Rare Earth Stocks: 7 Critical Questions About Project Vault and the Mining BoomFebruary 13, 2026 8:07 pmInvestorPlacePresident Trump's "Project Vault" initiative has ignited investor interest in rare earth stocks. Here's what the strategic mineral reserve means for your portfolio.
President Donald Trump announced “Project Vault” on February 2, creating …
Elektros Expands Shareholder Appreciation Initiative Amid Strong Community EngagementFebruary 13, 2026 6:01 pmVoice of Alexandria - MinnesotaSUNNY ISLES BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / February 13, 2026 / Elektros Inc. (OTC PINK:ELEK) is pleased to announce the continued expansion of its shareholder appreciation initiative following an overwhelmingly positive response from its …
Elektros Unveils a Premier Shareholder Celebration, Showcasing Momentum, Vision, and Community PrideFebruary 13, 2026 4:46 pmVoice of Alexandria - MinnesotaSUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / February 13, 2026 / Elektros Inc. (OTC PINK:ELEK) is delighted to announce the elegant expansion of its shareholder appreciation initiative, following an extraordinary and overwhelmingly positive …
Elektros Extends Complimentary Shareholder T-Shirt Program Amid Strong Investor EngagementFebruary 13, 2026 3:36 pmVoice of Alexandria - MinnesotaSUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / February 13, 2026 / Elektros Inc. (OTC PINK:ELEK) is pleased to announce an extension of its complimentary shareholder T-shirt program following an overwhelmingly positive response from its …
Why Mining ESG Reporting Will Change the Way You Access Capital in 2026February 13, 2026 1:59 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaThe pricing gap is already visible. Mining companies with credible ESG performance are accessing capital at 50 to 100 basis points cheaper than industry averages. That spread isn't noise: it's the market pricing in execution risk, regulatory …
Lithium Shock: Albemarle Idles Kemerton Plant Amid Extended Price VolatilityFebruary 13, 2026 1:59 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaAlbemarle Corporation shut down the final operating unit at its Kemerton lithium hydroxide facility in Western Australia this week. Effective immediately.
The closure of Train 1 marks the end of processing operations at what was supposed to be a flagship …
Zimbabwe to Commission Africa’s First Lithium Sulphate Plant Next Month, Two More to FollowFebruary 13, 2026 1:24 pmMining ZimbabweCAPE TOWN – Zimbabwe will commission Africa’s first lithium sulphate processing plant within the next month, with two additional facilities set to come online by the end of next year, positioning the country as the continent’s undisputed leader in critical …
Mutapa Energy Minerals Targets to Triple Output and Expand Exploration at Sandawana Lithium MineFebruary 13, 2026 1:24 pmMining ZimbabweMutapa Energy Minerals is targeting to more than triple the output at its lithium operations, with plans also set for further exploration at its Sandawana Mines, buoyed by the recovery of lithium prices and a positive outlook in the near future, Mining …
J-K Assembly passes ₹6,714 cr grants for PWD, industries, labour & mining ministriesFebruary 13, 2026 12:44 pmETInfra.comThe House approved ₹5,298.43 crore for the public works department, ₹866.16 crore for industries and commerce, ₹285.26 crore for labour and employment, ₹198.82 crore for skill development, and ₹64.93 crore for mining, officials said.The Jammu and Kashmir …
Global Standoff: China And US Clash Over Nigeria Mining And Security ClaimsFebruary 13, 2026 11:56 amBiz Watch NigeriaThe Chinese government has issued a stinging rebuttal to a new United States bill that accuses Chinese mining firms of financing Fulani militias in Nigeria. In an official statement released by the Chinese Embassy in Abuja on Thursday, February 12, 2026, …
Chile's Cochilco expects short-term lithium prices to remain highFebruary 13, 2026 10:29 amETAutoChina's Natural Resources Authority revoked 27 expired mining licenses in Jiangxi province in mid-December.
Chile's state copper commission Cochilco said on Thursday that it expects lithium prices to remain high in the short term due to low …
The need for a continental policy on Chinese miningFebruary 13, 2026 10:06 amZimbabwe IndependentThis is the legacy of decades of quarrying, largely by Chinese-owned companies, for the black granite prized in kitchens and hotels worldwide.
THE sun rises over the Mutoko district in Zimbabwe, but it no longer illuminates a fertile landscape.
Instead …
Mutapa’s lithium pivot signals shift in Zimbabwe’s mining strategyFebruary 13, 2026 7:35 amZimbabwe IndependentInnocent Rukweza
ZIMBABWE’S sovereign wealth vehicle, the Mutapa Investment Fund (MIF), last week announced plans to overhaul its mining portfolio, abandoning a traditional holding-company structure in favour of commodity-specific verticals as it seeks to …
Zijin Mining to start initial DRC lithium production in JuneFebruary 13, 2026 12:31 amMining TechnologyChina-based gold and copper producer Zijin Mining is set to commence the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) inaugural lithium production from the contentious Manono deposit in June, with exports scheduled to begin immediately, reported Reuters.
