West Africa Leaders Demand Fair Share from Critical Mineral BoomDecember 2, 2025 6:15 pmNews GhanaCivil society organizations, policymakers, and technical experts from across West Africa have issued urgent calls for regional governments to overhaul how critical minerals are extracted and governed, warning that current practices perpetuate inequality …
Harness critical minerals for the region’s development — ISODEC urges West African statesDecember 2, 2025 6:13 pmGhanaian TimesWest African states must leverage the rising global demand for critical minerals to drive the sub-region’s development, the Integrated Social Development Centre (ISODEC) has urged.
According to the civil society organisation, the increasing demand for …
54Th Saskatchewan Geological Open House Highlights the Province's Leading Role in Critical MineralsDecember 2, 2025 6:09 pmGovernment of SaskatchewanCANADA, December 2 - Released on December 2, 2025
Saskatchewan continues to strengthen its position as a global leader in critical minerals exploration and development. The 54th Saskatchewan Geological Open House, taking place December 1-3, 2025, in …
Mali recovers US$1.2 billion in arrears from minersDecember 2, 2025 6:01 pmAfrican Mining MarketMali has recovered 761 billion CFA francs (US$1.2 billion) in arrears from mining companies following a sweeping audit, its finance minister said, marking one of the country’s biggest clawbacks from its extractive sector.
The military-led government …
$410 Billion Is Needed To Close Nigeria’s Gas Infrastructure Gas- NEITIDecember 2, 2025 4:26 pmOriental News Nigeria
Joseph Bakare
There is a major infrastructure gap in Nigeria’s gas distribution system that will require about $410 billion investment.
Also, the country will require $1.9 trillion to achieve its net-zero energy targets by 2060, according to the Nigerian …
Lion Rock Drilling Update for High-Grade Gold-Lithium Project at Volney, South DakotaDecember 2, 2025 3:48 pmInvesting News NetworkLion Rock Resources Inc. (TSXV: ROAR) (FSE: KGB) (OTCQB: LRRIF) (the "Company") is pleased to provide an update on its inaugural drill program at Volney in the historic Black Hills mining district of South Dakota, USA. Volney has historically …
Electric Royalties: Several Copper Royalties Make Strides and Copper Royalty Revenues RiseDecember 2, 2025 3:47 pmInvesting News NetworkVANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / December 2, 2025 / Electric Royalties Ltd. (TSXV:ELEC,OTC:ELECF)(OTCQB:ELECF) ("Electric Royalties" or the "Company") is pleased to provide an update on growing revenues and progress within …
Northern Graphite Announces Third Quarter 2025 Results and Provides Corporate UpdateDecember 2, 2025 3:47 pmInvesting News NetworkWork underway to extend Lac des Îles Pit and mine life
Strong demand continues amid growing support for ex-China graphite industry
Mine to Market strategy advances with new product and technology agreements
Northern Graphite Corporation (TSXV: NGC,OTC: …
MAX Power Mining Corp. (OTC: MAXXF) (CSE: MAXX) Emerging as Leader in Natural Hydrogen FrontierDecember 2, 2025 1:30 pmEIN PresswireThis article has been disseminated on behalf of MAX Power Mining Corp. and may include a paid advertisement
Disclosure: This does not represent material news, partnerships, or investment advice NEW YORK, Dec. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via MiningNewsWire …
Eagle Energy Metals Strengthens Leadership Team Ahead of Planned Nasdaq ListingDecember 2, 2025 1:30 pmEIN PresswireRENO, Nev., Dec. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eagle Energy Metals Corp. (“Eagle” or the “Company”), a next-generation nuclear energy company with rights to the largest open pit-constrained measured and indicated uranium deposit in the United States and …
Forbes overtakes Beitbridge as Zimbabwe's busiest commercial border postDecember 2, 2025 1:11 pmBulawayo 24 NewsForbes Border Post in Mutare has surpassed Beitbridge as Zimbabwe's busiest commercial entry point, with a sharp rise in freight traffic creating congestion and operational challenges for border authorities.
