AfricaMuseum digitises archives documenting Congolese natural resourcesJune 14, 2026 4:01 pmBelga News AgencyThe AfricaMuseum in Tervuren is digitising its archive of geological maps and documents relating to Congolese natural resources. The information is gradually being handed over to the Congolese authorities, according to Vanessa Matz, minister for Science …
Water scarcity could stifle nation’s lithium boom, study saysJune 14, 2026 2:39 pmLas Vegas Review Journal - NevadaUnder no projections for global temperature rise can the United States supply the amount of water demanded by lithium mines proposed across the nation, a new study has found.
Since the price of lithium spiked to a record high in early 2023 and politicians …
Chinese vice premier stresses development of salt lake industrial bases, natural disaster responseJune 14, 2026 12:31 pmChina Internet Information CenterXINING, June 14 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing has stressed efforts to advance the high-quality development of salt lake industrial bases as well as the capabilities for natural disaster prevention and response. Zhang, also a member of the …
Zimbabwe export earnings triple to US$10bnJune 14, 2026 11:42 amBulawayo 24 NewsZimbabwe's export earnings have more than tripled over the past seven years, rising from approximately US$3 billion in 2017 to nearly US$10 billion in 2024, driven largely by strong performance in the mining and agricultural sectors.
According to data …
This historic Nevada mining town has seen better days. Trump is excavating hopeJune 14, 2026 10:19 amLos Angeles TimesTONOPAH, Nev. — Some years ago, Harry Chahal and his wife were on a trip to Las Vegas when, like countless motorists before and since, they passed through this high desert speck of a town.
Tonopah, built by the mining industry around 1900 and depleted as …
How Chinese miners fuel Nigeria’s terrorist banditry, by Farooq KperogiJune 14, 2026 8:29 amPrompt News OnlineAt the African Studies Association conference here in Atlanta late last year, Professor Tade Aina, Senior Programs Director at the Andrew Carnegie Foundation and one of Africa’s most cerebral sociologists, called me aside and said while he appreciated my …
The 2026 Frontier Rush: Why the Andean and Lobito Corridors are the New Tier-1 JurisdictionsJune 14, 2026 7:19 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Penny Langford
The global mining landscape has reached a definitive pivot point. As of mid-2026, the industry’s traditional reliance on mature Tier-1 jurisdictions: long-defined by the stable but aging districts of Chile’s Atacama and the Australian …
Furnas Copper-Gold Project: Ero Copper and Vale Unveil Major Expansion in BrazilJune 14, 2026 7:19 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Penny Langford
SÃO PAULO : Ero Copper Corp. (TSX: ERO; NYSE: ERO) and Vale Base Metals have announced a significant expansion of the mineralized footprint at the Furnas Copper-Gold Project, signaling a major shift in the project’s scale and economic …
Gold price forecast 2026: AISC drivers, margin risks, and base/bull/bear caseJune 14, 2026 7:19 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Penny Langford
The gold market is entering a transformative period where top-line price appreciation is no longer the sole arbiter of corporate success. As we look toward 2026, the industry is increasingly focused on the divergence between spot prices …
The Silver Squeeze: Why AI and Solar are Testing the 2026 Supply CeilingJune 14, 2026 7:19 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Penny Langford
The narrative surrounding silver has shifted from a speculative precious metal to an indispensable industrial commodity. As we move through 2026, the convergence of high-density computing and the global energy transition is placing …
IMF never demanded tax on solar panels, clarifies AurangzebJune 14, 2026 6:42 amARY NewsFinance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said International Monetary Fund (IMF) never demanded to increase sales tax on solar panels.
