Strong exploration system essential to mining’s future, Junior Indaba points outJune 9, 2026 3:06 pmMining WeeklyJOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – A strong and vibrant exploration system is essential to the future of the mining sector, and to advancing transformation, inclusion, and long-term growth in South Africa.
In spelling this out at the Junior Indaba on …
Lithium Africa gearing up for imminent Northern Cape drilling campaignJune 9, 2026 3:06 pmMining WeeklyMineral exploration company Lithium Africa is preparing for a large-scale 3 500 m drilling campaign at its flagship Springbok project, in South Africa’s Northern Cape province, this July.
The drilling campaign will target a new mineral resource at the …
Brazil sees rush for rare earths amid global supply concernsJune 9, 2026 2:38 pmValor InternationalHome to the world’s largest rare earth reserves outside China, Brazil has recorded a surge in mineral exploration applications related to these minerals in recent years. Activity peaked between 2023 and 2024, but applications filed in 2025 and 2026 alone …
Scholars focus on rare minerals for dira 2050June 9, 2026 2:35 pmThe CitizenDar es Salaam. As the global race for critical minerals intensifies, Tanzanian researchers are preparing to tackle one of the country's biggest development questions: how can the nation's vast mineral wealth be transformed into long-term prosperity …
Rukweza appointed Lithium Association of Zimbabwe chair June 9, 2026 2:13 pmZimbabwe IndependentInnocent Rukweza
MUTAPA Energy Resources (MER) chief executive officer Innocent Rukweza has been appointed chairman of the Lithium Association of Zimbabwe (LAZ), a development that comes as the country seeks to strengthen its position as a major player in …
Andrada Mining reports further high-grade results from Lithium RidgeJune 9, 2026 1:15 pmShareCastThe AIM-traded company, which produces tin and is developing a broader critical minerals portfolio in Namibia, said the third batch of results covered six additional diamond drill holes from Lithium Ridge.
Andrada said hole LRD027 returned 9.05 metres at 2 …
America Imports Nearly All of It — and One Utah Mine Is Trying to Change ThatJune 9, 2026 1:12 pmEIN PresswireIssued on behalf of Ares Strategic Mining Inc. There is a mineral inside almost every refrigerator, smartphone screen, steel beam, and aluminum can in the country — and the United States produces virtually none of it. A small-cap miner in the Utah desert …
Schneider Electric, TeraWulf strike $290m deal to power AI arms race in New YorkJune 9, 2026 11:21 amBusiness DaySchneider Electric SE and its liquid cooling unit Motivair are delivering more than $290 million worth of data center infrastructure to TeraWulf Inc.’s Lake Mariner campus in Barker, New York, the companies said Tuesday, in one of the more concrete …
Andrada Mining confirms high-grade mineralisation at Lithium RidgeJune 9, 2026 11:02 amMining WeeklyAim-listed Andrada Mining has confirmed further high-grade lithium mineralisation at Lithium Ridge, in Namibia, following the release of a third batch of diamond drilling results from the project.
The company has now completed the extended Stage One …
Three reasons why India is overly dependent on China for lithiumJune 9, 2026 10:55 amThe PrintIf you go by the relentless stream of headline events and claims, India under the Narendra Modi government seems all set to become self-sufficient in lithium-ion batteries, breaking free of China’s shackles and taking its rightful place in the battery- …
Revised plan aimed at reversing deindustrialisation in SAJune 9, 2026 10:53 amMoneywebThe Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) has launched a revised plan in what it says is a bid to reverse the deindustrialisation of the South African economy.
Revealing the plan on Monday, its 2026 version of the Industrial Development …
Rio Tinto commits 30% more funds to Canadian communitiesJune 9, 2026 10:15 amMining WeeklyBritish-Australian multinational mining company Rio Tinto is increasing its yearly community investment commitment in Canada by 30% through the Rio Tinto Canada Fund (RTCF), bringing total yearly funding to C$13-million to support community-led initiatives …
Balochistan and the new great game for critical mineralsJune 9, 2026 10:09 amDawnAs tensions between Iran, Israel, and the United States continue to reshape regional geopolitics, Pakistan finds itself occupying an increasingly pivotal diplomatic position.
