China’s coal waste could become the next critical metal resource, report suggestsMay 24, 2026 5:07 pmInteresting Engineering - New YorkA new report explains that China should consider turning coal waste (like fly ash) into a valuable resource for critical metals like germanium, aluminum, lithium, and gallium. By combining its large supply of coal (and waste) and industrial prowess, this …
China wants to extract lithium, germanium from coal wasteMay 24, 2026 12:55 pmNewsBytesWhat's the story
China is exploring the potential of coal waste as a source of critical metals such as lithium, gallium, and germanium.
The country is capitalizing on its advanced extraction technology and industrial infrastructure to do so.
Coal …
India’s electrical equipment industry to become a $235 billion giant by 2035: McKinsey ReportMay 24, 2026 10:09 amOrganiser WeeklyIndia’s electrical equipment industry could witness unprecedented growth over the next decade, driven by rising electricity demand, rapid electrification, renewable energy expansion, and strong global export opportunities, according to a new report …
Will Zimbabwe’s lithium strategy help it break into the value-adding game?May 24, 2026 7:36 amSouth China Morning PostZimbabwe is betting that its move into lithium processing will finally break the cycle of digging and shipping ore that has defined its mining sector for decades.
This follows the export of the continent’s first consignment of lithium sulphate by Prospect …
Mining M&A deals 2026: Why mid-tiers are targets for super-majorsMay 24, 2026 6:55 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Penny Langford
The global mining sector has entered a decisive phase of consolidation as 2026 begins, marked by a fundamental shift in how the world’s largest producers deploy capital. Following a year of tentative "portfolio cleanup" in 2025 …
Copper Deficit Matters: How the 2026 Supply Gap Impacts Your PortfolioMay 24, 2026 6:55 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Penny Langford
The global copper market is entering a period of structural realignment that is fundamentally changing the risk-return profile for mining investors. As we move into 2026, the metal: once a simple proxy for global industrial health: has …
From Gold To Critical Minerals, Peru Eyes Major Expansion In Trade With IndiaMay 24, 2026 6:30 amStratNews GlobalHome Don't Miss From Gold To Critical Minerals, Peru Eyes Major Expansion In Trade With...
From lithium and copper to ports, potatoes and pharmaceuticals, Peru is looking to significantly expand its partnership with India as both countries explore new …
Bolivia’s Paz says protests test democracy ahead of talksMay 24, 2026 4:41 amWalla Walla Union-Bulletin - Washington StateAnti-government protests and persistent roadblocks in Bolivia are testing the country’s transition to a democracy that’s open to the world economy, beleaguered President Rodrigo Paz said in an interview Saturday with Bloomberg Television’s Wall Street Week …
Youths urged to take the lead in developing AfricaMay 24, 2026 3:04 amThe Sunday NewsSunday Mail Reporter
AFRICAN youths should take the lead in the continent’s industrialisation and economic transformation agenda by exploiting vast opportunities in mining, agriculture and information and communication technology (ICT), the Dean of African …
Canadian scientists uncover massive natural hydrogen source deep beneath Earth’s surfaceMay 24, 2026 1:20 amNatural NewsCanadian scientists uncover massive natural hydrogen source deep beneath Earth’s surface
University of Toronto geochemist Barbara Sherwood Lollar led a team that mapped vast quantities of naturally occurring white hydrogen trapped kilometers beneath Earth…
Zimbabwe just drew a hard line for foreign miners concerning its goldMay 23, 2026 11:40 pmBusiness Insider AfricaPolite Kambamura made public the policy in the country’s capital, Harare, which compels all foreign players participating in Zimbabwe's small-scale gold mining sector to either dramatically increase investment and production or cease operations by …
Full steam ahead for Milei's Andean mining revolutionMay 23, 2026 9:59 pmKMVU FOX26 - OregonThe future of Argentina's economy lies buried under the ground at over 3,000 meters (9,843 feet) in the Andes, according to President Javier Milei.
Up here, in a starkly beautiful landscape of snowy peaks and glaciers, excavators are carving huge …
Mining permits reform 2026: Can fast-tracked legislation solve shortages?May 23, 2026 7:50 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Charles Pitts
The year 2026 has emerged as a watershed moment for North American resource policy. For over a decade, the primary obstacle to the global energy transition was not a lack of geological potential, but the “permitting purgatory” that kept …
Mining ESG Reporting Trends 2026: Real-Time Carbon Transparency and Scope 3May 23, 2026 7:49 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Penny Langford
The era of the static, 100-page annual sustainability report is coming to an end. In 2026, the mining industry has reached a tipping point where periodic disclosures are being replaced by continuous, real-time data streams. For ESG …
The Harms of Post-Colonialism on African NationsMay 23, 2026 4:22 pmZnetworkUntil gaining independence, the Sahell nations of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso have been among the poorest countries in Africa. They were known as French West Africa, having been colonized during the “Scramble for Africa” in the 1880’s and 1890 s and after …
Lithium Market Reset: 5 Stocks Positioning for the 2026 Supply GapMay 23, 2026 2:15 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaAerial view of large-scale lithium brine evaporation ponds showcasing the industrial infrastructure required for global supply.
