Rio Tinto and Glencore End Merger Talks, Reshaping Mining LandscapeFebruary 6, 2026 8:06 pmNautical VoiceRio Tinto and Glencore have officially terminated their merger discussions, a decision that could have significantly altered the global mining industry. The companies announced on Thursday that they could not reach an agreement on terms that would satisfy …
China adjusts SQM stake amid Chile lithium industry reshuffleFebruary 6, 2026 7:27 pmUnited Press International (UPI)Feb. 6 (UPI) -- China's Tianqi Lithium Corp. announced plans to reduce its stake in Chilean lithium producer SQM, the world's largest lithium company, where it holds a 21.9% share, as Chile moves to restructure its lithium industry through a major …
Residents threaten “demo” over delayed compensationsFebruary 6, 2026 6:50 pmGhana MMAResidents of communities affected by the Lithium Mining project in the Mfantseman Municipality of the Central Region are threatening to demonstrate against the firm conducting the exploration- Atlantic Lithium Mining Company over delayed compensations.
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Namibia showcased at Mining Indaba February 6, 2026 1:11 pmNew EraNamibia will participate in the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 to be held from 9 to 12 February 2026 in Cape Town.
The country will use the event to showcase investment-ready mining opportunities and attract new investors and development partners …
Commission sued over Barroso lithium mine’s EU “strategic project” statusFebruary 6, 2026 12:36 pmEUToday120The European Commission is facing a legal challenge over its decision to grant “strategic project” status to the Barroso lithium mine in northern Portugal, a designation intended to accelerate EU access to critical raw materials needed for batteries and …
10 Misconceptions About Investing in Zimbabwe’s Mining SectorFebruary 6, 2026 10:09 amMining ZimbabweZimbabwe’s mining industry remains one of the most misunderstood investment destinations globally. Persistent myths, often rooted in outdated policy frameworks or selective narratives, continue to shape external perceptions, sometimes overshadowing the …
Glencore-Tinto: What to Know about Mining's Biggest MergerFebruary 6, 2026 9:26 amNew Business AgeAnglo-Australian metals giant Rio Tinto is in talks to acquire Swiss competitor Glencore, potentially creating the world's largest mining firm at a time of soaring demand for copper.
Here's how things stand ahead of a takeover bid.
Birth of a Giant …
Metallic Minerals Fuel India’s Mining Value Surge, While Non-Metallics Grow SteadilyFebruary 6, 2026 8:37 amFACTLYTL;DR India’s mineral production has seen consistent growth over the past six years, led by strong performance in iron ore, bauxite, and limestone. The metallic minerals segment has driven much of the value increase, while non-metallic minerals have shown …
Namibia targets mining investment in Cape TownFebruary 6, 2026 7:57 amWindhoek ObserverStaff Writer
Namibia will present a range of investment-ready mining opportunities at the 2026 Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town, the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) announced on Thursday.
The mining sector is …
Zimbabwe sovereign fund breaks up mining empire to chase specialist capitalFebruary 6, 2026 6:43 amThe Zimbabwe MailHARARE – Zimbabwe’s sovereign wealth vehicle is dismantling its sprawling mining structure in favour of a commodity-by-commodity model, in a sweeping overhaul aimed at improving operational focus and attracting international capital.
The Mutapa Investment …
Mutapa Investment Fund restructures mining portfolio into commodity specific unitsFebruary 6, 2026 5:52 amNew ZimbabweTHE Mutapa Investment Fund (MIF) has announced a major restructuring of its mining portfolio, shifting from a broad holding company model to commodity-specific mining units in a move it says is aimed at improving efficiency, accountability and value …
Whose future is liveable?February 6, 2026 1:13 amPrometheusElon Musk was Time Magazine’s man of the year in 2021. By early 2025 he was an integral (albeit short lived) part of the second Trump administration, responsible for decimating FEMA and other parts of the USA’s domestic disaster preparedness infrastructure …
The Green Transition and Environmental Injustice in the SouthFebruary 6, 2026 12:32 amScalawag MagazineIn the South, where the ruins of shuttered factories once stood as monuments to industrial decline, a different kind of energy is taking hold quite literally. From the sprawling solar farms in rural Georgia to Black-led, community-owned energy cooperatives …
Lithium Forecast 2026: Price Outlook, Supply Growth, and EV DemandFebruary 6, 2026 12:26 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaHere's the thing nobody wants to admit: lithium's 2024-2025 price collapse was entirely predictable, and the 2026 recovery everyone's banking on is anything but guaranteed.
Lithium carbonate prices cratered from peak highs near $80,000 per …
Mining M&A Trends 2026: Valuations, Deal Drivers, and What Buyers WantFebruary 6, 2026 12:26 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaMining M&A 2026 is racing ahead at a pace the industry hasn't seen in over a decade. But here's the thing nobody wants to admit: most of these deals aren't about growth. They're about survival.
