Trump’s policy in Africa between strategic interests and the repercussions of migrationDecember 24, 2025 8:09 pmThe Libya UpdatePresident Donald Trump seeks to strengthen the American presence in Africa’s rare minerals sector. This aligns with a trend in U.S. policy over the past two decades. These minerals are strategically vital for modern technology. They are also crucial for …
Rare earths deal with China buys timeDecember 24, 2025 8:00 pmOdessa American - TexasPerryman, Edwards say critical industries will keep operating
In exchange for concessions like tariff adjustments, China will grant licenses for the import of the rare earths gallium, germanium and graphite while the U.S. develops its domestic production …
2025: The turning point in India’s technological self-determinationDecember 24, 2025 7:41 pmNews9 LiveIndia News
Hon’ble Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for the 4-unit Mahi Banswara NPP in Rajasthan on 25th Sept, 2025.
The year 2025 marked a defining inflection point in India’s scientific and technological journey, as the nation emerged with …
CATL Battery Factory in Spain, Lithium Mine in YichunDecember 24, 2025 7:37 pmCleanTechnicaSupport CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe.
CATL is the largest EV battery producer in the world. It continues to progress, with the latest news being a factory under construction in Spain and restarting of a lithium mine …
Australian mining industry: 2025 review December 24, 2025 4:03 pmMining TechnologyAs a leading global mining industry player in 2025, Australia recognises that to maintain its foothold and attract investment, it has to be a leader of the energy transition, a quick adopter of its sustainable technologies and a major producer of the …
Trump’s claims to Venezuelan oil are part of broader ‘resource imperialism’, experts sayDecember 24, 2025 3:03 pmThe GuardianDonald Trump’s recent claims that the US should keep Venezuelan oil from seized tankers are part of a broader belief in rightwing “resource imperialism”, experts say.
In recent weeks, the Trump administration has escalated pressure on Venezuela, invoking …
Pakistan’s Mineral Paradox: Vast Rare Earth And Gold Wealth Amid Governance GapsDecember 24, 2025 2:07 pmFriday TimesPakistan sits atop one of the most diverse geological endowments in Asia. More than 90 commercially identified minerals lie beneath its territory, spanning base metals, precious metals, industrial minerals and a growing suite of critical minerals, …
John Mahama’s symphony of stewardship: The first anniversary of the Accra resetDecember 24, 2025 1:39 pmMyJoyOnlineWhen President John Dramani Mahama ascended the dais on the seventh of January, 2025, to reclaim the mandate of the Republic, he did so not merely as a victor of the polls but as a signatory to a sacred social contract with a people weary of economic …
Galileo Resources advances copper portfolio in Zambia and US...December 24, 2025 12:31 pmProactive UKGalileo Resources PLC (AIM:GLR) hailed progress across its copper portfolio as the mine developer secured a post-period collaboration with Jubilee Metals Group aimed at accelerating production at the Molefe copper asset.
In Zambia’s Copperbelt, Galileo …
No end to Aravalli controversy even as Yadav goes on overdrive to thrash allegationsDecember 24, 2025 11:17 amThe Statesman (India)As Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav went on an overdrive to defend the Supreme Court’s new 100-metre definition for the Aravalli hills, the Congress on Wednesday again accused the BJP-led Centre of “misleading the public regarding its …
Azimut agrees to sell its interest in the Galinée Property to LiFT Power, James Bay Region, QuebecDecember 24, 2025 8:05 amEIN PresswireLONGUEUIL, Quebec, Dec. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Azimut Exploration Inc. (“Azimut” or the “Company”) (TSXV: AZM) (OTCQX: AZMTF) announces the signing of an acquisition agreement (the “Agreement”) with LiFT Power Ltd. (“LiFT”) (TSXV: LIFT, OTCQX: LIFFF) …
New Found GoldDecember 24, 2025 7:04 amInvesting News NetworkInvestor Insight
New Found Gold is an emerging Canadian gold producer combining a high-grade, district-scale flagship project with producing and processing assets in Newfoundland and Labrador to accelerate production, generate near-term cash flow, and …
Liontown's First Tjiwarl Member Completes Apprenticeship at Kathleen ValleyDecember 24, 2025 7:02 amInvesting News NetworkLiontown (ASX:LTR,OTC Pink:LINRF) has reached a milestone at its Kathleen Valley operations, with Vaughan Harris becoming the first Tjiwarl community member to complete an apprenticeship with the company.
