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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
All the barriers to rare earth mining in GreenlandJanuary 16, 2026 9:19 amThe IndependentYour support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …
Tesla releases rare look at its lithium refinery, confirms production startJanuary 16, 2026 9:11 amElectrekTesla has released a new video giving us a closer look at its massive lithium refinery in Corpus Christi, Texas, and confirming that the facility has officially started production.
For years, CEO Elon Musk has been urging entrepreneurs to get into the …
US seeks mining partnerships with Saudi Arabia, energy official saysJanuary 16, 2026 8:41 amArab News JapanRIYADH: The US is seeking partnerships with Saudi Arabia in high-quality mining projects after creating a suitable investment environment, according to Assistant Secretary of Energy Audrey Robertson.
In an interview with Al-Eqtisadiah on the sidelines of …
Zimbabwe at Mining Indaba 2026: What Global Investors Are AskingJanuary 16, 2026 8:24 amMining ZimbabweAs Zimbabwe takes to the floor at Mining Indaba 2026, the country’s mining story is no longer framed solely by potential, but by credibility, consistency, and delivery. Global investors engaging with Zimbabwean delegates in Cape Town are asking more …
Brokers issue new price targets on soaring ASX 200 mining sharesJanuary 16, 2026 3:53 amThe Motley Fool AustraliaPlenty of ASX 200 mining shares have hit multi-year highs over the past fortnight as several key commodity prices continue to soar. Some commodities have risen by more than 25% and even up to 70% over the past month alone. This has led to many brokers …
Mining momentum: 2 ASX stocks that could surprise investors this JanuaryJanuary 16, 2026 3:39 amThe Motley Fool AustraliaMining stocks are back in the spotlight as 2026 gets underway, with strong copper prices and rising global demand driving momentum. Copper prices have pulled back slightly from recent record highs, but they remain historically elevated. Copper is trading …
Ioneer and Empire Announce Services Partnership for Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron ProjectJanuary 15, 2026 11:06 pmNevada Business MagazineReno, Nevada – Ioneer Ltd. (ASX: INR, Nasdaq: IONR) (Ioneer) and Empire Southwest, LLC (Empire), the Caterpillar dealer serving the service territory of Arizona, Nevada and parts of eastern California, today announced the signing of a Master Service …
Frontier Lithium Inc. signs process agreements with Deer Lake and Sandy Lake First NationsJanuary 15, 2026 10:10 pmCanadian ManufacturingThese process agreements are intended to provide structure, transparency, and predictability as technical studies and permitting activities progress under the One Project, One Process framework. GREATER SUDBURY — Frontier Lithium Inc. announced on Jan. 15 …
European Lithium reports ‘outstanding’ rare earth continuity at...January 15, 2026 10:01 pmProactive AustraliaEuropean Lithium Ltd (ASX:EUR, OTCQB:EULIF) has reported a strong opening set of assay results from its 2025 diamond drilling program at the Tanbreez Rare Earths Project in southern Greenland, reinforcing the scale, continuity and multi-commodity nature of …
Brazil's Labor Ministry Shuts Down Waste Piles at the Country's Largest Lithium MinerJanuary 15, 2026 9:11 pmFolha de Sao PauloBrazil’s Ministry of Labor and Employment (MTE) has confirmed the shutdown of three of the five waste and overburden piles operated by Sigma Lithium, the country’s largest lithium miner, effectively halting its mining operations. The structures, located in …
Frontier Lithium advances PAK project with Indigenous agreements and 1P1P frameworkJanuary 15, 2026 8:26 pmCanadian Mining JournalFrontier Lithium has entered into process agreements with Deer Lake First Nation and Sandy Lake First Nation. The agreements aim to advance project permitting processes for potential all-season road access, and the potential construction and operation of a …
Where do plans stand for Carolina Lithium mine project in Gaston County?January 15, 2026 8:03 pmWSOC 9 - North CarolinaGASTON COUNTY, N.C. — Plans for a massive Gaston County lithium mine appear to still be in the public approvals phase and could remain there for the forseeable future.
