IRIS Metals secures exclusive farm-in right to Montana tungsten...December 18, 2025 4:23 amProactive AustraliaIRIS Metals Ltd (ASX:IR1) has entered into a binding heads of agreement (HOA) securing an exclusive right to farm in to the Finley Basin Tungsten Project in Granite County, Montana, marking the company’s first move into tungsten and expanding its United …
Lithium markets hit fever pitch as China revokes more permitsDecember 18, 2025 4:10 amFinancial ReviewThe euphoria pervading lithium markets has hit fever pitch this week after China revoked 27 expired permits in its major mining hub for the battery material, turbocharging a rally that has analysts scrambling to update their forecasts.
Lithium prices …
Investing in Namibia’s mining sectorDecember 18, 2025 3:48 amLaw.asiaNamibia, endowed with abundant mineral resources including critical minerals for the energy transition like lithium and cobalt, regulates foreign mining investment through its Foreign Investment Act and Minerals (Prospecting and Mining) Act.
Notably, the …
RMI update: Saudi, Tanzania & Finland projectsDecember 18, 2025 3:40 amProactive AustraliaResource Minerals International Non-Executive Director Trevor Matthews talked with Proactive about how the company plans to allocate its recently secured $1 million in funding.
Matthews outlined that the funds will support exploration activity across three …
Terrain Minerals pauses Smokebush drilling for holidays as...December 18, 2025 3:40 amProactive AustraliaLast RC hole for 2025 being drilled over the Lightning prospect.
Terrain Minerals Ltd (ASX:TMX, OTC:TMXAF) has temporarily paused its 2025 reverse circulation (RC) drilling campaign at the Smokebush Gold Project in Western Australia for the Christmas and …
Tech rattled as metal prices rallyDecember 18, 2025 3:26 amTownsville BulletinAI nerves hit tech as ASX wobbles
Metals rip while growth takes a breather
Defensives steady in a jittery market
The ASX was down about 0.3% by lunchtime on Thursday on the east coast.
Wall Street had set the mood overnight, with the Mag7 copping a decent …
One of the biggest nickel deposits on the planet is found in AfricaDecember 18, 2025 2:13 amEarth.comBeneath a remote corner of northwestern Tanzania, the Kabanga deposit holds roughly 64 million short tons of nickel ore. As electric vehicles push demand for battery metals, Tanzania wants buried wealth to power jobs, businesses, and services at home.
The …
ABB to power Vulcan Energy’s renewable lithium project in GermanyDecember 18, 2025 1:50 amChemical EngineeringDecember 17, 2025 | By Mary Bailey
ABB, Inc. (Zurich, Switzerland) has been selected by Vulcan Energy to deliver the complete electrical infrastructure for its Phase One Lionheart Project in the Upper Rhine Valley, Germany. Combining renewable energy …
J&K Can Generate ₹20,000 Cr Annually From Mining Sector: LGDecember 18, 2025 12:31 amKashmir ObserverKO photo by Abid BhatJammu- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said Jammu and Kashmir has the potential to generate up to ₹20,000 crore in additional annual revenue by tapping its vast but underutilised mining resources through strategic planning …
TomaGold Announces Closing of the Final Tranche of Its Private PlacementDecember 18, 2025 12:12 amInvesting News NetworkTomaGold Corporation (TSXV: LOT,OTC:TOGOF; OTCPK: TOGOF) (" TomaGold " or the " Company ") is pleased to announce the closing of the second and final tranche (the " Final Tranche ") of its previously announced non-brokered …
Why Sigma Lithium Stock Ran Higher TodayDecember 17, 2025 11:07 pmThe Motley Fool USAA future deficit in lithium supply just got a little more likely.
Shares of Sigma Lithium (SGML +4.40%), the Brazilian hard-rock lithium miner, jumped 10.6% through 10:25 a.m. ET this morning -- and China is the reason.