By Charles Pitts
The lithium market is entering a pivotal transition phase. After the pricing volatility of 2023 and 2024, the …
Scientists Just Found a Faster, Cleaner Way to Extract Lithium for EV BatteriesMay 23, 2026 1:50 pmScienceDailyDemand for lithium is soaring as automakers ramp up electric vehicle production and energy companies build larger battery systems to support wind and solar power. But producing lithium remains a slow and environmentally costly process. Current extraction …
Why China is looking to coal waste as a source of critical metalsMay 23, 2026 11:09 amSouth China Morning PostChina is turning
coal waste into a source of critical metals including lithium, gallium and germanium, leveraging its advantages in extraction technology and industrial infrastructure.
Coal mining and burning produce large amounts of waste, including coal …
Govt ring-fences small-scale gold mining sectorMay 23, 2026 10:46 amThe Sunday NewsFarirai Machivenyika
Senior Reporter
GOVERNMENT has, with immediate effect, banned foreigners from participating in the small-scale gold mining sector while also classifying the country’s minerals into different categories to strengthen strategic planning …
Zim’s lithium refining accelerates under new export rulesMay 23, 2026 9:39 amNewsDay ZimbabweZIMBABWE lithium refining is moving from policy ambition to operational reality, as a tighter export regime and a wave of Chinese-backed refinery projects redefine the country's battery minerals strategy.
On May 19, Shenzhen-listed Sinomine Resource …
3 reasons to buy this battery, tech and lithium ASX ETFMay 23, 2026 9:36 amThe Motley Fool AustraliaThere has been plenty of coverage on the global AI boom.
Artificial intelligence has moved from a niche technology theme into a foundational force reshaping industries, infrastructure, and global investment markets.
For investors, there are many ways to …
Argentina: Full steam ahead for Milei's Andean mining revolutionMay 23, 2026 8:53 amRTL TodayThe future of Argentina's economy lies buried under the ground at over 3,000 meters (9,843 feet) in the Andes, according to President Javier Milei.
Up here, in a starkly beautiful landscape of snowy peaks and glaciers, excavators are carving huge …
Full steam ahead for Milei’s Andean mining revolutionMay 23, 2026 6:28 amDigital JournalAn aerial view of the huge Los Azules copper mine project in the Argentine Andes - Copyright AFP Luis ROBAYO
Tomás VIOLA
The future of Argentina’s economy lies buried under the ground at over 3,000 meters (9,843 feet) in the Andes, according to President …
$2.6bln mining investments signal Nigeria’s economic shift from oil dependenceMay 23, 2026 1:38 amZawyaNigeria’s solid minerals sector has attracted more than $2.6 billion in mining-related investments within the last two years, a development the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, says reflects the country’s gradual shift from oil …
Tinubu’s Reforms Reviving Mining Sector, Attracting Fresh Investments — AlakeMay 23, 2026 12:24 amPer Second NewsThe Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, on Thursday said the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu were beginning to reposition Nigeria’s economy for sustainable growth, with the mining sector now witnessing increased …
North American Lithium: Why the C$145M Expansion is a Strategic Pivot for QuebecMay 22, 2026 11:32 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Penny Langford
North American Lithium (NAL) has long been the centerpiece of Canada’s ambitions to dominate the upstream battery supply chain. However, the recent C$145 million investment by the Canada Growth Fund (CGF) into Elevra Lithium (formerly …
Skillings Mining Intelligence: The $1.6B Rare Earth FID and the 2026 P/NAV Valuation GapMay 22, 2026 11:31 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Salini Krishnan
The global race to secure non-Chinese critical mineral supply chains reached a pivotal milestone this week as Australia’s Arafura Rare Earths announced a US$1.6 billion Final Investment Decision (FID) for its flagship Nolans Project. …
Aligning mining productivity, resource management crucial for DRC’s successMay 22, 2026 9:29 pmAfrican Mining MarketThe Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is taking seriously its role as a responsible steward of its significant mineral resources by setting higher standards of regulatory compliance relating to mining operations, environmental protection, and community …
Parliament will ensure transparency in all mining agreements review — Ayariga tells MinorityMay 22, 2026 6:42 pmCNR Citi NewsroomMajority Leader Mahama Ayariga has assured the Minority in Parliament that the bill on mining agreements, including the Damang agreement, which will be presented in the coming days, will be handled with full transparency when they are brought before the …
Critical Elements Lithium Hits High-Grade Li-Ta-Cs at Rose WestMay 22, 2026 4:56 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Charles Pitts
MONTREAL, Quebec : Critical Elements Lithium Corporation has released the final assay results from its winter drill program at the Rose West discovery, confirming high-grade lithium mineralization alongside significant tantalum and cesium …
Ayariga Assures Minority of Full Transparency on Upcoming Mining AgreementsMay 22, 2026 3:43 pmModern GhanaMajority Leader Mahama Ayariga has assured the Minority in Parliament that the upcoming mining agreements — including the Damang agreement — will be handled with full transparency when they are laid before the House in the coming days.