Elevra Lithium — formed out of the merger of Belmont-based Piedmont Lithium and …
Brazil shuts down Sigma Lithium waste piles over safety concernsJanuary 15, 2026 7:42 pmWIFC - WisconsinBy Fabio Teixeira
RIO DE JANEIRO, Jan 15 (Reuters) – Brazil’s Labor Ministry has shut down three waste piles at Sigma Lithium’s flagship mine in the state of Minas Gerais, citing a “grave and imminent” risk to workers and the local community, according to …
Lilac & Traxys: US Lithium Production to Boost ManufacturingJanuary 15, 2026 7:09 pmManufacturing DigitalElectricity demand is growing faster than overall energy demand as electrification is growing around the world, according to the International Energy Agency.
These changes are altering supply chains, particularly in electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing, …
Ottawa investing up to US$65-million in B.C.-based Mangrove Lithium in critical minerals pushJanuary 15, 2026 6:35 pmThe Globe and MailOpen this photo in gallery:Lithium carbonate used in battery production, displayed at a mining expo in Shanghai, China, last year.Maxim Shemetov/Reuters
Ottawa is investing up to US$65-million into Canadian lithium processing company Mangrove Water …
Africa's mining agenda turns inwardJanuary 15, 2026 2:44 pmCNBC AfricaIn the face of a burgeoning global demand for critical minerals fueled by an ongoing energy transition, Africa's extensive mineral reserves stand out as significant assets. However, the focus has decisively shifted from merely possessing these …
Lithium Reclaims Its Role as a Critical Growth Metal as Miners Ramp Up Operations in 2026January 15, 2026 1:45 pmEIN PresswireNEW YORK, Jan. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Market News Updates News Commentary - Lithium demand is picking up real momentum as electric vehicles and energy storage continue to scale globally. EVs remain the biggest driver, but what’s changing the story is …
CATL locks $17 billion battery material deal as lithium prices soarJanuary 15, 2026 1:16 pmESS NewsChina’s battery giant CATL has inked a deal for battery material supply as lithium prices continue to climb on the back of tightening inventories, mine production slowdowns, robust demand, and – most recently – China’s roll back of battery tax rebates.
On …
Legacy Lithium Enters Into Option Agreement for the Vent Copper PropertyJanuary 15, 2026 1:00 pmEIN PresswireCALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Legacy Lithium Corp. (the “Company” or “Legacy”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an option agreement (the “Option Agreement” with Geomap Exploration Inc. (“Geomap”) under which Legacy has …
Mining Deals Surge, But Majority Goes To Latin America, StudyJanuary 15, 2026 11:49 amBenzingaGlobal mining mergers and acquisitions are accelerating, and the trend has overwhelmingly targeted Latin America, according to McKinsey’s latest research. Of the roughly $30 billion in global mining M&A recorded in the first three quarters of the year, …
Century Lithium Appoints Dr. Cormac O’Laoire as Strategic AdvisorJanuary 15, 2026 8:31 amThe AssayCentury Lithium Corp. (TSXV: LCE, OTCQX: CYDVF, FRA: C1Z) has appointed Dr. Cormac O’Laoire as strategic advisor to support the company’s advancement of the Angel Island Project and its downstream strategy.
Dr. O’Laoire is a recognised expert in the …
Zimbabwe Posts Record US$16bn in Forex Inflows as Mining Drives ExportsJanuary 15, 2026 7:16 amMining ZimbabweZimbabwe generated its highest foreign currency earnings since independence after raking in more than US$16 billion in 2025, with mining once again anchoring the country’s export performance, Mining Zimbabwe can report.
By Ryan Chigoche
The milestone …
Portugal keen to launch lithium tender in 2026January 15, 2026 5:02 amTXFPortugal's government aims to launch a long-delayed tender for lithium prospecting licences this year, with a strategy to ensure local communities share in the benefits. Environment minister Maria da Graca Carvalho stated the administration is working …
5 ASX 200 mining stocks including Mineral Resources and BHP shares smashing new 52-week highs todayJanuary 15, 2026 4:25 amThe Motley Fool AustraliaImage source: Getty Images S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) mining stocks, including Mineral Resources Ltd (ASX: MIN) and BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) shares, are notching some new high-water marks today. The strong rally among the big Aussie miners comes …
Why ASX 200 lithium stocks like Liontown and Mineral Resources are making waves todayJanuary 15, 2026 4:25 amThe Motley Fool AustraliaFree Article
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Saudi Public Investment Fund plans to spin off mining firm ManaraJanuary 15, 2026 4:13 amZawyaRIYADH: Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund plans to spin off its mining investment firm Manara Minerals, the kingdom's mining minister said, as it seeks to revive its pursuit of investments abroad.
Saudi Arabia, in common with other Middle …