IR1 powers ahead with critical mineral projects in the USFebruary 9, 2026 8:18 pmTownsville BulletinIris Metals is positioning itself as a domestic US producer of strategic minerals like lithium, rubidium, and tungsten
The US government is looking to reduce reliance on imports and nail down local supply of critical minerals for its defence and technology …
Automaker unveils new model with uncanny resemblance to Porsche: 'Copying?'February 9, 2026 7:52 pmThe Cool Down - Oregon"Amazed any Western countries allow these to be sold."
by Michelle RochniakFebruary 9, 2026
Chinese tech company Huawei's Harmony Intelligence Mobility Alliance has announced a new electric vehicle that looks like a Porsche, reported …
AMW 2026 Puts African Mining at the CenterFebruary 9, 2026 7:50 pmBusiness GhanaAfrica holds 30% of the world’s critical mineral reserves, positioning the continent at the center of the global energy transition and industrial supply chain realignment. With global mineral demand set to increase four-fold by 2050, this position becomes …
Memory, mourning and resistance in Tiziano Cruz’s “Wayqeycuna”February 9, 2026 7:47 pmRabble.caThe audience takes their seats to face a mountain range of draped cloth. Snow-covered peaks are fluorescently lit. The stage lights dim to the sound of encroaching bells. A man in a vibrant purple shawl walks onto the stage, crouching surreptitiously …
Fluor Corporation: Advancing Mining Alongside SustainabilityFebruary 9, 2026 7:29 pmMining DigitalFluor brings decades of experience delivering large-scale projects across global mining, metals and fertiliser sectors. The company says its integrated approach combines deep technical expertise across engineering, design, construction and operations.
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Oluremi Tinubu: US Airstrikes In Nigeria ‘A Blessing,’ Collaboration With Trump Welcome`February 9, 2026 7:16 pmArise News Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has described the Christmas Day US military airstrikes on Islamist militants in Sokoto State, northwest Nigeria as a “blessing,” signalling her husband’s government is open to deeper security cooperation with …
California’s Lithium Valley: Why This 40-Acre Parcel Could Be Your Entry Point to the FutureFebruary 9, 2026 6:19 pmCalifornia Business JournalThe Salton Sea, a shimmering expanse of water in California’s southeastern desert, was never supposed to exist. In 1905, the California Development Company attempted to divert water from the Colorado River to irrigate the Imperial Valley’s mineral-rich …
Why critical minerals are becoming Israel’s next strategic asset - opinionFebruary 9, 2026 6:03 pmThe Jerusalem PostThe recent Critical Minerals Ministerial meeting held in Washington, to which Israel was invited alongside dozens of US allies and partners, may not have made headlines in the Jewish state – but it should have. Beneath its technical title lies one of the …
Brazil mineral output reaches R$221bnFebruary 9, 2026 5:54 pmValor InternationalThe production value of Brazil’s main metallic minerals, together with graphite, reached R$220.5 billion in 2024, up about 8% from the previous year, according to the latest edition of the Brazilian Mineral Yearbook published by the National Mining Agency …
US airstrikes in Nigeria is a blessing. We are expecting that there will be more - Remi TinubuFebruary 9, 2026 5:16 pmWelcome to Linda Ikeji's BlogNigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has described the Christmas Day U.S. military airstrikes on Islamist militants in Sokoto State as a “blessing,” signalling Abuja’s openness to deeper security cooperation with Washington.
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MIIF repositions for 2026 amid global market volatilityFebruary 9, 2026 4:57 pmGraphicThe Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) has outlined a forward-looking investment strategy for 2026 aimed at capturing opportunities from major structural changes in global markets while protecting its portfolio against persistent macroeconomic and …
Vanguard receives environmental permits for Paraguayan uranium projectFebruary 9, 2026 4:42 pmMiningMetalnews.comVanguard Mining announce that it has received its final set of Environmental Licences, bringing the total to four Environmental Licences, from Paraguay’s Ministerio del Ambiente y Desarrollo Sostenible (“MADES”) as part of the regulatory advancement of the …
Significant milestone for the Ústí nad Labem lithium facilityFebruary 9, 2026 4:21 pmCEENERGYNEWSThe 42-billion-crown (1.7-billion-euro) lithium mining and processing project in the Ústí nad Labem Region in Czechia could become the largest investment in the region’s history and one of the most significant in the country. The project is now moving into …
New law expands free battery recycling options statewideFebruary 9, 2026 3:56 pmKankakee Daily Journal - IllinoisThe Portable and Medium-Format Battery Stewardship Act, went into effect in January.
