Don’t renew expiring mining leases – IEA tells gov’t February 4, 2026 6:03 amBusiness and Financial TimesBy Buertey Francis BORYOR
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has urged government to stop renewing expiring mining leases and instead adopt a new mining policy anchored in state ownership of mineral resources, with private firms engaged strictly …
Trump's project vault gives U.S. critical mineral startups a boostFebruary 4, 2026 5:54 amTexarkana Gazette - ArkansasU.S. startups and venture investors are eager to reap the benefits of the Trump administration's planned $12 billion initiative to stockpile critical minerals, which provides another national security-driven lifeline to green tech.
The new initiative …
Beyond the Cab: How AI is Powering the Next Generation of Mining GearFebruary 4, 2026 5:40 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaHere's the thing nobody wants to admit: the mining equipment sitting on your job site right now is already obsolete.
Not because it's old. Not because it's inefficient. But because the machinery rolling out of Caterpillar and Komatsu factories …
Caterpillar Unveils Next-Gen Cat 6015 Shovel to Boost Mining EfficiencyFebruary 4, 2026 5:40 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaHere's the thing nobody wants to admit: mining technology trends in 2026 aren't about sexy AI algorithms or blockchain-enabled supply chains. They're about keeping 400-ton machines running longer, digging deeper, and breaking down less.
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End of a 30-Year Wait: Rio Tinto Ships First Iron Ore from Guinea's SimandouFebruary 4, 2026 5:40 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaHere's the thing nobody wants to admit: Three decades of planning, $20 billion in capital, and a trans-Guinea railway later, Rio Tinto just proved that sometimes the old-school critical minerals supply chain still runs on patience, steel rails, and …
Trump has a $12B plan to loosen China’s mineral monopolyFebruary 4, 2026 5:02 amDeseret News - UtahWith the announcement this week of “Project Vault,” President Donald Trump is trying to wean the U.S. off its dependence on China’s rare earths and critical minerals.
Of the 42 minerals deemed important for high-tech products, the U.S. is largely import- …
In-Depth Analysis of the Diamond Wire Saw Market: Key Opportunities and ChallengesFebruary 4, 2026 4:43 amEIN PresswireThe Business Research Company's Diamond Wire Saw Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035
LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 3, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The diamond wire saw market has been …
What’s happening with the global treaty to trace critical minerals?February 4, 2026 4:24 amMongabayColombia has been pushing for a binding global minerals treaty at several key U.N. meetings, including at the seventh U.N. Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) last December.
It hopes to address the socioenvironmental problems caused by minerals and metals mining …
2027: Time to be fair to Senator WadadaFebruary 4, 2026 2:56 amBlueprint Newspapers LimitedAs the political air in Nasarawa state thickens with the approach of the 2027 governorship election, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) finds itself at a crossroads.
With over 40 aspirants indicating interest to fly the party’s flag, the task of …
Oil field waste could fuel a new industry in North Dakota, proponents sayFebruary 4, 2026 1:43 amNorth Dakota MonitorAn unwanted byproduct of North Dakota’s oil field could be the key to unlocking a new industry in the state within the next few years.
An international company is proposing to begin extracting lithium, a key component of batteries produced for smartphones …
Illegal mining: EFCC nabs 10, impounds trucks on Kwara-Oyo- highwayFebruary 4, 2026 1:41 amDaily TrustOperatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 10 persons for their alleged involvement in illegal mining activities in parts of Kwara State.
The suspects were apprehended along the Ilorin– …
Trump Unveils Plan for US$12 Billion Critical Minerals StockpileFebruary 4, 2026 12:43 amInvesting News NetworkUS President Donald Trump is preparing to launch a US$12 billion strategic stockpile of critical minerals aimed at accelerating the administration’s efforts to reduce the US dependence on China for key raw materials.
Called Project Vault, the initiative …
Japan Advances Rare Earth Ambitions with World-First Seabed TrialFebruary 4, 2026 12:43 amInvesting News NetworkJapan announced that it has successfully retrieved mineral-rich seabed sediment from nearly 6,000 meters below the ocean surface near the remote island of Minamitorishima, a technical milestone officials say could help reduce the country’s dependence on …
Terrain Minerals begins diamond drilling at Lightning as RC program advancesFebruary 4, 2026 12:19 amProactive USATerrain Minerals Ltd (ASX:TMX, OTC:TMXAF, FRA:T4Y) has kicked off diamond drilling at its Smokebush Gold & Silver Project in Western Australia, advancing work at the Lightning Prospect as the company moves towards a maiden JORC Mineral Resource …
Chinese Miners ‘Eroding’ Nigeria’s ResourcesFebruary 3, 2026 11:40 pmAfrica Defense ForumIllegal mining by Chinese companies in Nigeria is undercutting the nation’s economy, degrading the environment and driving residents from their homes in part by exploiting weak regulations and corrupt security forces, according to a new analysis.
