Fear, US power and a fractured left: How Milei tightened his grip on ArgentinaDecember 14, 2025 9:00 pmMorning StarJULIO GAMBINA is a prominent Argentinian Marxist economist and university professor specialising in political economy, external debt and the global crisis of capitalism.
He has published numerous books and articles and appears regularly on the independent …
These two ASX ETFs soared in the month of NovemberDecember 14, 2025 8:24 pmThe Motley Fool AustraliaImage source: Getty Images A new report from Betashares has revealed the best performing ASX ETFs across the month of November, with two in particular standing out. ASX ETFs snapshot According to the Betashares Australian ETF Review report, the Australian …
Vanished Moti files spark legal battleDecember 14, 2025 6:50 pmZimbabwe IndependentChrome
A South African executive allegedly stole thousands of sensitive documents at Zimbabwe’s largest chrome miner, Moti Group, which officials fear could jeopardise ongoing negotiations on multimillion-dollar projects in the country, the Zimbabwe …
In Kenya Caleb Orr Signed the $2.5billion but in Zambia he Deferred and Gave a Mere PledgeDecember 14, 2025 4:20 pmZambian ObserverIn Kenya Caleb Orr Signed the $2.5billion but in Zambia he Deferred and Gave a Mere Pledge
America Just Said the Quiet Part Out Loud in Zambia
By Savior Mwambwa.
Three days ago, I wrote in these pages that the scramble for Africa’s critical minerals …
VP Chiwenga Named in Minister Chitando’s Dismissal from CabinetDecember 14, 2025 3:39 pmZim EyeVP Chiwenga Named in Minister Chitando’s Dismissal from Cabinet
By A Correspondent — Vice President Constantino Chiwenga and President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s twin sons, Sean and Collins Mnangagwa, have been named as central figures in the dismissal of former …
How Central Asia in general and Kyrgyzstan in particular became interesting to global playersDecember 14, 2025 3:21 pmOpen KGCurrently, there is a competitive struggle for rare earth metals, with China playing the role of the main player, setting its own rules. In search of new markets, countries in Europe and the USA are turning their attention to Central Asia. We have …
Mali finally returns $400 million in gold to Australian operator amid settlementDecember 14, 2025 1:21 pmBusiness Insider AfricaThe bullion, containing all of the seized gold, has been held at Banque Malienne de Solidarité in Bamako since January, when it was confiscated by a military helicopter following a court order.
However, under the latest ruling, Barrick will be responsible …
Adewale Tinubu: The Global Ascent of An Energy TitanDecember 14, 2025 8:23 amThis DayUnarguably, Adewale Tinubu, Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of Oando Plc, is one of the few who command a great deal of reverence in Nigeria’s vast and ever-evolving energy landscape.
To keen watchers of development in the nation’s energy sector, …
Mining waste in the US contains billions of dollars of precious metalsDecember 14, 2025 5:19 amEarth.comAcross the United States, piles of gray rock sit beside giant open pits. These leftovers from mining look useless, yet they are loaded with metals that modern technology depends on.
A new study finds that just one year of U.S. mine waste holds enough …
2025: The Year Energy Sanity ReturnedDecember 14, 2025 12:24 amZero HedgeAuthored by James Hickman via Schiff Sovereign,
When Robert Oppenheimer watched the first atomic bomb detonate in the New Mexico desert on July 16, 1945, the blast confirmed that America had won the race to build a nuclear weapon.
The destructive power of …
‘America First 2.0’: What does the new US National Security Strategy mean for IndiaDecember 13, 2025 9:55 pmThe WeekOn paper, the United States National Security Strategy (NSS) 2025 is a hard-edged security blueprint, driving the US geopolitical agenda, but it is apparent that the US global agenda is driven more by economics and commerce. Though Pakistan barely has a …
Experts urge game-changing new use for old EV batteries: 'That is where they will go'December 13, 2025 8:09 pmThe Cool Down - Oregon"The overlooked weak point."
by Rachel BeyerDecember 13, 2025
A report from Circular Energy Storage in London suggested that there are more possibilities for used electric vehicle batteries before they're recycled, as reported by Resource …
Bringing the future to mining customersDecember 13, 2025 6:14 pmMining MagazineMultilingual Saso Kitanoski believes in a customer-centric approach and has brought decades of diverse and valuable customer interface experience to his role as Metso's President, Consumables. He sits down with Mining Magazine to share his insights on …
Zimbabwe Tightens Foreign Business Rules, Bars Chinese-Dominated Artisanal MiningDecember 13, 2025 5:02 pmZim EyeZimbabwe Tightens Foreign Business Rules, Bars Chinese-Dominated Artisanal Mining
By Dorrothy Moyo | Zimbabwe has gazetted sweeping new regulations sharply limiting foreign participation in large parts of the domestic economy, reserving dozens of business …
South Korean Researcher Unveils Framework for Latin America Lithium GovernanceDecember 13, 2025 2:02 pmNews GhanaA researcher from Jeonbuk National University has published a study explaining why lithium rich Latin American countries have adopted different governance strategies despite facing similar economic pressures. Assistant Professor Seungho Lee from the …
The race for Britain’s EVs is poisoning water supplies – 6,000 miles awayDecember 13, 2025 1:31 pmThe i paperCommunities in Chile and Peru tell The i Paper that demand for critical minerals is damaging their environment
Demand for electric vehicles and renewables is driving a massive expansion of mining in Latin America, threatening communities, water supply and …
GCM urges communities to moderate demands on new mining firmsDecember 13, 2025 12:43 pmGhana News AgencyBy Erica Apeatua Addo, GNA
Peduase (E/R), Dec. 12, GNA – Mr Ahmed Dasana Nantogman, Chief Operating Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines (GCM), has advised communities to be cautious of making excessive demands on newly established mining companies.
