Sandawana quenches thirsty Mberengwa districtNovember 26, 2025 5:19 amNewsDay ZimbabweAS Zimbabwean communities celebrate the new rainy season, described by weather authorities as normal to above-normal, the excitement continues to elude communities in Mberengwa that remain literally “dry” and “thirsty”.
According to the Mberengwa climate …
From Orbit to Ore: How an Australian Space Startup Unlocked a Lithium FortuneNovember 26, 2025 4:22 amWebProNewsIn the desolate, salt-crusted expanses of remote mining territories, the silence is usually broken only by the roar of diesel generators and the grinding of diamond-tipped drills boring into the earth. For decades, this has been the sound of discovery: a …
Mining Briefs: Macmahon, St George, and moreNovember 26, 2025 3:17 amMining NewsMacmahon Holdings has secured the underground mining services contract at Freeport-McMoRan's Kucing Liar mine located in Central Papua, Indonesia.
The mine is within Grasberg, one of the world's largest copper-gold deposits and is expected to …
UK announces critical minerals strategy to cut import reliance November 26, 2025 3:16 amMining TechnologyThe UK Government has announced a new critical minerals strategy aimed at reducing the country’s reliance on imported minerals.
Unveiled by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the plan targets meeting at least 10% of mineral demand through domestic production …
Government launches Critical Minerals Strategy to protect 'backbone of modern life'November 26, 2025 2:34 amBusiness GreenThe government has launched a new Critical Minerals Strategy, which sets out ambitions to reduce the country's reliance on imported minerals by scaling up domestic mining, refining, and recycling capacity.
Unveiled over the weekend, the new strategy is …
Majority on land and. . .November 26, 2025 1:19 amGhana DistrictsMajority on land and Natural Resources Committee pushes for amendment on lithium agreement
The Lands and Natural Resources Committee has called for an amendment to the law on mining royalties to adjust the lithium agreement royalty from five percent to a …
NDC Caucus insists on. . .November 26, 2025 1:19 amGhana DistrictsThe Majority Caucus in the Lands and Natural Resources Committee has clarified their position on the lithium agreement brought before the House by the former Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abudullai Jinapor under the previous …
Nerd’s Eye View: 14 things you need to know about AI and the environmentNovember 26, 2025 12:10 amThe New World1. In December, the UN Environment Assembly will debate how to mitigate the mounting environmental cost of AI. As well it might – while the new tech’s pattern-spotting capabilities are being used to do lovely green things like chart emissions of methane …
PLS powers ahead at PilgangooraNovember 25, 2025 11:37 pmAustralia MiningThe Pilgangoora operation. Image: Pilbara Minerals
Pilbara Minerals (PLS) showcased its Pilgangoora lithium operations and expansion plans at the company’s latest annual general meeting (AGM), boosting efficiency and preparing for growing electric vehicle …
Recycling must become a COP30 priorityNovember 25, 2025 11:29 pmRecycling Product NewsWaste is a story about the loss of power more than merely an environmental crisis, according to the Global Recycling Foundation.
As the world discards valuable resources, those countries which are focusing on advanced recycling processes will dominate.
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UK Materials Mining Strategy — The Backbone of the Plan for ChangeNovember 25, 2025 11:13 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaIn January, a ceramics manufacturer in Stoke-on-Trent shut down production for 19 days—not because of raw material shortages, but because the electricity required to operate its kilns exceeded the value of its output. That decision, quietly reported to …
The Real AI Boom Isn’t Coming Out of Silicon ValleyNovember 25, 2025 10:19 pmInvestorPlaceEditor’s Note: Silicon Valley may have sparked the AI boom – but now it’s Washington, D.C. that’s helping decide who wins it.
Around the world, governments are going beyond passive support. They’re taking equity stakes in strategic tech firms, directing …
Parliament Explains Legal Constraints on Ghana Lithium Royalty RateNovember 25, 2025 9:40 pmGhana MMAParliament’s majority has justified the decision to maintain a 5 percent royalty rate for Ghana’s lithium deal, asserting that charging the previously proposed 10 percent would violate existing mining legislation.
Collins Dauda, Chairman of the Lands and …
Europe’s critical minerals truce is only a temporary reprieveNovember 25, 2025 9:34 pmGulf TimesWhen US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to a one-year truce in their trade war, temporarily easing China’s strict export controls on rare earths and other critical minerals, a quiet sigh of relief swept through corporate …
Lawmakers target Biden-era limits on mining, energy productionNovember 25, 2025 7:38 pmFairbanks Daily News Miner - AlaskaThe United States is creeping closer to opening its own lands for energy and mineral development aimed at decreasing the nation’s reliance on hostile countries.