Speaking in ARY News program Aitraz Hai, he dismissed reports suggesting that the government had considered imposing taxes on …
Rebellion in Bolivia against austerityJune 14, 2026 6:20 amRed FlagSince early May, the Bolivian government has been on the ropes. Workers and peasants have blockaded roads, protested and struck against a series of austerity programs pushed by the newly elected government of Rodrigo Paz. On 8 June, Paz prepared to …
Evo Morales: ‘Our demands will only be met when we are in power’June 14, 2026 4:49 amEl PaísEvo Morales, 66, is entrenched in the place where he built his political power: the Chapare province, Bolivia’s coca-growing region. There he cultivates avocados, farms fish, plays chess, runs and does sit-ups to stay in shape, all while closely monitoring …
‘We already lost it once’: Eminent domain returns to the Big BendJune 14, 2026 3:16 amBig Bend Sentinel - TexasWhen Everett Ewing Townsend, a 23-year-old customs inspector stationed on the border in the Big Bend, saw the South Rim of the Chisos Mountains for the first time, he knew his life was about to change. The vista — a hundred-mile panorama of lush green …
Copper demand AI data centers: 2026 outlook and deficit impactJune 13, 2026 8:46 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Penny Langford
The global mining industry is entering a period of structural misalignment as the 2026 copper market faces a projected deficit exceeding 400,000 tonnes. While the energy transition: driven by electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy …
Mine Electrification Benefits 2026: Slashing Costs with Autonomous HaulageJune 13, 2026 8:46 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Penny Langford
The year 2026 marks a decisive pivot in global mining operations as the industry moves beyond pilot programs into the full-scale deployment of autonomous electric haulage. In tier-1 jurisdictions like Australia and Canada, the convergence …
Mining M&A Deals: Why 2026 is the Year of Mid-Tier ConsolidationJune 13, 2026 8:45 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Penny Langford
The global mining industry has reached a decisive "buy vs. build" inflection point. As 2026 unfolds, the sector is witnessing a significant surge in mid-tier M&A activity, driven by a structural deficit in critical minerals …
Mining surge set to unlock dividend bonanza for MutapaJune 13, 2026 2:16 pmNewsDay ZimbabweTHE Mutapa Investment Fund (MIF) is poised for a potentially transformative dividend windfall as a surge in gold production, recovering lithium exports and expanding platinum and chrome operations begin to generate returns from some of the country’s most …
This high-risk, high-reward penny stock could be primed to rocket from 0.3pJune 13, 2026 1:53 pmThe Motley Fool UKPenny stocks in general are typically higher risk than large-cap peers. However, even within the sphere of penny stocks, there’s another layer of risk depending on the company’s sector. So, when I spotted a mining company with a market cap under £100m and …
Argentine mining exports break record to start 2026June 13, 2026 10:11 amBuenos Aires HeraldArgentina’s mining exports hit a new all-time high in the first four months of 2026, driven by surging demand for lithium, gold, and silver from the United States, China, and Switzerland.
The figures were released by the Mining Secretariat in its monthly …
Lithium price forecast 2026: drivers, risks, and breakout stocks to watchJune 13, 2026 6:56 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Charles Pitts
The global lithium market is entering a pivotal transition as the calendar turns toward 2026. After a period of aggressive price correction and inventory destocking that defined 2024 and 2025, the industry is now bracing for what many …
Lithium Price Forecast 2026: Peru Fast-Tracks Strategic Mineral ProjectsJune 13, 2026 6:56 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Charles Pitts
**LIMA, Peru : ** In a move designed to secure its position in the global energy transition, the Peruvian government has issued a landmark Supreme Decree formally recognizing lithium and uranium as “critical and strategic” minerals of …
The U.S. Government Just Took a 10% Stake in a Mining Company. Why and Who's Next?June 12, 2026 11:44 pmEIN PresswireWashington, D.C., June 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- While Wall Street watches earnings and interest rates, veteran financial expert Jim Rickards says a quieter shift deserves attention: the federal government has started taking direct ownership stakes in …
Lithium miner launches ICSID claim against NigeriaJune 12, 2026 9:59 pmGlobal Arbitration ReviewKaduna, Nigeria (Credit: Shutterstock/Abuwale)
A UK-based mining company has made good on its threat to file an investment treaty claim against Nigeria over attempts to cancel leases for a billion-dollar lithium project.
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New desalination method avoids brine and could pull salt and lithium from seawaterJune 12, 2026 8:24 pmThe Cool Down - OregonThe system combines solar power with a special black metal that absorbs sunlight.
by Aaron GoldsteinJune 12, 2026
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Freshwater shortages and pollution from desalination plants often go hand in hand, but a new method …
Codelco, CEA-Liten sign deal to electrify mining equipmentJune 12, 2026 2:52 pmMining TechnologyCodelco has entered into a one-year agreement with French institute CEA-Liten to advance the electrification of equipment used in underground mining.
