Exclusive-Congo-Rwanda draft deal outlines role of US, others in revamp of minerals sectorSeptember 14, 2025 8:15 amThe Gazette - ColoradoBy Sonia Rolley and Daphne Psaledakis
PARIS/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo will commit to working with third parties, including the U.S., to revamp their mineral supply chains and develop reforms, according to a draft …
Zimbabwe’s Mining Communities Struggle Amid Widespread Abuse AllegationsSeptember 13, 2025 5:35 pmArabian PostHarare has been thrust into the spotlight over severe human rights violations linked to mining operations, as watchdog groups and local activists issue alarming reports of forced displacement, environmental destruction and labour abuse.
The Crisis in …
State’s environmental deal failsSeptember 13, 2025 4:49 pmSan Mateo Daily JournalIn June, California Democrats rushed to significantly roll back the state’s landmark environmental law to clear the path for land development.
Environmental justice advocates weren’t happy. Because of changes signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom, certain …
Cummins India Unveils Advanced Battery Energy Storage SolutionsSeptember 13, 2025 12:28 pmChemical Industry DigestCummins India Limited (“Cummins”), provider of power solutions technology, launched its Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), expanding its portfolio of sustainable solutions in line with the Destination Zero strategy. This state-of-the-art energy storage …
Saskatchewan investment program backs new critical minerals mineSeptember 13, 2025 12:24 pmWest Central OnlineThe Government of Saskatchewan says its Critical Minerals Processing Investment Incentive (CMPII) will support the development of Foran Mining Corporation’s McIlvenna Bay mine, a project expected to begin commercial production in mid-2026.
The McIlvenna …
‘Maledictions’ Recap: Did Fernando Murder His Wife?September 13, 2025 11:03 amDigital Mafia TalkiesDirected by Daniel Burman and Marik Hodara, Maledictions follows the story of a two-time governor named Fernando Rovira whose life goes into a spiral after his daughter Zoe gets kidnapped by his trusted assistant, Roman Sabate. Roman had been with Fernando …
Ontario commits millions toward North America’s first battery-grade cobalt refinerySeptember 13, 2025 2:39 amCanada's National ObserverOntario is backing a $100-million investment to build North America’s first battery-grade cobalt refinery, aimed at supporting the country’s electric vehicle production at a time when the industry is struggling with slowing sales and a deepening trade war …
International Lithium Corp release CAD$342.9m valuation for Raleigh Lake lithium mine projectSeptember 13, 2025 12:39 amLondon South East12th September 2025
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International Lithium Corp (TSXV:ILC; OTC) has released a ‘highly favourable’ Preliminary Economic Assessment for the Raleigh Lake lithium mine project in Ontario, Canada, with an After-Tax NPV of CAD$342.9m and IRR of 44. …
A mine in St. Lawrence County is set to be the sole producer of graphite in the U.S.September 13, 2025 12:30 amNorth Country Public Radio - New YorkNorth Country Congresswoman Elise Stefanik and State Sen. Mark Walczyk tour the Titan Mining operation in Fowler, NY, on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025. Photo: Catherine Wheeler
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Winding through walkways, lots of machinery, and even more dust, North …
St-Georges Sets Date for Annual General Meeting & Extend the Duration of Some WarrantsSeptember 13, 2025 12:00 amVoice of Alexandria - MinnesotaMONTRÉAL, QC / ACCESS Newswire / September 12, 2025 / St-Georges Eco-Mining Corp. (CSE:SX)(OTCQB:SXOOF)(FSE:85G1) announces that its Annual General Meeting of shareholders will be held on December 12, 2025 at 1pm EDT.
The meeting will be held …
The World Cannot Afford Electric VehiclesSeptember 12, 2025 11:50 pmOccupy.comA coalition led by the Scandinavia-based Sami people along with environmentalists are currently blockading a planned copper mine near the Repparfjord in northern Norway. The action began on June 15 and has continued throughout the summer.
Europe's last …
Rwanda and DRC Established Economic Framework as Part of Peace AgreementSeptember 12, 2025 9:57 pmThe Organization for World Peace
On Friday, August 1, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) reached an agreement on economic terms tied to a peace deal signed earlier in the summer in Washington, D.C. The provisions include cooperation on energy, infrastructure, mineral …
Azzet Unpacked: Stellantis recalls the week in businessSeptember 12, 2025 9:21 pmAzzetMarkets churned through another week where the tech revolution's grand promises met the harsh reality of actual earnings reports, while global leaders discovered that diplomacy can't stop missiles from flying.
Corporate Australia got a painful …
In last-minute scramble, California lawmakers fail to deliver promised environmental reformSeptember 12, 2025 8:43 pmCalMatters - CaliforniaIn summary
Despite a last-minute scramble, California Senate leaders failed to fix an environmental law rollback for advanced manufacturing, leaving pollution concerns untouched as session ends.