This …
White House pushed Australian lithium player to sell claim to US firmFebruary 13, 2026 12:30 amFinancial ReviewWashington | The Trump administration urged Australian mining explorer AVZ Minerals to sell its stake in a major lithium project to a United States company, marking a bold new strategy in the White House’s pursuit of critical minerals.
AVZ managing …
Refinery closure a reality check for WA government's lithium processing dreamsFebruary 13, 2026 12:04 amABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)When construction of what was expected to be the world's biggest lithium refinery started a decade ago, the WA government was full of enthusiasm.
The state's leaders argued WA was in the "box" seat to take advantage of downstream …
Albemarle exit creates opportunity for local players to scale downstream lithiumFebruary 12, 2026 9:04 pmAustralia MiningAlbemarle's Kemerton lithium plant in WA. Image: Albemarle
Albemarle’s decision to place its Kemerton lithium hydroxide processing plant in Western Australia into care and maintenance has underscored the structural challenges facing Australia’s …
Finland starts lithium mining after years of delayFebruary 12, 2026 7:20 pmDaily FinlandFinnish mining company Keliber has begun lithium extraction in Kaustinen, western Finland, after several years of delay, reported Xinhua, quoting national broadcaster Yle on Thursday.
According to Yle, the 800 million euro project is Europe's first …
House passes grants of PWD, I&C, L&E, SD & Mining DepartmentsFebruary 12, 2026 4:41 pmRising KashmirThe Legislative Assembly today passed the grants amounting Rs. 5,29,842.67 lakh for Public Works, Rs. 86, 615.70 lakh for Industries and Commerce, Rs. 28, 526.22 lakh for Labour and Employment, Rs. 19,881.72 lakh for Skill Development and Rs. 6,492.81 lakh …
World AFP Belgian museum blocks US firm's access to DRC mining filesFebruary 12, 2026 3:36 pmYahoo NewsBelgium's AfricaMuseum is the country's biggest dedicated to the Congo, displaying millions of colonial-era objects and zoological specimens.
But it also holds the archives from the 1960s and 70s of Belgian companies that ceased operations in the …
When Mining Companies Leave, African Communities PayFebruary 12, 2026 3:03 pmProject SyndicateFor decades, multinational mining companies have extracted tens of billions of dollars in profits across Africa, while sidestepping environmental and fiscal costs and leaving host communities to foot the bill. Without reliable accountability mechanisms, …
Trump aides urged sale of Congo lithium claim to Bay Area CompanyFebruary 12, 2026 2:54 pmSilicon Valley - CaliforniaBy Joe Deaux, Sheridan Prasso, William Clowes and Michael J Kavanagh, Bloomberg
During a meeting at the White House last month, Trump administration officials urged an Australian mining executive to sell his firm’s interest in a major African lithium …
From extraction to shared prosperity: Rethinking investment in African miningFebruary 12, 2026 2:12 pmMail & GuardianThe central question confronting the mining sector is no longer only how to extract minerals, but how to ensure that mining drives inclusive growth, strengthens communities and sustains future generations.
As delegates gather at the Investing in African …
$1.5 trillion lithium deposit discovered under ancient US super volcanoFebruary 12, 2026 1:54 pmThe Times of IndiaA broad stretch of high desert in northern Nevada and southern Oregon has drawn renewed attention from geologists. Beneath the McDermitt caldera, an ancient supervolcano formed about 16.4 million years ago, researchers have identified extensive lithium …
Finland Inaugurates Its First Lithium MineFebruary 12, 2026 1:18 pmMENAFN(MENAFN) Finland inaugurated its inaugural lithium extraction facility Wednesday, positioning itself as a key supplier for the continent's expanding battery manufacturing sector.
Keliber, a mining company, commenced lithium operations in Finland's …
China strengthens Africa’s critical minerals grip as Congo’s Manono mine nears first lithium exportFebruary 12, 2026 12:12 pmBusiness Insider AfricaThe company, alongside the Congolese state miner Cominiere, confirmed that initial output will commence this month, with exports following immediately afterwards. The updated timeline advances earlier guidance that had pointed to a first-quarter 2026 …
Lithium Ionic Reports Significant Engineering and Commercial Progress at BandeiraFebruary 12, 2026 12:00 pmEIN PresswireTORONTO, Feb. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lithium Ionic Corp. (TSXV: LTH; OTCQX: LTHCF; FSE: H3N) ("Lithium Ionic" or the "Company") is pleased to provide a development update on its 100%-owned Bandeira Lithium Project (“Bandeira” or …
China’s Zijin to launch Congo’s first lithium output in June from disputed Manono depositFebruary 12, 2026 11:44 amZawyaCAPE TOWN - China’s Zijin Mining will initiate Congo’s first lithium output in June from the disputed Manono deposit and move immediately to exports, the company and state miner Cominiere said, marking a major step in Beijing’s push to secure more …
Precision Instruments Drive Africa’s Mining FutureFebruary 12, 2026 10:22 amEngineering News(Virtual Showroom) As Africa’s mining sector is moving forward to meet the demands of a greener, more connected world, the need for smart, resilient, and precise process control has never been greater. From copper to cobalt, lithium to gold, the continent’ …
Mining Indaba 2026 DAY 3February 12, 2026 10:10 amMining ZimbabweDay Three at the Investing in African Mining Indaba saw Zimbabwe intensify its investment outreach, led by the Minister of Mines and Mining Development, Dr Polite Kambamura (MP), highlighting beneficiation, sustainability, and strategic partnerships.