The agreement aims to support the energy transition in mining operations through combined efforts such as …
Critical minerals are reshaping global trade as demand surges – UnctadJune 12, 2026 1:49 pmMining WeeklyAs the global economy shifts towards cleaner energy systems, electrification and digital technologies, more countries are competing for access to critical minerals.
Clean technologies will account for a larger share of critical mineral demand, including …
Fitch Ratings Increases Most Near-Term Metals and Mining Price AssumptionsJune 12, 2026 12:14 pmHellenic Shipping NewsFitch Ratings has increased most of its near-term metals and mining price assumptions, reflecting year-to-date prices and commodity-specific supply and demand drivers.
The increased 2026 copper assumption reflects higher year-to-date prices. We continue to …
Anson to host South Korean lithium DLE plant at its brines in UtahJune 12, 2026 8:48 amMining WeeklyASX-listed Anson Resources has signed a definitive demonstration plant agreement with South Korean steel and battery materials producer POSCO Holdings for the construction and operation of a direct lithium extraction (DLE) demonstration facility at the …
Lithium, rare earths developer Avalon opens offices in two Canadian regions and USJune 12, 2026 8:06 amMining WeeklyTSX-listed critical minerals developer Avalon Advanced Materials has opened three office locations to support the advancement of its Canadian and US operations, as well as its market connectivity.
From the Northwest Territories and Northwestern Ontario to …
Lithium price forecast 2026: Drivers, risks, and market recoveryJune 12, 2026 7:06 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Penny Langford
The narrative surrounding the lithium market has shifted dramatically as we move through mid-2026. After a period of inventory destocking and project delays that characterized 2024 and 2025, the global mining industry is now confronting …
Mining News Weekly: Shifts and Shocks Shaping June 2026June 12, 2026 7:06 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Penny Langford
The first week of June 2026 has underscored a widening divergence in the global mining sector. While industrial policy in North America is accelerating the "economic fortress" model for critical minerals, operational volatility …
WWF Zimbabwe, partners jointly launch new project to promote responsible miningJune 12, 2026 1:34 amNewsDay ZimbabweIt was officially launched in Harare on Wednesday, with participants drawn from government ministries, local authorities, mining companies, civil society organisations, development partners, academia,community representatives and the media.
HARARE, June 10 …
Tenure acquisition expands Pursuit’s Rio Grande Sur foothold as lithium demand acceleratesJune 12, 2026 1:30 amStockheadOverall lithium demand is expected to double by 2030, requiring new sources to plug the supply gap. Pic: Getty Images
Pursuit acquires new tenements to lift Rio Grande Sur resource and project footprint
Total area of 1362 hectares acquired adjacent to the …
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Frontier Lithium, Hanwha sign MoU to explore lithium value chain opportunitiesJune 11, 2026 11:25 amMining WeeklyToronto- and Frankfurt-listed Frontier Lithium has entered into a nonbinding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Korean firms Hanwha Corporation and Hanwha Ocean (collectively Hanwha) to establish a framework for evaluating potential cooperation across …
Lithium Ionic advises of possible litigation effort by vague Emerita shareholder groupJune 11, 2026 10:39 amMining WeeklyCanadian lithium developer Lithium Ionic Corporation says it has become aware of a group claiming to be "significant shareholders" of Canada-based but Spain-focused explorer Emerita Resources Corporation which applied to the Ontario Superior …
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Skillings Mining Intelligence: The Investment Edge – M&A Surges and the P/NAV Re-Rating (June 10, 2026)June 11, 2026 5:04 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Salini Krishnan
The global mining landscape in mid-2026 is defined by a fundamental disconnect between equity valuations and the hardening reality of physical deficits. For institutional investors and capital allocators, the current market window offers …
Peru Lithium Decree: What it is, why it matters, 2026 outlookJune 11, 2026 5:04 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Penny Langford
The Peruvian government has formally issued a Supreme Decree declaring lithium and uranium as "critical and strategic minerals" of national importance. This legislative pivot, finalized in early June 2026, marks a significant …