The Harms of Post-Colonialism on African NationsMay 23, 2026 4:22 pmZnetworkUntil gaining independence, the Sahell nations of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso have been among the poorest countries in Africa. They were known as French West Africa, having been colonized during the “Scramble for Africa” in the 1880’s and 1890 s and after …
Lithium Market Reset: 5 Stocks Positioning for the 2026 Supply GapMay 23, 2026 2:15 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaAerial view of large-scale lithium brine evaporation ponds showcasing the industrial infrastructure required for global supply.
By Charles Pitts
The lithium market is entering a pivotal transition phase. After the pricing volatility of 2023 and 2024, the …
Critical Minerals Power List: 5 projects redefining North American energy independenceMay 23, 2026 2:15 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Charles Pitts
The race to secure critical mineral supply chains has moved from policy white papers to the heavy construction phase. For North American operators and policymakers, 2026 represents a pivotal execution year where multibillion-dollar …
Scientists Just Found a Faster, Cleaner Way to Extract Lithium for EV BatteriesMay 23, 2026 1:50 pmScienceDailyDemand for lithium is soaring as automakers ramp up electric vehicle production and energy companies build larger battery systems to support wind and solar power. But producing lithium remains a slow and environmentally costly process. Current extraction …
Argentina-India Relations Elevated to Strategic Partnership, Says EnvoyMay 23, 2026 11:54 amAsianet NewsableAmbassador Mariano Caucino praised Argentina-India's strategic partnership, citing common interests and economic complementarity. He highlighted milestones like becoming India's top edible oil provider and growing bilateral trade to $6 billion.
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Why China is looking to coal waste as a source of critical metalsMay 23, 2026 11:09 amSouth China Morning PostChina is turning
coal waste into a source of critical metals including lithium, gallium and germanium, leveraging its advantages in extraction technology and industrial infrastructure.
Coal mining and burning produce large amounts of waste, including coal …
Govt ring-fences small-scale gold mining sectorMay 23, 2026 10:46 amThe Sunday NewsFarirai Machivenyika
Senior Reporter
GOVERNMENT has, with immediate effect, banned foreigners from participating in the small-scale gold mining sector while also classifying the country’s minerals into different categories to strengthen strategic planning …
Zim’s lithium refining accelerates under new export rulesMay 23, 2026 9:39 amNewsDay ZimbabweZIMBABWE lithium refining is moving from policy ambition to operational reality, as a tighter export regime and a wave of Chinese-backed refinery projects redefine the country's battery minerals strategy.
On May 19, Shenzhen-listed Sinomine Resource …
3 reasons to buy this battery, tech and lithium ASX ETFMay 23, 2026 9:36 amThe Motley Fool AustraliaThere has been plenty of coverage on the global AI boom.
Artificial intelligence has moved from a niche technology theme into a foundational force reshaping industries, infrastructure, and global investment markets.
For investors, there are many ways to …
Underneath it allMay 23, 2026 9:06 amBuenos Aires TimesFor many people this year is already a hostage to the next, with the frenzied flurry of speculation for some time now about the 2027 presidential elections and what could lie beyond. But modernisation is not only threatened by the future – regardless of …
Argentina: Full steam ahead for Milei's Andean mining revolutionMay 23, 2026 8:53 amRTL TodayThe future of Argentina's economy lies buried under the ground at over 3,000 meters (9,843 feet) in the Andes, according to President Javier Milei.
Up here, in a starkly beautiful landscape of snowy peaks and glaciers, excavators are carving huge …
EDC expands support for Canada’s critical minerals sector amid growing global demandMay 23, 2026 8:27 amWest Central OnlineExport Development Canada says it provided more than $8.7 billion in support to Canada’s critical minerals sector in 2025 as the country looks to strengthen trade resilience and expand mining development.
The Crown corporation announced this week it …
A Seal River proposal for all Manitoba’s needsMay 23, 2026 8:23 amWinnipeg Free PressOn Nov. 9, 2017, I stood in the Manitoba legislature and made a proposal whose time had not yet arrived.
