Gold refinery in Lagos owned by private company, says FGJanuary 19, 2026 8:35 amPeoples GazetteThe gold refinery set up in Lagos is owned by a private company, the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development says.
“There was nowhere in the minister of solid minerals announcement that the federal government owned or established a gold refinery in …
NEF opposes location of ‘national gold refinery’ in LagosJanuary 19, 2026 8:22 amDaily TrustThe Northern Elders Forum (NEF) yesterday accused the federal government of locating “the National Gold Refinery” in Lagos State.
But the federal government said it was unfortunate that the NEF was framing a private sector–driven initiative in the mining …
Editorial: Protecting Our Minerals: A Call to ActionJanuary 19, 2026 8:07 amThe New Dawn LiberiaLiberia stands atop a wealth of mineral resources, from iron ore, gold, and diamonds to critical minerals like lithium, cobalt, manganese, rare earths, and uranium. Industrial minerals such as rutile, bauxite, and silica sands add further potential for …
FG Fires Back At NEF, Says No Federal Gold Refinery Planned For LagosJanuary 19, 2026 7:53 amNaija NewsThe Federal Government has dismissed claims that it plans to establish a gold refinery in Lagos.
The government was responding to a warning from the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) that establishing a gold refinery in Lagos would constitute a violation of the …
FG denies siting gold refinery in Lagos, says project is privately ownedJanuary 19, 2026 7:39 amNational Accord NewspaperFederal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has dismissed claims by the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) that the Federal Government violated the federal character principle by siting a gold refinery in Lagos.
The ministry described the allegation, contained …
Why Zimbabwe Must Invest in Exploration Before It Can Tax Value AdditionJanuary 19, 2026 7:07 amMining ZimbabweZimbabwe’s current focus on beneficiation taxes ignores the foundational need for state-led exploration, stifling the sector’s growth before it even begins, Mining Zimbabwe can report.
By Rudairo Mapuranga
A fundamental misalignment in Zimbabwe’s mining …
Closing Bell: Market ducks for cover as fresh tariff trade war looms; gold surgesJanuary 19, 2026 7:06 amStockheadInvestors are taking cover as the US and EU go head-to-head over Greenland, threatening a swathe of new tariffs. Pic: Getty Images
ASX slides 0.33% in broad retreat
Eight of 11 sectors red, weak breadth with 114 stocks lower
Gold surges to new all-time …
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 …
Nalco eyes rare earths, magnesium, chromite amid critical minerals pushJanuary 19, 2026 6:55 amThe Hindu Business LineFILE PHOTO: Wheel loaders fill trucks with ore at a rare earth mine
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State-owned Nalco is open to venturing into mining of rare earth elements (REEs) with its bid advisor conducting due diligence on domestic auctions for REEs, …
FG denies siting gold refinery in LagosJanuary 19, 2026 6:33 amRealnews MagazinePolitics
THE Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has dismissed claims by the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) that the Federal Government sited a gold refinery in Lagos in violation of the federal character principle.
It said the allegations …
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…
Market Report: Commodities Surge as Fed Signals Imminent Rate CutsJanuary 19, 2026 2:19 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Penny Laneford | January 18, 2026
Look, if you're just waking up and reaching for coffee before checking your screens, here's the quick hit: commodities are ripping higher, the Fed's rate cut signals are doing exactly what everyone thought …
US Senate Passes New Critical Minerals Law: What It Means for Battery MetalsJanuary 19, 2026 2:18 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Penny Laneford
The U.S. just made its biggest bet on battery metals in decades. The Senate's passage of the SECURE Minerals Act signals Washington is done playing nice with supply chain vulnerabilities: and the ripple effects for lithium, nickel, …
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 …
ASX 200 materials sector outperforms as mining shares continue their ascentJanuary 17, 2026 9:44 pmThe 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, …
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
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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 …