The Bureau of Natural Resources in …
Why Standard Lithium Stock Popped TodayDecember 17, 2025 11:07 pmThe Motley Fool USALithium prices could rise -- eventually. Meanwhile, Standard Lithium stock is still losing money.
Shares of Standard Lithium (SLI +1.71%), a Canadian lithium company that produces its white metal from filtering brine primarily in Arkansas, jumped more than …
Why Sociedad Quimica Y Minera de Chile Stock Popped TodayDecember 17, 2025 11:07 pmThe Motley Fool USASQM stock isn't cheap. Could a boom in Chinese lithium prices make it a buy anyway?
Shares of Sociedad Quimica Y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM +2.73%), one of the biggest stocks in Chile and a key international supplier of lithium for electric car …
LG: J&K can generate extra annual revenue of ₹15k-20k cr in 5-7 yrsDecember 17, 2025 11:06 pmHindustan TimesThe lieutenant governor, Manoj Sinha, on Wednesday, said that since J&K holds immense potential in limestone, sapphire, lithium and other minerals, the union territory can shore up its coffers with an additional annual revenue of ₹15,000 crore to ₹20, …
Tesla driver stunned by bizarre incident in parking lot: 'Irrational'December 17, 2025 9:06 pmThe Cool Down - OregonSometimes, all it takes to set someone off is the make and model of the car next to them.
A Reddit user posted to the r/ModelY subreddit to detail an off-putting encounter they had earlier that day.
The Tesla driver was sitting in a parking lot when …
Minority Demands Minister's Resignation. . .December 17, 2025 9:01 pmGhana DistrictsThe Minority in Parliament has issued a call for the resignation of the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, citing a flagrant breach of ministerial responsibility in the handling of a critical lithium mining agreement.
The …
The Year America Went (Kinda) SocialistDecember 17, 2025 8:58 pmThe DispatchThe moves technically aren’t “socialism” either, as that system typically features complete government ownership and control of companies or industries and the (supposed) redistribution of these shared resources based on need. We’re not really doing that …
Elektros Provides Corporate Update and Operational ClarificationsDecember 17, 2025 8:57 pmVoice of Alexandria - MinnesotaSUNNY ISLES BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / December 17, 2025 / Elektros Inc. (OTC PINK:ELEK), a developer of lithium mining operations in Sierra Leone, announced corporate updates and clarifications regarding prior disclosures.
Clarification …
Stocks Retreat as AI Infrastructure Companies and Chip Makers FallDecember 17, 2025 8:56 pmNasdaqThe S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down by -0.61%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) is down by -0.12%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down by -1.12%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25) are down -0.66%, and December E- …
Uzbekistan ranks far below resource-rich nations in per-capita mineral wealth.December 17, 2025 8:52 pmKun.uzUzbekistan’s subsoil wealth is valued at an estimated $3 trillion. The country has more than 100 gold deposits and substantial reserves of tungsten, molybdenum, magnesium, lithium, graphite, vanadium, titanium, and other minerals.
Recently, international …
Divisive insider-outsider narrative must be put to end: LG SinhaDecember 17, 2025 8:33 pmGreater KashmirJammu, Dec 17: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said that the divisive insider-outsider narrative must be put to end.