We’re keeping a close eye on your elected officials in the …
What's New to Watch on Netflix the Week of Sept. 12, 2025September 12, 2025 7:39 pmPC MagazineEvery week, Netflix drops a bunch of new content for viewers to stream from TV and movie studios all over the world. Watching all of it would take you way too much time, so I decided to start my Friday by recommending three top picks for the weekend and …
‘Maledictions’ Ending Explained & Finale Recap: What Happens To Roman And Zoe?September 12, 2025 7:30 pmDigital Mafia TalkiesMaledictions’ ending revealed the fates of the water bill that Governor Fernando Rovira was vehemently against and his daughter, Zoe, who wasn’t actually his daughter. So, the left-wing party had introduced a bill to protect the water bodies in the region, …
Zambia's Toxic Spill: South African firm uncovers a geopolitical scandalSeptember 12, 2025 7:07 pmIOLPhapano Phasha|Published 27 minutes ago
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A SOUTH African environmental firm, Drizit Environmental Services, has uncovered a toxic scandal in Zambia's Copperbelt, exposing a cover-up of an acid spill that has the potential to poison millions of …
Andy Home, recycling pioneers racing to close rare earths scrap gapsSeptember 12, 2025 6:30 pmWorld Energy News - ConnecticutHow can we break our dependence on China in the West for rare earth magnets
This question is more urgent now than ever after China restricted its exports in the first half of this year. The move sent shockwaves throughout Western manufacturing chains.
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Brent Hits $67 After Primorsk StrikeSeptember 12, 2025 6:11 pmOil PriceOil prices jumped as Washington is now pushing for secondary sanctions on India and China.
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The Russia-Ukraine war is back on the agenda as ICE Brent futures jumped up to $67 per barrel after Ukrainian drones attacked Russia’s Primorsk …
E3 Lithium obtains permit approvals for Clearwater facility phase twoSeptember 12, 2025 4:58 pmMining TechnologyCanadian company E3 Lithium has received the necessary regulatory permit approvals from the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) for phase two of the Clearwater Project Demonstration Facility.
Phase one of the Demonstration Facility is currently being …
Coal Minister announces higher compensation and Rs 1 crore insurance for coal India workersSeptember 12, 2025 4:53 pmZee Business
Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy on Friday announced a series of welfare measures for Coal India employees, including a sharp rise in compensation for mine accidents and new insurance cover. The minister was addressing a press conference in …
Europe Considers Mining Lithium On The Moon To Meet Demand SurgeSeptember 12, 2025 4:20 pmBenzingaEurope's ambition to decarbonize its economy and build out a world-class electric vehicle (EV) industry faces a fundamental constraint in lithium. The white metal is the backbone of EV batteries, grid-scale energy storage, and the continent's …
Experts: Quebec pulls 1,200 electric school buses from service following fire September 12, 2025 4:08 pmMcGill UniversityThe Quebec government has ordered 1,200 LION Electric school buses off the road after one of the vehicles caught fire earlier this week in Montreal. McGill experts are available to comment on the implications of this event, including battery safety, …
African Youth Conference 2025: Young Leaders set agenda for Green Growth and Resource GovernanceSeptember 12, 2025 3:43 pmBusiness and Financial TimesBy Ama KUDOM-AGYEMANG
Accra is hosting what promises to be one of Africa’s most significant youth-led gatherings on climate action and sustainable development.
More than 2,000 young leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and development partners from across …
From Car to Crossover, and That’s a Good Thing: 2026 Nissan Leaf ReviewSeptember 12, 2025 3:40 pmGearJunkie - MinnesotaAmerica’s first mass-market all-electric vehicle has largely faded from view in recent years. Its design and technology are clearly dated compared to the flood of competitors that have rolled into showrooms since the Nissan Leaf first debuted, during the …
Reps hold public hearing on coal commission bill, others September 12, 2025 3:32 pmThe Sun NigeriaFrom Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja
The House of Representatives, Committee on Solid Minerals, has held a public hearing on a Bill seeking to establish the Nigerian Coal Development Commission, and 11 other bills.
The others include bills for the establishment …
PeakAmp Raises INR 12 Crore Seed Funding Led by Caret CapitalSeptember 12, 2025 3:06 pmEnergetica IndiaPeakAmp has raised INR 12 crore (USD ~1.37 million) in seed funding led by Caret Capital, with participation from IIM Ahmedabad Ventures angel investor Basant Sharma and Group, and other prominent investors in clean-tech, mining and recycling.
Founded in …
Viewers outraged over video of man's senseless destruction of high-end tech: 'Hurt my soul'September 12, 2025 3:01 pmThe Cool Down - OregonA video on how to carry a gaming PC has touched a nerve — gamers and tech builders see expensive parts at risk, while eco-conscious viewers see needless waste.
The clip posted on Reddit showed a man lifting an open PC tower, holding directly onto an …
Raymond James Lifts PT on Standard Lithium (SLI) StockSeptember 12, 2025 2:47 pmYahoo FinanceStandard Lithium Ltd. (NYSEAMERICAN:SLI) is one of the Best Mining Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds. On September 4, Raymond James lifted the price objective on the company’s stock to $4.00 from $2.75, while maintaining an “Outperform” rating. The …
First major project contract for Phase One signed with NESISeptember 12, 2025 1:41 pmGlobal Mining ReviewVulcan Energy announces it has signed a supply contract with Canadian electrochemistry company, NORAM Electrolysis Systems (NESI), as the exclusive electrolysis technology supplier for the Phase One Lionheart Project.