Beyond its traditional role as a security actor in South Asia, Islamabad has …
Max Power Mining sells noncore lithium project to focus on natural hydrogenJune 9, 2026 9:38 amMining WeeklyCanadian natural hydrogen developer Max Power Mining has entered into a share purchase agreement with Homeland Critical Minerals Corporation to sell all of the issued and outstanding equity interests of Max's wholly-owned subsidiary, Max Power …
American Battery Technology’s grant for Nevada lithium project reinstated following appeal winJune 9, 2026 9:38 amMining WeeklyIntegrated critical mineral manufacturing company American Battery Technology Company has won its appeal with the US Department of Energy (DOE) for the reinstatement of its competitive grant award to support the $115-million project for the construction of …
CATL to supply 2,400MWh of battery storage for Edify Energy’s Australian hybrid projectsJune 9, 2026 9:27 amEnergy Storage NewsConstruction is being delivered by DT Infrastructure, the Australian subsidiary of Malaysian contractor Gamuda. The projects are targeting commercial operations in 2028.
Last month, Edify reached financial close on both projects, backed by a consortium of …
SNEC 2026: Energy storage launches and tech spec reveals at China’s biggest clean energy trade showJune 9, 2026 9:27 amEnergy Storage NewsWith its origins and central focus on solar PV, it is also no surprise that, alongside pure play energy storage and battery companies, the leading players of China’s solar market also use the event to signal their growing interest in battery energy storage …
India explores Russian coking coal assets, more nickel supplies, sources sayJune 9, 2026 9:13 amBusiness RecorderNEW DELHI/MOSCOW: India’s state-owned Steel Authority of India (SAIL) and NMDC Ltd are exploring acquisitions of coking coal assets in Russia as New Delhi seeks to secure supplies of critical raw materials, Indian sources said.
The world’s biggest …
China controls the stuff life runs on. Breaking free will cost youJune 9, 2026 8:50 amWorldNetDailyEvery era gets the slogan it deserves. Ours, apparently, is:
Great Powers 2.0
If you have not run across the phrase yet, you will. It is shorthand for a now-fashionable claim: that the long post-Cold War experiment in open markets and rules-based …
ASX plays dead before clawing back lossesJune 9, 2026 8:41 amThe Cairns PostToday is not only a Tuesday on which the S&P/ASX 200 slid 0.24%, it's the beginning of the working week. (Thanks for yesterday and, we suppose, for being born and becoming a king, Charles.)
ASX claws back from a 1.6% tumble but still finishes …
Offense wins elections, defence wins marketsJune 9, 2026 8:28 amFat Tail Daily“It’s the economy, stupid!” – James Carville, 1992/PM Albanese, circa this week Our Prime Minister recently quoted election advice from the mid-90s that helped Bill Clinton get over the line, while rolling out a new tax system… Well, from the mid-90s …
Closing Bell: ASX plays dead before clawing back lossesJune 9, 2026 8:24 amStockheadBob sat and contemplated the weight of existence. Either that or indigestion. Pic: Getty Images
ASX claws back from a 1.6% tumble but still finishes in the red
Miners remain under pressure as iron ore hovers near two-month lows
OpenAI, Anthropic and SpaceX …
From Energy Security to Material Security: The Next Frontier for India’s TransitionJune 9, 2026 7:53 amEnergetica IndiaFor a long time, energy security was mostly about fuel. Countries worried about oil imports, gas pipelines, coal reserves, and price movement in these commodities. That is changing in real time along with the global world order.
The global energy …
CLP Government awards record $4 million to drive Territory exploration and future mining projectsJune 9, 2026 7:34 amThe National TribuneNT Government
9 June 2026
The Finocchiaro CLP Government is investing a record $4.09 million in exploration grants to support 34 projects across the Northern Territory.