The U.S. House of Representatives recently approved two House-initiated measures and one sent …
Parliament approves abolition of COVID-19 levyNovember 25, 2025 7:37 pmGhana MMAParliament has approved the abolition of the COVID-19 levy. The levy, introduced under the Akufo-Addo administration to support pandemic-related expenditure, has now been scrapped following the Finance Minister’s announcement of its repeal in the 2026 …
UK announces critical minerals strategyNovember 25, 2025 7:08 pmMiningMetalnews.comUK Government has launched a new critical minerals strategy, setting out the ambition to produce 10% of UK’s mineral needs domestically and 20% through recycling by 2035.
At least 50,000 tonnes of lithium will be produced in the UK by 2035 – more than the …
On critical minerals, the US needs more than just supply. It needs refining power.November 25, 2025 6:32 pmAtlantic CouncilEconographics
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Lands Committee in parliament calls for amendment to lithium royalty lawNovember 25, 2025 6:06 pmGhanaian TimesHot!News
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The Lands Committee of Parliament has called for changes to the country’s mining laws to resolve disagreements over the lithium royalty agreement signed with Barari DV Ghana Limited.
Committee chairman Collins Dauda …
Indo–Afghan Trade Boost: Kabul Opens Doors To Indian Investment | AnalysisNovember 25, 2025 6:04 pmZee NewsDiplomatic developments in South Asia drew attention today as Afghanistan issued a warning of potential retaliation following Pakistan’s air strikes, while the Taliban government in Kabul proposed trade and investment opportunities to India.
Amid rising …
Zipline to shut down three centres over GH¢175m debtNovember 25, 2025 5:30 pmGhana MMAThe Minority in Parliament has revealed that medical drone delivery company Zipline is shutting down three of its operational centres due to the government’s indebtedness amounting to GH¢175 million.
The caucus warned that the move poses a grave danger to …
Opinion | PM Modi’s G20 Diplomacy: From Following Rules To Making ThemNovember 25, 2025 4:44 pmNews18Last Updated:November 25, 2025, 13:54 IST
PM Modi's Johannesburg triumphs and G20 odysseys in the past many years highlight a resurgent India that is confident, compassionate, and consequential
Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G20 Summit in …
COP30 another failureNovember 25, 2025 4:16 pmBNE IntellinewsThe UN climate summit, COP30 in Brazil, ended in the same sort of failure to take the decisive action needed to avoid a planetary eco-crisis, as the previous two summits. It was hijacked once again by energy lobbyists and marred by the total absence of …
From breakthrough to uncertainty, the evolving story of J&K’s lithium discoveryNovember 25, 2025 4:13 pmThe Hindu Business Line Rumours of jobs circulated, and many believed the region would soon be on the global lithium map
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In 2023, Salal, an idyllic village about 18 km from Reasi town in Jammu division, shot to prominence after the government announced the …
How federal investment is redefining the future of miningNovember 25, 2025 3:04 pmGlobal Mining ReviewSteve Empedocles, CEO, Clark Street Associates, explores the impact of the US government's decision to fund mining projects, and considers how the mining sector can adapt to maximise efficiency, sustainability, and innovation as a result of this …
Investors Eye Growth Stocks Amid November Sell-offNovember 25, 2025 2:58 pmTimes News GlobalNEW YORK, NY – Growth stocks have faced significant challenges as November nears its end, with many experiencing sharp declines.
This fall, the volatility in the market has made it tough for investors, especially concerning speculative, early-stage …
10% royalty in Ghana’s lithium deal was unlawfulNovember 25, 2025 2:43 pmGhana MMAThe Majority Caucus in Parliament has clarified that the 10 percent royalty rate included in the original lithium mining agreement signed between the Akufo-Addo administration and Barari DV Ghana Limited was inconsistent with Ghana’s existing legal …
Majority MPs flag legal concerns over 10% Lithium royalty, push for amendment of mining lawNovember 25, 2025 2:42 pmGhana MMAThe Majority side of Parliament’s Lands and Natural Resources Committee is calling for amendments to the Minerals and Mining Act (Act 703) to enable the government to increase the proposed royalty rate for the Ewoyaa lithium project.
Under current law, …
Exclusive: Trump threatens Action as US-Nigeria tensions rise over Chinese Mining InterestsNovember 25, 2025 1:27 pmHuhu OnlineHuhuonline.com can now authoritatively report that what was publicly choreographed and packaged as a cordial week of diplomatic dialogue, security cooperation, and intergovernmental handshake diplomacy between Washington and Abuja has now exploded into a …
Majority: 10% Lithium royalty deal violated mining lawNovember 25, 2025 1:04 pmCNR Citi NewsroomThe Majority in Parliament has stated that the 10 per cent royalty agreement signed by the Akufo-Addo administration with Barari DV Ghana Limited for lithium mining was inconsistent with Ghana’s existing legal framework.