“The divisive insider-outsider narrative must be put to an end, and those spreading such a narrative are creating hurdles in …
Stocks Mixed with Energy Producers Higher and Homebuilders LowerDecember 17, 2025 8:17 pmNasdaqThe S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down by -0.05%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) is up by +0.43%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down by -0.33%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25) are down -0.06%, and December E- …
Mankessim Omanhen declares lithium lands “Artificial Disaster Zones” December 17, 2025 8:10 pmGhana News AgencyBy Isaac Arkoh
Mankessim (C/R), Dec. 17, GNA – Osagyefo Amanfo Edu VI, the Omanhen of Mankessim Traditional Area, has declared lithium exploration communities under his jurisdiction as Artificial Disaster Zones, demanding immediate national …
Financing CEE’s energy resilience December 17, 2025 7:26 pmCEENERGYNEWSCentral Europe urgently needs to restructure energy systems and economies that are not only coal-intensive but structurally dependent on imported fuels. Energy infrastructure is not just another line item in the economy – it is a strategic asset. Reliable …
HOCHTIEF's Lithium Leap: Powering Europe's futureDecember 17, 2025 5:41 pmMarket ScreenerHOCHTIEF AG has expanded its partnership with Vulcan Energy for Europe's largest lithium project, positioning itself at the forefront of energy transition. Analysts are optimistic about HOCHTIEF's future, driven by strategic acquisitions and robust …
THE FOUNDATION TRADE: 5 Assets Anchoring the Next Industrial CycleDecember 17, 2025 4:44 pmParrySound.comVANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — USANewsGroup.com Market Intelligence Brief –
The AI trade is running out of runway.
Not because technology failed, but because the market remembered that software runs on hardware, and hardware …
What 'Final Fantasy Tactics' can teach about politics todayDecember 17, 2025 1:05 pmMeerFinal Fantasy Tactics was released on September 30th, 2025. The game is a story-rich gem from the 90s PlayStation One era. And as the game’s creator states, the game now feels more relevant than ever. The idea of fighting oppression and having a firm moral …
Edison Lithium Announces Private Placement FinancingDecember 17, 2025 12:58 pmInvesting News NetworkEdison Lithium Corp. (TSXV: EDDY,OTC:EDDYF) (OTC Pink: EDDYF) (FSE: VV0) ("Edison" or the "Company") is pleased to announce a non-brokered private placement (the "Offering") of up to 12,000,000 units (the "Units" and …
NPP Minority Caucus resignation of Lands and Natural Resources MinisterDecember 17, 2025 12:51 pmGhana MMAAccra, Dec 17, GNA – The New Patriotic Party Minority Caucus in Parliament has called for the resignation of Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Mr Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah over the withdrawn lithium mining agreement, citing inconsistencies and lack of …
China Cracks Down As Tibetans Protest Gold Mining ProjectDecember 17, 2025 11:47 amStratNews GlobalHome Asia China Cracks Down As Tibetans Protest Gold Mining Project
Tibet Policy Institute: “Much of China’s lithium and copper comes from Tibet, but local Tibetans do not benefit at all. The ecological destruction is extreme.”
Reports of mass arrests and …
Ally Audio: What You Listened To Most in 2025December 17, 2025 11:05 amThe Sierra Nevada AllyDid you tune into Ally Audio this year? The Sierra Nevada Ally ‘s new podcast delivered news and information your community relies on in a brand new format, thanks in large part to funding from Press Forward, and from you.
Ally Audio is part of our team’s …
Ghana must go for the best Lithium deal -Mike OquayeDecember 17, 2025 10:15 amThe Chronicle News OnlineFormer Speaker of Parliament, Professor Mike Oquaye, has cautioned Ghana against approaching its lithium resources as a short-term rescue plan for a struggling economy, warning that weak bargaining positions and outdated thinking could once again leave the …
Toyota unveils first-of-its-kind model with impressive features: 'Another important step'December 17, 2025 10:03 amThe Cool Down - OregonToyota has taken a major step toward its sustainability goals by introducing its first-ever electric pickup truck, according to InsideEVs. The Toyota Hilux, which was first showcased in Thailand, features a 193-horsepower dual-motor setup that delivers …
Massive Gold, Lithium Discovered In Karnataka Across 6 Lakh HectaresDecember 17, 2025 6:01 amTrak.inIndia may soon become a major player in the global critical minerals market as recent geological findings reveal that a particular state’s soil contains vast deposits of gold and lithium—resources in high demand for technology, renewable energy, and …
SD Chamber President Discusses Upcoming SessionDecember 17, 2025 4:59 amYankton Daily Press & Dakotan - South DakotaRyan Budmayr, the new president and chief lobbyist for the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce, introduced himself Tuesday to Yankton and gave a preview of what’s in store for the 2026 Legislative session.