The flagship transaction says it all. …
Are Wesfarmers shares a buy for passive income?February 5, 2026 11:19 pmThe Motley Fool AustraliaWesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) shares are often seen as a cornerstone stock for long-term Australian investors, and for good reason. With a diversified portfolio led by Bunnings, Kmart Group, and Officeworks, the company has built a reputation for reliable …
Glencore-Tinto merger to form world’s biggest mining firmFebruary 5, 2026 9:22 pmNew Age BangladeshAgence France-Presse . Tokyo
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Anglo-Australian metals giant Rio Tinto is in talks to acquire Swiss competitor Glencore, potentially creating the world’s largest mining firm at a time of soaring demand for copper.
Here’s how things …
Environmental groups sue EU commission over Portugal's lithium mineFebruary 5, 2026 7:26 pmWHBL - WisconsinLISBON, Feb 5 (Reuters) – Environmental groups filed a lawsuit on Thursday against the European Commission over its decision to grant preferential “strategic” status to Portugal’s Barroso lithium mine project, developed by London-listed Savannah Resources …
House passes bill to accelerate U.S. mining of vital mineralsFebruary 5, 2026 6:24 pmThe Washington Times - Washington D.C.The House passed a bill Wednesday that would codify President Trump’s executive action to increase mining of hardrock minerals, including rare earth elements, to end U.S. reliance on foreign suppliers such as China.
The bill would also direct the …
Mining giant Rio Tinto abandons Glencore merger bidFebruary 5, 2026 5:55 pmDigital JournalCopper smelting underway at El Teniente mine, owned by Codelco, the Chilean state-owned outfit that is partnering with Rio Tinto to extract lithium - Copyright AFP/File RAUL BRAVO
Ben PERRY, Alexandra BACON
British-Australian miner Rio Tinto said …
US launches global push to reduce supply chain risks in critical minerals marketFebruary 5, 2026 5:53 pmZee BusinessThe United States, along with its partners and allies, announced a major global push to reshape the market for critical minerals and rare earths, unveiling a series of agreements, financing commitments and new institutional frameworks aimed at building …
Green groups sue EU over inclusion of Portuguese lithium mine on priority listFebruary 5, 2026 5:00 pmClimate Home NewsEnvironmental campaigners and community groups are suing the European Commission over its decision to designate a controversial lithium mine in Portugal as “strategic” to secure the minerals it needs for the energy transition.
They argue that the Barroso …
Skillings Mining Review February 2026February 5, 2026 3:53 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaThe February issue of Skillings Mining Review explores an industry in transition—where market corrections, geopolitical shifts, and rapid technological change are redefining mining’s future.
We open with After the Crash: Lithium Prices Rebound, but …
Mutapa moves to commodity-based mining structure to unlock value February 5, 2026 3:14 pmZimbabwe IndependentFrom L to R: Mutapa Gold Resource CEO Trevor Barnard, Mutapa chief investment officer Simbarashe Chinyemba and Mutapa Platinum CEO Munashe Shava.
MUTAPA Investment Fund (MIF) has launched a sweeping overhaul of its mining portfolio, abandoning a …
Editorial: Shelve colonial royalty-based mining leasesFebruary 5, 2026 2:36 pmBusiness and Financial TimesA former Chief Justice, Sophia Akuffo, believes the country’s impending wave of expiring mining leases presents a rare opportunity to restructure the sector without breaching existing contractual obligations.
The nation must abandon its long-standing …
Zimplats Ruling Reinforces Legal Certainty as Mining Sector Tax Disputes with ZIMRA PersistFebruary 5, 2026 1:54 pmMining ZimbabweA recent High Court ruling in favour of Zimbabwe Platinum Mines (Zimplats) has reinforced the role of Zimbabwe’s courts in defining the limits of mining taxation, even as disputes between miners and the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) continue to …
Consolidated Lithium Metals Provides Update on Kwyjibo Rare Earth ProjectFebruary 5, 2026 12:30 pmEIN PresswireTORONTO, Feb. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Consolidated Lithium Metals Inc. (TSXV: CLM | FRA: Z36 | OTCQB: JORFF) (“CLM” or the “Company”) announces today that it has entered into an amendment effective February 4, 2026 (the “Amendment”) to the previously …
Germany and Australia Expand Partnership in Lithium MiningFebruary 5, 2026 11:00 amOpen KGDuring a meeting in Canberra on February 5, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul announced plans to deepen the partnership with Australia in the supply of key resources. As reported by DW, Wadephul noted that significant reserves of lithium and other …
Thinking outside the MLS: Landowner takes unconventional approach to selling Salton Sea propertyFebruary 5, 2026 5:11 amDigital JournalPhoto courtesy of Seized Property LLC.
Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.