The contract agreement between the …
Power Metal a reality checkSeptember 12, 2025 1:31 pmJewish IndependentClean cars humming down quiet streets. Solar panels shimmering on rooftops. A world powered by sunlight and wind, freed from the smoke and pollution of oil rigs and coal plants. The age of carbon, we’re told, is drawing to a close, and a cleaner, greener …
How the US will break China’s rare earth dominance—and how to play itSeptember 12, 2025 1:23 pmMintThe 17 rare earth elements, with names like neodymium, cerium, lanthanum, and praseodymium, aren’t as well-known as copper and industrial metals, but they are getting far more attention these days. They are used to make catalytic converters, refine oil, …
Indonesia reopens Raja Ampat nickel mine despite reef damage concernsSeptember 12, 2025 11:32 amMongabayIndonesia has allowed state-owned PT Gag Nikel to resume mining operations on Gag Island in Raja Ampat, despite a ban on mining small islands and a previous suspension imposed in June.
A 2024 survey commissioned by Gag Nikel reported widespread community …
Reps move to establish lithium development commissionSeptember 12, 2025 9:54 amThe CableThe house of representatives is considering a bill to establish the lithium development commission.
The green chamber is also reviewing a proposed legislation to create the solid minerals communities development commission.
When established, the commission …
How China Has Become World's 'Lithium King', And What India Must Learn Before It's Too LateSeptember 12, 2025 9:37 amNews18Last Updated:September 12, 2025, 12:55 IST
China refines about 70% of the world’s lithium, turning raw ore into battery-grade material. Securing raw materials, refining capacity is something India can learn from China
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ASX closes out second week of September neutralSeptember 12, 2025 7:50 amTownsville BulletinASX lifts 0.68pc, virtually unchanged for second week of September
Gains in banks, iron ore and gold stocks core driver of strength
Energy drags, down more than 2pc
The ASX 200 lifted 0.68% or 59.9 point today, just about returning to the same levels we …
Gold miners combat emissionsSeptember 12, 2025 7:50 amTownsville BulletinGold prices are running higher, but the world's top gold miners have pulled emissions below 30,000tCO2e for the first time since 2014
ESG metrics remain important for investors with a sustainability focus
Government payments rise as gold prices …
NCOP visit to lithium mine on KZN south coast after community grievancesSeptember 12, 2025 7:36 amTimes LIVEThe National Council of Provinces’ (NCOP) select committee on public petitions and executive undertakings will visit the SA Lithium mining site in Magogo Village, Umzumbe, KwaZulu-Natal on Friday.
The committee is expected to confront a storm of grievances …
Altech batteries proved safe and efficient for long-lasting energy storageSeptember 12, 2025 7:01 amThe West AustralianAltech Batteries has passed significant milestones with its CERENERGY sodium nickel chloride battery technology, marking a major step towards commercialising a safer, more efficient and durable alternative to lithium-ion batteries.
The company’s prototype …
Inside the lab: The team behind CSIRO’s sensing and sorting successSeptember 12, 2025 6:51 amThe National TribuneCSIRO
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CSIRO’s Mineral Resources Sensing and Sorting team has developed magnetic resonance and radio frequency technologies that enable real-time detection of minerals, explosives, and narcotics.
MagnaTerra Technologies is a newly formed company …
Huawei pushes for swift digital adoption to drive green, intelligent miningSeptember 12, 2025 6:41 amBusiness and Financial TimesHuawei Technologies is urging the domestic mining industry to accelerate the adoption of digital solutions, warning that failure to do so would leave it at risk falling behind global competitors in efficiency, safety, and sustainability.
Speaking at the …
Vale Indonesia: Danantara Expresses Interest in 3 Nickel Smelter ProjectsSeptember 12, 2025 6:03 amTempo.coTEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Director and Chief Project Officer of PT Vale Indonesia Tbk (INCO), Muhammad Asril, has announced that the Investment Managing Body (BPI) Danantara is interested in investing in three of the company's nickel processing facility …
AI hype has just shaken up the world’s rich list. What if the boom is really a bubble?September 12, 2025 5:44 amThe National TribuneJust for a moment this week, Larry Ellison, co-founder of US cloud computing company Oracle, became the world’s richest person. The octogenarian tech titan briefly overtook Elon Musk after Oracle’s share price rocketed 43% in a day, adding about US$100 …
Morgan Stanley Schedules 2026 Quarterly Investor Conference CallsSeptember 12, 2025 5:43 amInvesting News NetworkHighlights: The latest drill results build on Bo_RC_14/25 drill hole (previously released as 12.0 metres @ 4.27% WO₃ from 252.0 metres, incl. 6.0 metres @ 8.39% WO₃ from 252.0 metres) and collectively suggests a larger and higher-grade Breccia complex …
Iconic Grants Stock OptionsSeptember 12, 2025 5:42 amInvesting News NetworkDataM Intelligence continued: "The rising demand for energy transition technologies, such as electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy systems, is significantly driving the critical minerals market. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA …