EPS loss was 10 cents in the quarter compared to a loss of 23 cents in the prior year quarter.
The company reported net …
Will Arkansas’s big bet on lithium benefit all of us, or just the wealthy few?November 14, 2025 5:48 pmArkansas TimesLast month, more than 900 executives, policymakers and investors flocked to Little Rock from as far away as Norway and South Korea for the Arkansas Lithium Innovation Summit and a glimpse at the newest hot spot in America’s lithium rush.
Lithium, a white …
Rio Tinto mothballs $2.95bn Jadar lithium project in Serbia November 14, 2025 4:45 pmMining TechnologyRio Tinto has halted further development of the $2.95bn (£2.24bn) Jadar project in Serbia as part of a broader effort to streamline operations and prioritise near-term opportunities.
The decision to mothball the project was confirmed earlier this week …
MIT startup aims to expand America’s lithium productionNovember 14, 2025 4:12 pmMIT Climate Portal - MassachusettsChina dominates the global supply of lithium. The country processes about 65 percent of the battery material and has begun on-again, off-again export restrictions of lithium-based products critical to the economy.
Fortunately, the U.S. has significant …
From Chile to Venezuela, South America Shifts to the RightNovember 14, 2025 1:38 pmThe New York SunSouth America’s migration toward conservatism is expected to gain momentum Sunday when Chileans vote for president. The choice is stark: a lifelong member of Chile’s Communist Party or two rightwing candidates.
The Communist, Jeannette Jara, is expected to …
MIT startup aims to expand America’s lithium productionNovember 14, 2025 11:12 amMITChina dominates the global supply of lithium. The country processes about 65 percent of the battery material and has begun on-again, off-again export restrictions of lithium-based products critical to the economy.
Fortunately, the U.S. has significant …
Rio Tinto postpones Serbia lithium project amid permitting delaysNovember 14, 2025 9:35 amBNE IntellinewsAnglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto has postponed development of its multi-billion dollar Jadar lithium project in western Serbia, after years of delays and public opposition, Bloomberg reported on November 13, citing an internal company memo.
The …
Parliament Reviews Renegotiated Lithium Mining Lease AgreementNovember 14, 2025 8:26 amGhanaian TimesThe Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Mr. Emmanuel Amarh-Kofi Buah, has presented a renegotiated lithium mining lease agreement between the government and Barari DV Ghana Limited, the local subsidiary of Atlantic Lithium, to Parliament.
The …
Rio sharpens lithium focusNovember 14, 2025 3:57 amAustralia MiningRio Tinto has placed its Jadar lithium project in Serbia on care and maintenance as part of chief executive officer Simon Trott’s strategy to streamline operations and focus capital on higher-priority assets.
The move, as reported by the Australian …
6 ASX lithium shares streak to new 52-week highsNovember 14, 2025 3:38 amThe Motley Fool AustraliaImage source: Getty Images
Six ASX lithium shares have reset their 52-week highs on Friday amid commodity values continuing to strengthen.
The Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS) share price lifted 1.9% to a new 52-week high of $3.85 today.
The IGO Ltd (ASX: …
Portugal could be home to Europe's largest lithium depositNovember 14, 2025 2:44 amEarth.comNew field results from northern Portugal suggest the Barroso lithium deposit is bigger than earlier estimates. The company behind the project says the site could supply enough lithium each year for about half a million to one million electric car batteries …
Why is this ASX lithium stock sinking 7% today?November 14, 2025 1:57 amThe Motley Fool AustraliaVulcan Energy Resources Ltd (ASX: VUL) shares are sinking on Friday morning.
At the time of writing, the ASX lithium stock is down 7% to $6.31.
Investors have been selling the company's shares today after a selloff on Wall Street overshadowed the …
Why are Core Lithium shares piling on the gains today?November 14, 2025 1:56 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, …
Why India is making mining of graphite more lucrative: It’s about your next EVNovember 14, 2025 1:28 amFirstpostThe Union Cabinet On Wednesday approved the royalty rate for caesium, Graphite, Rubidium and Zirconium. The higher royalty of these minerals aimed at increasing the domestic and mining production.
Amid the hassle of enhancing the critical minerals, the …
Zimbabwe lithium miners seek VAT moratorium until end of 2026November 14, 2025 1:04 amNew Zimbabwe14th November 2025
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Zimbabwean lithium miners have asked the government to defer the imposition of a tax on concentrates until the end of 2026, so they can raise capital to construct processing plants.
The southern African country …
High Voltage: Lithium miners are making market waves as spodumene prices pass US$1000/tNovember 14, 2025 12:16 amStockheadBESS demand is up ~75% YoY and is set to account for 20% of global battery demand in 2025. Pic: Getty Images
Spodumene prices have hit +US$1000/t
Sector sentiment turning positive thanks to battery storage demand
Liontown and Mineral Resources make …
MinRes, POSCO sign binding deal for lithium partnership November 13, 2025 11:07 pmMining TechnologyMineral Resources (MinRes) and POSCO Holdings have signed a binding agreement to form a lithium joint venture (JV) partnership.
Under the deal, POSCO Holdings is set to acquire a 30% stake in MinRes’ operational lithium business.
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Rio Tinto halts lithium mining project Jadar in SerbiaNovember 13, 2025 9:45 pmBalkan Green Energy NewsThe suspension of the Jadar project, valued at USD 2.95 billion, is among the first decisions of Rio Tinto’s new CEO Simon Trott.
