Confronting Africa’s Extractive InjusticesMay 15, 2026 9:36 amLiberian ObserverAs the global race for critical minerals intensifies in response to the energy transition and digital transformation, Africa once again finds itself at the center of global economic competition. From lithium and cobalt to graphite and rare earth minerals …
Nigeria has enough domestic capital to bridge infrastructure gap – Nasarawa govMay 15, 2026 8:56 amPunchThe Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule, says Nigeria has sufficient domestic liquidity to close its infrastructure deficit if transparent structures are put in place to attract and secure investments.
Sule said this on Thursday in Abuja while …
‘Super cycle’: ASX down 2.8pc for the weekMay 15, 2026 8:53 amTownsville BulletinThe Australian share market capped federal budget week with another retreat as scant hopes of reopening the Strait of Hormuz keep oil prices high.
The materials and utilities sectors dragged the Australian market to another loss Friday, with the benchmark …
Nigeria Can Fund Its Infrastructure Gap Locally -SuleMay 15, 2026 8:47 amThe News ChronicleGovernor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has said Nigeria possesses enough domestic liquidity to address its huge infrastructure deficit, provided credible systems are established to attract and safeguard investment.
Sule made the remarks on Thursday in …
Gold and lithium spark fresh action on the ASX todayMay 15, 2026 8:34 amTownsville BulletinAstral and Ariana move on high-grade gold hits at Dokwe and Mandilla
Chariot consolidates lithium footprint; Perpetual gains caesium-lithium momentum
Litchfield climbs as investors move ahead of Oonagalabi assays
Your standout small cap resources stocks …
Tech flies but the lesser spotted ASX Green Day goes missing againMay 15, 2026 8:34 amTownsville BulletinIt's not just another Friday arvo when you barely have the time to skim Closing Bell. It also happens to be International Endangered Species Day.
ASX 200 closes down 0.11%, ending the week lower by about 0.7% Tech stocks surge as AI enthusiasm sends …
Africa’s critical minerals: Who benefits from lithium and cobalt boom?May 15, 2026 8:20 amVivid Voice NewsNAIROBI, Kenya — As the world accelerates its transition to clean energy, a new global scramble is unfolding—this time not for oil, but for the minerals powering electric vehicles, batteries, and renewable technologies.
From cobalt in the Democratic …
Water for Sale: Argentina’s Milei Pushes Massive Privatization of Essential ServicesMay 15, 2026 8:02 amSri Lanka GuardianAySA (Agua y Saneamientos Argentinos) is set to return to private ownership after Argentina’s government confirmed plans to sell 90% of the state-controlled water and sanitation company, marking one of the most significant privatization moves under …
Africa’s Lobito Corridor chief tells AFP business, not geopolitics, drives strategyMay 15, 2026 8:00 amAfrican InsiderLobito – The chief executive of the Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) project to link southern African mines to an Angolan export port says his priority is the business of the operation, not the geopolitical tussle over Africa’s minerals.
LAR holds a 30-year …
Capital discipline will shape mining’s next winnersMay 15, 2026 7:51 amMining WeeklyAs mining companies benefit from strong commodity prices and robust cash flows, a familiar challenge is resurfacing: how to allocate capital at the top of the cycle.
Rishal Maharaj, coverage sector lead for mining and critical minerals at Nedbank Corporate …
Vampire Planet: China’s (Green) Economic ImperialismMay 15, 2026 7:50 amCounterPunchImage by Getty and Unsplash+.
This week in the Anthropocene
We often laud China for its boom in renewable energy projects, but seem to ignore the fact that it’s still building coal-fired power plants at a faster pace than any other country. Experts are …
How Namibia Is Rewriting Africa’s Critical Minerals Value ChainMay 15, 2026 7:31 amAfrican Leadership MagazineNamibia is strategically repositioning itself, not merely as an exporter of raw materials, but as a major industrial player in the global energy transition. Moving beyond its historically diamond and oil-driven economy, the country is increasingly focusing …
‘Firing’ economy culls 65 000 jobs in 90 daysMay 15, 2026 7:10 amZimbabwe Independent‘Firing’ economy culls 65 000 jobs in 90 days
ZIMBABWEAN companies offloaded more than 65 000 workers in only three months last year, even as authorities insisted the economy was on a positive trajectory.