I asked the chamber to protect the entire Seal River Watershed, roughly 50,000 square kilometres of intact boreal forest and tundra in northern …
Argentine Ambassador highlights growing economic ties with India during National Day celebrationsMay 23, 2026 7:47 amThe Tribune (Chandigarh)Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 23 (ANI): Speaking during the celebration of Argentina's National Day, Ambassador Mariano Caucino praised Argentina-Indian relations and stated that "this bilateral link is based on common interests, shared values …
Full steam ahead for Milei’s Andean mining revolutionMay 23, 2026 6:28 amDigital JournalAn aerial view of the huge Los Azules copper mine project in the Argentine Andes - Copyright AFP Luis ROBAYO
Tomás VIOLA
The future of Argentina’s economy lies buried under the ground at over 3,000 meters (9,843 feet) in the Andes, according to President …
How should America power its future?May 23, 2026 3:37 amDeseret News - UtahUtah Gov. Spencer Cox hosted Operation Gigawatt Summit on Friday in Utah.
Park City gathering tackled future energy challenges, opportunities.
Nuclear energy and critical minerals were among key discussion items.
How will energy — in varied and rich …
Roaming Charges: Peanuts From HeavenMay 23, 2026 1:42 amCounterPunchStill from Fritz Lang’s The Testament of Dr. Mabuse.
“President Xi said America is a nation in decline. And I said, ‘You’re right.'”
– Donald Trump
+ NPR interviewed a Trump voter in Georgia who said he thought the President was doing “an A+ job.” When …
$2.6bln mining investments signal Nigeria’s economic shift from oil dependenceMay 23, 2026 1:38 amZawyaNigeria’s solid minerals sector has attracted more than $2.6 billion in mining-related investments within the last two years, a development the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, says reflects the country’s gradual shift from oil …
Bolivians Block Highways to Protest Economic ReformsMay 23, 2026 1:10 amteleSUR🔗 Comparte este artículo
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Labor, Indigenous, and miner organizations unite against subsidy cuts and soaring inflation under the Rodrigo Paz government.
A deepening political and economic crisis is currently affecting Bolivia, marked by nationwide road …
To Nationalise or Transform? Joy Business Hosts Roundtable on Ghana’s Extractive FutureMay 23, 2026 12:42 amMyJoyOnlineGhana has mined gold for over a century while also sitting on vast bauxite and manganese. About 15 years ago, it began commercial petroleum production when crude oil first flowed from the offshore Jubilee Field in December 2010. Now, Ghana is racing to …
Tinubu’s Reforms Reviving Mining Sector, Attracting Fresh Investments — AlakeMay 23, 2026 12:24 amPer Second NewsThe Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, on Thursday said the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu were beginning to reposition Nigeria’s economy for sustainable growth, with the mining sector now witnessing increased …
Copper P/NAV Analysis: 2026 valuation benchmarks and discounted producersMay 22, 2026 11:32 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Penny Langford
As we move through the second quarter of 2026, the copper market continues to be defined by a widening structural deficit and the relentless demand from global electrification initiatives. While spot prices have flirted with record highs …
North American Lithium: Why the C$145M Expansion is a Strategic Pivot for QuebecMay 22, 2026 11:32 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Penny Langford
North American Lithium (NAL) has long been the centerpiece of Canada’s ambitions to dominate the upstream battery supply chain. However, the recent C$145 million investment by the Canada Growth Fund (CGF) into Elevra Lithium (formerly …
Skillings Mining Intelligence: The $1.6B Rare Earth FID and the 2026 P/NAV Valuation GapMay 22, 2026 11:31 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Salini Krishnan
The global race to secure non-Chinese critical mineral supply chains reached a pivotal milestone this week as Australia’s Arafura Rare Earths announced a US$1.6 billion Final Investment Decision (FID) for its flagship Nolans Project. …
Zimbabwe designates critical minerals for export, shareholding controlsMay 22, 2026 10:37 pmXinhua News AgencyHARARE, May 22 (Xinhua) -- The Zimbabwean government on Friday designated lithium and other high-value minerals, particularly those underpinning the green energy transition, as critical minerals subject to shareholding and export controls.
