How Chinese miners fuel Nigeria’s terrorist banditryJune 13, 2026 4:40 pmGhana MMAAt the African Studies Association conference here in Atlanta late last year, Professor Tade Aina, Senior Programs Director at the Andrew Carnegie Foundation and one of Africa’s most cerebral sociologists, called me aside and said while he appreciated my …
Guest Column: Republicans could unleash a wave of growth and affordabilityJune 13, 2026 2:50 pmYuma Sun - ArizonaImagine you had invested in a mine company in 1997, the days of dial-up internet, brick sized portable phones, and “be kind rewind” before returning your rental tape to Blockbuster.
Well, if you were lucky, you might have begun seeing a return on that …
A political economy of Sino-African industrialisationJune 13, 2026 2:48 pmZimbabwe IndependentDISCUSSIONS about Africa’s industrialisation have long been dominated by two imperfect development paradigms: decades of limited progress under neoliberal gradualism, and the traditional resource-extraction model that persists in updated forms.
This …
Mining surge set to unlock dividend bonanza for MutapaJune 13, 2026 2:16 pmNewsDay ZimbabweTHE Mutapa Investment Fund (MIF) is poised for a potentially transformative dividend windfall as a surge in gold production, recovering lithium exports and expanding platinum and chrome operations begin to generate returns from some of the country’s most …
This high-risk, high-reward penny stock could be primed to rocket from 0.3pJune 13, 2026 1:53 pmThe Motley Fool UKPenny stocks in general are typically higher risk than large-cap peers. However, even within the sphere of penny stocks, there’s another layer of risk depending on the company’s sector. So, when I spotted a mining company with a market cap under £100m and …
From minerals to might: India’s next geo-economic imperativeJune 13, 2026 1:41 pmHindustan TimesThe geopolitics of this century is mostly being written not only in the corridors of diplomacy or the waters of contested seas, but in the mines, refineries and processing plants that supply the minerals underpinning the modern economy. Lithium powers …
Africa Cannot Trade on PaperJune 13, 2026 10:46 amDaily NewsAfrica has signed one of the most ambitious trade agreements in modern history. However, goods do not move simply because leaders sign agreements.
They move because roads work, borders function, trucks are maintained, drivers are trained, parts are …
Argentine mining exports break record to start 2026June 13, 2026 10:11 amBuenos Aires HeraldArgentina’s mining exports hit a new all-time high in the first four months of 2026, driven by surging demand for lithium, gold, and silver from the United States, China, and Switzerland.
The figures were released by the Mining Secretariat in its monthly …
Gwynne Shotwell: SpaceX-Tesla Merger Makes Strategic SenseJune 13, 2026 9:56 amWebProNewsSpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell recently offered fresh comments that once again fueled speculation about a possible alignment between her company and Tesla. During a conversation at a private industry event, Shotwell addressed questions about long-term …
Remy Kamana Kankola On Building a Congolese Future Beyond ExtractionJune 13, 2026 7:34 amPan African VisionsBy Ajong Mbapndah L
Few countries occupy a more strategic position in the global economy than the Democratic Republic of Congo. As the world races to secure critical minerals essential for electric vehicles, renewable energy technologies, artificial …
Mine electrification benefits: How Mariana’s Copper One rewrites the 2026 playbookJune 13, 2026 6:56 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Charles Pitts
The restart of the Copper One project in southeastern Utah this April marks a definitive pivot in how the industry approaches resource extraction. While the mining sector has historically viewed automation as a “bolted-on” upgrade for …
Uranium Price Forecast 2026: Yellowcake Logistics, Storage, and Geopolitical RisksJune 13, 2026 6:56 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaThe global nuclear fuel market has entered a period of unprecedented structural tightness, driven by a widening supply deficit and a radical realignment of trade routes. As of June 12, 2026, the logistics of transporting uranium concentrate: commonly known …
Lithium price forecast 2026: drivers, risks, and breakout stocks to watchJune 13, 2026 6:56 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Charles Pitts