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) says …
Zimbabwe's power demand set to soar by 40% by 2030December 2, 2025 1:11 pmBulawayo 24 NewsZimbabwe's mining sector is expected to record a sharp rise in energy consumption between 2026 and 2030, with electricity demand projected to grow by 40 percent and petroleum usage by 20 percent, according to Government estimates. The outlook …
Life Invisible: the fight against superbugs starts in the driest place on EarthDecember 2, 2025 10:53 amThe GuardianCristina Dorador is on an urgent mission in the world’s highest desert, the Atacama in Chile. As the rise of drug-resistant superbugs kills millions per year, Cristina has made it her mission to uncover new, life-saving antibiotics in the stunning salt …
Market Close: Aussie bond yields jump as RBA cut clearly far off; gold hype cools lithium stocksDecember 2, 2025 10:03 amThe Market HeraldJoin our daily newsletter At The Bell to receive exclusive market insights
Good Afternoon and welcome to Market Close for Tuesday 2nd of December, I’m Jon Davidson. The local share market spent most of the day flattish green, heading into the second half …
MIT spin-out develops novel extraction tech to unlock US lithium reservesDecember 2, 2025 9:36 amThe Chemical EngineerA SPINOUT from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has developed a new lithium extraction process that could sustainably tap into millions of tonnes of US reserves.
Lithios, co-founded by PhD graduate Mo Alkhadra, has pioneered an …
Rio Tinto Hits the Brakes on Lithium in Strategy ShakeupDecember 2, 2025 8:14 amOil PriceRio Tinto is streamlining operations and drafting a fundamental reset to accelerate projects with quicker and better returns. The strategy overhaul is courtesy of the mining giant’s former head of the iron ore division, the group’s biggest business, who …
Third World Network pushes Ghana to prioritise lithium value addition over royaltiesDecember 2, 2025 7:58 amGhana MMAThe Third World Network-Africa is raising fresh concerns over Ghana’s mineral policy, arguing that the country’s current approach particularly in the ongoing lithium conversation remains overly fixated on royalty rates rather than long-term value creation. …
Why SQM Says Social Dialogue is Key to Sustainable LithiumDecember 2, 2025 4:32 amInvesting News NetworkAs scrutiny continues to intensify across the battery metals supply chain, the conversation around sustainability has moved far beyond carbon footprints.
At this year’s Benchmark Week, Stefan Debruyne, director of external affairs at Sociedad Quimica y …
PLS appoints new CFODecember 2, 2025 4:08 amThe Australian Mining Review(Image source: PLS) PLS owns and operates the world’s largest, independent hard rock lithium operation — the Pilgangoora operation in Australia, as well as the Colina project in Brazil.
After a comprehensive domestic and international search, PLS (ASX: PLS …
Central Region Chiefs deny kicking against 5% Lithium royalt...December 2, 2025 1:06 amModern GhanaOsagyefo Amanfo Edu VI, Paramount Chief of Mankessim Traditional Area in the Central Region has firmly denied claims that traditional leaders are opposing the government’s decision to peg Ghana’s lithium royalty at 5%.
He insists that the stance of chiefs …
AI Satellites Discover Massive Lithium Deposit in Quebec for EV BoomDecember 2, 2025 12:57 amWebProNewsOrbital Prospectors: AI Satellites Redefine the Hunt for Lithium Riches
In the remote expanses of Quebec, a quiet revolution is unfolding in mineral exploration, driven by the fusion of artificial intelligence and satellite technology. Australian startup …
Terrain Minerals secures Lightning mining licence ahead of 2026...December 1, 2025 11:04 pmProactive AustraliaTerrain Minerals Ltd (ASX:TMX, OTC:TMXAF) has secured a key milestone at its Smokebush Project in Western Australia, converting several prospecting licences to Mining Lease status and locking in long-term tenure over the Lightning gold-silver prospect as …
New Report Warns Lithium Valley’s Future Hinges on Choices Made TodayDecember 1, 2025 10:27 pmImperial Valley Weekly - CaliforniaBRAWLEY — The future of Lithium Valley could either lift Imperial County into a new era of prosperity or repeat decades of broken promises, according to a sweeping new 129-page workforce analysis released this week by Comité Cívico del Valle (CCV) and the …
Ghana, Zambia hold key to rewrite Africa’s mining narrative — MIIF CEODecember 1, 2025 8:59 pmGraphicThe Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF), Justina Nelson, has hinted at a collaboration between Ghana and Zambia to optimise their respective mineral resources for the benefit of present and future generations.
She …
Central region chiefs reject claims of opposing 5% lithium royaltyDecember 1, 2025 7:49 pmMyJoyOnlineOsagyefo Amanfo Edu VI, Paramount Chief of the Mankessim Traditional Area, has dismissed reports that chiefs in the Central Region are resisting the government’s decision to peg Ghana’s lithium royalty at 5%. He says the claims—circulating in sections of …
Ewoyaa Lithium project delays leaving our people starving — Mankessim Paramount Chief lamentsDecember 1, 2025 7:48 pmMyJoyOnlineThe Paramount Chief of the Mankessim Traditional Area, Osagyefo Amanfo Edu VI, has warned that living conditions in his community are worsening as the long-delayed Ewoyaa Lithium Project remains stalled.