Illinois is the 16th state to pass a law. The law regulates the safe collection, recycling, and management of batteries, including those in small everyday electronics like …
Eramet shares drop as CFO's suspension deepens management crisisFebruary 9, 2026 3:54 pmGlobal Banking & Finance ReviewBy Gus Trompiz
Impact on Stock Performance
PARIS, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Shares in Eramet slid on Monday as news that the French mining group's finance chief had been temporarily suspended deepened a management crisis triggered by the ousting of its former …
Q&A: How export policy shifts are reshaping EV battery manufacturingFebruary 9, 2026 3:03 pmEV Engineering OnlineElectric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing is increasingly shaped by global trade policy, supply chain concentration, and rising geopolitical risk. For much of the past decade, China has played a central role in lowering the cost of lithium ion batteries …
US to compete with China by purchasing metals in Africa before they mined — ReutersFebruary 9, 2026 2:55 pmTASSPRETORIA, February 9. /TASS/. The United States is entering into pre-mining, or offtake, agreements with companies in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and other African countries to supply copper and cobalt in order to compete with China in …
How African Mining Holds the Key to Global Economic SecurityFebruary 9, 2026 2:51 pmMining DigitalZambian copper as a growth catalyst
As global competition for these resources intensifies, African governments are increasingly prioritising local collaboration to retain value and deepen domestic supply chains.
Ghana, the continent's largest gold …
Booming metals price likely to provide big tax windfall for South AfricaFebruary 9, 2026 2:40 pmIOLBooming gold and other high commodity prices will provide a big boost to South Africa's tax collections, with the benefits likely to begin filtering through the fiscus in the second half of this year, while also growing the mining sector, Minerals …
The Business Case for Recycling Rare Earths and Critical Minerals StrengthensFebruary 9, 2026 1:35 pmTaiwan Business TopicsRising prices will increase economic attractiveness.
Taiwan is grappling with growing risks to its supply of rare earth elements (REEs) and other critical minerals. Recycling is emerging as a potential tool to reduce dependence on imported materials, and …
WILLIAM GUMEDE | Resource nationalism — SA is losing outFebruary 9, 2026 12:21 pmBusiness DayShare current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn
US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on China’s state subsidised exports, China’s restrictions on foreign access to …
Minerals, militants, US-made guns: Why Donald Trump’s bet on Asim Munir is set to failFebruary 9, 2026 12:16 pmThe Times of IndiaMinerals, militants, US-made guns: Why Trump’s bet on Munir is set to fail
The blast that tore through a Shia mosque on the edge of Islamabad on Friday was not only an act of mass murder. It was also a reminder of the limits of power in a country whose …
2PointZero bets on AI to steer double-digit growth, exits and critical minerals entryFebruary 9, 2026 12:07 pmThe National NewsAbu Dhabi’s 2PointZero Group is accelerating its AI-driven investment strategy as it targets sustained double-digit growth after a merger that tripled revenue, while preparing potential divestments and expanding into critical minerals and South America.
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Washington’s critical minerals gambitFebruary 9, 2026 12:03 pmIndependent (Uganda)Marco Rubio, the U.S Secretary of State addresses delegates during the Critical Minerals Ministerial in Washington D.C. on Feb.4. COURTESY PHOTO/U.S DEPARTMENT OF STATE.
Inside Trump’s plan to rebuild global supply chains without China
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US Moves To Break China's Control Over African Minerals: ReportFebruary 9, 2026 11:39 amBenzingaIn a bid to challenge China’s dominance in the African minerals market, the U.S. is reportedly adopting new strategies to secure critical minerals from countries like Zambia, Guinea, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Offtake Deals Target DRC …
Azimut Confirms Significant Gold Discovery at Rosa, Wabamisk Property, James Bay, QuébecFebruary 9, 2026 11:30 amEIN PresswireHighlights include 3.26 g/t Au over 9.35 m within 28.90 m grading 1.29 g/t Au
Gold zone traced over 1.4 kilometres, open in all directions
Follow-up 2,000-metre drilling program underway to accelerate expansion LONGUEUIL, Québec, Feb. 09, 2026 ( …
U.S. Races China For Africa’s Critical MineralsFebruary 9, 2026 11:08 amStratNews GlobalHome Africa U.S. Races China For Africa’s Critical Minerals
U.S. is using offtake and similar trading structures, including agreements with Mercuria and Congo’s Gécamines, to steer output into U.S.-aligned value chains.
The U.S. is relying on offtake …
Environmental Groups Sue EU Over Controversial Lithium Mine in PortugalFebruary 9, 2026 11:05 amEarth.OrgThe groups are asking the European Court of Justice to annul the European Commission’s decision to grant the lithium mine in northern Portugal “strategic” status and clarify the Commission’s obligations under the Critical Raw Materials Act.
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Geopolitical Risk Shapes Commodity Markets as Gold Anchors Ghana Mining SectorFebruary 9, 2026 11:00 amNews GhanaThe Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) has identified geopolitical risk as one of the most important factors likely to shape global markets in 2026, citing its growing influence on commodity prices, capital flows and investor risk appetite.
The average …
The dark side of green technology: what do electric vehicles really cost?February 9, 2026 10:18 amNatureThe Elements of Power: A Story of War, Technology, and the Dirtiest Supply Chain on Earth Nicolas Niarchos Penguin & William Collins (2026)
You probably don’t think about the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) when scrolling on your phone. Or about …
The Roving and Stationary Bandits — and the Rest of UsFebruary 9, 2026 10:16 amMyJoyOnlineChukwuemeka B. Eze (L) and Deprose Muchena (R).
Mancur Olson's idea of roving and stationary bandits was meant to explain why some systems of domination endure while others collapse. Roving bandits loot violently and move on. Stationary bandits settle …
The Pentagon's Utah Bet: Ares Strategic Mining Restarts America's Only High-Grade Fluorspar MineFebruary 9, 2026 8:09 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaHere's something most people don't know: the United States imports 100% of its fluorspar. Every single pound. That's despite the fact that fluorspar is essential for steel production, aluminum smelting, hydrofluoric acid manufacturing, and the …
Weekly Mining Watch: 5 Global Trends Set to Define the Market (Week of February 9, 2026)February 9, 2026 8:09 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaHere's what nobody wants to admit: the week of February 9, 2026 might be the moment we look back on as the inflection point. The USGS just confirmed what operators already knew: America's mineral dependency problem got worse, not better. China …
Analysis: How the proposed sliding-scale royalties could impact mining revenueFebruary 9, 2026 7:16 amMyJoyOnlineOn Friday, December 19, 2025, the final sitting day before Parliament rose for the Christmas recess, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources laid before Parliament a Legislative Instrument seeking to introduce a sliding scale royalty structure for all …
Artificial Intelligence to transform safety in Kenya's mining sectorFebruary 9, 2026 4:17 amThe Standard
Artisanal miners and locals at Tumanini gold mine in Museno village, Shinyalu Constituency, Kakamega County. [File, Standard]
As Kenya prepares to expand its mining sector, from gold operations in Kakamega to emerging opportunities in critical minerals …
Lithium Market Oversupply vs. Future Deficit: When to Start Buying the DipFebruary 8, 2026 9:31 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaHere's the thing nobody wants to admit: the lithium market everyone's been calling "oversupplied" for the past two years is about to flip into a deficit so fast it'll give operators whiplash. And the irony? Most of the industry is …
Digital Twins and IoT Spark a New Era in Mining IntelligenceFebruary 8, 2026 8:17 amConstruction & Property NewsAccording to a new industry report from Bentley Systems, 88% of mining organizations now recognize digital twins as high-impact technology, with nearly 90% already implementing or planning projects.
For decades, mining data has been trapped in silos—split …
Resource Nationalism Secrets Revealed: What Mining Tax Changes Experts Don't Want You to KnowFebruary 8, 2026 6:57 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaHere's what the mining establishment won't tell you at investment conferences: the ground is shifting beneath the entire industry. Literally and figuratively.
Resource nationalism isn't coming. It's already here. And it's rewriting the …
SEC Qualifies American Lithium Minerals $20M Offering for Commodity AcquisitionsFebruary 8, 2026 6:57 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaAmerican Lithium Minerals (OTC: AMLM) just cleared a major regulatory hurdle. On February 4, 2026, the SEC qualified the company's Regulation A Offering Statement, greenlighting a capital raise of up to $20 million through common stock. The minimum …
Lawsuit challenges drilling near Ash MeadowsFebruary 7, 2026 7:26 pmThe Inyo Register - CaliforniaThe Timbisha Shoshone Tribe and conservation groups filed a lawsuit in federal court Thursday to halt exploratory mine drilling near the springs and wetlands of Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge in Southeastern Inyo County.
The waters of Ash Meadows, …