The global lithium market is entering a pivotal transition as the calendar turns toward 2026. After a period of aggressive price correction and inventory destocking that defined 2024 and 2025, the industry is now bracing for what many …
Nickel market outlook 2026: Ambatovy Resumes Operations After CycloneJune 13, 2026 6:56 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Charles Pitts
TOAMASINA, Madagascar : Ambatovy, one of the world’s largest high-pressure acid leach (HPAL) operations, has officially resumed nickel and cobalt production following a multi-month suspension caused by the destructive path of Cyclone …
Lithium Price Forecast 2026: Peru Fast-Tracks Strategic Mineral ProjectsJune 13, 2026 6:56 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Charles Pitts
**LIMA, Peru : ** In a move designed to secure its position in the global energy transition, the Peruvian government has issued a landmark Supreme Decree formally recognizing lithium and uranium as “critical and strategic” minerals of …
Copper Price Forecast 2026: Drivers, Risks, and the AI BoomJune 13, 2026 6:56 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Charles Pitts
The intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and the global energy transition has placed copper at the center of a high-stakes industrial supply crunch. As major tech hyperscalers accelerate their capital expenditures into massive data …
New Method Turns Ocean Water into Drinking Water, without WasteJune 13, 2026 5:18 amCleanTechnicaSupport CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe.
The energy-efficient desalination system produces fresh water without chemical additives and transforms leftover salts into useful materials.
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The New Scramble: Geological Archives, Geopolitics, and the Conflict Over Congo’s MineralsJune 13, 2026 4:50 amPan African VisionsBy Dr Minga Mbweck Kongo*
Let us begin with a question that goes to the heart of our deeper selves: What does the restitution of the geological archive of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) mean?
This question addresses the fundamental aspects of …
Multi-Metal Discovery Strengthens Namibia’s Position in Global Critical Minerals Supply ChainJune 12, 2026 11:51 pmThe Zimbabwe MailWINDHOEK – Namibia has reinforced its growing status as a strategic supplier of critical minerals after new exploration results from the Uis Project revealed extensive polymetallic mineralisation containing tin, lithium, tantalum, rubidium and caesium, …
The U.S. Government Just Took a 10% Stake in a Mining Company. Why and Who's Next?June 12, 2026 11:44 pmEIN PresswireWashington, D.C., June 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- While Wall Street watches earnings and interest rates, veteran financial expert Jim Rickards says a quieter shift deserves attention: the federal government has started taking direct ownership stakes in …
Lithium miner launches ICSID claim against NigeriaJune 12, 2026 9:59 pmGlobal Arbitration ReviewKaduna, Nigeria (Credit: Shutterstock/Abuwale)
A UK-based mining company has made good on its threat to file an investment treaty claim against Nigeria over attempts to cancel leases for a billion-dollar lithium project.
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New desalination method avoids brine and could pull salt and lithium from seawaterJune 12, 2026 8:24 pmThe Cool Down - OregonThe system combines solar power with a special black metal that absorbs sunlight.
by Aaron GoldsteinJune 12, 2026
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Freshwater shortages and pollution from desalination plants often go hand in hand, but a new method …
Silver and Gold – Waswanipi greenlights Windfall projectJune 12, 2026 4:42 pmNationThe future’s looking golden for Waswanipi after the signing of a “landmark” impact benefit agreement on June 2 between the community, Cree Nation Government and the Windfall Mining Group.
Windfall is a subsidiary of South African company Gold Fields, …
Codelco, CEA-Liten sign deal to electrify mining equipmentJune 12, 2026 2:52 pmMining TechnologyCodelco has entered into a one-year agreement with French institute CEA-Liten to advance the electrification of equipment used in underground mining.
The agreement aims to support the energy transition in mining operations through combined efforts such as …
Critical minerals are reshaping global trade as demand surges – UnctadJune 12, 2026 1:49 pmMining WeeklyAs the global economy shifts towards cleaner energy systems, electrification and digital technologies, more countries are competing for access to critical minerals.