“Being the first Tjiwarl apprentice to complete an …
Lithium royalties proposedDecember 24, 2025 6:19 amBusiness GhanaAtlantic Lithium has submitted a revised mining lease for its flagship Ewoyaa Lithium Project to Ghana’s Parliament, restarting a ratification process that could pave the way for the country’s first lithium mine, as investors responded positively to the …
PhD student debunks common misconception about electric vehicles: 'It is 100% wrong'December 24, 2025 6:05 amThe Cool Down - Oregon"Basically propaganda from the … industry."
by Catherine WilkinsDecember 24, 2025
A Ph.D. student affirmed that electric vehicles are better for the environment than cars with internal combustion engines.
According to the U.S. Environmental …
Aravalli mining curbs may not apply to atomic, critical mineralsDecember 24, 2025 5:39 amHindustan TimesThe Union government’s new definition of Aravallis, accepted by the Supreme Court on November 20, and which has raised widespread concerns about the opening up of the Aravallis to mining and other land use change, also makes way for the mining of critical …
2026… hold your breath, it could get roughDecember 24, 2025 4:11 amFat Tail DailyI hope you’re all set to celebrate Christmas. However the year has gone for you, let the next few days be a time to enjoy with your family and friends. But before you cast aside everything and immerse yourself into the fun, food, and festivities, I’d like …
Why a new mineral find near Utah Lake is drawing national attentionDecember 24, 2025 3:32 amKOAL - UtahBy Leia Larsen | The Salt Lake Tribune | Photo courtesy of Ionic Mineral Technologies
This article is published through the Utah News Collaborative, a partnership of news organizations in Utah that aims to inform readers across the state.
A Provo company …
Eloro Resources Links Scale Metallurgy and Grade Growth in a Standout Polymetallic DiscoveryDecember 23, 2025 8:40 pmResource World MagazineBy Peter Kennedy
Eloro Resources Ltd. [ELO-TSX, ELRRF-OTCQX, P2QM-FSE] has reached an exciting phase in the development of its silver-tin polymetallic discovery in southern Bolivia, where the company hopes to announce a preliminary economic assessment (PEA …
Japan Set to Test Mining of ‘Rare Earth Mud’ From Deep SeabedDecember 23, 2025 4:38 pmAsia Financial
Japan said on Tuesday it will start to do test mining of mud that is rich in rare earth elements and manganese from deep in the sea off Minamitori, its most eastern and remote island.
The latest news is no surprise, given a survey team reported last year …
Mining in 2025: emerging trends and predictions for 2026 December 23, 2025 1:52 pmMining TechnologyThis year marked a significant change for the global mining industry as it navigated the impact of growing geopolitical tensions on commodity markets while racing to meet calls to decarbonise operations.
Eagle-eyed on critical minerals essential to the …
Editorial: Ewoyaa Lithium Deal Under Fire: Are Ghanaians Being Kept In The Dark?December 23, 2025 10:07 amThe Chronicle News OnlineConcerns surrounding Ghana’s Ewoyaa Lithium Deal have intensified, following allegations by the Honorary Vice President of IMANI Africa, Mr. Bright Simons and questions raised by the parliamentary minority caucus. Both parties warn that the agreement …
Atlantic Lithium submits revised Ewoyaa mining lease to ParliamentDecember 23, 2025 7:47 amThe Herald GhanaAtlantic Lithium Limited, the Africa-focused lithium exploration and development company, has submitted a revised Mining Lease for its flagship Ewoyaa Lithium Project to Ghana’s Parliament for consideration.
The revised lease has been referred to the …
Atlantic Lithium submits revised mining lease to ParliamentDecember 23, 2025 6:37 amMyJoyOnlineAtlantic Lithium Limited, the Africa-focused lithium exploration and development company, has submitted a revised Mining Lease for its flagship Ewoyaa Lithium Project to Parliament.
The lease has now been referred to the Parliamentary Select Committee for …
LithiumBank unveils development deal for Alberta projectDecember 23, 2025 4:16 amResource World MagazineLithiumBank Resources Corp. [LBNK-TSXV, LBNKF-OTCQX, HT9-FSE] said it has entered into a development agreement with a Leading Energy Services and Technology Supplier (LEST) to provide technical services to bring its Boardwalk Lithium Project in Alberta to …
Why Sigma Lithium Stock Zoomed to 52-Week Highs TodayDecember 23, 2025 3:27 amThe Motley Fool USAWhile higher lithium prices are a boon for all lithium miners, Sigma Lithium stock could be one of the biggest winners.
Shared of Sigma Lithium (SGML +10.75%) rocketed 16.9% higher Monday morning, hitting 52-week highs of $14.25 per share. With today's …
From gold to copper and lithium: Mining stocks are on a tear and these 4 ASX ETFs tell the storyDecember 23, 2025 3:24 amThe Motley Fool Australia2025 has been a spectacular year for some commodities. For example, the gold price has jumped by about 70% since early January to reach a new record high on Monday. This powerful rally has also helped some of the leading ASX 200 gold miners to deliver …
Atlantic Lithium resubmits revised Ewoyaa mining lease to ParliamentDecember 22, 2025 9:57 pmNews GhanaAtlantic Lithium has resubmitted a revised mining lease for its flagship Ewoyaa Lithium Project to Parliament following withdrawal of the agreement on December 11 for additional consultations on Ghana’s mining code and royalty framework.
The company …
How to Start a Mining Company in 5 Steps (2025 Beginner's Guide)December 22, 2025 9:57 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaThe global mining industry generates over $1.7 trillion annually, yet fewer than 1% of exploration projects ever reach commercial production. This stark reality doesn't deter ambitious entrepreneurs: it simply underscores the importance of strategic …
Councillors raise alarm over Gwanda Lithium Mine operationsDecember 22, 2025 9:29 pmBulawayo 24 NewsCouncillors and traditional leaders in Gwanda Rural District have raised serious concerns over dust pollution, deteriorating roads and an alleged lack of transparency by Gwanda Lithium Mine, calling for urgent government intervention to safeguard affected …
‘Wrong to conclude mining allowed below 100 metres’: Centre amid 'Save Aravalli' protestsDecember 22, 2025 9:01 pmThe WeekAmid the ‘Save Aravalli’ protests, the Union Environment Ministry said it was “wrong to conclude that mining is permitted in all landforms below 100 metres.” The ministry rejected what it described as “alarmist claims” that defining the Aravalli hills as …
African Mining Week Returns to Cape Town, 14–16 October 2026December 22, 2025 8:28 pmI News CaymanCAPE TOWN, South Africa, December 22, 2025/ — African Mining Week (AMW), Africa’s premier mining forum, returns to the Cape Town International Convention Center from 14–16 October 2026, under the theme, “Mining the Future: Critical Resources, …
American Lithium Minerals acquires three mineral projects in QuebecDecember 22, 2025 5:20 pmMining TechnologyAmerican Lithium Minerals (AMLM) has obtained exclusive option rights to three mineral projects in Quebec, notably broadening its portfolio of critical and precious metal assets.
This move positions the company to benefit from the increasing demand for …
Lithium deal: 1% Community Development Fund inadequate — Eli...December 22, 2025 2:38 pmModern GhanaThe Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Commission, Elikem Kotoko, says the one percent Community Development Fund captured in the revised lithium agreement is inadequate to meet the needs of host communities.
He argued that while the provision …
Atlantic confident mining lease for the Ewoyaa lithium project will be ratifiedDecember 22, 2025 1:34 pmAfrican Mining MarketAtlantic Lithium Ltd. said it remains confident that its mining lease for the Ewoyaa lithium project will be ratified, following revisions to fiscal terms that now align the project more closely with Ghana’s current mining laws.
The Africa-focused …
Zijin Mining turning rocks into rich returnsDecember 22, 2025 12:59 pmMarket ScreenerZijin Mining Group Company Limited has blossomed into a global metals powerhouse. Recent strides in clean energy, environmental revival and efficiency across continents highlight its expertise. For investors, this spells a disciplined blueprint for …
Ghana has no transparent way of tracking mining revenue — Elvis DarkoDecember 22, 2025 11:53 amModern GhanaManaging News Editor of Newscenta, Elvis Darko, has observed that Ghana lacks a clear and transparent framework for tracking revenue generated from mining which hinders accountability and development in mining communities.
He argued that despite decades of …
Why The Lithium Deal Must Be Renegotiated For A Fair, Future‑proof National InterestDecember 22, 2025 10:33 amGhana MMAGhana stands on the brink of a new mineral era. Lithium — the “white gold” powering electric vehicles, renewable energy storage, and the global green transition — is now one of the world’s most strategic resources. Countries that negotiate wisely will …
IMANI’s Bright Simons alleges transparency gaps in Ghana’s Lithium dealDecember 22, 2025 9:43 amThe Chronicle News OnlineThe Imani Centre for Policy and Education (IMANI) has raised serious concerns over Ghana’s lithium mining agreement with Atlantic Lithium, alleging that key aspects of the deal have been misrepresented to the public and that opportunities for local …
New lithium deal is still not good –MinorityDecember 22, 2025 9:43 amThe Chronicle News OnlineThe Minority Caucus on Parliament’s Lands and Natural Resources Committee has accused the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources of policy inconsistencies, weak enforcement against illegal mining and negotiating unfavourable terms for Ghana in the Barari …
‘Integral’ operations underway for Greenbushes lithium productionDecember 22, 2025 3:25 amAustralia MiningIGO has announced lithium mining and processing has started at Chemical Grade Plant 3 – part of its Greenbushes operation in Western Australia.
The plant, described as an “integral part of Greenbushes’ growth strategy” has a capacity of approximately 500, …