Canada Fast-Tracks North America’s Largest Graphite Mine as Critical Minerals Race IntensifiesMay 20, 2026 9:17 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaCanada has fast-tracked construction of the Matawinie graphite mine in Quebec — a project set to become the largest graphite mine in North America, producing 106,000 tonnes annually for electric vehicle batteries and defence technologies.
Prime Minister …
Mining Market Size, Growth and Outlook 2026–2030:May 20, 2026 9:17 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaThe global mining market reached $2.16 trillion in 2026. It will grow to $2.76 trillion by 2030 at a CAGR of 6.3%. Critical minerals, green mining, and digital transformation are driving that expansion. Meanwhile, Asia-Pacific leads all regions, and …
Nth Cycle and Ionic Rare Earths Join Forces to Build American Rare Earth IndependenceMay 20, 2026 9:06 pmInvesting News NetworkJoint Development and Licensing Agreement will decrease dependency on China for rare earth refining and chemicals
Nth Cycle, Inc., a critical mineral refining technology company, today announced a Joint Development and Licensing Agreement with Ionic Rare …
New Quebec graphite mine eyes markets in Asia, Europe, says CarneyMay 20, 2026 5:39 pmCanada's National ObserverPrime Minister Mark Carney said a fast-tracked Quebec graphite mine is slated to become the largest of its kind in North America when it reaches full production by the end of 2028.
Nouveau Monde Graphite’s Matawinie mine in Quebec’s Lanaudière region is …
Bawumia to NPP MPs: Demand data behind every government claimMay 20, 2026 4:57 pmMyJoyOnlineDr. Mahamudu Bawumia
Flagbearer of the Mahamudu Bawumia has urged Minority Members of Parliament to intensify scrutiny of the government by demanding clear data, budgets and implementation details for every policy claim made by the administration.
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Europe’s Green-Energy Future Has a Reindeer ProblemMay 20, 2026 3:46 pmThe New York TimesEach summer, Nils Mikkelsen Utsi guides his reindeer to highland pastures overlooking a fjord, known to locals as Repparfjord, in northern Norway. There, under the Arctic midnight sun, female reindeer give birth and Mr. Utsi marks the ears of the calves. …
South Africa’s infrastructure spending to top $582bn through 2050 – PwCMay 20, 2026 2:56 pmEngineering NewsOver the next 25 years, infrastructure investment in South Africa is forecast to be led by transport, resources and power, which together account for 63% of total infrastructure spend through to 2050, audit and assurance firm PwC’s ‘Global Infrastructure …
The Lobito Corridor, New Logic Of Fairness In Africa–Global Power RelationsMay 20, 2026 2:42 pmTVC News NigeriaWhen French President Emmanuel Macron recently defended Europe’s role in Africa, the conversation quickly evolved beyond diplomacy into something deeper: whether the old asymmetrical relationship between Africa and external powers is finally giving way to …
Nevada Indigneous leaders raise lithium concerns in CanadaMay 20, 2026 2:20 pmKNPR - NevadaAcross the region, Indigenous nations have been resisting critical mineral mining. Last week, two tribal leaders from Nevada traveled to Canada to call for action against Canadian mining companies drilling for lithium on their land.
A report from nonprofit …
Africa cannot afford imported intelligenceMay 20, 2026 12:58 pmBusiness and Financial TimesPaulette Watson MBE
The greatest risk facing Africa’s AI future is not falling behind. It is becoming digitally dependent within systems it does not control.
For decades, Africa’s relationship with global technology has largely been shaped by consumption. …
Scientists Discover Massive Natural Hydrogen Source Beneath CanadaMay 20, 2026 12:52 pmScienceDailyScientists have discovered that ancient rocks deep beneath Canada are naturally releasing hydrogen gas, offering new evidence that Earth itself may contain significant untapped sources of clean energy.
Researchers from the University of Toronto and the …
ASX buzz swatted as bond yields sting marketsMay 20, 2026 12:49 pmThe Cairns PostASX 200 sinks 1.26% to seven-week low as miners lead the retreat Gold stocks hammered as rising bond yields dull the safe-haven shine Global investors nervy ahead of all-too-important Nvidia earnings
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Renewable gases open the energy transition to more people, says MEP Kelly [Advocacy Lab]May 20, 2026 11:59 amEurActivInconsistent policies are holding back the scaling of renewable liquid gases in Europe, lawmakers and industry leaders have warned. They argue these fuels have a role to play in the decarbonisation of both off-grid heating and road transport.
Irish MEP, …
Lagos Unveils Ambitious Plan To End Blackouts, Deliver 24-Hour PowerMay 20, 2026 10:29 amChannels TV
The Lagos State Government has unveiled an ambitious roadmap to end the “culture of blackouts” and establish a 24-hour electricity market driven by private-sector investment, smart metering, and independent power generation across the state.