The early months of 2025 marked one of the harshest …
Monsters of Rock: Copper keeps running hot, crossing US$14,000May 15, 2026 6:28 amStockheadRed Hot: Copper's on fire right now. Pic: Getty Images
Copper prices have soared in the past week, riding past US$14,000/t before a pullback overnight
Junior copper miners have outperformed the market in the past five years, according to Sprott
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Tech stocks party on as MinRes tumblesMay 15, 2026 6:23 amTownsville BulletinAI mania keeps Wall Street levitating
MinRes sinks after Ellison cashes out
Alkane prints cash but stock price still falls
The S&P/ASX 200 came flying out of the gates on Friday morning, climbing almost 0.5% before running straight into a wall.
By …
Chariot lands pivotal Nigerian lithium licence for freeMay 15, 2026 6:11 amThe AgeBrought to you by Bulls N’ Bears
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Illicit mining drains Nigeria’s mineral wealth, NEITI warnsMay 15, 2026 4:56 amPunchThe Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative has warned that illicit mining activities, weak regulatory oversight, and criminal infiltration of mining communities are draining Nigeria’s mineral wealth and undermining efforts to diversify the …
Why this ASX 200 mining stock is sinking 6% todayMay 15, 2026 3:26 amThe Motley Fool AustraliaMineral Resources Ltd (ASX: MIN) shares have been flying over the past year. But investors aren't showing much love for the ASX 200 miner today. At the time of writing, the Mineral Resources share price is down a sizeable 6.47% to $65.62. That is a …
Milei Approves Incentives For Lithium Mine Expansion With China TiesMay 15, 2026 1:35 amMintArgentine President Javier Milei’s government approved a series of incentives on Thursday for the expansion of a lithium mine half-owned by a Chinese firm, a rare step for the libertarian who has prioritized ties to the Trump administration.
Milei’s …
3 ASX mining stocks positioned to benefit from the green transitionMay 15, 2026 1:34 amThe Motley Fool AustraliaThe shift to clean energy is creating a decade-long demand surge for copper, lithium, and iron ore. Australia's big three miners sit right at the centre of it. The world needs enormous quantities of copper, lithium, and iron ore to build wind turbines …
The DRC mining rushMay 15, 2026 1:30 amCNBC AfricaThe Democratic Republic of the Congo is entering what one mining executive described as a particularly “exciting time,” as rising mineral exports, visible infrastructure development and renewed U.S. engagement combine to sharpen investor focus on one of …
Lands Minister woos global mining investors to Ghana May 14, 2026 10:25 pmGhana News AgencyBy Emmanuel Gamson
Takoradi, May 14, GNA – Mr Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, has engaged high-profile global mining companies to market Ghana as Africa’s premier mining investment destination.
During an exclusive …
Ghana Pitches Mining Reset to New York InvestorsMay 14, 2026 10:15 pmNews GhanaGhana’s government has unveiled a package of tax cuts, regulatory reforms and critical minerals initiatives before international mining executives in New York, as Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah positioned the country as …
Latin America Takes Center Stage in US-China MeetingMay 14, 2026 9:51 pmColombia OneBeyond Taiwan and tariffs, Latin America plays a central role in the geopolitical issues to be discussed at the U.S.-China summit in Beijing. Credit: The White House.
The meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in …
Milei approves RIGI incentives for lithium mine expansion with China tiesMay 14, 2026 9:32 pmBuenos Aires TimesArgentine President Javier Milei’s government approved a series of incentives on Thursday for the expansion of a lithium mine half-owned by a Chinese firm, a rare step for the libertarian who has prioritised ties to the Trump administration.
Milei’s …
Favourable outlook for the mining sector in ZambiaMay 14, 2026 9:09 pmAfrican Mining MarketWith a well-established copper mining sector and much of the country’s mineral wealth unexplored, the Zambian mining industry is poised for a potential period of substantial growth and expansion.
This growth trajectory is reinforced by several factors, …
Lithium Argentina Receives RIGI Approval for Cauchari-Olaroz Stage 2 ExpansionMay 14, 2026 8:05 pmEIN PresswireZUG, Switzerland, May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lithium Argentina AG (“Lithium Argentina” or the “Company”) (TSX: LAR) (NYSE: LAR) today announced that the expansion of the Cauchari-Olaroz lithium brine operation (“Cauchari-Olaroz”) under Argentina’s …
Lands Minister invites global mining firms to invest in GhanaMay 14, 2026 7:53 pmModern GhanaThe Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Mr Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has urged global mining firms to invest in Ghana, describing Ghana as the most attractive and competitive mining destination in Africa.
