African churches push for just mining as critical minerals reshape continentMay 27, 2026 9:06 pmChristian Daily InternationalCountries including the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Namibia and South Africa hold significant reserves of cobalt, lithium, copper and platinum group metals that are increasingly sought after by governments and multinational …
Are SQM’s fingerprints already on the next Aussie lithium jackpot?May 27, 2026 8:32 pmStockheadWith lithium prices on the rise, it's worth taking a look again at SQM's investments in ASX juniors. Pic: Getty Images
Market leader SQM has earn-in agreements with lithium juniors, not just JVs with heavyweights
iTech Minerals, Dart Mining …
The companies behind Australia’s Top End mining renaissanceMay 27, 2026 8:31 pmStockheadMining is re-emerging as a backbone of the Northern Territory economy. Pic: Getty Images
The Top End can get forgotten as it’s home to only nine operating mines
However, three companies have kicked off new operations in the NT in the past week, with …
New method turns ocean water into drinking water, without wasteMay 27, 2026 8:25 pmUniversity of RochesterThe United Nations estimates that 2.2 billion people lack safely managed drinking water, and communities from California to the Middle East rely on desalination plants to convert ocean water to fresh water. Common desalination techniques, such as reverse …
The West’s Stockpile Paradox: Buying from China to Escape Beijing’s GripMay 27, 2026 7:57 pmInvesting News NetworkThe US and the European Union (EU) are racing to construct multibillion-dollar emergency stockpiles of critical minerals, seeking to insulate their economies from supply chain weaponization.
But as western governments rush to warehouse everything, they are …
Frontier Lithium Announces Participation in the 2026 Canadian Climate Investor ConferenceMay 27, 2026 7:00 pmInvesting News NetworkFrontier Lithium (TSXV: FL,OTC:LITOF) (OTCQB: LITOF), a pre-production mining company with a focus on becoming a strategic and integrated supplier to the growing North American electric vehicle and energy storage markets, announced today that it will be …
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Defense-driven demand powers surge in US listings by mining firmsMay 27, 2026 5:40 pmDefense NewsLONDON — There has been a surge in mining companies seeking U.S. listings this year, but even more striking is the change in language as firms explicitly target defense-related demand for critical minerals.
At least 18 companies, mostly Canadian and …
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera Q1 2026 Earnings Call TranscriptMay 27, 2026 5:35 pmBenzingaSociedad Quimica Y Minera (NYSE:SQM) held its first-quarter earnings conference call on Wednesday. Below is the complete transcript from the call.
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America’s Answer to China’s Lithium Stranglehold Is Hiding in the Permian BasinMay 27, 2026 4:55 pmOil PricePermian Basin innovator LibertyStream is betting big that the “drill baby drill” era may have an unexpected side effect: a surge in lithium feedstock flowing through America’s existing oil infrastructure network.
Every single day, Texas’ prolific Permian …
Grit Metals completes maiden drilling at two Lithium targets, FinlandMay 27, 2026 4:08 pmResource World MagazineGrit Metals Corp. [TSXV: FIN; FSE: K9T; OTCQB: EUEMF] posted an update on its 100%-held prospects in the Central Finland Lithium Project where it has completed its 2,800-metre maiden diamond drilling campaign at Kyrölä and Mörkylä, situated with in the …
Sitka Extends High-Grade Gold Zone at RC Gold with 19.3 Metres of 5.04 g/t AuMay 27, 2026 4:08 pmResource World MagazineFirst drill hole completed this year, DDRCCC-26-121, expands high-grade gold zone discovered below the current Blackjack resource with 94.0 m of 1.79 g/t Au including 19.3 m of 5.04 g/t Au within a broader interval of 273.8 m of 1.10 g/t Au
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New sunlight-based desalination device makes fresh water and recovers lithiumMay 27, 2026 3:01 pmInteresting Engineering - New YorkResearchers at the University of Rochester have developed a new solar-thermal desalination process that converts ocean water into fresh water using only sunlight. Even better, it solves the environmental crisis plaguing existing water plants: toxic waste.
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Concerns Rise Over Chinese Dominance of Zimbabwe’s Lithium SectorMay 27, 2026 2:50 pmCapital FM KenyaChina’s growing dominance in Zimbabwe’s lithium sector is attracting increasing scrutiny amid allegations of environmental destruction, labour abuse and mineral smuggling linked to Chinese mining companies operating in the southern African country.