The funding will help unlock new mineral discoveries, drive investment and strengthen …
Why these ASX blue-chip shares are strong buys right nowJune 9, 2026 7:20 amThe Motley Fool AustraliaFree Article You’re reading a free article with opinions that may differ from The Motley Fool’s Premium Investing Services. Become a Motley Fool member today to get instant access to our top analyst recommendations, in-depth research, investing resources, …
Defence tech muscles into the ASX 200June 9, 2026 7:08 amTownsville BulletinWall Street shakes off rate fears
Materials slump drags the ASX lower
Defence and miners muscle into the ASX 200
The S&P/ASX 200 got whacked early on Tuesday, tumbling as much as 1.5% before trimming losses to 0.29% by lunchtime.
Investors were …
Cornish Lithium impact reportJune 9, 2026 6:34 amBusiness CornwallA new independent report is claiming that Cornish Lithium could deliver a £3.8 billion boost to the local economy over the next 25 years.
The analysis by Public First, highlights that Cornish Lithium’s proposed Trelavour Lithium Project at St Dennis, near …
ABTC wins back $115m DoE grant for Tonopah Lithium refinery June 9, 2026 5:22 amMining TechnologyThe American Battery Technology Company (ABTC) has regained a $115m grant from the US Department of Energy (DoE) to fund the first phase of a commercial-scale lithium refinery at its Tonopah Flats Lithium Project.
Situated in Nevada’s Big Smoky Valley near …
Lithium mining predicted to boost Cornwall's economy by £3.8 billionJune 9, 2026 5:19 amThe PacketAccording to a new independent economic assessment, Cornish Lithium’s proposed projects could contribute £3.8 billion in gross value added over the next 25 years and create more than 700 jobs.
This growth would be centred around the company’s lithium …
Chariot reclaims highly prospective US lithium groundJune 9, 2026 4:35 amThe West AustralianChariot Resources has launched a major land expansion at its US Resurgent lithium project, in an astute move that will nearly double its footprint within one of the world’s premier battery metal districts.
The company’s 79.4 per cent-owned subsidiary, FMS …
EU and UK carmakers seek Brexit EV rules delay – reportJune 9, 2026 4:27 amJust AutoAutomotive industry bodies in Europe and the UK are pressing the European Commission to defer stricter electric vehicle rules of origin set out under the Brexit trade deal, reported the Guardian.
The appeal for a further postponement comes amid growing …
3 top ASX mining shares for investors right nowJune 9, 2026 4:15 amThe Motley Fool AustraliaIt has been an extraordinary year for ASX mining shares. The materials sector rose 32% in 2025 and is up a further 15% so far in 2026. This has been driven by surging copper prices, a recovering iron ore market, and growing investor interest in the …
Chariot Resources rides its expanded Resurgent project on revived lithium priceJune 9, 2026 3:45 amStockheadResurgent fortunes: with the lithium market lifting, Chariot Resources expands the foothold of its key US project. Pic: Getty Images
Chariot stakes 573 additional mining claims at its Resurgent lithium project
This move almost doubles the company’s project …
Lunch Wrap: Rate fears hit miners as defence tech muscles into the ASX 200June 9, 2026 3:45 amStockheadLithium and defence tech stocks muscle their way into the ASX 200. Pic: Getty Images
Wall Street shakes off rate fears
Materials slump drags the ASX lower
Defence and miners muscle into the ASX 200
The S&P/ASX 200 got whacked early on Tuesday, …
EOS and these ASX shares are joining the ASX 200 index this monthJune 9, 2026 3:38 amThe Motley Fool AustraliaFree Article You’re reading a free article with opinions that may differ from The Motley Fool’s Premium Investing Services. Become a Motley Fool member today to get instant access to our top analyst recommendations, in-depth research, investing resources, …
Pantera Minerals prospecting old silver and antimony plays in Southwest ArkansasJune 9, 2026 12:21 amMagnolia Reporter - ArkansasGot news? Email it to news@magnoliareporter.com
Pantera Minerals Ltd. says it is looking for silver and antimony in southwest Arkansas.
