'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, …
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 …
Parliament Withdraws Atlantic Lithium Mining Lease For Further ReviewDecember 11, 2025 12:14 pmNews GhanaParliament withdrew the revised Ewoyaa lithium mining lease on Wednesday, December 11, 2025, to allow additional consultations on Ghana’s mining code and royalty applications, marking another setback for what would become the country’s first lithium mine.
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Atlantic Lithium CEO Receives Over 217,000 Shares From Performance RightsDecember 11, 2025 12:11 pmNews GhanaAtlantic Lithium issued 217,720 ordinary shares to Chief Executive Officer Keith Muller on Wednesday, December 11, 2025, following the exercise of performance rights that vested in November under the company’s employee incentive scheme.
The shares were …
Government Withdraws Lithium Mining Agreement From Parliament For ConsultationsDecember 11, 2025 12:04 pmNews GhanaGovernment withdrew the revised lithium mining agreement from Parliament on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, following mounting criticism from civil society organizations, industry specialists, and lawmakers across party lines.
Deputy Lands and Natural …
Australia Mining Regulation Under Scrutiny as Rinehart Warns of Competitiveness RiskDecember 11, 2025 12:01 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaAustralia’s mineral resources sector, long a cornerstone of the nation’s economic strength, is facing renewed criticism over Australia mining regulation as compliance burdens mount and investors express concern about project delays and rising costs. Mining …
Govt Withdraws Barari DV Lithium AgreementDecember 11, 2025 10:43 amDaily GuideEmmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah
The government has withdrawn its controversial lithium mining agreement with Barari DV Limited from Parliament, bowing to pressure for broader consultations following strong objections from the Minority, civil society groups and …
Lithium Agreement Withdrawn to Allow Broader Stakeholder ConsultationsDecember 11, 2025 9:14 amGhanaian TimesThe renegotiated lithium agreement between the government and Barari DV Ghana Limited, which was presented to Parliament last month by the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Mr. Emmanuel Amarh-Kofi Buah, has been withdrawn. The agreement, which had a …
Britain 'seeking a quarter of global lithium'December 11, 2025 8:29 amThe EcologistThere is a serious lack of transparency around the political assumptions behind which sectors the government seeks to grow – with deliberate obfuscations. For example, it says: “Due to sensitivities, demand estimates for the defence sector have been …
Powering Africa’s sustainable miningDecember 11, 2025 7:54 amSA Instrumentation & ControlPowering Africa’s sustainable mining
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Gold And Lithium Found In Karnataka, Yet Mining Stalled. Here’s The Reason WhyDecember 11, 2025 7:53 amNews18Last Updated:December 11, 2025, 11:05 IST
Hidden beneath Karnataka’s untouched forests lie gold and lithium reserves, yet a single missing clearance has frozen all work, a discovery caught between promise and protection
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Lithium deal withdrawn over weak negotiation, not pricing — Akwasi KonaduDecember 11, 2025 7:47 amCNR Citi NewsroomDeputy Ranking Member on the Lands and Natural Resources Committee of Parliament, Akwasi Konadu, has accused the government of withdrawing the lithium agreement because it negotiated a poor deal, not because of pricing concerns as officials have suggested. …
ASX mining shares dominate stocks hitting 52-week highsDecember 11, 2025 7:44 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, …
IEA pushes for state-owned lithium company, forecasts US$172bn in long-term gainsDecember 11, 2025 7:42 amBusiness and Financial TimesA News Desk Report
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has called for the establishment of a state-owned Ghana Lithium Company (GLC) to anchor full domestic participation in the emerging lithium industry.
The recommendation, contained in a communique, …
Red Mountain Lithium De-Risked with Water Rights SecuredDecember 11, 2025 6:13 amThe National TribuneVenari Minerals NL (ASX:VMS)
Venari Minerals NL (ASX: VMS) (“Venari”, “the Company” or “VMS”) is pleased to advise that it has entered into a binding Option Agreement (“Agreement”) to secure a private property and associated water rights proximal to its …
Liontown strikes two-year lithium deal with Chinese giantDecember 11, 2025 2:49 amMining MagazineWestern Australian battery minerals producer Liontown has announced it has executed a binding offtake agreement with Canmax Technologies.
Canmax, listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, is a large industrial conglomerate and one of the world’s leading …
Expert says this barnstorming ASX lithium stock could soar by another 59%December 11, 2025 2:48 amThe Motley Fool AustraliaLithium stocks have roared back to life in 2025. Shares in Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS) have ballooned by 93% since the start of the year, trading near 52-week highs at the time of writing. Its ASX 200 peer Liontown Ltd (ASX: LTR) has performed even …
Iron Mine Contracting deepens lithium footholdDecember 11, 2025 12:50 amAustralia MiningIron Mine Contracting is cementing its position as a key player in Western Australia’s lithium build-out after winning a 39-month mining services contract with Covalent Lithium at the Mt Holland project.
The award strengthens the contractor’s pivot into …
MPs raise concerns over sudden withdrawal of Lithium Mining agreementDecember 11, 2025 12:12 amHappy FMThe Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has formally requested Parliament to withdraw the controversial lithium mining agreement currently under review. Parliamentary communication on Wednesday noted that the Minister could …
Graphite mining project getting $1 million from NYPADecember 10, 2025 10:45 pmNNY360 - New YorkGOUVERNEUR – The governor’s office on Wednesday announced a $1 million award to the Empire State Mines graphite mining project.
The New York Power Authority funding award will support Empire State Mines’ Kilbourne Graphite Project in Gouverneur. The $5.6 …
Gov’t withdraws renegotiated Lithium Agreement for broader consultationsDecember 10, 2025 8:34 pmGhana News AgencyBy Godwill Arthur-Mensah, GNA
Accra, Dec. 10, GNA – The government has withdrawn the renegotiated lithium agreement between the state and Barari DV Ghana Limited, for broader stakeholder consultations.
The agreement, which proposed a royalty rate of five …