Seven Tools Every Ghanaian Contractor Needs to Win in 2026February 22, 2026 8:25 pmNews GhanaGhana’s construction industry is projected to grow at an average annual rate of 5.2% between 2026 and 2029, driven by government investment in road infrastructure, renewable energy, mining, and industrial development, with the African Development Bank ( …
Kristie Batten: TG Metals on the pathway to gold productionFebruary 22, 2026 8:07 pmStockheadDrilling momentum builds at Van Uden as TG Metals looks to grow the resource and move closer to production. Pic: Kristie Batten/supplied
One of Australia’s top mining journalists, Kristie Batten, writes for Stockhead every week in her regular column, …
Aussie silver miner eyes IPOFebruary 22, 2026 7:40 pmTownsville BulletinSilver prices have soared in the past year, but there are few opportunities on the ASX
After a turnaround, the private owner of the Abra lead and silver mine in WA is eyeing a late 2026 IPO
Float would bring 6th largest silver producing mine in Oz to …
From oil to ores: The geopolitics of the Gulf states' critical mineral strategyFebruary 22, 2026 7:02 pmThe WeekThe discussion related to critical minerals and rare earth elements (REE) have become significant because of the global pursuit of energy transition and defence modernisation, critical minerals— including lithium, cobalt, nickel, copper and rare earth …
Somaliland Offers US Exclusive Mineral Access, Military Bases Following Israeli RecognitionFebruary 22, 2026 5:00 pmAl ManarSomaliland has offered the United States special privileges, including exclusive access to strategic minerals and the establishment of military bases, as it seeks broader international recognition after the Israeli occupation entity formally recognized its …
Zimbabwe’s tax structure hurting formal business sectorFebruary 22, 2026 3:50 pmThe StandardLast year, the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce, Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries and the Confederation of Zimbabwe Retailers all pleaded with Finance, Economic Planning and Investment minister Mthuli Ncube over taxes and unfair competition.
It …
Somaliland offers United States exclusive access to mineral resources and military basesFebruary 22, 2026 2:52 pmLegit NewsSomaliland is stepping up its push for international recognition by offering the United States exclusive access to its mineral wealth and potential military bases
The move comes just weeks after Israel became the first country to recognise Somaliland’s …
Catholic bishops fault 2026 Electoral Law, warn of 2027 risksFebruary 22, 2026 2:08 pmThe Sun NigeriaFrom Fred Ezeh, Abuja
The Catholic bishops, under the umbrella of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), have faulted the ability of the 2026 Electoral Law to produce elections in 2027 that would be free, fair and acceptable to the majority of …
How the AI revolution needs a reliable critical mineral supply chainFebruary 22, 2026 2:07 pmFirstpostAs artificial intelligence models grow larger and computing requirements expand, demand for critical minerals will rise in parallel, creating a link between technological advancement and resource security. India needs to leverage its relations to build a …
Canada’s Nickel Revival: How the Canada Growth Fund is Rescuing Critical Mineral ProjectsFebruary 22, 2026 1:15 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaCanada's nickel sector was on life support. Thompson Mine, one of the country's largest underground nickel operations, was heading toward closure. Vale Base Metals was looking for an exit. The jobs were disappearing. The critical minerals strategy …
UPSC Key: India-Brazil Relations, Delhi declaration on AI Impact, and Trump raises tariffsFebruary 22, 2026 1:02 pmThe Indian ExpressPreliminary Examination: Current events of national and international importance.Mains Examination: General Studies-II: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.What’s the ongoing story: …
Mint Explainer | Why India’s rare earth deal with Brazil matters after Pax SilicaFebruary 22, 2026 8:59 amMintThe South American country has the second-largest source of rare earth and other critical mineral ores after China.
Mint explains the development that comes a day after India formally joined the US-led alliance for the critical mineral global supply chain …
Critical Minerals Watchlist 2026: 10 Things Your Mining Finance Team Needs to Know Right NowFebruary 22, 2026 8:21 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaThe critical minerals landscape just got more concentrated. And more expensive. And considerably more geopolitically fraught.
Your finance team is probably modeling copper deficits and lithium price curves. That's table stakes. What they're missing …
Gold Digger: Why gold remains the market’s ‘biggest trade’February 22, 2026 7:10 amStockheadGold is the 'biggest trade' in global markets, according to this fundie. Pic: Getty Images
Gold could run higher as demand continues to run hot at high prices
Top gold miners trading at big discounts to historic valuations, fundie says
Terra Metals …
Talking minerals and megawattsFebruary 22, 2026 5:58 amGEO TVWhen Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington this week, the official language was measured and diplomatic. Yet the themes reportedly discussed – critical minerals, energy and counterterrorism – revealed far more …
India moves to secure critical mineral supply chainFebruary 22, 2026 12:18 amHindustan TimesIndia is moving to secure its critical mineral supply chains by strengthening all stages of production, from exploration and mining to the recovery of materials from end-of-life products, the ministry of mines informed Parliament this month.
India moves to …
AP gears up to explore rare-earth mineralsFebruary 22, 2026 12:18 amHindustan TimesFollowing the Centre’s announcement concerning the development of rare earth corridors (RECs) in four southern states in its recent Union Budget for FY2026-27, Andhra Pradesh has begun the exercise to develop the corridor, aimed at harnessing its abundant …
2 Mining Stocks to Buy in FebruaryFebruary 21, 2026 11:56 pmThe Motley Fool USACopper and lithium are both commodities tied to powerful economic trends like electrification, renewable energy, and data center investment, and these stocks are the best way to invest in them.