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Africa Targets Critical Minerals Value Chain at October Mining WeekFebruary 12, 2026 9:43 amNews GhanaAfrican Mining Week 2026 will convene industry leaders, investors and policymakers in Cape Town from October 14 to 16, focusing on converting the continent’s mineral reserves into bankable projects and domestic value addition.
The conference takes place …
India withdraws from Russia-backed lithium project in Mali over security concernsFebruary 12, 2026 9:36 amThe Hindu Business LineThe world’s fastest-growing major economy, India has sought a steady supply of lithium in anticipation of rising demand for the metal, key to cutting carbon emissions from the world’s third-largest emitter.
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India said to quits Russia-backed Mali lithium gigFebruary 12, 2026 8:25 amThe Economic TimesSecurity risks are prompting India to pull out of a lithium project in Mali backed by Russia's state nuclear corporation Rosatom, sources said, as New Delhi seeks to safeguard its investments in the politically unstable West African nation.
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Allier: The state invests 50 million in Imerys' lithium mineFebruary 12, 2026 7:35 amEntrevueIn the Allier region, beneath an already exploited kaolin quarry, a strategic game is being played out for French industry. The French government has decided to acquire a stake in the EMILI project, led by Imerys, which focuses on the extraction and …
Lithium: The "Miracle" Mineral | Javiera BarandiaranFebruary 12, 2026 7:09 amPlanet CriticalLithium is branded as the cure-all to our fossil fuel dependence. But its history tells another story: that the solution to the world's problems is always more mining.
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Andrada Mining partners with EIB on Uis lithium studyFebruary 12, 2026 5:32 amWindhoek ObserverStaff Writer
Andrada Mining Limited has signed a cooperation agreement with the European Investment Bank to advance the feasibility study for the Uis Lithium Expansion Project in Namibia.
The agreement was concluded through Andrada’s wholly owned …
Zimbabwe Projects Faster Growth as Officials Court Investors at Mining IndabaFebruary 12, 2026 4:41 amThe Zimbabwe MailJOHANNESBURG — Zimbabwe’s government has outlined an upbeat economic outlook as it seeks to bolster investor confidence, with Finance and Economic Development permanent secretary George Guvamatanga forecasting growth of at least 8.5 per cent.
Addressing …
Hundreds of jobs to go as lithium giant pulls pin on WA processing plantFebruary 12, 2026 3:01 amWAtodaySave
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From energy to AI: Mining at the centre of global growthFebruary 12, 2026 2:26 amMining MagazineThe global mining industry has reached a decisive inflection point, cementing its role at the centre of modern economic growth as demand for critical minerals surges, according to a new report from BDO.
The BDO Annual Mining Report 2026 identifies three …
This lithium developer could deliver better than 200% upside Shaw and Partners saysFebruary 12, 2026 2:19 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, …
Hundreds of jobs set to be lost as WA lithium refinery shuts downFebruary 12, 2026 2:11 amABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)About 275 jobs look set to be lost following US chemicals giant Albemarle's announcement of the immediate closure of its lithium refinery at Kemerton, in Western Australia's South West region.
The company said recent lithium price rises had not …
Albemarle to idle Kemerton lithium hydroxide plant, flagging...February 12, 2026 1:48 amProactive AustraliaAlbemarle Corporation (NYSE:ALB, XETRA:AMC) will idle the remaining operating train at its Kemerton lithium hydroxide processing plant in Western Australia, placing Train 1 into care and maintenance effective immediately, in a move expected to result in …
Andrada partners with EIB for Uis lithium feasibility studyFebruary 12, 2026 12:39 amTXFRegion:
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Andrada Mining’s wholly owned operating subsidiary, Uis Tin Mining Company, has entered into a cooperation agreement with the European Investment Bank to advance the feasibility study for its Uis lithium expansion project …
Albemarle Announces Plans to Idle its Kemerton Lithium Hydroxide Processing PlantFebruary 11, 2026 10:59 pmInvesting News NetworkDecision improves financial flexibility and preserves optionality
Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), a global leader in providing essential elements for mobility, energy, connectivity and health, today announced it will idle the remaining operating train, …
Picking ‘winners and losers’ in the mining industryFebruary 11, 2026 9:36 pmThe Tonkawa News - OklahomaPresident 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-ranking House Democrats expressed concern …
Global mining at inflection point as demand for critical minerals surgesFebruary 11, 2026 8:46 pmIOLGlobal mining is at an inflection point: demand for critical minerals, underpinned by the low-carbon transition, defence spend, transport electrification and data centres is accelerating in an environment where supply is rising, metals prices are volatile …