The …
Why Energy Fuels Stock Popped TodayFebruary 3, 2026 10:47 pmThe Motley Fool USAPresident Trump wants a Project Vault for uranium. Does that make Energy Fuels stock a buy?
Energy Fuels (UUUU +16.56%) stock skyrocketed 15.6% through noon ET Tuesday as further details emerged about President Trump's "Project Vault."
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Why Centrus Energy Stock Popped TodayFebruary 3, 2026 10:20 pmThe Motley Fool USACentrus Energy stock could prove central to President Trump's Project Vault.
Centrus Energy (LEU +5.32%) stock leapt 6.3% through noon ET Tuesday as further details filtered out regarding President Trump's "Project Vault."
As you may …
Why Critical Minerals Corp. Rallied Today on a Tough Day for the MarketsFebruary 3, 2026 10:14 pmThe Motley Fool USARare-earths are back in the news again, lifting even pre-revenue mining stocks.
Shares of rare-earth and lithium miner Critical Minerals Corporation (CRML +20.37%) rallied 12.4% on Tuesday as of 2:05 p.m. EDT. The move was all the more impressive as the …
What rare earth mineral promises has Matua Shane Jones given Trump?February 3, 2026 9:53 pmThe Daily BlogWhat is being negotiated?
On February 2, 2026, Luxon referred to media reports about a deal as “frothy” and “speculative,” stating that such discussions were “ahead of where Cabinet is”.
Well, maybe Luxon wasn’t aware of where Cabinet was because his …
EDITORIAL: The ends of the rare earthFebruary 3, 2026 9:29 pmTaipei TimesTaiwan needs to step up efforts to protect its access to rare earths amid escalating geopolitical risks and global economic uncertainty, given that its export-oriented economy relies heavily on imports of the elements to produce electronics.
Taiwan is not …
Zimbabwe's mineral exports reach 3.4 bln USD in 2025February 3, 2026 9:26 pmXinhua News AgencyHARARE, Feb. 3 (Xinhua) -- Zimbabwe's mineral exports reached 3.4 billion U.S. dollars in 2025, up from 2.9 billion dollars recorded in 2024, the Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe (MMCZ) said Tuesday.
According to the MMCZ, a state-owned …
Militants with US-made arms complicate Washington's bid for critical minerals in Pakistan: CNNFebruary 3, 2026 9:23 pmThe Express TribuneReport says mineral ambitions target regions scarred by insurgencies, worsened after US withdrawal from AfghanistanPakistani soldiers keep vigil next to newly fenced border fencing along with Afghan's Paktika province border in Angoor Adda in South …
Some 30 countries want to join critical minerals club, US Interior Secretary Burgum saysFebruary 3, 2026 9:09 pmKFGO - North DakotaBy Timothy Gardner
WASHINGTON, Feb 3 (Reuters) – About 30 countries want to join a club of allies and partners on trading critical minerals to reduce reliance on China, U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum told a conference on Tuesday.
Burgum, who also …
ECA: EU facing risk of shortage of critical raw materials for energy transitionFebruary 3, 2026 8:34 pmeKapijaThe EU is struggling to free itself from dependence on imports from a small number of countries, and its domestic production and recycling are not taking off, which is why securing supply by 2030 appears out of reach. This is the conclusion of a new report …
Critical Elements launches 10,000-metre drill program at Rose West Project, QuebecFebruary 3, 2026 8:28 pmResource World MagazineCritical Elements Lithium Corp. [TSXV: CRE OTCQX: CRECF; FSE: F12] reported details of its Phase 1 Winter 2026 drill program, including 10,000 metres of systematic drilling around the 100%-owned Rose West Discovery, located in Eeyou Istchee, Québec. Rose …
Canada Nickel project advances under Ontario’s 1P1P frameworkFebruary 3, 2026 7:49 pmNorth American Mining - ColoradoOntario Minister of Energy and Mines Stephen Lecce formally announces Crawford nickel project under the province’s One Project, One Process framework. Photo: Canada Nickel
Canada Nickel announced that Ontario has formally named its Crawford nickel project …
Geothermal industry’s groundwater ‘loophole’ scrutinizedFebruary 3, 2026 7:41 pmReno Gazette-Journal - NevadaFeb. 3, 2026, 10:00 a.m. PT
Nevada lawmakers are working to revive a bill that would require state water regulators to take a closer look at how geothermal operations impact groundwater during the permitting process.
Farmers and hard-rock mining companies …
30 Startups To Watch: Startups That Caught Our Eye In January 2026February 3, 2026 7:32 pmInc42After a pathbreaking 2025, 2026 has already kicked off on a high note. January saw two new-age tech listings materialise, the year’s first unicorn, and a clutch of IPO filings.
The scale underpinning this momentum is hard to ignore. India enters 2026 …
Nevada’s House incumbents face money threat from self-funders — with one exceptionFebruary 3, 2026 7:25 pmThe Nevada IndependentNevada’s congressional races are quickly becoming contests between incumbents and wealthy challengers bankrolling their own campaigns, with one exception, new campaign finance filings reveal.