He lamented that despite promises tied to the …
Nkusukum Omanhene decries painful delay in ratifying Ewoyaa Lithium mining leaseDecember 1, 2025 7:48 pmMyJoyOnlineThe Omanhene of the Nkusukum Traditional Area, Nana Okese Essandoh IX, has voiced strong frustration over Parliament’s prolonged delay in ratifying the Ewoyaa lithium mining lease, describing the situation as “very painful” for his people.
Speaking on …
Central Region chiefs deny opposing 5% lithium royaltyDecember 1, 2025 4:33 pmGhana MMAOsagyefo Amanfo Edu VI, Paramount Chief of the Mankessim Traditional Area in the Central Region, has denied claims that traditional leaders are opposing the government’s decision to peg Ghana’s lithium royalty at 5 percent.
He stressed that the position of …
Geomet receives Czech state grant for new lithium projectDecember 1, 2025 3:08 pmMiningMetalnews.comEuropean Metals Holdings Limited announces that, subject to completion of administrative processes, Geomet s.r.o. has been informed it has been awarded a grant of up to EUR 360 million under the “Strategic Investments for a Climate-Neutral Economy” …
Global Lithium Market shifts: Ukraine’s potential roleDecember 1, 2025 2:44 pmThe Odessa JournalPublication by Yegor Perelygin on Mining.com
On December 12, the submission period will close for Ukraine’s first-ever lithium production-sharing agreement at the “Dobra” site. This marks an important step in developing the country’s own critical …
Cornwall at Europe’s largest mining eventDecember 1, 2025 1:52 pmBusiness CornwallA delegation from Cornwall is travelling to London this week to showcase the region’s world-leading mining expertise.
Taking one of the largest stands at Resourcing Tomorrow – Europe’s biggest mining event (Dec 2-4) – representatives from Cornwall will …
Atlantic Lithium confident Ghana will ratify mining lease soonDecember 1, 2025 10:26 amGraphicAtlantic Lithium says it remains confident that parliamentary ratification of its revised mining lease for the Ewoyaa Lithium Project will be secured soon, describing the approval as strategically important for both Ghana and the company’s long-term …
Economist Mills Urges Lithium Agreement Suspension After Government EngagementDecember 1, 2025 8:13 amNews GhanaVeteran economist Cadman Mills has expressed alarm over the proposed Ewoyaa lithium mining agreement, urging reconsideration of the deal amid legal, economic and public concerns, while later praising government for engaging with his concerns.
In a post on …
Chat with mining bosses at RRS Summer SeriesNovember 30, 2025 11:08 pmTownsville BulletinA strong lineup of mining CEOs will pitch to investors at the RRS Summer Series
Companies ranging from Genesis to E79 presenting across gold, copper, nickel and even palladium plays
Precious metals plays dominate but expect to see copper and even a lithium …
Ghana has a listening govtNovember 30, 2025 5:26 pmGhana MMAVeteran economist and former president advisor Cadman Atta Mills has praised the John Dramani Mahama administration after being engaged over Ghana’s renewed lithium mining agreement, describing it as proof that the country now has a “listening government.” …
[SMM Analysis: Chariot Moves to Formalise Small-Scale Lithium Mining Across Nigerian Portfolio]November 30, 2025 3:39 pmShanghai Metals MarketPerth-based Chariot Corporation has taken a decisive step toward generating early cash flow from its Nigerian lithium assets by signing a binding conditional agreement with its local partner, Continental Lithium. The agreement aims to establish structured …
Electrode 'sponge' affordably recaptures lithium from spent batteriesNovember 30, 2025 9:06 amNew AtlasWhile lithium extraction technologies generally focus on ways to get the essential metal out of the ground, there's another source to mine: existing batteries that no longer work. A new technique could now make that process economically viable.
When it …
World's largest lithium deposit, valued at $1.5 trillion, lies under a supervolcano in the U.S.November 30, 2025 2:17 amEarth.comBuried beneath an ancient volcanic crater on the Nevada Oregon border sits an enormous deposit of lithium rich clay. Scientists now think this quiet landscape may hold enough lithium to influence the global battery market for decades.
A new study argues …
Te Ipukarea Society: Questions mount as mining company exits Cook IslandsNovember 29, 2025 9:53 pmCook Island NewsMap of CSR Exploration Licence area. SBMA/25112821
Several months ago, rumours were circulating at the International Seabed Authority meeting in Jamaica that Belgian company, Global Seabed Resources (GSR), intended to sell its share of the joint …