A …
Despite market turmoil, new entrant Li-FT Power has strong IPO debut on WednesdayMay 27, 2026 12:26 pmThe Market HeraldJoin our daily newsletter At The Bell to receive exclusive market insights
Despite a local market unable to get excited even about a hotter than expected decrease in headline inflation, the latest face to hit the ASX on Wednesday – Li-FT Power (ASX:LFT) – …
Africa's hidden treasure and who decides its futureMay 27, 2026 12:10 pmTUKOLook at your phone. Inside are cobalt, lithium, titanium and other minerals that often begin their journey in African soil. These stones and metals power devices and industries around the world, yet too often the people who live in the lands where these …
PwC Warns British Columbia Risking Edge in Global Critical Minerals RaceMay 27, 2026 12:09 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Charles Pitts
VANCOUVER, BC : British Columbia and the Yukon are standing at a critical juncture in the global race for strategic resources. According to the recently released PwC BC Mine 2025 report, the region’s traditional dominance in mineral …
Global Lithium-Ion Battery Market Growth Fueled by Renewable Energy and Electric VehiclesMay 27, 2026 12:05 pmEIN PresswireLithium-ion battery market is projected to reach $189.4 billion by 2032 driven by EV adoption.
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According to a recent report published by Allied Market Research, the global …
Zimbabwe bans raw exports of 14 metalsMay 27, 2026 10:46 amBulawayo 24 NewsZimbabwe has formally classified 14 minerals as "critical" and banned the export of all raw or unbeneficiated forms, in a sweeping policy shift aimed at boosting local value addition and increasing state participation in the mining sector.
The …
Codelco, SQM budget $3bn for lithium project in ChileMay 27, 2026 9:53 amMining WeeklyChilean mining companies Codelco and SQM are budgeting $3-billion to deploy new extraction technologies at their lithium joint venture in the Atacama Desert.
The companies' Novandino Litio partnership set its latest projection after wrapping up design …
Eramet appoints CFO, partially restarts Senegal mineral sands processing after Feb fireMay 27, 2026 9:07 amMining WeeklyDiversified metals miner Eramet has appointed Simon Henochsberg to succeed Abel Martins as group CFO and executive director and has announced the partial restart of mineral sands processing at its Grande Côte operation, in Senegal, after a fire damaged …
Türkiye targets Somalia’s 10,200-ton uranium reserves in expanding Africa critical minerals raceMay 27, 2026 8:50 amBusiness Insider AfricaThe move broadens the growing Ankara–Mogadishu energy partnership beyond offshore oil and gas into mining, as competition intensifies for Africa’s strategic mineral wealth.
“Our country has plenty under the ground,” Somali Petroleum and Mineral Resources …
Securing India's Midstream Capacity by Processing Critical Minerals OverseasMay 27, 2026 8:48 amObserver Research FoundationIntroduction
The global requirement for critical minerals is expected to triple by 2030 and quadruple by 2040, driven by clean energy expansion, electric mobility, and advanced manufacturing.[1] In India, the demand for minerals such as lithium, cobalt, …
NSCDC arrest three suspected illegal miners in Kwara May 27, 2026 8:13 amDaily PostThree suspected illegal miners transporting solid minerals believed to be lithium ore without valid documents have been apprehended by the Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
The state commandant of NSCDC, Abbas Nda …
Bolivian president Rodrigo Paz struggles to quell powerful anti-austerity protestsMay 27, 2026 7:50 amThe Irish TimesThe man who ended almost 20 years of left-wing rule in Bolivia is facing a political crisis as anti-austerity protests demanding his resignation threaten to shut down the country’s biggest cities.
Bolivians say no to shock therapy
With a salary of just …
SQM boosts lithium guidance as earnings top estimatesMay 27, 2026 7:43 amMining WeeklyChilean copper miner SQM reported a sharp increase in first-quarter profit and raised its lithium sales forecast, betting that robust demand from battery storage systems will keep the market tightly supplied.
The company posted adjusted Ebitda of $837- …
Proposed CGT changes a big hit to minerals exploration and the future of Australian miningMay 27, 2026 7:38 amThe National TribuneThe proposal to replace the 50 per cent CGT discount with cost base indexation for shares held by individuals, trusts and partnerships for more than 12 months will be a big hit to the ability of junior explorers of minerals to raise funds for much-needed …
Opening Speech to Australian Financial Review Mining SummitMay 27, 2026 7:36 amThe National TribuneGood morning and thank you for joining us here in Perth for the AFR Mining Summit.
It’s a great honour to be representing the Minerals Council of Australia this morning at my first public event as the MCA Chair.
At this time of great geopolitical …
Chinese financing must modernise to achieve just transitionsMay 27, 2026 5:29 amDialogue EarthLatin America has the potential to be a renewables powerhouse. It ranks highly for solar and wind power potential, and is home to some of the largest reserves of crucial transition minerals, like lithium and copper.
But many existing transition projects …
MinRes announces FID on Mt Marion lithium expansion in WAMay 27, 2026 4:50 amMining TechnologyMineral Resources (MinRes) has confirmed a final investment decision (FID) to expand operations at its Mt Marion lithium project in Western Australia, jointly owned with Jiangxi Ganfeng Lithium.
The planned expansion will introduce both a flotation plant …
Australian Lithium Energy sells three graphite projects in QueenslandMay 27, 2026 3:46 amAK&MAK&M 26 May 2026 16:53
The Australian mining company Lithium Energy Limited has entered into an agreement with M Battery Materials Pty Ltd. (MBM) for the sale of three graphite projects in Queensland. This is reported in a press release from Lithium …
Encounter Resources signs niobium-lithium battery development MOUMay 27, 2026 3:15 amThe Market HeraldJoin our daily newsletter At The Bell to receive exclusive market insights
Assessing multiple product options as part of its marketing and metallurgical development strategy.
Lithium-niobium batteries at commercialisation inflection point.
Batteries offer …
Liontown, South32 and Mineral Resources: Brokers rate 2 ASX mining shares as a buy and 1 to holdMay 27, 2026 3:15 amThe Motley Fool AustraliaASX mining shares have experienced a strong uptick so far in 2026, driven by surging commodity prices and soaring investor sentiment. Lithium has experienced a resurgence, while copper is outperforming. Even iron ore has remained surprisingly resilient.
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Aupindi pushes for greater local participation in mining and energy sectorsMay 27, 2026 12:27 amInformanteStaff Reporter
THE Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources, Dr Tobie Ocean Aupindi, has advocated for greater Namibian representation in management structures, as well as increased participation by local entrepreneurs and …
NSCDC intercepts 36 tonnes of lithium in KwaraMay 26, 2026 10:58 pmPunchThe Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Kwara State Command, says it has intercepted a truck with 36 tonnes of lithium along the Jebba Expressway, Okolowo Area of Ilorin.
The NSCDC State Commandant, Abbas Nda-Mohammed, disclosed this to newsmen in …
Lithium market outlook 2026: PNIPAM solvent tech unlocks low-grade 500ppm depositsMay 26, 2026 10:35 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Penny Langford
The global lithium industry has reached a technical inflection point in 2026. For over a decade, the "economic floor" for lithium brine extraction was dictated by concentration. Unless a resource boasted upwards of 800 to 1,000 …
Mining Permits Reform 2026: Can Fast-Tracked Oversight Solve the Supply Gap?May 26, 2026 10:34 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Penny Langford
The global mining industry enters mid-2026 facing a paradox: the demand for critical minerals has never been higher, yet the average time to bring a new mine from discovery to production still hovers between 10 and 15 years. This " …
M&A Catalysts and the 2026 Royalty Revolution: Skillings Mining IntelligenceMay 26, 2026 10:34 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Salini Krishnan
The global mining landscape in 2026 is defined by a fundamental shift in how capital is deployed across the value chain. As traditional equity markets remain selective, a "Royalty Revolution" has taken hold, led by state …
Illegal Mining: Court Orders Final Forfeiture of Mining Site, Trucks, Lithium Stones to FGMay 26, 2026 9:52 pmLagos Post OnlineJustice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday, May 22, 2026, ordered the final forfeiture of properties recovered from Chinese and Nigerians involved in illegal mining activities in Ogun State to the Federal Government …
Lithium Market Outlook 2026: EnergyX Utah DLE Update and TimelineMay 26, 2026 8:46 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Charles Pitts
As the global energy transition enters a critical acceleration phase in mid-2026, the spotlight has shifted firmly toward domestic supply security in North America. Among the most watched developments this year is “Project Powder Hound,” …
Egypt makes move to mine lithium in desert with Spanish helpMay 26, 2026 7:28 pmThe New ArabEgypt's mining industry has been largely untapped despite the country's rich mineral resources [Getty]
Egypt is expanding its exploration of lithium and other critical minerals in an effort to attract investment in an industry largely untouched in …