It's no secret that mining commodity prices, in this case …
Ghana Has the Minerals. The Factories That Should Process Them Are Still MissingFebruary 21, 2026 10:30 pmNews GhanaGhana sits atop an estimated 900 million tonnes of bauxite, is Africa’s leading gold producer, and ranks among the world’s top suppliers of manganese. It is also a country that, by the assessment of its own researchers, its political leaders, and its …
India, Brazil forge rare earths pact to safeguard strategic suppliesFebruary 21, 2026 9:26 pmEFENew Delhi, Feb 21 (EFE).- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed a cooperation and technical investment agreement on Saturday to jointly explore and develop critical minerals, aiming to secure strategic …
California Water, Energy, and Resource Policy: A Conversation with Edward RingFebruary 21, 2026 6:18 pmAGNet West - FloridaCalifornia faces unprecedented challenges in water management, energy production, and natural resource use. In a wide-ranging conversation with Edward Ring, Director of Energy and Water Policy at the California Policy Center, we explored solutions that …
Rio Tinto Seizes Majority Control of Canada’s Nemaska Lithium in Critical Minerals Power PlayFebruary 21, 2026 5:37 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaRio Tinto has locked down majority control of Nemaska Lithium, acquiring a 53.9% stake in the Canadian lithium producer and pushing the Quebec government's ownership down to 46.1%. The move gives the London-based mining giant direct operational command …
CME Group to Launch World’s First Rare Earth Futures Contract Amid Global Supply ConcernsFebruary 21, 2026 5:37 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaCME Group is preparing to launch the world's first rare earth futures contract, a move that could reshape how Western governments and companies manage exposure to one of the most strategically critical: and politically volatile: commodity markets on …
President commissions B5 Plus Steel Plant - Restates commitment to 24-Hour EconomyFebruary 21, 2026 3:31 pmGraphicPresident John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated the expanded B5 Plus Steel Plant at Lakpleku in the Ningo-Prampram District in the Greater Accra Region.
The President reiterated the government's resolve to create a conducive environment for …
South Africa at a crossroads – minerals and mobilityFebruary 21, 2026 12:59 pmMail & GuardianSouth Africa has a mature automotive sector, including OEMs that export globally. (BMW Press Group)
Can South Africa leverage its mineral wealth and manufacturing expertise to secure a meaningful position in Africa’s mobility revolution? The answer …
Gas Sector Debt Crosses an Alarming Rs. 3.28 Trillion, Lawmakers Warn of Systemic CollapseFebruary 21, 2026 12:43 pmProPakistaniPakistan’s gas sector circular debt has surged to Rs. 3.283 trillion, raising serious concerns among lawmakers who warned that the system could collapse without urgent reforms.
The alarming figure was disclosed during a meeting of the National Assembly …
From trash to Tejas: How your gadgets could become the backbone of aviationFebruary 21, 2026 12:35 pmZee NewsThe strategic future of Indian aviation and defense may be sitting unused in your bedside drawer. As India pushes for "atomic sovereignty," which means controlling strategic-grade materials at the molecular level, experts say millions of …
Mercedes sparks buzz as photos emerge of unreleased modelFebruary 21, 2026 12:29 pmThe Cool Down - OregonMercedes fans can rejoice because the automaker is expected to release a car this year that some say it should have released years ago — the very first electric C-Class.
As another entry on the ever-growing list of car brands announcing new all-electric …
A new resource management paradigm maximises profits for African countriesFebruary 21, 2026 11:28 amOriental News NigeriaBy IN ON AFRICA IOA
African nations are rethinking how value is captured from the energy supplies and minerals contained within their borders. Climate pressure, energy transition demands and geopolitical competitions are driving the opportunities to exert …
U.S. Doubles Down on Critical Minerals: New Funding + Bills That Could Move Projects Faster in 2026February 21, 2026 10:35 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaWashington isn't playing around anymore. After years of critical minerals task forces, white papers, and congressional hearings that produced more talk than tonnage, the federal government has shifted into capital deployment mode. Real dollars. Real …
Lithium Americas Targets $1.6B Spend on Thacker Pass Construction in 2026February 20, 2026 10:16 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaMost mining projects this decade are exercises in delay, dilution, and diplomatic hand-wringing. Thacker Pass is different.
Lithium Americas is dropping $1.3 billion to $1.6 billion on Phase 1 construction in Nevada this year. That's not aspirational …
Mining Dominates the 2026 TSX Venture 50 RankingFebruary 20, 2026 9:55 pmETF TrendsThe 2026 TSX Venture 50 ranking underscores a dramatic shift in Canada’s small-cap landscape. Mining companies accounted for 48 of the top 50 performers, marking what Andrew Creech, President of the TSX Venture Exchange, describes as a clear inflection …
Urban mining enters the supply-chain risk conversationFebruary 20, 2026 9:34 pmTrellis - CaliforniaThe Circular Supply Chain Coalition (CSCC) is laying the foundation for a global network of regional recycling nerve centers that would “mine” critical minerals from e-waste.
It is pitching the effort as industrial risk management that sidesteps extractive …
Atlantic Lithium seeks temporary ASX Trading halt amid Ghana operations speculationFebruary 20, 2026 9:09 pmGhana MMAAtlantic Lithium Limited has requested a temporary suspension of trading in its shares on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), effective February 19, 2026, as it responds to a price query and addresses speculation linked to its Ghana operations.
In a …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …