Firm writes FG over seized lithium truckloadsJanuary 20, 2026 12:08 amPunchA privately-owned mining company, K.M. Done Mining Ltd, has petitioned the South-West Zonal Mines Officer of the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development in Ibadan over alleged force, unlawful arrests, and the seizure of 12 truckloads of its lithium ore by …
Cygnus cible deux nouveaux prospects aurifères minéralisés pour accroître ses ressourcesJanuary 19, 2026 11:51 pmEIN PresswireFAITS SAILLANTS :
Cygnus a identifié deux prospects aurifères présentant une minéralisation connue et prévoit mener un programme de forage au T2 (après l’obtention des permis usuels) dans le cadre de ses efforts visant à poursuivre la croissance de la base …
Cygnus eyes two new mineralised gold prospects for resource growthJanuary 19, 2026 11:51 pmEIN PresswireHIGHLIGHTS:
Cygnus has identified two gold prospects with known mineralisation and plans a drilling campaign for Q2 (following standard permitting) as part of its push to continue growth of the Chibougamau Project resource base
The Gwillim prospect, …
American Lithium acquires 19% stake in Cunningham MiningJanuary 19, 2026 11:22 pmMining TechnologyAmerican Lithium Minerals (AMLM) has acquired a 19% stake in Cunningham Mining, which owns the Nugget Trap Placer Claims in the Golden Triangle region of British Columbia, Canada.
The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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Uranium rally gathers pace as spot price climbs and ASX stocks respondJanuary 19, 2026 10:52 pmProactive AustraliaUranium equities were among the strongest performers on the ASX on Monday, extending a rally driven by firmer spot prices, renewed confidence in the sector’s medium-term supply outlook and, in some cases, fresh company-specific catalysts.
The uranium spot …
The cosmetics billionaire behind Trump’s bid to buy GreenlandJanuary 19, 2026 10:04 pmYahoo News - United KingdomDonald Trump’s rhetoric around Greenland has reached an astonishing level of fervour.
On Monday, when asked whether the United States would use force to seize the vast Danish Arctic territory, the president replied: “No comment.” He has previously promised …
Gold Refinery Row: FG Accuses NEF of MisinformationJanuary 19, 2026 8:35 pmPoint Blank NewsThe Federal Government has accused the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) of spreading misinformation over claims that a gold refinery was sited in Lagos in violation of the federal character principle, insisting that the project in question is not government- …
After hockey stick returns, investors see resources bull market continuing in 2026January 19, 2026 7:32 pmStockheadForget Heated Rivalry, with hockey stick returns, investors are making out with mining stocks instead. Pic: Getty Images
Resources ripped in 2025, rewarding patient investors as gold-led gains spread across metals and battery minerals
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Trump links Greenland threat to Nobel snubJanuary 19, 2026 6:48 pmYahoo FinancePresident Trump has linked his rationale for wanting to purchase Greenland with the fact he didn't win the Nobel Peace Prize, according to a letter the US president sent to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store. “Considering your Country decided …
Addressing the Scale-Up Challenge for Clean Energy Process TechnologiesJanuary 19, 2026 6:35 pmCleanTechnicaSupport CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe.
By Dhruv Soni, Senior Technical Program Manager at Tesla Battery Minerals and Metals, CELI 2025 Fellow
In the clean energy boom of the 2020s, the United States has continued to …
Junior Mining Companies: 5 Red Flags Investors are Ignoring Right NowJanuary 19, 2026 6:05 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaLook, junior mining companies are where fortunes get made. They're also where retirement funds go to die. The sector is absolutely littered with stories of ten-baggers sitting next to complete zeros: and the gap between the two often comes down to …
Ministry of Solid Minerals debunk Northern elders allegation on location of gold refineryJanuary 19, 2026 6:00 pmRealnews MagazineBusiness
THE ministry of Solid Minerals Development has been described the allegation on location of gold refinery in Lagos as parade of ignorance in the service of mischief.