Addressing a …
Aligning mining productivity, resource management crucial for DRC’s successMay 22, 2026 9:29 pmAfrican Mining MarketThe Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is taking seriously its role as a responsible steward of its significant mineral resources by setting higher standards of regulatory compliance relating to mining operations, environmental protection, and community …
Parliament will ensure transparency in all mining agreements review — Ayariga tells MinorityMay 22, 2026 6:42 pmCNR Citi NewsroomMajority Leader Mahama Ayariga has assured the Minority in Parliament that the bill on mining agreements, including the Damang agreement, which will be presented in the coming days, will be handled with full transparency when they are brought before the …
Critical Elements Lithium Hits High-Grade Li-Ta-Cs at Rose WestMay 22, 2026 4:56 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Charles Pitts
MONTREAL, Quebec : Critical Elements Lithium Corporation has released the final assay results from its winter drill program at the Rose West discovery, confirming high-grade lithium mineralization alongside significant tantalum and cesium …
Ayariga Assures Minority of Full Transparency on Upcoming Mining AgreementsMay 22, 2026 3:43 pmModern GhanaMajority Leader Mahama Ayariga has assured the Minority in Parliament that the upcoming mining agreements — including the Damang agreement — will be handled with full transparency when they are laid before the House in the coming days.
He said government …
HotCopper Highlights Week 21: Fresh faces on the ASX, lithium restarts, short sellers & more!May 22, 2026 2:42 pmThe Market HeraldJoin our daily newsletter At The Bell to receive exclusive market insights
Good Afternoon and welcome to HotCopper Highlights for Week 21 of the year, I’m Jon Davidson and after a mixed but better week for the ASX, get straight into it, discussing the most …
Zimbabwe eyes $21 billion mineral export boom as mining firms prepare massive hiring driveMay 22, 2026 2:15 pmBusiness Insider AfricaThe expansion, which industry experts say could reshape Zimbabwe’s labour market and export economy, comes as global demand for strategic minerals used in electric vehicles, energy storage and industrial manufacturing continues to rise.
According to The …
E3 Lithium Releases Q1 2026 Results and Continues Advancement Toward CommercializationMay 22, 2026 1:01 pmInvesting News NetworkStrong operational and strategic momentum in Q1 driving continued advancement of Clearwater Project E3 Lithium Ltd. (TSXV: ETL,OTC:EEMMF) (FSE: OW3) (OTCQX: EEMMF), "E3", "E3 Lithium" or the "Company," a leader in Canadian …
Tinubu’s reforms reviving mining sector, attracting new investments – MinisterMay 22, 2026 11:26 amPremium TimesMinister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, says the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu are beginning to reposition the country’s mining sector and attract new investments into mineral processing and local value addition.
Mr Alake …
Closing Bell: Civilisation still runs on rocks – sedimentary, my dear WatsonMay 22, 2026 10:55 amStockheadASX 200 closes higher and finishes a wildly choppy week up 0.92% overall
Miners back up Thursday’s rebound as copper, lithium and rare earth names find support
Guzman y Gomez surges after pulling out of the US while banks also help steady the ship
Choppy …
Helix acquires first lithium prospect in PilbaraMay 22, 2026 10:20 amMining WeeklyASX-listed Helix Resources has successfully acquired a 50% interest in the Weerianna gold/lithium project, in the West Pilbara region of Australia, from a company called Western Metals for $1.3-million.