Clean technologies will account for a larger share of critical mineral demand, including …
West Cobar agrees to acquire fluorspar project in North AmericaJune 12, 2026 1:07 pmMining WeeklyIn a low-cost acquisition structure, minerals exploration company West Cobar Metals has agreed to acquire a 100% interest in the Baxter fluorspar project, located in the US state of Nevada. This agreement is subject to several conditions including a 30-day …
Fitch Ratings Increases Most Near-Term Metals and Mining Price AssumptionsJune 12, 2026 12:14 pmHellenic Shipping NewsFitch Ratings has increased most of its near-term metals and mining price assumptions, reflecting year-to-date prices and commodity-specific supply and demand drivers.
The increased 2026 copper assumption reflects higher year-to-date prices. We continue to …
Anson to host South Korean lithium DLE plant at its brines in UtahJune 12, 2026 8:48 amMining WeeklyASX-listed Anson Resources has signed a definitive demonstration plant agreement with South Korean steel and battery materials producer POSCO Holdings for the construction and operation of a direct lithium extraction (DLE) demonstration facility at the …
Lithium, rare earths developer Avalon opens offices in two Canadian regions and USJune 12, 2026 8:06 amMining WeeklyTSX-listed critical minerals developer Avalon Advanced Materials has opened three office locations to support the advancement of its Canadian and US operations, as well as its market connectivity.
From the Northwest Territories and Northwestern Ontario to …
Lithium price forecast 2026: Drivers, risks, and market recoveryJune 12, 2026 7:06 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Penny Langford
The narrative surrounding the lithium market has shifted dramatically as we move through mid-2026. After a period of inventory destocking and project delays that characterized 2024 and 2025, the global mining industry is now confronting …
Mining News Weekly: Shifts and Shocks Shaping June 2026June 12, 2026 7:06 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Penny Langford
The first week of June 2026 has underscored a widening divergence in the global mining sector. While industrial policy in North America is accelerating the "economic fortress" model for critical minerals, operational volatility …
WWF Zimbabwe, partners jointly launch new project to promote responsible miningJune 12, 2026 1:34 amNewsDay ZimbabweIt was officially launched in Harare on Wednesday, with participants drawn from government ministries, local authorities, mining companies, civil society organisations, development partners, academia,community representatives and the media.
HARARE, June 10 …
Tenure acquisition expands Pursuit’s Rio Grande Sur foothold as lithium demand acceleratesJune 12, 2026 1:30 amStockheadOverall lithium demand is expected to double by 2030, requiring new sources to plug the supply gap. Pic: Getty Images
Pursuit acquires new tenements to lift Rio Grande Sur resource and project footprint
Total area of 1362 hectares acquired adjacent to the …
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Frontier Lithium, Hanwha sign MoU to explore lithium value chain opportunitiesJune 11, 2026 11:25 amMining WeeklyToronto- and Frankfurt-listed Frontier Lithium has entered into a nonbinding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Korean firms Hanwha Corporation and Hanwha Ocean (collectively Hanwha) to establish a framework for evaluating potential cooperation across …
Lithium Ionic advises of possible litigation effort by vague Emerita shareholder groupJune 11, 2026 10:39 amMining WeeklyCanadian lithium developer Lithium Ionic Corporation says it has become aware of a group claiming to be "significant shareholders" of Canada-based but Spain-focused explorer Emerita Resources Corporation which applied to the Ontario Superior …
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Skillings Mining Intelligence: The Investment Edge – M&A Surges and the P/NAV Re-Rating (June 10, 2026)June 11, 2026 5:04 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Salini Krishnan
The global mining landscape in mid-2026 is defined by a fundamental disconnect between equity valuations and the hardening reality of physical deficits. For institutional investors and capital allocators, the current market window offers …
Peru Lithium Decree: What it is, why it matters, 2026 outlookJune 11, 2026 5:04 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Penny Langford
The Peruvian government has formally issued a Supreme Decree declaring lithium and uranium as "critical and strategic minerals" of national importance. This legislative pivot, finalized in early June 2026, marks a significant …