The Lagos …
Core Lithium restarts operations at Finniss days after MinRes does same at Bald HillMay 20, 2026 10:29 amThe Market HeraldJoin our daily newsletter At The Bell to receive exclusive market insights
Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) has found itself in a similar boat to MinRes this week with the former restarting lithium mining operations at its Finniss Lithium Operation (FLO), days after …
Lithium price forecast 2026: why grid storage is the new EVMay 20, 2026 10:25 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Charles Pitts
The narrative surrounding the lithium market is undergoing a fundamental structural shift. For the past decade, the “white gold” rush was almost exclusively tethered to the adoption curves of passenger electric vehicles (EVs). However, as …
Deccan Gold Mines Unveils Major Nickel-Copper Discovery in ChhattisgarhMay 20, 2026 10:25 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Charles Pitts
RAIPUR, India : Deccan Gold Mines Ltd (DGML) has reported a significant breakthrough at its Bhalukona project in Chhattisgarh, confirming the intersection of high-grade nickel-copper-PGE mineralization during its maiden drilling campaign …
Nickel Market Outlook 2026: Why India’s New Discovery Changes the GameMay 20, 2026 10:25 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Charles Pitts
The global nickel market in 2026 is grappling with a profound structural shift. While Indonesia continues to dominate the low-grade nickel pig iron (NPI) segment, the race for high-purity, Class 1 nickel has entered a new geopolitical …
Lithium Price Forecast 2026: Consolidation vs. Expansion in GreenlandMay 20, 2026 10:25 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Charles Pitts
The lithium market in mid-2026 is navigating a pivotal transition. After two years of inventory digestion and a supply glut that suppressed valuations across 2024 and 2025, the sector is entering a period of aggressive consolidation. This …
Core Lithium restarts mining at Finniss projectMay 20, 2026 9:35 amNT IndependentCore Lithium has announced it has restarted mining at its Finniss mine south of Darwin after operations were paused in January 2024, citing a 75 per cent fall in lithium prices.
Managing director Paul Brown said the company had begun blasting and …
MinRes Reboots Bald Hill Lithium Mine to Capitalize on Price RallyMay 20, 2026 9:11 amInvesting News NetworkMineral Resources (ASX:MIN,OTCPL:MALRF) will restart its Bald Hill lithium mine in Western Australia following an 18-month freeze, moving rapidly to capitalize on a 50 percent year-to-date rebound in global lithium prices.
The Perth-based miner announced …
Rainforests pushed to breaking point by new demands for resources, report saysMay 20, 2026 8:52 amThe GuardianThe growing extraction of rainforest resources is pushing the Amazon and similar biomes towards breaking point, a report has shown.
Fresh demands for critical minerals, biofuels and pulp – used in fast fashion, processed food and packaging – are …
Up 250% in a year, Core Lithium shares surging again today on big Finniss newsMay 20, 2026 8:47 amThe Motley Fool AustraliaFree Article You’re reading a free article with opinions that may differ from The Motley Fool’s Premium Investing Services. Become a Motley Fool member today to get instant access to our top analyst recommendations, in-depth research, investing resources, …
BHP shares vs Rio Tinto shares: Which miner looks better?May 20, 2026 8:44 amThe Motley Fool AustraliaBHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) and Rio Tinto Ltd (ASX: RIO) are two of the biggest mining shares on the ASX. Both are high-quality businesses. Both have world-class assets. Both can generate huge cash flows when commodity markets are favourable. I would be happy …
Core Lithium restarts Finniss mine after two-year hiatusMay 20, 2026 8:12 amMining WeeklyASX-listed Core Lithium has started mining in the Grants openpit as part of the Finniss lithium operation’s restart in Australia’s Northern Territory.
This marks the restart of mining activity, including blasting and excavation, at Finniss since the mine …
Core Lithium restarts Northern Territory mine as price ralliesMay 20, 2026 8:10 amABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)Core Lithium has restarted mining at its Finniss project, nearly 90 kilometres south of Darwin, with hopes improved operating costs will strengthen its resistance to boom-bust commodity cycles.
The mine closed in 2024 as prices crashed, but the company …
Pushback: Lease your land to a battery storage developer and become a millionaire?May 20, 2026 7:01 amGreenfield Recorder - MassachusettsSign up for the Recorder's FREE morning newsletter and get essential news each day.
Three months ago, Gov. Maura Healey issued Executive Order No. 654: Establishing an Energy Supply Plan. The executive order promises to “reduce energy bills for …
Everest Metals posts major upgrade to WA critical minerals resourceMay 20, 2026 6:58 amStockheadEverest Metals has upgraded the grade, tonnage and resource confidence of its Mt Edon project. Pic: Getty Images
Everest Metals updates Mt Edon resource to 4.3Mt at 0.23% rubidium and 0.1% lithium
63% of the resource is now in the indicated category, …
Lithium price surge breathes life into shuttered minesMay 20, 2026 6:40 amNyngan ObserverCore Lithium has recommenced mining at its Finniss lithium operation south of Darwin. Photo: Marion Rae/AAP PHOTOS
Shuttered lithium mines are restarting production and merger and acquisition activity is picking up as the price of the key component in …
MinRes restarts Bald Hill lithium mine in WAMay 20, 2026 5:46 amMining TechnologyMineral Resources (MinRes) has announced the resumption of activities at its wholly owned Bald Hill lithium mine located 50km south-east of Kambalda, Western Australia (WA).
The decision follows a notable and ongoing rise in lithium prices, bolstered by …
Surging lithium price prompts mines to restart, M&AMay 20, 2026 5:29 amThe Warnambool StandardCore Lithium has recommenced mining at its Finniss lithium operation south of Darwin. Photo: Marion Rae/AAP PHOTOS
Shuttered lithium mines are restarting production and merger and acquisition activity is picking up as the price of the key component in …
Mining in a Fragmented World: Capital, Risk and the Current Investment LandscapeMay 20, 2026 2:42 amThe AssayFor investors, the question in mining today is not whether opportunity exists, but where capital can be deployed with confidence.
The long-term outlook for the sector remains supported by demand for critical minerals, infrastructure metals and …
Letter to the editor: This Vote Could Change Buchanan County ForeverMay 20, 2026 2:39 amIndependence Bulletin Journal - IowaWhat’s at the top of your list for Buchanan County during the next four years? That’s a pretty easy question for me. Our County is being approached by companies who want to trade our prime agricultural fields for industrial data centers and lithium battery …
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 …
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 …
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 …