The acquisition provides Helix with exposure to …
Leadership crucial to lowering mining suicide ratesMay 22, 2026 7:53 amThe Australian Mining ReviewDelta Lithium to demerge Mt Ida
Delta Lithium to demerge Mt Ida In a bid to focus on its lithium assets, Delta Lithium (ASX: DLI) has announced a demerger of its Mt Ida gold assets into a separate entity, Ballard Mining. The demerger will provide a solid …
‘How Thompson used forged mining licence to defraud American investors’May 22, 2026 5:35 amThe Guardian (Nigeria)Alake links economic recovery to local processing
Second Prosecution Witness (PW2), Michael Eyo, in the trial of Victor Thompson, has told a Federal High Court sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State presided over by Justice Maurine Onyetenuthat the defendant …
Core Lithium Restarts Finniss, Awards US$274 Million Underground ContractMay 22, 2026 4:51 amInvesting News NetworkCore Lithium (OTCPL:CXOXF) has officially restarted physical mining at its flagship Finniss operation in Australia’s Northern Territory, initiating open-pit excavation while concurrently awarding a US$274 million contract to anchor the site's long-term …
Helix Resources adds WA gold lithium project to portfolioMay 22, 2026 3:02 amThe Market HeraldJoin our daily newsletter At The Bell to receive exclusive market insights
50% interest acquired in granted WA mining lease
Right to acquire remaining 50% provides pathway to full ownership
Located in proven lithium and gold area
Project includes inferred …
Solis reunites lithium dream team for Brazilian rerunMay 22, 2026 1:06 amThe West AustralianJunior explorers can come unstuck for a thousand different reasons and it’s rarely just about the rocks. More often, the biggest signal can be the people steering the ship.
So, when a team that has already nailed a major discovery and a monster sale in one …
Mining Reforms, Local Processing Boosting Nigeria’s Economic Recovery — AlakeMay 21, 2026 11:38 pmLeadershipThe Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has declared that Nigeria’s economic recovery has begun following what he described as bold reforms introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
According to a statement by the special …
Why the US EV battery supply still depends on imports despite domestic mining pushMay 21, 2026 6:06 pmTech XploreAs electric vehicle (EV) adoption grows in the United States and globally, the demand for EV batteries and their critical materials—such as lithium, nickel, cobalt, and graphite—is expected to surge dramatically. This makes the resilience of the supply …
Displaced villagers bitter with lithium minerMay 21, 2026 5:33 pmZimbabwe IndependentTariro Hapanyengwi in red
PARCHED rural Buhera in Manicaland province, southeastern Zimbabwe, witnessed rare pomp and glitz in December 2022 when President Emmerson Mnangagwa came down with a high-powered delegation.
The entourage included the Vice …
Core Lithium begins mining activities at Australia’s Grants pitMay 21, 2026 5:13 pmMining TechnologyCore Lithium has commenced mining activities at the Grants open pit, part of the Finniss Lithium Operation in Australia’s Northern Territory.
Mining has begun at Finniss, with blasting and excavation activities currently in progress.
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Aussie mining empire strikes back as ASX rips higherMay 21, 2026 4:32 pmThe Cairns PostMining stocks returns to power as the ASX galaxy rallies hard
Nvidia prints billions, but investors sense no disturbance in the market
SpaceX edges closer to hyperspace as trillion-dollar territory looms
The market awakens
By lunchtime in Sydney on …
Lunch Wrap: Aussie mining empire strikes back as ASX awakensMay 21, 2026 9:00 amStockheadMining stocks returns to power as the ASX galaxy rallies hard
Nvidia prints billions, but investors sense no disturbance in the market
SpaceX edges closer to hyperspace as trillion-dollar territory looms
The market awakens
By lunchtime in Sydney on …
Skillings Mining Intelligence: The P/NAV Accretion Play and the Royalty M&A Heat MapMay 21, 2026 8:57 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Salini Krishnan
The mining sector in May 2026 is witnessing a structural shift where the race for scale is being replaced by a race for quality. As institutional investors remain cautious despite high commodity prices, the industry is turning to …