According to the caucus, the …
POWER METALLIC ANNOUNCES AGSM MEETING RESULTS & UPDATE ON NYSE PROCESSNovember 25, 2025 1:00 pmInvesting News NetworkPower Metallic Mines Inc. (the "Company" or "Power Metallic") (TSXV: PNPN,OTC:PNPNF) (OTCBB: PNPNF) (Frankfurt: IVV) is pleased to announce the voting results from its Annual General and Special Meeting ("AGSM") held on …
Our broken and brutal economyNovember 25, 2025 12:59 pmResilienceThe global economy is broken and brutal. This is clearly evident in the United States. Unless you are born into some level of wealth it is extremely difficult to climb into a higher economic class. Economic mobility is determined more by a person’s zip …
“Ghana must own its wealth” — PAG Presidential aspirant condemns 13% lithium deal with BarariNovember 25, 2025 12:48 pmModern GhanaThe Progressive Alliance of Ghana (PAG) has sharply condemned the government’s proposed lithium agreement with Barari DV Ghana Limited, describing the deal as “unjust and unfair” to the people of Ghana.
The agreement, which grants the government a 13% free …
How US-Russia peace plan would carve up Ukraine’s territoryNovember 25, 2025 11:41 amThe Straits TimesKYIV - Russia’s war in Ukraine continues, despite US President Donald Trump’s promise to end the conflict within 24 hours of his return to office in January. Should Mr Trump succeed in brokering a peace deal, the agreement will have to address the future …
Dismantling the Endangered Species Act will hurt a lot more than just wildlifeNovember 25, 2025 9:21 amGrist MagazineFor more than 50 years, the Endangered Species Act has saved thousands of animals and plants from threats like poaching, habitat loss, and pollution. It brought bald eagles back from the brink of extinction, reestablished grizzly bear populations on public …
J&K has almost one billion tonnes of limestone reserves: Govt officialNovember 25, 2025 8:39 amGreater KashmirJammu, Nov 25: The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has estimated that Jammu and Kashmir holds nearly one billion tonnes of limestone reserves, a senior central government official has said.
Additional Secretary in the Union Ministry of Mines Sanjay Lohiya …
The (un)intended consequences of export restrictionsNovember 25, 2025 8:35 amVoxEUIndustrial raw materials such as nickel, cobalt, and rare earths are critical inputs in countless production processes, including renewable energy, lithium batteries, and permanent magnets. Globalisation has allowed advanced economies to source raw …
UK's new mineral strategy a shift, but exposes gapNovember 25, 2025 7:23 amMining JournalThe UK government's new Critical Minerals Strategy is the most explicit attempt yet to confront a major weakness in its economy: a reliance on a handful of overseas suppliers for materials used in everything from consumer electronics to defence systems …
Industry gives backing to environmental law reforms billNovember 25, 2025 6:25 amAustralia MiningThe Federal Government will seek to pass its environmental reforms bill this week as part of its push to update the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act.
“I think we’re very close. I had further meetings and discussions with both the …
Southern Africa suffers from poor rail maintenanceNovember 25, 2025 5:44 amNewsDay ZimbabweOn railway systems and containers, the report said the region suffered from poor maintenance of rail and poor coordination between intra-region rail operators.
Southern African countries, Zimbabwe included, are suffering from poor rail maintenance and co- …
LLM is an undervalued copper-gold play: ReportNovember 25, 2025 5:23 amCairns PostLoyal Metals welcomes research report with price target of 73c, a 110pc increase
The report notes Highway Reward could host more copper-gold discoveries
East Coast Research also points to potential value of Canadian lithium plays
Special Report: Loyal …
Nasdaq closes on a high note after Alphabet-fueled tech rallyNovember 25, 2025 4:49 amProactive USA4:20pm: Alphabet closes about $300
US stocks jumped on Monday, giving investors a strong start to the holiday-shortened trading week.
The Nasdaq led the charge, soaring 2.7% to 22,872, while the S&P 500 added 1.6% to 6,705. The Dow Jones rose a more …
An ASX dividend stalwart every Australian should consider buyingNovember 25, 2025 3:58 amThe Motley Fool AustraliaThe ASX dividend stalwart Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) should be one of the top contenders for most passive income investors. There are three key factors I look for in dividend-paying businesses – a strong dividend yield, a rising dividend payout, and growing …
Rare mineral by-products offer sustainable boost to concrete innovationNovember 25, 2025 3:42 amScimex NewsfeedFrom:
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Flinders University researchers are turning mining waste into a powerful tool for sustainable construction – proving that superior construction materials can be developed from unlikely sources.
In a major building block that could …
Massive wind, solar and battery hybrid project to power huge mine in heart of W.A. goldfieldsNovember 25, 2025 3:21 amRenew EconomyOne of Australia’s leading gold producers has unveiled plans for a massive wind, solar and battery hybrid project – the biggest of its type in Australia – to help power its expanded mining operations around the country’s gold capital of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. …