Bloomberg wrote that it saw an internal company memo revealing that the investment in Serbia would be switched to a care and …
“Water is worth more than lithium,” Indigenous Argentine community tells COP30November 13, 2025 4:58 pmClimate Home NewsPia Marchegiani is environmental policy director and deputy director at Fundación Ambiente y Recursos Naturales (FARN), and Vanina Corral is FARN’s environmental policy programme officer.
At 3,400 metres (11,150 feet) above sea level in the arid highlands …
The path to responsible mining in northern Ontario starts with Indigenous consentNovember 13, 2025 2:37 pmThe ConversationCanada and Ontario are accelerating efforts to attract global investment and speed up approvals for new mining projects.
Ontario’s government has introduced new policies aimed at attracting investors and accelerate project timelines. Central to this …
Minority rejects lithium agreementNovember 13, 2025 2:35 pmBusiness GhanaThe Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has laid the lithium mining lease agreement between the government of Ghana and Barari DV Ghana Limited in Parliament.
The agreement will allow for the mining of lithium and other rare …
MAX Power Mining Corp. (OTC: MAXXF) (CSE: MAXX) Leading Efforts in Natural Hydrogen DevelopmentNovember 13, 2025 1:30 pmEIN PresswireThis article has been disseminated on behalf of MAX Power Mining Corp. and may include a paid advertisement. Disclosure: This does not represent material news, partnerships, or investment advice. NEW YORK, Nov. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via InvestorWire …
When Tigray became a ‘wild west’ of illegal gold mining, Canadian firms staked a claimNovember 13, 2025 12:10 pmThe Globe and MailAt a military checkpoint in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, an area reckoning with the aftermath of one of the 21st century’s deadliest wars, heavily armed soldiers ordered a reporter on assignment with The Globe and Mail and the Bureau of Investigative …
Posco moves forward with acquisition of Argentine lithium mineNovember 13, 2025 11:26 amJust AutoSouth Korean steel and chemicals conglomerate Posco Group is moving ahead with its proposed acquisition of a major lithium mine in Argentina’s Hombre Muerto salt lake, owned by Canadian mining firm Lithium South Development Corporation.
The news comes …
Bright Simons accuses government of using unverifiable figures to justify lithium‑royalty cutNovember 13, 2025 10:42 amMyJoyOnlinePolicy analyst Bright Simons has challenged the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources’ claim that lithium prices have collapsed from over US$3,000 per tonne to just above US$630, a figure cited by the mines minister to justify reducing Ghana’s royalty …
‘Clean energy is just one driver of mining’: Cleodie Rickard on critical mineralsNovember 13, 2025 8:59 amMongabayA new Global Justice Now report has found that nearly one-fifth of minerals labeled “critical” by the U.K. aren’t actually essential for the green energy transition, but are instead needed for the aerospace and weapons industries.
Mongabay interviewed …
Pakistan, France Sign Deal to Advance Minerals and Mining CooperationNovember 13, 2025 7:21 amProPakistaniPakistan and France have agreed to enhance collaboration in the minerals and mining sector, focusing on investment, exploration, and sustainable development.
The agreement was reached during a high-level webinar titled “Pakistan’s Minerals Economy: Gateway …
Why are Core Lithium shares soaring 27% to a 52-week high today?November 13, 2025 5:31 amThe Motley Fool AustraliaThe Core Lithium Ltd (ASX: CXO) share price stormed 26.7% higher to a 52-week high of 19 cents on Thursday.
Core Lithium is one of several ASX lithium shares ripping to new 52-week highs after commodity prices lifted again overnight.
IGO Ltd (ASX: IGO) …
Rio Tinto mothballs controversial $3.7b Jadar lithium project in Serbia as part of cost purgeNovember 13, 2025 4:26 amThe West AustralianRio Tinto’s cost-conscious chief executive, Simon Trott, has put an end to a $US2.6 billion ($3.7b) mining development in Europe that caused significant controversy.
An internal memo, sent this week to select Rio staff, stated the Jadar lithium project in …
Rio ends two-decade Serbian lithium mining dream as cost cuts biteNovember 13, 2025 4:24 amFinancial ReviewRio Tinto will stop working on the development of a lithium mine in Serbia two decades after first discovering a deposit on the site, with the Jadar project set to fall victim to the cost-cutting and restructure being pursued by the resources giant’s new …
Decades of opportunity: Looking back at nearly 50 years of mining innovation at SRCNovember 13, 2025 3:04 amCanadian Mining JournalSRC’s Geoanalytical Laboratories operate a dedicated stand-alone uranium analysis laboratory licensed by the CNSC to safely handle radioactive samples. Credit: SRC
SRC has been a strong steward for Saskatchewan’s environment, with analysis and testing, …
Chinese Mining Stirs Up Anger in ZimbabweNovember 13, 2025 2:24 amAfrica Defense ForumArmies of excavators and dump trucks carving deep, terraced ruts into and around hills, mountainsides and waterways are a common sight in Zimbabwe. For locals, the scars of large, industrial mining operations offer frequent reminders of the environmental …
Gold and lithium – how two years transformed these two commoditiesNovember 13, 2025 2:08 amFat Tail DailyIn recent weeks, we’ve seen gold fever break out in the streets. People queued up outside bullion dealers worldwide to buy or sell their gold and silver. Gold broke above US$4,000 an ounce (~AU$6,050) for the first time in October this year: Only a year …
Mining, energy lead in FDI attractionNovember 13, 2025 1:50 amZimbabwe IndependentThe Ministry of Mines and Mining Development gazetted SI 57 of 2023, which is aimed at encouraging local processing of minerals.
The Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (Zida), which is responsible for attracting, promoting and facilitating …