Segun Tomori, special assistant on Media to Minister of Solid Minerals, stated …
Is capitalism dead?January 19, 2026 5:07 pmMeerEver since the 1990’s, when to the longstanding cooptation of the western working class by social democracy was added the collapse of the Soviet Union and its satellites, the saying has been popular among the chattering classes that “It is easier to …
BlackRock World Mining Trust outperforms despite wider market rallyJanuary 19, 2026 4:55 pmShareCastThe fund, whose top-three biggest holdings are Barrick Mining, Agnico Eagle Mines and Rio Tinto, said NAV improved by 9.7% last month, while the BRWM share price jumped 14.4%, compared with a 6.8% increase in the MSCI ACWI Metals & Mining 30% Buffer 10 …
IAAC seeks diverse perspectives on proposed Quebec lithium mineJanuary 19, 2026 4:41 pmCanadian Mining JournalThe Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) has opened applications for funding to support public and Indigenous participation in the assessment of the Shaakichiuwaanaan mining project. This proposed lithium mine, located east of Radisson, Quebec, will …
Mali’s gold output fell 23% on Barrick Mining suspensionJanuary 19, 2026 4:27 pmSemaforMali’s gold output dropped 23% year-on-year in 2025 following the suspension of Barrick Mining, figures from the country’s mines ministry showed, underscoring the challenges faced by African governments trying to secure a greater share of mineral wealth.
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Vast wealth waiting to be tappedJanuary 19, 2026 4:19 pmAfrican BusinessThe Democratic Republic of Congo’s economic potential remains largely unexploited. The mining sector is the centrepiece of the national economy, with the US State Department estimating the value of its mineral resources at $25 trillion in 2023. Yet it also …
The DRC's growth sectorsJanuary 19, 2026 4:19 pmAfrican BusinessMining
Even as the government focuses on diversification, the country continues to generate enormous interest in its mining sector. Significant investments in tin, copper and cobalt and increasingly, lithium, are flowing in from countries such as China, …
Lagos Gold Refinery: FG Sets the Record Straight, Faults Northern Elders ForumJanuary 19, 2026 3:12 pmPer Second NewsThe Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development (MSMD) has refuted allegations by the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) claiming that a government-owned gold refinery was sited in Lagos in violation of the federal character principle.
In a response to the …
EU Council convene extraordinary meeting to address Trump Greenland tariff demandsJanuary 19, 2026 2:54 pmBrussels MorningBrussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) January 19, 2026 – European Council President António Costa announced an extraordinary summit of EU heads of state and government on January 22 to address US President Donald Trump’s tariff threats against Greenland …
Lagos Gold Refinery Not FG Project — Solid Minerals Ministry Tells...January 19, 2026 2:29 pmThe WillJanuary 19, (THEWILL) — The Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has clarified that the Lagos gold refinery is not a Federal Government project, dismissing claims by the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) that its location violates the federal character …
‘It’s privately owned’ — FG denies establishing gold refinery in LagosJanuary 19, 2026 2:10 pmThe CableThe federal ministry of solid minerals development has rejected claims from the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) that the federal government violated the federal character principle by siting a gold refinery in Lagos.
Segun Tomori, the special assistant on …
There’s No Plan To Establish Gold Refinery In Lagos— Fg Debunks Northern Elders’January 19, 2026 12:49 pmThe Nigerian VoiceThe Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has dismissed claims by the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) alleging that the Federal Government sited a gold refinery in Lagos in violation of the federal character principle.
It said the allegations …
Premier Reaches Settlement With J.R. Goddard, Halting Asset Seizure at Zulu LithiumJanuary 19, 2026 12:41 pmMining ZimbabweLondon Stock Exchange-listed Premier African Minerals Limited has reached a settlement agreement with J.R. Goddard Contracting (Private) Limited, bringing temporary relief to its Zulu Lithium and Tantalum Project in Fort Rixon after weeks of escalating …
3 sectors powering the FTSE 100 in 2026 — and how investors can benefitJanuary 19, 2026 12:35 pmThe Motley Fool UKThe FTSE 100‘s roared past 10,000 for the first time this year, amd gained almost 22% in 2025. In fact, it was its best year since 2009. The rapid growth may leave some UK investors wondering if they’ve missed the boat. Spoiler: they haven’t.
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Lithium Metal Battery Materials Market Volume Worth 1,549,218.4 tons by 2035January 19, 2026 11:36 amEIN PresswireOttawa, Jan. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global lithium metal battery materials market size was estimated at USD 1.44 billion in 2025 and is expected to increase from USD 1.97 billion in 2026 to USD 32.48 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 36.56% …
Candid Comment: Lithium rush exposes govt failuresJanuary 19, 2026 7:00 amZimbabwe IndependentTinashe Makichi
THE latest reports of a lithium rush in Mberengwa, Midlands province have once again put the government under the spotlight. It seems another episode has opened up, which exposes the state’s failure to draft informed policies to govern the …
A group of Russian scientists developed an innovative method to recycle used lithium-ion batteriesJanuary 19, 2026 5:29 amNoticias AmbientalesResearchers from the N. S. Kurnakov Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences have developed a new technique to recover valuable metals from used lithium-ion batteries. In this way, science advances towards cleaner …
NALCO's overseas strategy targets lithium, critical minerals securityJanuary 19, 2026 4:34 amAsianet NewsableState-run NALCO is fast-tracking its overseas strategy to secure lithium and critical minerals, says CMD Brijendra Pratap Singh. The company has seen encouraging results in three lithium blocks in Argentina and is also exploring acquiring stakes in …
NALCO accelerates overseas push for lithium and critical minerals to secure future supply chainsJanuary 19, 2026 4:28 amThe Tribune (Chandigarh)By Kaushal Verma
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], January 19 (ANI): State-run National Aluminium Company Ltd (NALCO) is fast-tracking its overseas strategy to explore and produce lithium and other critical minerals, aiming to secure long-term supply amid …
Up 365% since April, should you buy the recent dip in Core Lithium shares?January 19, 2026 2:40 amThe Motley Fool AustraliaCore Lithium Ltd (ASX: CXO) shares are losing ground today. Shares in the All Ordinaries Index (ASX: XAO) lithium miner closed Friday trading for 28 cents. In early afternoon trade on Monday, shares are changing hands for 26.5 cents apiece, down 5.4%. For …
7 Surprising Mining Trends for 2026 (And How to Profit)January 19, 2026 2:19 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Penny Laneford
Look, the mining industry in 2026 isn't your grandfather's dig-and-haul operation anymore. Not even close. We're talking autonomous trucks running 24/7 without a single operator in the cab, AI systems predicting where …
How to Start a Mining Company in 2026: A Beginner's GuideJanuary 19, 2026 2:19 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Penny Laneford
Look, starting a mining company in 2026 isn't for the faint of heart. We're talking about an industry where the average metal mining startup requires roughly $315 million in capital expenditure just to get off the ground. That…
Harry and Hermione conjure a bigger lithium discovery at Wildcat’s Bolt CutterJanuary 19, 2026 1:23 amAustralia MiningWildcat Resources has revealed that its Bolt Cutter Central lithium project in the Pilbara is far larger and more continuous than previously thought.
Recent drilling shows that the Harry and Hermione pegmatite swarms, once considered separate, are now …
Tesla Fires Up America’s First Major Lithium RefineryJanuary 19, 2026 1:09 amOil PriceThis week, Tesla North America and Elon Musk announced that the largest and most advanced lithium refinery in the United States is now operational.
The Tesla Lithium Refinery just outside of Corpus Christi, Texas, is another step toward the U.S. goal of …
A Rio-Glencore Tie-Up Would Redraw the Map of Global MiningJanuary 19, 2026 1:08 amOil PriceA potential tie-up between Rio Tinto Group and Glencore Plc would rank among the largest transactions ever attempted in the mining sector. The combined company would be valued at roughly $260 billion and would control a broad mix of iron ore, copper, and …
Company unveils revolutionary tech that could transform future vehicles: 'A novel chemical process'January 18, 2026 10:40 pmThe Cool Down - OregonCreating lithium batteries is usually a time-consuming and extensive process. But a company has discovered a way to expedite production with a common resource.
NewGenium unveiled a unique, new option for lithium-ion extraction, using customary salty brine …
AfDB predicts rich lithium pickings for ZimbabweJanuary 18, 2026 12:10 pmZimbabwe IndependentAfDB says Zimbabwe is well positioned to reap huge benefits from the surging global demand for minerals such as lithium
THE African Development Bank (AfDB) says Zimbabwe is well positioned to reap huge benefits from the surging global demand for minerals …
Lithium miners grab water sources, squeezing local communities dryJanuary 18, 2026 12:10 pmZimbabwe IndependentA woman drawing water from an unprotected disused pit in Bikita
For more than half a century, a deep communal well at the edge of Bikita Minerals quietly sustained life in Murape village.
From 1972, it quenched thirst, fed gardens and anchored livelihoods …
Billionaire Gina Rinehart broadens mining horizons with licence wins for Saudi Arabian gold huntJanuary 18, 2026 8:45 amThe West AustralianAustralian billionaire Gina Rinehart has lauded Saudi Arabia’s “pro-mining policies” after winning a bid for five licences to explore for gold in the Middle Eastern kingdom alongside its biggest miner.
The licence award announced last week between Hancock …
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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 …