Canada and Mexico in a Moment of Strategic ChoiceFebruary 20, 2026 7:01 pmWilson CenterAs North America approaches the 2026 review of the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA), uncertainty has become the defining feature of the continental economic landscape. Against this backdrop, recent discussions between Mexico and Canada to …
Lithium 'gold rush' under threat as Imerys scraps Cornwall projectFebruary 20, 2026 5:53 pmCornwall LiveBritish Lithium workers (Image: british lithium)
The Cornish lithium "gold rush" could be under threat as Imerys has scrapped its Cornwall project.
In June 2023, Imerys stressed its British Lithium (IBL) project was going ahead, flying in the …
Sibanye-Stillwater reinstates dividend after three yearsFebruary 20, 2026 5:16 pmCNBC AfricaIn a triumphant return to profitability marked by soaring profits, Johannesburg-listed mining titan Sibanye-Stillwater has announced its first dividend since 2023, buoyed by a robust rally in precious metal prices. The announcement was met with enthusiasm …
Argentina Lithium Announces Exploration Plan and Provides Corporate UpdateFebruary 20, 2026 4:06 pmInvesting News NetworkArgentina Lithium & Energy Corp. (TSXV: LIT,OTC:LILIF) (FSE: OAY3) (OTCQB: LILIF) ("Argentina Lithium" or the "Company") is pleased to provide the following updates.
Argentina Lithium filed its maiden mineral resource estimate with …
Australia's Forrestania acquires MacPhersons Reward Gold mining projectFebruary 20, 2026 3:55 pmAK&MAK&M 20 February 2026 17:47
Australia's Forrestania Resources Ltd. has entered into an agreement with the gold mining company Beacon Mining to acquire the MacPhersons Reward project. This is reported in the Forrestania press release.
The value of …
Sibanye-Stillwater's earnings rise sharply in 2025, resumes dividend payoutFebruary 20, 2026 2:47 pmIOLSibanye-Stillwater sold 14% less gold in 2025, but much higher rand gold prices more than offset this, underpinning a 281% increase in group headline earnings per share while dividends were resumed for the first time since 2023.
The share price nudged up 0 …
Canada Nickel and U of Texas complete in-situ CO₂ sequestration pilotFebruary 20, 2026 2:43 pmEV Engineering OnlineCanada Nickel Company has completed an in-situ carbon sequestration pilot study at its Crawford Nickel Project near Timmins, Ontario. The project targets large-scale nickel production, a critical input for stainless steel and high-nickel lithium-ion …
Bezos and Gates-backed mining firm locked in data dispute over Congo mineral archives in BelgiumFebruary 20, 2026 2:34 pmBusiness Insider AfricaThe US miner says the data is essential to deploying its AI-driven search for lithium, cobalt, and copper.
Belgian officials and museum authorities have refused to release the archives before full public digitisation.
The standoff highlights growing …
Sibanye-Stillwater’s 2025 headline earnings soar 281%, R3.7bn dividend declaredFebruary 20, 2026 2:25 pmEngineering NewsJOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – The 2025 headline earnings per share of Sibanye-Stillwater soared by 285% and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) came within a hair’s breadth of trebling with a 189% increase of just …
Red Lake seeks government support as town prepares for influx of residentsFebruary 20, 2026 2:10 pmCBC/Radio-CanadaPlay
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Trustco Closes ADR Chapter, Clears Path to US ListingFebruary 20, 2026 1:50 pmInformanteWINDHOEK, Namibia – Trustco Group Holdings Limited (“Trustco”) is ending its American Depositary Receipt (“ADR”) programme with the Bank of New York Mellon, effective on or about 23 March 2026. The two parties agreed to wind down the programme under the …
Mine. Mine. Mine. How One Corrupt Billionaire Kicked Off the Global Cobalt SpreeFebruary 20, 2026 1:41 pmVanity FairOn a freezing morning last December, President Donald J. Trump welcomed two African leaders to Washington, DC. President Paul Kagame of Rwanda and President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo of the Democratic Republic of the Congo were there to sign a …
Geologic Hydrogen Production Advances Through Element One’s Partnership with Stone to H2February 20, 2026 12:21 pmHydrogen Fuel NewsAnnouncing the Partnership
Just recently, Element One Hydrogen & Critical Minerals Corp. and Stone to H2, Inc. inked a definitive option and earn-in deal to roll out advanced Geologic Hydrogen Production and Critical Minerals Extraction tech. It’s a …
Japan’s New Africa PlaybookFebruary 20, 2026 12:00 pmObserver Research FoundationIntroduction
The year 2025 marked a turning point in Japan’s re-engagement with Africa. The ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), held in Yokohama from 20 to 22 August 2025, convened leaders and representatives from 49 …
UN maps Nam’s industrial pathFebruary 20, 2026 11:54 amNew EraThe United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) yesterday launched a new report outlining how Namibia can expand its economy by adding value to its mineral resources and diversifying into new industries.
