Miners plan to retrofit WA nickel plants to cash in on high gold pricesMay 20, 2026 2:25 amABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)Surging gold prices are breathing new life into Western Australia's mostly idle nickel industry, with plans to spend hundreds of millions of dollars on retrofitting three mothballed plants to churn out gold bars instead of the key stainless steel …
Strait Of Hormuz Sulfur Shock Previews Fertilizer’s FutureMay 19, 2026 10:59 pmCleanTechnicaSupport CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe.
When people think about the Strait of Hormuz, they think about oil tankers, LNG carriers, naval escorts, insurance premiums, and the price of gasoline. They generally do not …
Lideal Mines appeals court order halting operations in Nasarawa communityMay 19, 2026 10:52 pmThe Guardian (Nigeria)Lideal Mines Company has approached the Court of Appeal in Makurdi, seeking to overturn a Federal High Court order that restrained it from accessing its mining site in Endo Community, Udege Development Area of Nasarawa Local Government Area, Nasarawa State …
Zimbabwe-China mineral partnership under scrutinyMay 19, 2026 10:21 pmBulawayo 24 NewsZimbabwe's vast mineral endowment has placed it at the centre of intensifying global competition for strategic resources, with growing demand for lithium, gold, platinum and chrome reshaping investment flows and geopolitical interest in the country…
Zimbabwe mining sector boomsMay 19, 2026 10:21 pmBulawayo 24 NewsZimbabwe is rapidly strengthening its position in global strategic mineral supply chains as rising international demand for lithium, gold, platinum, and chrome drives a new wave of investment, export growth, and industrial expansion.
The expansion is being …
Mining ESG Reporting: 7 Mistakes and 2026 Audit-Ready GuideMay 19, 2026 10:11 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Penny Langford
The landscape of mining ESG reporting is undergoing a fundamental shift from voluntary, marketing-led disclosure to mandatory, audit-grade financial reporting. As we move toward 2026, major regulatory frameworks like the Corporate …
Does Mining Permit Reform Really Matter? The Truth About 2-Year Limits in 2026May 19, 2026 10:10 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaFor decades, the standard narrative in the North American mining sector has been one of "permitting paralysis." Project developers and investors have long contended with environmental review timelines that stretched beyond five years, often …
Namibia Gold Mining: Why Majors are Betting on the Damara Belt in 2026May 19, 2026 10:10 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Penny Langford
Namibia is currently undergoing a structural shift in its mineral profile, transitioning from its historical reliance on uranium and diamonds to becoming a primary destination for global gold investment. As of 2026, the Damara Belt: a …
Skillings Mining Intelligence: The $18.5B Merger & The P/NAV Valuation GapMay 19, 2026 10:09 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Salini Krishnan
The mid-point of 2026 has arrived with a definitive shift in how the global mining sector evaluates scale and value. For much of the last decade, "growth at any cost" was a mantra relegated to the history books, replaced by a …
Copper mining M&A: Supply gaps, takeover targets, and outlookMay 19, 2026 10:09 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Penny Langford
The global mining sector is entering a period of consolidation characterized by a scramble for "electrification metals." As 2026 approaches, the copper market is shifting from a state of cautious optimism to a strategic arms …
Marathon port project gets $2 million from FedNorMay 19, 2026 10:01 pmSNnewswatchThe Peninsula Harbour Port Authority wants to convert a former pulp mill site into the only commercial port between Thunder Bay and Sault Ste. Marie.
MARATHON — The Town of Marathon’s ambition to build a new commercial port took a big step forward Tuesday …
Albemarle Corporation: I Don't See This Losing Any Steam Any Time SoonMay 19, 2026 9:09 pmSeeking AlphaSummary
Albemarle Corporation is rated a Buy, reflecting strong Q1 results, robust lithium demand, and attractive valuation versus sector peers.
ALB's vertically integrated model and fixed OEM contracts, especially in Energy Storage, drive substantial …
Price mismatch may impede India’s battery storage projects: reportMay 19, 2026 8:08 pmThe HinduIndia’s clean energy transition is becoming increasingly dependent on energy storage systems as renewable power generation expands. Image for representation only.