Pantera sold 35,000 acres of lithium brine leases and other assets in Lafayette County in July 2025 to Energy …
Long Shortz with TG Metals: Mining lease application advances for BurmeisterJune 8, 2026 11:11 pmStockheadHost Tylah Tully sits down with TG Metals (ASX:TG6) CEO Dave Selfe to discuss the company’s Mining Lease application for the Burmeister lithium deposit and why it marks a significant step toward potential development.
Selfe also outlines the opportunity …
Beijing Centralizes Overseas Mining: CMRG Tasked with Coordinating Global AcquisitionsJune 8, 2026 11:07 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Penny Langford
Beijing has officially moved to consolidate its grip on the global resource landscape, designating the China Mineral Resources Group (CMRG) as the central coordinator for all overseas mining acquisitions and investments. This structural …
Daily Skillings Mining Intelligence: The Investment Brief (June 8, 2026)June 8, 2026 11:06 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Salini Krishnan
The global mining sector enters the second week of June 2026 with a tightening focus on structural supply deficits and the shifting financial metrics used to value the world’s largest producers. As the "AI Energy Nexus" …
Lithium bust is over but will battery metal boom again?: Andy HomeJune 8, 2026 10:21 pmDD NewsThe lithium market has sprung back to life after a three-year slump that left the battery metal languishing at rock-bottom prices for much of 2024 and 2025.
The CME lithium hydroxide contract has jumped by 86% since the start of the year and is trading …
ABTC regains DOE support for battery-grade lithium hydroxide projectJune 8, 2026 10:16 pmEV Engineering OnlineAmerican Battery Technology Company (ABTC) announced that the US Department of Energy (DOE) has reinstated its grant award supporting the first phase of the company’s Tonopah Flats Lithium Project (TFLP), a planned commercial-scale lithium refinery in …
National View: Mineral-rich US a sleeping giant for critical miningJune 8, 2026 7:42 pmDuluth News Tribune - MinnesotaIn April, the U.S. Geological Survey, which leads national efforts to map mineral resources and analyze supply chains, released an eye-opening report about the nation’s mineral potential. The survey found that the Appalachian region of the eastern United …
Prospecting mining sites proposed in Hibberdene, MtwalumeJune 8, 2026 1:35 pmSouth Coast HeraldTwo sites for prospecting activities have been proposed for the South Coast – one in Hibberdene and the other in Mtwalume.
In the Hibberdene application, prospecting rights are for lithium ore, titanium, gold ore, and more by Zilutha (Pty) Ltd.
Activities …
Youth miners called on to tap into vast Masvingo mining sector investment opportunitiesJune 8, 2026 12:44 pmThe Sunday News
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MASVINGO Provincial Mining Director, Mr Marshal Muzira has called on youth miners to tap into the province’s vast mining sector investment opportunities, positively contributing to a target of US$40 billion mining industry …
Lithium mining impacts local watersJune 8, 2026 11:36 amSciworthyElectric vehicles and other clean energy devices rely on batteries that use a metal called lithium. The expanded use of lithium has made lithium mining a rapidly growing industry. Lithium is most often found in volcanic rocks called pegmatites. Researchers …
Lithium price forecast 2026: winners, risks, and the supply chain shiftJune 8, 2026 11:11 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Charles Pitts
The global lithium market has entered a period of structural realignment as of June 2026. After the volatility of the mid-2020s, the supply chain is no longer defined by a simple race for volume but by the strategic pursuit of margin and …
Critical Minerals: 2026 outlook for lithium and nickel marketsJune 8, 2026 11:11 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Charles Pitts
The narrative surrounding critical minerals has undergone a sharp pivot as the industry enters 2026. Following a period of significant price volatility and oversupply concerns in 2024 and 2025, the lithium and nickel markets are …
Avalon proposes share consolidation ahead of potential US listingJune 8, 2026 10:55 amMining WeeklyTSX-listed lithium and rare earths explorer Avalon Advanced Materials has advised it will host a special meeting of shareholders on June 29 to seek shareholder approval for a proposed share consolidation.
A ratio will be determined by the board but will be …