The report, titled ‘Rapid Assessment …
Supply-side risks to critical minerals endanger surge in new technologiesFebruary 20, 2026 11:17 amMiningMetalnews.comThe global transition to clean energy is gaining momentum, heavily relying on renewable technologies such as solar PV cells and wind turbines, as well as energy transition solutions like hydrogen, energy storage, and carbon capture. Simultaneously, the …
Africa’s resources aren’t a curse or a cure — governance is the real mineralFebruary 20, 2026 10:41 amThe Times of IndiaToday, we stand at a crossroads where the geography of wealth meets the geometry of power. When we discuss the geopolitical economy of the Global South, one term frequently anchors the conversation: Resource Nationalism. It is the assertion of state …
Green Industrial Policy: Climate Ambition or New Inequality?February 20, 2026 10:14 amNewsClickIndia no longer speaks about climate action in terms of prudence. It is speaking industrial language. Solar parks dot the desert, battery gigafactories are announced with great fanfare, and green hydrogen corridors promise to make India a global hub for …
WTC Mumbai hosts Australian delegationFebruary 20, 2026 10:07 amFree Press JournalWorld Trade Center Mumbai, in association with the All India Association of Industries (AIAI), hosted a high-level interaction with a business delegation from the Australia India Business Council (AIBC), reaffirming the growing momentum in India–Australia …
Voices in Conflict: Credibility, Conscience and the Battle for TruthFebruary 20, 2026 8:33 amDaily NewsJournalism without credibility not wanted
The only possible reason Business Report continues to publish fake articles from the Presidential Climate Commission must be because it is paid to do so. The latest claptrap of February 18 is particularly …
Sibanye’s Kloof gold mine drags production as prices soarFebruary 20, 2026 8:25 amBusiness DayShare current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn
Production disruptions at Sibanye Stillwater’s Kloof mine’s gold operations weighed on its latest interim results, …
Brokers review 12-month price targets for 3 ASX 200 mining shares post-resultsFebruary 20, 2026 8:19 amThe Motley Fool AustraliaThree ASX 200 mining shares that are the largest players in their segments have been re-rated by analysts this week. This follows all three companies releasing their 1H FY26 earnings. Let's take a look. Image source: Getty Images The BHP share price is …
HotCopper Highlights, Week 8: Zip unfastened; Coles in trouble, BHP’s India pivot & moreFebruary 20, 2026 8:18 amThe Market HeraldJoin our daily newsletter At The Bell to receive exclusive market insights
Good Afternoon and welcome to the latest edition of HotCopper Highlights where we go through the stocks and announcements you were watching this week on Australia’s #1 finance …
Code the Rules, Own the Data: Simons Charts Africa’s Mineral FutureFebruary 20, 2026 7:47 amNews GhanaAfrica’s mineral wealth will remain a gift to others for as long as the continent continues to govern it with analogue tools in a digital age. That is the central provocation running through the third paper in Bright Simons’ mineral strategy trilogy, which …
Zim @Mining Indaba 2026: Hunting in packsFebruary 20, 2026 7:45 amZimbabwe IndependentTHE 2026 Investing in African Mining Indaba, held from February 9 to 12 has come and gone.
THE 2026 Investing in African Mining Indaba, held from February 9 to 12 has come and gone.
Now in its 32nd year, the Indaba is the crème de la crème of mining …
Rwanda’s new mining blocks draw 73 investor bidsFebruary 20, 2026 7:45 amBusiness Insider AfricaThe update comes as the government opens another 10 mining blocks for field visits between February 16 and 20, 2026. Interested investors are encouraged to register for the visits, which are based on the Pitchbook released on December 3, 2025. Duly signed …
Will AI decide Zim’s lithium future?February 20, 2026 7:30 amSouthern EyeInstead of simply exporting raw lithium ore, Zimbabwe will soon send out a processed chemical used in making batteries.
WHEN government officials state that Zimbabwe is not just selling rocks anymore, they are referring to initiatives such as the newly- …
Monsters of Rock: Rio flags copper plans, PLS revives lithium plant, MinRes profit reboundsFebruary 20, 2026 2:33 amStockheadASX miners have been flashing their numbers in a big couple days of mid-year reporting. Pic: Getty Images
Rio Tinto sharpens focus on copper growth despite Glencore deal collapse.
Lithium miners in brighter mood as PLS, MIN and IGO report
Copper and gold …
DEAP Capital appoints Saudi Mining Exchange founding CEO, three others to its board February 20, 2026 1:05 amNairametricsDEAP Capital Management & Trust Plc has appointed Mr. Lamon Rutten, founding CEO of the Saudi Mining Exchange and Mumbai Commodity Exchange, to its Board of Directors.
The board inclusion follows the company’s recent recapitalization, with Banklink …
AI funding set to bring mining into 21st centuryFebruary 19, 2026 10:35 pmMail & GuardianModernisation: Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe at the Investing in African Mining
Indaba 2026. Photo: Mining Indaba
The financial commitments made during the G20 heads of state summit last November, such as the United Arab Emirates’ …
The ‘ravenous’ demand for Cornish lithiumFebruary 19, 2026 10:34 pmThe Week MagazineFollow us
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Foremost Clean Energy Ltd. Announces Participation in Red Cloud's Pre-PDAC Mining ShowcaseFebruary 19, 2026 9:03 pmInvesting News NetworkForemost Clean Energy Ltd. (NASDAQ: FMST) (CSE: FAT) is pleased to announce that the Company will be presenting at Red Cloud's Pre-PDAC Mining Showcase. We invite our shareholders and all interested parties to join us. The conference will be held in- …
Australia’s 2026 Mining Pivot: Why Brownfield Expansion is the New GreenfieldFebruary 19, 2026 7:15 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaAustralia's mining sector is rewriting its playbook.
The greenfield gold rush that defined the last commodity supercycle is over. In its place: a calculated shift toward brownfield expansion, underground optimization, and squeezing more output from …
President Mahama outlines five-point plan to transform Ghana’s mining sectorFebruary 19, 2026 5:21 pmGhana Broadcasting CorporationBy: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH
President John Dramani Mahama has outlined a five-point plan to transform Ghana’s mining sector. The President linked the initiative to the broader “reset agenda” aimed at economic growth, adding that the five-point plan reaffirms …
Why communities pay for miningFebruary 19, 2026 3:29 pmBangkok PostLast week, policymakers and industry executives of mining companies gathered in Cape Town for the annual African Mining Indaba. They followed a familiar script: governments would court investors, companies would promise jobs and growth, and champagne would …
A massive new mine highlights Nevada’s place at the center of the U.S. lithium pushFebruary 19, 2026 3:28 pmLas Vegas Weekly - NevadaYou may not know exactly what lithium is, but your life probably wouldn’t be the same without it. The lightweight metal is the secret ingredient in the batteries that power everything from phones and tablets to solar panels and electric vehicles. And while …
Elektros Develops Media and Communications Plan for Lithium Mining ProjectFebruary 19, 2026 2:37 pmVoice of Alexandria - MinnesotaSUNNY ISLES BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / February 19, 2026 / Elektros Inc. (OTC PINK:ELEK), a hard-rock lithium mining developer with operations in Sierra Leone, today announced the development of a comprehensive Q1 media and communications …
Lithium Americas Provides a Project Update and 2026 Capex Guidance for Thacker PassFebruary 19, 2026 12:01 pmFinancial PostThis news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation, and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 ( …
Rio Tinto Grabs Majority Control Of Nemaska LithiumFebruary 19, 2026 11:51 amBenzingaThis shift in ownership follows equity investments by both Rio Tinto and the Government of Quebec, and positions Rio Tinto to take over direct management of the company, aiming to enhance its lithium operations in Quebec.
Rio Tinto’s Bold Lithium Strategy …
Mining company to amend Sheep Creek planFebruary 19, 2026 11:44 amBitterroot Star - Montanaby Michael Howell
Bitterroot National Forest officials received a draft Plan of Operation from US Critical Materials for exploratory mining on its Sheep Creek mining claims up the West Fork of the Bitterroot River in late December 2025. The Forest Service …
Ewoyaa Lease Speculation Puts Atlantic Lithium on IceFebruary 19, 2026 10:59 amNews GhanaAtlantic Lithium Limited, the Africa-focused lithium exploration and development company advancing Ghana’s first lithium mine, triggered a voluntary trading suspension on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) on Thursday, citing mounting speculation …
PLS Group Swings To Earnings In H1February 19, 2026 7:49 amNasdaq(RTTNews) - PLS Group Ltd. (PILBF, PLS.AX), an Australian lithium mining and exploration company, on Wednesday reported first half profit compared with loss in the previous year.
For the first half of the full year 2026, net income came in at $33 million …
Armah Buah cracks down on ‘Fronting’, pushes bold local content drive in mining sectorFebruary 19, 2026 7:07 amThe Chronicle News OnlineThe Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has issued a strong warning against the practice of “fronting” in Ghana’s mining sector, describing it as “a theft of opportunity” that undermines the country’s quest for genuine local …
Man allegedly compiled reports for 'Chinese intelligence', court hearsFebruary 19, 2026 6:14 amABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)A LinkedIn introduction led to an Australian businessman compiling reports for two people he allegedly believed worked for Chinese intelligence in exchange for cash, a jury has heard, with his conduct allegedly amounting to reckless foreign interference.
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