Environmental groups sue EU commission over Portugal's lithium mineFebruary 5, 2026 7:26 pmWHBL - WisconsinLISBON, Feb 5 (Reuters) – Environmental groups filed a lawsuit on Thursday against the European Commission over its decision to grant preferential “strategic” status to Portugal’s Barroso lithium mine project, developed by London-listed Savannah Resources …
China and the US Want Africa’s Critical Minerals. Will African Countries Actually Benefit?February 5, 2026 6:28 pmThe DiplomatAs 2026 begins, competition over critical minerals has become a defining feature of global geopolitics. Last month, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) sent Washington a shortlist of state-owned mining assets available for American investment – a clear …
House passes bill to accelerate U.S. mining of vital mineralsFebruary 5, 2026 6:24 pmThe Washington Times - Washington D.C.The House passed a bill Wednesday that would codify President Trump’s executive action to increase mining of hardrock minerals, including rare earth elements, to end U.S. reliance on foreign suppliers such as China.
The bill would also direct the …
Mining giant Rio Tinto abandons Glencore merger bidFebruary 5, 2026 5:55 pmDigital JournalCopper smelting underway at El Teniente mine, owned by Codelco, the Chilean state-owned outfit that is partnering with Rio Tinto to extract lithium - Copyright AFP/File RAUL BRAVO
Ben PERRY, Alexandra BACON
British-Australian miner Rio Tinto said …
US launches global push to reduce supply chain risks in critical minerals marketFebruary 5, 2026 5:53 pmZee BusinessThe United States, along with its partners and allies, announced a major global push to reshape the market for critical minerals and rare earths, unveiling a series of agreements, financing commitments and new institutional frameworks aimed at building …
Green groups sue EU over inclusion of Portuguese lithium mine on priority listFebruary 5, 2026 5:00 pmClimate Home NewsEnvironmental campaigners and community groups are suing the European Commission over its decision to designate a controversial lithium mine in Portugal as “strategic” to secure the minerals it needs for the energy transition.
They argue that the Barroso …
Africa’s Critical Minerals Are A Huge Economic OpportunityFebruary 5, 2026 4:48 pmLeadershipBy Glen Nwaila & Grant Bybee
As the world shifts to clean energy, minerals such as lithium, cobalt and manganese have become as important as oil once was. Africa holds large reserves of these critical minerals. Yet they are mostly exported as raw …
Skillings Mining Review February 2026February 5, 2026 3:53 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaThe February issue of Skillings Mining Review explores an industry in transition—where market corrections, geopolitical shifts, and rapid technological change are redefining mining’s future.
We open with After the Crash: Lithium Prices Rebound, but …
Royalty vs Streaming vs Equity: Which Structure Wins in 2026 and WhyFebruary 5, 2026 3:53 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaHere's the thing nobody wants to admit: mining companies hate dilution, but they need capital more than ever. And in 2026, the menu of financing options has never been more expensive: or more complicated.
Royalty deals, streaming agreements, and equity …
US Manufacturers Face Delays After Government Moves to Secure Critical MineralsFebruary 5, 2026 3:47 pmFinance MonthlyManufacturers in the United States are facing tighter access to materials crucial for smartphones, electric vehicles, and defense systems after the US government launched a major initiative this week to secure critical minerals.
Companies that rely on rare …
Mutapa moves to commodity-based mining structure to unlock value February 5, 2026 3:14 pmZimbabwe IndependentFrom L to R: Mutapa Gold Resource CEO Trevor Barnard, Mutapa chief investment officer Simbarashe Chinyemba and Mutapa Platinum CEO Munashe Shava.
MUTAPA Investment Fund (MIF) has launched a sweeping overhaul of its mining portfolio, abandoning a …
Editorial: Shelve colonial royalty-based mining leasesFebruary 5, 2026 2:36 pmBusiness and Financial TimesA former Chief Justice, Sophia Akuffo, believes the country’s impending wave of expiring mining leases presents a rare opportunity to restructure the sector without breaching existing contractual obligations.
The nation must abandon its long-standing …
Argentina and US sign critical minerals agreementFebruary 5, 2026 2:36 pmBuenos Aires HeraldArgentina and the United States have signed a deal to secure the supply of critical minerals between the two countries.
The new deal, formally called Framework Instrument for Securing of Supply in the Mining and Processing of Critical Minerals, was signed …
Zimplats Ruling Reinforces Legal Certainty as Mining Sector Tax Disputes with ZIMRA PersistFebruary 5, 2026 1:54 pmMining ZimbabweA recent High Court ruling in favour of Zimbabwe Platinum Mines (Zimplats) has reinforced the role of Zimbabwe’s courts in defining the limits of mining taxation, even as disputes between miners and the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) continue to …
US unveils plan for critical minerals alliance to counter ChinaFebruary 5, 2026 1:25 pmDaily SabahU.S. Vice President JD Vance outlined a plan on Wednesday to marshal allies into a preferential trade bloc for critical minerals, proposing coordinated price floors as Washington intensifies efforts to loosen China's dominance on materials crucial to …
Consolidated Lithium Metals Provides Update on Kwyjibo Rare Earth ProjectFebruary 5, 2026 12:30 pmEIN PresswireTORONTO, Feb. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Consolidated Lithium Metals Inc. (TSXV: CLM | FRA: Z36 | OTCQB: JORFF) (“CLM” or the “Company”) announces today that it has entered into an amendment effective February 4, 2026 (the “Amendment”) to the previously …
Germany and Australia Expand Partnership in Lithium MiningFebruary 5, 2026 11:00 amOpen KGDuring a meeting in Canberra on February 5, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul announced plans to deepen the partnership with Australia in the supply of key resources. As reported by DW, Wadephul noted that significant reserves of lithium and other …
Lunch Wrap: ASX flinches as uranium stocks get whacked on AI fearsFebruary 5, 2026 10:31 amStockheadUranium stocks get whacked as tech wobble continues. Pic: Getty Images
Wall Street tech fear spreads as ASX flinches
Uranium stocks get whacked on cooling AI
Neuren Pharmaceuticals dives despite good FDA feedback
By Thursday lunch in Sydney, the ASX 200 …
Project Vault and the global race for critical mineralsFebruary 5, 2026 10:13 amIndependent (Uganda)The U.S., Allies, and Africa in the Spotlight
Washington, USA | THE INDEPENDENT | The United States has taken a decisive step to secure its place in the global critical minerals market with the launch of Project Vault, a $12 billion strategic reserve …
Thinking outside the MLS: Landowner takes unconventional approach to selling Salton Sea propertyFebruary 5, 2026 5:11 amDigital JournalPhoto courtesy of Seized Property LLC.
Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.
A rare opportunity emerges in California’s Salton Sea, where the growing surge in lithium interest, driven by demand for battery metals in clean energy …
US shows strong interest in Kenya’s mining sector, takes jibe at ChinaFebruary 5, 2026 4:53 amStarAn illustration of workers and heavy machinery at a mining site /FREEPIK
The US has increased its interest in Kenya’s mining
sector amid an aggressive pursuit for access to African rare earth minerals including
in the DRC, vital for defense and tech.
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Glencore is in talks with a US-backed consortium to sell a 40% stake in DRC mining to GlencoreFebruary 5, 2026 4:52 amWorld Energy News - ConnecticutGlencore has been in discussions to sell a 40 percent stake in its copper-and-cobalt operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The assets are valued at $9 billion, including debt.
The Orion Critical Mineral Consortium, led by Orion Resource Partners, …
Three ASX lithium explorers advancing their projectsFebruary 5, 2026 1:12 amTownsville BulletinASX lithium stocks have reported their progress for the December quarter
Lithium prices have almost doubled in the past twelve months
Below we present three ASX explorers looking to advance their lithium projects
Reporting season for the December quarter …
Surge Battery raises $25 million for Nevada lithium projectFebruary 4, 2026 11:32 pmResource World MagazineSurge Battery Metals Inc. [NILI-TSXV, NILIF-OTC, DJ5C-FRA] said Wednesday it has raised $25 million from a non-brokered private placement financing.
The company said it intends to use the proceeds for additional costs related to its preliminary feasibility …
Mining probe, CCSD budget cuts and a hazardous Las Vegas homeFebruary 4, 2026 9:39 pmKNPR - Nevada🧪 A man is in custody after local, state and federal agencies searched a Las Vegas home for hazardous materials. The property’s manager, 55-year-old Ori Solomon, was arrested and charged with improperly storing and discharging hazardous materials.
This …
Zimbabwe set to start operations at 'continent's first lithium sulphate plant'February 4, 2026 8:37 pmEye Witness NewsZimbabwe is set to start operations at what is the continent's first lithium sulphate plant within this year.
The project is managed by Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe in partnership with China's Huayou Cobalt Co, located at Huayou’s Bikita Mine.
The …
From mining waste to sustainability goalsFebruary 4, 2026 5:48 pmNorth American Mining - ColoradoResearchers at Australian educational institution Flinders University are working to turn mining waste into a powerful tool for sustainable construction.
Dr. Aliakbar Gholampour, a senior lecturer in Civil and Structural Engineering at the school’s College …
Bigger & Bolder: ET Infra Global Metals & Mining Meet returns in 2026February 4, 2026 3:31 pmETInfra.comGlobal Mining eventAs India accelerates toward its $5 trillion economy ambition and the long-term Viksit Bharat 2047 vision, the ET Infra Global Metals & Mining Meet 2026 is set to return with a sharper focus, wider industry participation, and deeper …
Futureproof surveillance technology for mining operationsFebruary 4, 2026 3:04 pmMining MagazineThe mining industry is primed for a dramatic shift. Electric vehicles that require lithium and cobalt are becoming more popular. The expansion of AI has placed a heavy burden on copper, aluminium and other rare-earth minerals to facilitate the construction …
Namibia Tops Africa’s Mining Potential ListFebruary 4, 2026 2:17 pmVillager
By: David Shoombe
Despite the decline in global diamond demand, Namibia’s mining sector continues to show strong potential in Africa, particularly in rare earth and critical minerals. Mining Review Africa 2026 ranks Namibia number one among African …
EDITORIAL: Picking ‘winners and losers’ in the mining industryFebruary 4, 2026 9:17 amLas Vegas Review Journal - NevadaDemocrats now sound like free-market aficionados.
Donald Trump’s penchant for tariffs has turned many Democrats into born-again free traders. Now his affection for industrial policy has them sounding like free-market enthusiasts.
On Monday, three high- …
New Membrane Technology to Extract Lithium from WaterFebruary 4, 2026 9:07 amTech BriefsArgonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL, and University of Chicago, IL
H-shaped cell for studying membrane transport behavior—one half has a salt water mixture (blue liquid), the other shows result after membrane separation (clear liquid). Left to right: …
Zimbabwe’s Lithium Strategy Yields Results as Sales Volumes Surge 33% Against TargetFebruary 4, 2026 8:58 amMining ZimbabweThe government strategy to position Zimbabwe as a key player in the global battery minerals market, which saw the Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe (MMCZ) report significant overperformance in lithium sales for the 2025 financial year, is …
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 …
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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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– …
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 …
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 …
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 …