According to Federal Election Commission (FEC) reports covering …
Motorist furious after finding bizarre object lodged in tire: 'They need to ban these'February 3, 2026 7:24 pmThe Cool Down - OregonA motorist's miserable day on the road has sparked a wave of frustration online — and renewed anger over a growing form of litter many people say has gone too far.
In a post shared to Reddit's r/mildlyinfuriating subreddit, a driver described …
Regional Report: West And SouthwestFebruary 3, 2026 6:57 pmChief Executive - ConnecticutThe West and Southwest continue to demonstrate remarkable innovation and growth in 2026. From semiconductors in Arizona and quantum technologies in Colorado to lithium batteries in Nevada, many states in the region are positioning themselves at the …
Elektros Launches AI-Powered Investor Relations Agent to Enhance Shareholder CommunicationsFebruary 3, 2026 6:50 pmCorsicana Daily Sun - TexasVirtual assistant to provide 24/7 access to company information and investor resources
SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / February 3, 2026 / Elektros Inc. (OTC PINK:ELEK), a hard-rock lithium mining developer with operations in …
The lithium boom: could a disused quarry bring riches to Cornwall?February 3, 2026 4:21 pmThe GuardianIt looks more like the past than the future. A vast chasm scooped out of a scarred landscape, this is a Cornwall the summer holidaymakers don’t see: a former china clay pit near St Austell called Trelavour. I’m standing at the edge of the pit looking down …
UK government faces legal challenge over deep sea mining permits to “opaque” firmFebruary 3, 2026 4:04 pmClimate Home NewsThe UK government may have broken the law by approving the transfer of two deep-sea mining licences for exploration of mineral-rich seabed in the Pacific Ocean to an “opaque” company with ties to a US lobby group, according to Greenpeace.
The campaign …
High-Voltage Enforcement: UFLPA Turns Up the Heat on Lithium-Ion and Energy Storage ImportsFebruary 3, 2026 3:31 pmJD Supra - CaliforniaExecutive Summary
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has significantly intensified its enforcement of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) since the law took effect in June 2022. CBP’s public dashboard and related reporting indicate that, …
IEA rejects proposed mining royalty reform, calls for full national ownershipFebruary 3, 2026 3:30 pmMyJoyOnlineThe Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has rejected the government’s proposed sliding-scale mineral royalty regime, describing it as a continuation of a “colonial” system that deprives Ghana of the full value of its natural resources.
In a press release …
EFCC Arrests Ten Suspects for Illegal Mining Along Ilorin-Ogbomosho AxisFebruary 3, 2026 3:16 pmIlorinOperatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested ten individuals suspected of engaging in illegal mining activities along the Ilorin-Ogbomosho axis.
The suspects, comprising nine truck drivers …
Sodium-ion batteries enter winter EV tests as CATL and BYD hedge soaring lithium pricesFebruary 3, 2026 1:21 pmNotebook CheckAfter peaking at more than $80,000 a ton in 2022, the price of EV battery-grade lithium carbonate nosedived to under $10,000 last year as supply rose exponentially while electric vehicle demand softened.
This halted a lot of lithium mining and sodium-ion …
West Africa’s first lithium mine awaits go-ahead as Ghana seeks better deal February 3, 2026 12:06 pmClimate Home NewsLawmakers in Ghana are weighing up whether to greenlight one of Africa’s largest lithium mines after civil society groups urged them to do more to ensure that the project benefits the country and supports green development.
Ghana granted Australian miner …
American Lithium Announces CEO AppointmentFebruary 3, 2026 12:00 pmEIN PresswireVANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Lithium Corp. (“American Lithium” or the “Company”) (TSX-V:LI | OTCQX:AMLIF | Frankfurt:5LA1) is pleased to announce that Mr. Alex Tsakumis has been appointed Chief Executive Officer …
‘Illegal Mining’: EFCC nabs 10, impounds trucks in KwaraFebruary 3, 2026 11:40 amDaily TrustOperatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 10 persons over alleged involvement in illegal mining activities in Kwara State.
The suspects were apprehended along the Ilorin–Ogbomosho …
Mystery as another socialist South American leader vanishes without a traceFebruary 3, 2026 9:56 amThe IndependentYour support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …
A new technology could unlock lithium in Western Canada. It's softer on the environment tooFebruary 3, 2026 9:47 amCBC/Radio-CanadaA new and possibly more environmentally friendly way to mine lithium could make it easier to extract the critical mineral from deposits in Western Canada, as companies move closer to demonstrating that the technology works at scale.
Such lithium is found …
The C-Suite Perspective: Why High-Level Editorial Strategy is Shaping the Global Mining NarrativeFebruary 3, 2026 5:33 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaIf you've spent any time in mining media over the past decade, you've noticed something fundamental has changed. It's not just about reporting quarterly production numbers anymore. The conversation has shifted from geology to geopolitics, from …