He said government …
HotCopper Highlights Week 21: Fresh faces on the ASX, lithium restarts, short sellers & more!May 22, 2026 2:42 pmThe Market HeraldJoin our daily newsletter At The Bell to receive exclusive market insights
Good Afternoon and welcome to HotCopper Highlights for Week 21 of the year, I’m Jon Davidson and after a mixed but better week for the ASX, get straight into it, discussing the most …
Zimbabwe eyes $21 billion mineral export boom as mining firms prepare massive hiring driveMay 22, 2026 2:15 pmBusiness Insider AfricaThe expansion, which industry experts say could reshape Zimbabwe’s labour market and export economy, comes as global demand for strategic minerals used in electric vehicles, energy storage and industrial manufacturing continues to rise.
According to The …
E3 Lithium Releases Q1 2026 Results and Continues Advancement Toward CommercializationMay 22, 2026 1:01 pmInvesting News NetworkStrong operational and strategic momentum in Q1 driving continued advancement of Clearwater Project E3 Lithium Ltd. (TSXV: ETL,OTC:EEMMF) (FSE: OW3) (OTCQX: EEMMF), "E3", "E3 Lithium" or the "Company," a leader in Canadian …
Tinubu’s reforms reviving mining sector, attracting new investments – MinisterMay 22, 2026 11:26 amPremium TimesMinister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, says the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu are beginning to reposition the country’s mining sector and attract new investments into mineral processing and local value addition.
Mr Alake …
Helix acquires first lithium prospect in PilbaraMay 22, 2026 10:20 amMining WeeklyASX-listed Helix Resources has successfully acquired a 50% interest in the Weerianna gold/lithium project, in the West Pilbara region of Australia, from a company called Western Metals for $1.3-million.
The acquisition provides Helix with exposure to …
Leadership crucial to lowering mining suicide ratesMay 22, 2026 7:53 amThe Australian Mining ReviewDelta Lithium to demerge Mt Ida
Delta Lithium to demerge Mt Ida In a bid to focus on its lithium assets, Delta Lithium (ASX: DLI) has announced a demerger of its Mt Ida gold assets into a separate entity, Ballard Mining. The demerger will provide a solid …
‘How Thompson used forged mining licence to defraud American investors’May 22, 2026 5:35 amThe Guardian (Nigeria)Alake links economic recovery to local processing
Second Prosecution Witness (PW2), Michael Eyo, in the trial of Victor Thompson, has told a Federal High Court sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State presided over by Justice Maurine Onyetenuthat the defendant …
Core Lithium Restarts Finniss, Awards US$274 Million Underground ContractMay 22, 2026 4:51 amInvesting News NetworkCore Lithium (OTCPL:CXOXF) has officially restarted physical mining at its flagship Finniss operation in Australia’s Northern Territory, initiating open-pit excavation while concurrently awarding a US$274 million contract to anchor the site's long-term …
Helix Resources adds WA gold lithium project to portfolioMay 22, 2026 3:02 amThe Market HeraldJoin our daily newsletter At The Bell to receive exclusive market insights
50% interest acquired in granted WA mining lease
Right to acquire remaining 50% provides pathway to full ownership
Located in proven lithium and gold area
Project includes inferred …
Solis reunites lithium dream team for Brazilian rerunMay 22, 2026 1:06 amThe West AustralianJunior explorers can come unstuck for a thousand different reasons and it’s rarely just about the rocks. More often, the biggest signal can be the people steering the ship.
So, when a team that has already nailed a major discovery and a monster sale in one …
Mining Reforms, Local Processing Boosting Nigeria’s Economic Recovery — AlakeMay 21, 2026 11:38 pmLeadershipThe Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has declared that Nigeria’s economic recovery has begun following what he described as bold reforms introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
According to a statement by the special …
Why the US EV battery supply still depends on imports despite domestic mining pushMay 21, 2026 6:06 pmTech XploreAs electric vehicle (EV) adoption grows in the United States and globally, the demand for EV batteries and their critical materials—such as lithium, nickel, cobalt, and graphite—is expected to surge dramatically. This makes the resilience of the supply …
Displaced villagers bitter with lithium minerMay 21, 2026 5:33 pmZimbabwe IndependentTariro Hapanyengwi in red
PARCHED rural Buhera in Manicaland province, southeastern Zimbabwe, witnessed rare pomp and glitz in December 2022 when President Emmerson Mnangagwa came down with a high-powered delegation.
The entourage included the Vice …
Core Lithium begins mining activities at Australia’s Grants pitMay 21, 2026 5:13 pmMining TechnologyCore Lithium has commenced mining activities at the Grants open pit, part of the Finniss Lithium Operation in Australia’s Northern Territory.
Mining has begun at Finniss, with blasting and excavation activities currently in progress.
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