Budmayr spoke at the Elks Lodge for the legislative …
Fitch Ratings: Global Mining Outlook Is Neutral in 2026 Amid Resilient DemandDecember 17, 2025 12:39 amHellenic Shipping NewsFitch expects global demand across key metals, which proved remarkably resilient in 2025, to be adequately supported by loose fiscal policies in the largest economies and continued investments in energy transition. The weaker US dollar also supports …
Make the lithium deal betterDecember 17, 2025 12:01 amBusiness and Financial TimesBy Sheela Adoma Sakyi OPPONG
Luckily we have lithium in Ghana. The importance of lithium in an era of energy transition and the clean energy revolution is hugely significant. Lithium is used in manufacturing rechargeable batteries, electronic vehicles and …
How ABB is Powering Renewable Lithium ProductionDecember 16, 2025 9:25 pmMining DigitalABB’s scope covers high-, medium- and low-voltage electrical systems, including switchgear, transformers, protection equipment and uninterruptible power supplies. The goal is to ensure a stable and efficient flow of electricity from the 110 kilovolt (kV) …
Why drillers could be next frontier for the mining boomDecember 16, 2025 8:05 pmStockheadDrillers could be winners as mining equity capital markets activity ramps up. Pic: Getty Images
Mining ECM volumes are up more than 200% YoY in the past six months
That means capital raisings are soaring, and mining services analyst Cameron Bell expects …
Milei files bill to change law protecting glacier areas to promote miningDecember 16, 2025 8:00 pmBuenos Aires HeraldThe government filed a bill in the Senate that aims to modify a law that protects glaciers with the goal of loosening barriers that currently ban mining in these ice masses and surrounding areas.
The bill is part of the agenda the government wants Congress …
Mining investment in Chile reaches highest level in more than decadeDecember 16, 2025 7:31 pmUnited Press International (UPI)El Teniente mine in Rancagua, south of Santiago, is the largest underground mine in the world. File Photo by Mario Ruiz/EPA
SANTIAGO, Chile, Dec. 16 (UPI) -- Chile's mining investment project pipeline for the 2025-2034 period will total $104.55 …
BLM approval of SE Oregon lithium exploration concerns rancherDecember 16, 2025 7:02 pmCapital Press - OregonBLM approval of SE Oregon lithium exploration concerns rancher
Published 10:23 am Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Administration making a push to develop domestic rare earth metals industry
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management approved the expansion of lithium …
Zinnwald Lithium plc receives strong support from German Federal GovernmentDecember 16, 2025 3:23 pmGlobal Mining ReviewZinnwald Lithium plc, the European focused lithium company developing the integrated Zinnwald Lithium Project in Germany, reports that the German Federal Government has confirmed its support for the project, noting its alignment with Germany’s strategic …
Bolivia breaks ties with China and Maduro to ally with the U.S. in lithium extractionDecember 16, 2025 2:56 pmCiberCubaBolivia has made a historic turn in its foreign and economic policy. The new conservative president Rodrigo Paz announced the end of nearly two decades of leftist governments and strategic dependence on China and Venezuela.
His administration is now …
China Advances Its Economic Presence in Argentina Despite Milei’s Alignment With WashingtonDecember 16, 2025 1:30 pmteleSURChina is deepening its economic presence in Argentina despite the Milei government’s political alignment with Washington, underscoring the durability of bilateral ties amid global power rivalries.
Flags of china and argentina. Photo: @ActualidadRT
December …
American Lithium Corp. Announces Intention to Advance Spin-Out of Macusani UraniumDecember 16, 2025 12:00 pmEIN PresswireVANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Lithium Corp. (“American Lithium” or the “Company”) (TSX-V:LI | OTCQX:AMLIF | Frankfurt:5LA1) is pleased to announce that, following the final resolution of all legal matters relating …