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India’s rapid expansion of battery energy …
Why AI Data Centers Will Change the Way You View the Copper Deficit in 2026May 19, 2026 7:50 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Charles Pitts
The global mining industry has reached a pivotal intersection where Silicon Valley’s computational ambitions meet the physical realities of the Andes and the African Copperbelt. As we move through the second quarter of 2026, the narrative …
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Chile’s salt flats and the lithium race neither China nor the US wants to loseMay 19, 2026 7:41 pmDialogue EarthAlong the dry plains shared by Chile, Argentina and Bolivia, a chain of high-altitude, wind-blown salt flats has long been seen as central to the global energy transition. This trio of territories is the Lithium Triangle, which holds more than half of the …
Experts express concern over China’s zero-tariff policy on raw mineral exportsMay 19, 2026 7:26 pmBiz Watch NigeriaKey points
Solid mineral experts expressed concern that China’s zero-tariff regime may drive massive exports of unprocessed minerals from Africa.
The policy could directly undermine the implementation of the Federal Government’s domestic mineral value- …
Bolivia’s indefinite national strike faces military repressionMay 19, 2026 4:59 pmWorld Socialist Web SiteRiot police use tear gas against demonstrators in La Paz, Bolivia on Monday, May 18, 2026. [Photo: Central Obrera Boliviana]An indefinite national strike in Bolivia has continued to expand for more than two weeks in opposition to rising fuel costs and the …
i-80 Gold De-Risks Nevada Strategy: A Deep-Dive into Q1 2026 Results and the Road to 200k OuncesMay 19, 2026 4:31 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Charles Pitts
The Nevada gold mining landscape is undergoing a structural shift as mid-tier producers move to consolidate high-grade underground assets with centralized processing. At the center of this transition is i-80 Gold Corp., which recently …
E-Waste Recycling Plant Setup, Feasibility Study, ROI Analysis and Business Plan ConsultantMay 19, 2026 4:01 pmEIN PresswireA Detailed DPR Covering CapEx, OpEx, Processing Stages, ROI Analysis, and the Urban Mining Opportunity Across Precious Metal Recovery, and EV Battery Recycling
BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Setting up an e-waste …
Watson-Marlow Showcases Advanced Fluid Path Solutions for Slurry TransferMay 19, 2026 3:16 pmAntaraShenzhen, China (ANTARA/PRNewswire)- Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, a world leader in manufacturing peristaltic pumps and associated fluid path technologies, will showcase its latest fluid handling technologies for the battery industry at …
Seoul mates? South Korea and Japan get chummyMay 19, 2026 3:13 pmGZERO MediaIt was the jam session that rocked Asia. In January, a video of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung drumming to K-Pop hits went viral, heralding a new diplomatic era between their countries. Now it seems the band …
"As Long as I Live, I Will Stand with the People": An Interview with Evo MoralesMay 19, 2026 2:55 pmEl CiudadanoOriginal article: «Mientras tenga la vida, estaré al lado del pueblo»: Entrevista con Evo Morales
Bolivian cities have been rocked by mass protests organized by unions and social organizations opposing President Rodrigo Paz’s neoliberal agenda.
At the same …
Australia High Purity Alumina Market 2026-2034 | Size, Price, Statistics, OutlookMay 19, 2026 12:04 pmEIN PresswireAustralia high purity alumina market size was valued at USD 60.87 Million 2025, is projected to reach USD 302.21 Million 2034, at a CAGR of 19.49% 2026-2034.
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Trump is snatching the deep sea's richesMay 19, 2026 12:01 pmUnherdLike the howling ice shelves of Antarctica, or the searing depths of the Earth’s crust, the deep-sea floor is both of our world and alien. The abyssal plain is a Lovecraftian land in which strange creatures, some of them eerily aglow, live and die beneath …
Resources Top 5: Northern Minerals’ mystery Chinese investors told to sell … againMay 19, 2026 11:25 amStockheadThese NTU investors are more mysterious than Banksy. Pic: Getty Images
Northern Minerals bounces as shareholders eye resolution in long-running foreign investment stoush
Leeuwin kicks off 5000m drill drive at Marda gold project
Castle deals for project …
US-Israeli Plan to Neo-Colonise Latin America Hits Resistance in BoliviaMay 19, 2026 11:13 amnaked capitalismThe surname of Bolivia’s president, Rodrigo Paz, translates as “peace”, as does the name of Bolivia’s capital city, La Paz. But there is nothing peaceful about Bolivia right now.
Elected in October on a platform of alleviating Bolivia’s worst economic …
NTU’s mystery investors told to exit againMay 19, 2026 11:10 amThe Cairns PostNorthern Minerals bounces as shareholders eye resolution in long-running foreign investment stoush
Leeuwin kicks off 5000m drill drive at Marda gold project
Castle deals for project near 5Moz Tongon mine in Côte d'Ivoire
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MinRes restarts 18-month halted Bald Hill lithium mineMay 19, 2026 10:56 amMining WeeklyDiversified miner Mineral Resources (MinRes) has officially restarted operations at its wholly-owned Bald Hill lithium mine, in Western Australia.
The restart follows a significant and sustained recovery in lithium prices and reflects extensive planning …
Azimut and SOQUEM Sign Definitive Agreement for the Northern Nickel Corridor ProjectMay 19, 2026 10:30 amEIN PresswireLONGUEUIL, Quebec, May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Azimut Exploration Inc. (“Azimut” or the “Company”) (TSXV:AZM) (OTCQX:AZMTF) is pleased to announce that it has signed the definitive agreement (the “Agreement”) with SOQUEM Inc. (“SOQUEM”) regarding a …
Sigma to appeal latest Brazilian court decision in Grota do Cirilo matterMay 19, 2026 9:56 amMining WeeklyNasdaq-listed Sigma Lithium Corporation has announced its intention to appeal against a decision made by a court based in Aracuai, Vale do Jequitinhonha, Brazil, where the company operates the largest lithium oxide concentrate plant in the Americas, called …
Lithium frontier regions 2026: Why Africa and Argentina are winning the raceMay 19, 2026 8:55 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaThe global geography of lithium supply is undergoing a structural realignment. As 2026 approaches, the dominance of traditional production hubs in Australia and Chile is being challenged by a surge of activity in two high-stakes frontier regions: Argentina …
The Ultimate Guide to Critical Minerals Stocks: Everything You Need to Succeed in 2026May 19, 2026 8:55 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Charles Pitts
In 2026, the global mining landscape has shifted from a focus on general bulk commodities to a hyper-specialized hunt for the materials powering the “Silicon-Lithium Nexus.” Critical minerals: once a niche corner of the industrial market: …
Critical Metals signs binding docs for European Lithium mergerMay 19, 2026 8:44 amMining WeeklyHaving announced its intention to acquire all of the issued shares and listed options of ASX-listed European Lithium on April 27, Nasdaq-listed Critical Metals Corporation has now executed a binding scheme implementation deed comprising two interdependent …
Firm accuses Nasarawa govt of attempt to take over mining siteMay 19, 2026 8:25 amPunchThe Court of Appeal sitting in the Makurdi Judicial Division has received an appeal in the ongoing mining dispute involving Lideal Mines Limited, the Nasarawa State Government, and Ganfeng Lithium Industry Limited over control of a contested mining site in …
Nasarawa Mining Dispute Deepens As Lideal Mines Files AppealMay 19, 2026 8:03 amLeadershipThe legal battle over mining rights in Endo Community, Nasarawa State, has intensified as Lideal Mines Limited filed an appeal against a Federal High Court ruling restraining parties from accessing disputed mining sites in the area.
The company, through …
ASX hunt for AI stars leads to $5000-a-week sparkies and 45-fold gainsMay 19, 2026 7:13 amFinancial ReviewCameron Bell and Owen Humphries call it the east coast version of a mining boom.
The co-heads of research at Canaccord Genuity have seen their share of big cycles in Australia’s small cap sector, from the lithium boom to the more recent rush for gold …
Improving lithium sentiment turns focus to TG Metals’ Lake JohnstonMay 19, 2026 5:34 amStockheadTG Metals’ Lake Johnston lithium project is back in the groove on a sustained improvement in market
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TG Metals to apply for mining and infrastructure leases over its Burmeister lithium deposit
Move will allow for production of …
Argentina Lithium Boom: What it is, why it matters, 2026 outlookMay 18, 2026 9:31 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaThe global race for critical minerals is reaching a fever pitch as the mid-decade mark approaches, and few regions have shifted the needle quite like the Argentine Puna. At the heart of this transformation is the newly enacted Régimen de Incentivo para …
Critical Metals Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire European LithiumMay 18, 2026 12:30 pmEIN PresswireNEW YORK, May 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Critical Metals Corp. (Nasdaq: CRML) (“Critical Metals Corp.” or the “Company”), further to its news release on April 27, 2026, today announced the execution of a binding Scheme Implementation Deed under which …