He made the call on Tuesday at the 21st …
Lithium miner in Zimbabwe confirms resumption of exportsMay 14, 2026 5:54 pmXinhua News AgencyHARARE, May 14 (Xinhua) -- Bikita Minerals, the local unit of China's Sinomine Resource Group, announced Thursday that it has resumed lithium concentrate exports after securing an export license from Zimbabwe's Ministry of Mines and Mining …
After quinoa’s boom, Bolivian farmers face degraded soils and climate stressMay 14, 2026 5:34 pmMongabayQuinoa, a pseudocereal, has been grown in the Andes since pre-Hispanic times. The 2010-2014 quinoa boom benefited some farmers in the region, but intensified production also brought soil depletion, increased erosion and social conflicts.
Climate change and …
Illicit mining draining Nigeria's mineral wealth, NEITI warnsMay 14, 2026 5:23 pmPunchThe Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative has warned that illicit mining activities, weak regulatory oversight, and criminal infiltration of mining communities are draining Nigeria’s mineral wealth and undermining efforts to diversify the …
Europe Just Hit €200bn in EV Investment — and Still Imports Two in Three Batteries from ChinaMay 14, 2026 4:34 pmEuropean Business MagazineEBM Newsdesk Analysis
May 13, 2026 — Europe crossed the €200 billion threshold of cumulative committed investment in its electric-vehicle supply chain this week, according to New AutoMotive data reported by Reuters — €109bn in batteries, €60bn in EV …
Astana Mining Congress to Highlight Kazakhstan’s Role in Critical MineralsMay 14, 2026 3:08 pmTimes of Central AsiaThe 16th International Mining and Metallurgy Congress and Exhibition, Astana Mining & Metallurgy (AMM) 2026, will take place on June 11-12 at the Hilton Astana, bringing together mining and metals companies, investors, technology suppliers, government …
EV Mania: The Green Dream That Would Devastate the Planet and Exploit the VulnerableMay 14, 2026 1:58 pmAmerica First ReportThe relentless push by Democrats, global bureaucrats, and climate activists to replace every internal combustion engine vehicle with an electric one promises salvation from the scourge of fossil fuels. Yet the numbers reveal a far darker reality: a …
As Trump Meets Xi, Appalachian Lithium Discovery Reshapes Strategic PictureMay 14, 2026 1:29 pmHungarian ConservativeUS President Donald Trump is already in Beijing for the highly anticipated two-day talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Arriving in the Chinese capital, Trump praised his Chinese counterpart as a ‘great leader’ and said that relations between the two …
Association urges action to ensure Canada's mining sector remains globally competitiveMay 14, 2026 10:10 amMining WeeklyWhile Canada has the minerals and metals the world needs, strong environmental and labour standards and significant untapped potential, it must improve the efficiency and predictability of project approvals, strengthen trade-enabling infrastructure and …
Everything you need to know about lithium boat batteriesMay 14, 2026 8:08 amMotor Boat & YachtingLithium, boat batteries are evolving. We take a look at how to navigate the benefits, safety, and tech of modern marine power
Boat batteries have changed over the years. While most of us grew up on a diet of heavyweight lead acid batteries, the likes of …
The Show for May 13, 2026: Southwest lithium mining, cigarettes in pop culture and moreMay 14, 2026 5:23 amKJZZ - ArizonaLithium is a key metal for electric vehicle batteries, and there is a global push to find new sources of it. We’ll hear why most of the U.S. lithium projects are right here in the Southwest. Plus, after decades of anti-smoking campaigns, cigarettes are …
There's a lithium mining boom coming to the Southwest. It will likely hit tribal communities hardMay 14, 2026 5:23 amKJZZ - ArizonaCoverage of tribal natural resources is supported in part by Catena Foundation
Lithium, a critical mineral for a clean energy future, is about to boom as demand for it spikes.
Lithium is a key metal for electric vehicle batteries and there is a global push …
Cisco Lithium Project: What it is, why it matters, 2026 outlookMay 14, 2026 4:50 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Charles Pitts
The North American lithium landscape shifted significantly this April as Q2 Metals announced a maiden Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) for its Cisco Lithium Project in James Bay, Quebec. The project, which has rapidly climbed the …
Ghana woos global investors with mining value chain push at New York forumMay 14, 2026 3:20 amThe Herald GhanaGhana has renewed its appeal to global mining investors, with the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi-Buah, outlining government’s vision to position the country as Africa’s leading mining destination.
The Minister made the …
Core awards BP33 underground mining contract at FinnissMay 14, 2026 1:04 amGlobal Mining ReviewCore Lithium Ltd has announced the award of a three year contract to Dev Mining Services Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of Develop Global Limited for underground mining services at the company’s BP33 deposit.
The contract includes an option for a two year extension …