A rare opportunity emerges in California’s Salton Sea, where the growing surge in lithium interest, driven by demand for battery metals in clean energy …
US shows strong interest in Kenya’s mining sector, takes jibe at ChinaFebruary 5, 2026 4:53 amStarAn illustration of workers and heavy machinery at a mining site /FREEPIK
The US has increased its interest in Kenya’s mining
sector amid an aggressive pursuit for access to African rare earth minerals including
in the DRC, vital for defense and tech.
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Glencore is in talks with a US-backed consortium to sell a 40% stake in DRC mining to GlencoreFebruary 5, 2026 4:52 amWorld Energy News - ConnecticutGlencore has been in discussions to sell a 40 percent stake in its copper-and-cobalt operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The assets are valued at $9 billion, including debt.
The Orion Critical Mineral Consortium, led by Orion Resource Partners, …
Three ASX lithium explorers advancing their projectsFebruary 5, 2026 1:12 amTownsville BulletinASX lithium stocks have reported their progress for the December quarter
Lithium prices have almost doubled in the past twelve months
Below we present three ASX explorers looking to advance their lithium projects
Reporting season for the December quarter …
Surge Battery raises $25 million for Nevada lithium projectFebruary 4, 2026 11:32 pmResource World MagazineSurge Battery Metals Inc. [NILI-TSXV, NILIF-OTC, DJ5C-FRA] said Wednesday it has raised $25 million from a non-brokered private placement financing.
The company said it intends to use the proceeds for additional costs related to its preliminary feasibility …
Mining probe, CCSD budget cuts and a hazardous Las Vegas homeFebruary 4, 2026 9:39 pmKNPR - Nevada🧪 A man is in custody after local, state and federal agencies searched a Las Vegas home for hazardous materials. The property’s manager, 55-year-old Ori Solomon, was arrested and charged with improperly storing and discharging hazardous materials.
This …
Zimbabwe set to start operations at 'continent's first lithium sulphate plant'February 4, 2026 8:37 pmEye Witness NewsZimbabwe is set to start operations at what is the continent's first lithium sulphate plant within this year.
The project is managed by Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe in partnership with China's Huayou Cobalt Co, located at Huayou’s Bikita Mine.
The …
From mining waste to sustainability goalsFebruary 4, 2026 5:48 pmNorth American Mining - ColoradoResearchers at Australian educational institution Flinders University are working to turn mining waste into a powerful tool for sustainable construction.
Dr. Aliakbar Gholampour, a senior lecturer in Civil and Structural Engineering at the school’s College …
Bigger & Bolder: ET Infra Global Metals & Mining Meet returns in 2026February 4, 2026 3:31 pmETInfra.comGlobal Mining eventAs India accelerates toward its $5 trillion economy ambition and the long-term Viksit Bharat 2047 vision, the ET Infra Global Metals & Mining Meet 2026 is set to return with a sharper focus, wider industry participation, and deeper …
Futureproof surveillance technology for mining operationsFebruary 4, 2026 3:04 pmMining MagazineThe mining industry is primed for a dramatic shift. Electric vehicles that require lithium and cobalt are becoming more popular. The expansion of AI has placed a heavy burden on copper, aluminium and other rare-earth minerals to facilitate the construction …
Namibia Tops Africa’s Mining Potential ListFebruary 4, 2026 2:17 pmVillager
By: David Shoombe
Despite the decline in global diamond demand, Namibia’s mining sector continues to show strong potential in Africa, particularly in rare earth and critical minerals. Mining Review Africa 2026 ranks Namibia number one among African …
EDITORIAL: Picking ‘winners and losers’ in the mining industryFebruary 4, 2026 9:17 amLas Vegas Review Journal - NevadaDemocrats now sound like free-market aficionados.
Donald Trump’s penchant for tariffs has turned many Democrats into born-again free traders. Now his affection for industrial policy has them sounding like free-market enthusiasts.
On Monday, three high- …
New Membrane Technology to Extract Lithium from WaterFebruary 4, 2026 9:07 amTech BriefsArgonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL, and University of Chicago, IL
H-shaped cell for studying membrane transport behavior—one half has a salt water mixture (blue liquid), the other shows result after membrane separation (clear liquid). Left to right: …
Zimbabwe’s Lithium Strategy Yields Results as Sales Volumes Surge 33% Against TargetFebruary 4, 2026 8:58 amMining ZimbabweThe government strategy to position Zimbabwe as a key player in the global battery minerals market, which saw the Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe (MMCZ) report significant overperformance in lithium sales for the 2025 financial year, is …
Don’t renew expiring mining leases – IEA tells gov’t February 4, 2026 6:03 amBusiness and Financial TimesBy Buertey Francis BORYOR
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has urged government to stop renewing expiring mining leases and instead adopt a new mining policy anchored in state ownership of mineral resources, with private firms engaged strictly …