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New membrane method pulls lithium from magnesium-rich brines without electricityDecember 13, 2025 6:07 amInteresting Engineering - New YorkA simple laboratory experiment at the University of Michigan has revealed an unexpected way to extract lithium from brines long dismissed as uneconomical.
The discovery could unlock vast lithium resources trapped in magnesium-rich waters, offering a more …
BHP, Rio advance projects in boost to Argentina mining ambitionsDecember 13, 2025 1:00 amBuenos Aires TimesArgentina’s push to become a major producer of critical minerals got a boost this week as the world’s two biggest miners advanced plans in the country.
A BHP Group venture submitted an application to join Argentina’s investment incentives programme for a …
BLM approves HiTech Minerals' 5-year lithium exploration in Malheur County, OregonDecember 13, 2025 12:42 amKPIC - OregonThe Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has approved the expansion of lithium exploration in one Oregon county.
BLM say that HiTech Minerals Inc. “is authorized to conduct lithium mineral exploration activities over the course of five years,” in southern …
Lithium miner Ioneer eyes bid for Rio Tinto’s US boron unitDecember 13, 2025 12:26 amFinancial ReviewMining firm Ioneer is interested in bidding on a bundle of Rio Tinto Group’s US assets that produce boron, a critical mineral used in fertiliser, according to its top executive.
Chief executive Bernard Rowe said he sees an opportunity to consolidate Ioneer …
Nevada water czar leaves key roleDecember 12, 2025 10:58 pmLas Vegas Review Journal - NevadaAdam Sullivan, Nevada’s state engineer and water chief, has abruptly left his position after more than four years in the role.
In his place, the acting administrator of the Nevada Division of Water Resources is now Chris Thorson, who was previously the …
Wall Street Eyes Lithium As Battery Storage Demand Poised To Spark New UpcycleDecember 12, 2025 10:22 pmZero HedgeCommodity desks at Goldman Sachs, UBS, Citigroup, and Bernstein all see lithium demand poised to surge after the electric vehicle boom-and-bust cycle. This time, however, the growth engine is not EV batteries. Instead, analysts point to energy transition …
'Canada's mining university' refocuses on what it does bestDecember 12, 2025 8:18 pmNorthern Ontario BusinessPost-CCAA, Sudbury's Laurentian University putting its industry expertise on display with upcoming mining strategy
A growing global demand for critical minerals is driving a corresponding need for people with mining industry expertise, and Laurentian …
Nevada water czar no longer in roleDecember 12, 2025 8:12 pmLas Vegas Review Journal - NevadaThe state engineer makes critical decisions about when and how much water can be pumped.
Adam Sullivan, Nevada’s state engineer and water chief, is no longer serving in the position after more than four years in the role.
In his place, the acting …
In a World Racing for Rare Lithium, Ghana Must Not Run BlindDecember 12, 2025 5:51 pmModern GhanaIn my hometown Wusuta, there is an old story the elders tell on quiet evenings. Two hunters once spotted a rare Ewe antelope deep in the forest. One, driven by excitement, fired his gun without checking the wind, the distance, or even whether his powder …
Chile Mining Investment Forecast Rises Sharply as Country Focuses on Long-term GrowthDecember 12, 2025 5:25 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaThe Chile mining investment forecast has been raised to its highest level in nearly a decade, marking a renewed phase of long-term confidence in the world’s top copper-producing nation. According to Chile’s state copper agency Cochilco, total mining …
Foreign investor lines up US$7 billion mining dealDecember 12, 2025 3:42 pmZimbabwe IndependentZida CEO Tafadzwa Chinamo
Foreign investment inflows into Zimbabwe are projected to surge this year, following revelations that an Asian mining firm has proposed a deal worth about US$7 billion.
The deal represents one of the most significant developments …
BHP Venture Seeks Argentina Incentives for Major Copper ProjectDecember 12, 2025 3:22 pmFinancial PostArgentina’s resource industries are centered on farming and oil, and the country has had success more recently with lithium mining. But copper projects tend to be bigger, pricier and more difficult to develop. Now San Juan, near the border with Chile, has …
A decade of fighting over a controversial mining project in Manitoba — and still no decisionDecember 12, 2025 2:14 pmThe NarwhalCheryl Sinclair has been here before. Not this room, exactly — a conference room at Winnipeg’s Club Regent hotel — but it’s not the first time the Tyndall, Man., resident has shown up to a Sio Silica information session looking for answers.
“My concern is …
A Utah mining company just discovered massive amounts of rare earths critical to AI, EVs and moreDecember 12, 2025 1:21 pmThe Salt Lake Tribune - UtahNote to readers • This story is made possible through a partnership between The Salt Lake Tribune and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization.
A Provo company has unearthed a massive deposit of minerals crucial for building electric vehicles, …
Mining claims spiked in 2025 following Houston’s push for resource developmentDecember 12, 2025 10:34 amCBC/Radio-CanadaPlay
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“Ghana must lead its lithium future”: Dr Kpikpi demands 90% state stake at Parliamentary hearingDecember 12, 2025 10:16 amGraphicGhana must reposition itself as the principal stakeholder in its emerging lithium industry if it is to secure meaningful long-term value from the mineral, Dr John Kpikpi has told Parliament’s Committee on Lands and Natural Resources.
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Ghana must lead its lithium future - Dr John KpikpiDecember 12, 2025 9:29 amGhanaWebThe Committee on Lands and Natural Resources of the Parliament of Ghana convened a high-profile public hearing on the nation’s lithium agreement, drawing government officials, industry experts, civil society actors and members of the public.
Among the key …
European Lithium strikes rare earths JV in Romania - ICYMIDecember 12, 2025 8:02 amProactive AustraliaEuropean Lithium Ltd (ASX:EUR, OTCQB:EULIF) earlier this week announced that its subsidiary Cromwell has signed a binding term sheet for a 50:50 joint venture with a Romanian state-owned entity to process rare earths from the Tanbreez project in Greenland. …
Top Trump Official Has Financial Ties To Controversial Nevada Lithium MineDecember 12, 2025 5:31 amThe Environmental Magazine"Karen Budd-Falen’s family ranching operation agreed to sell water rights to the company developing the Thacker Pass lithium mine."
"Karen Budd-Falen, a top official at the Department of the Interior, has financial ties to the controversial …
IGO backs Venus with extra $3m for WA Southwest lithium pushDecember 12, 2025 4:27 amThe West AustralianASX-listed mining heavyweight IGO has doubled down on its push into Venus Metals’ Bridgetown-Greenbushes lithium play, electing to roll straight into Stage 2 of the farm-in with a fresh $3 million exploration commitment.
The new spend will allow IGO- …
Why 2025 was a structural reset for mining – by Keenin SchofieldDecember 12, 2025 2:19 amSouth Africa Today2025 was not a downturn – it was a structural reset
This has been a year of sharp contradictions for Southern Africa’s mining and minerals sector. On paper, the industry looks resilient, as PwC’s SA Mine 2025 report recorded a 28% rise in market …
London Symposium JV Video: Minister Pirie touts Ontario’s gold, lithium momentumDecember 11, 2025 7:00 pmCanadian Mining JournalNorthern Ontario is set to capitalize on a mining upcycle led by strong gold prices and the build-out of critical minerals, the province’s Minister of Northern Economic Development and Growth George Pirie said.
Renewed momentum at gold operations and new …
Century Lithium Highlights Rare Earth Potential at Angel Island, NevadaDecember 11, 2025 6:43 pmResource World MagazineCentury Lithium Corp. (TSXV: LCE) (OTCQX: CYDVF) (Frankfurt: C1Z) (“Century Lithium” or “the Company”) is pleased to provide further details regarding its recent news release on the recovery of rare earth elements (“REEs”) from its 100%-owned Angel Island …
Exclusive: Nigeria Sued at World Bank Tribunal Over Kaduna Lithium PermitsDecember 11, 2025 5:00 pmHuhu OnlineHuhuonline.com can authoritatively report that, Nigeria is facing a new international legal challenge after British junior mining firm Jupiter Lithium Ltd. formally initiated arbitration proceedings against the federal government at the World Bank’s …
Dr Kambamura Demands Quality Investment, Declares an End to Haphazard MiningDecember 11, 2025 3:24 pmMining ZimbabweZimbabwe’s newly appointed Minister of Mines and Mining Development, Dr Polite Kambamura, has declared an immediate end to the era of reckless, unregulated extraction, Mining Zimbabwe can report.
By Rudairo Mapuranga
Framing his tenure as a decisive reset, …
Akwasi Konadu blames withdrawal of lithium deal on poor nego...December 11, 2025 2:21 pmModern GhanaDeputy Ranking Member on the Lands and Natural Resources Committee, Akwasi Konadu, has dismissed the government’s explanation for withdrawing the lithium agreement, arguing that the real reason was poor negotiation rather than pricing concerns.
Government …
IMANI raises red flag over 45% profit margin in withdrawn lithium agreementDecember 11, 2025 1:55 pmMyJoyOnlineIMANI Africa is asking Parliament to dig deeper into the numbers behind the Ewoyaa lithium project, warning that the foreign partners could earn profit margins as high as 45% before taxes — far above global industry norms.
The think tank’s founding …
Alake woos investors in London with $50m lithium processing plant, othersDecember 11, 2025 12:35 pmEagle OnlineThe Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has wooed existing and potential investors in London, United Kingdom, with a $50 million lithium processing plant along with seamless transfer of profits and duty waiver on imported mining …