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 …
Club news: February 21, 2026February 21, 2026 10:24 amThe Union - CaliforniaEDITOR’S NOTE: The Union publishes Club News each Saturday. To share the latest from your western Nevada County club or organization, email readers@theunion.com. Unfortunately only a small fraction of club submissions are published in the print version of …
When the EU, US look asideFebruary 21, 2026 7:46 amZimbabwe IndependentThe sanctions were implemented soon after Zimbabwe embarked on an ambitious and chaotic land reform programme in 2000.
THE United States and the European Union have taken a new approach towards Zimbabwe.
Democracy and human rights are no longer at the …
Orvis Hot Springs: A Clothing-Optional Oasis in ColoradoFebruary 21, 2026 7:08 amThe Longmont Leader - ColoradoOrvis Hot Springs stands as one of Colorado's most distinctive wellness sanctuaries, where lithium-rich mineral water meets an atmosphere of unhurried relaxation.
Orvis Hot Springs stands as one of Colorado's most distinctive wellness sanctuaries, …
Your old smartphones could be tomorrow's fighter jetsFebruary 21, 2026 5:15 amIndia TodayThe strategic future of Indian aviation and defence is currently gathering dust in your bedside drawer.
While the nation scans the distant horizon for critical mineral security, a silent, high-concentration mine exists right under our noses, tucked within …
Milei fiddles while Argentina burnsFebruary 21, 2026 3:51 amMorning StarFOR WEEKS, some of the worst fires ever experienced have laid waste to large parts of Chubut, Rio Negro, Neuquen and La Pampa in Argentine Patagonia.
A contributory factor to the intensity of the blaze is the proliferation of commercial conifer plantations …
Curiosity Corner: What is the flattest place on Earth?February 21, 2026 3:39 amThe Times of IndiaBolivia's Salar de Uyuni, a vast salt flat, is celebrated as Earth's flattest natural landscape. Formed from a dried-up ancient lake, its incredibly smooth surface, often resembling a giant mirror during the rainy season, is crucial for scientific …
Minerals alone do not ensure prosperityFebruary 21, 2026 1:44 amThe Express TribuneSouth Asia needs to act strategically as global race for critical minerals intensifiesIftikhar Ali Malik, former president of Saarc Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
LAHORE:
The battle for technological supremacy is no longer being fought only in …
Critical Resources brings in solid-state battery expert as lab...February 21, 2026 12:30 amProactive AustraliaCritical Resources Ltd (ASX:CRR, FRA:9S70) earlier this week outlined the strategic appointment of globally recognised solid-state battery scientist Dr Alevtina (Alla) Smirnova as technical advisor, marking a key step as the company advances into …
Askari confirms strong mineralisation at Uis ahead of drilling - ICYMIFebruary 20, 2026 11:39 pmProactive AustraliaAskari Metals Ltd (ASX:AS2, FRA:7ZG) earlier this week reported that early trenching at the company’s 100%-owned Uis Project in Namibia confirmed “strong, continuous polymetallic mineralisation” across the DP Pegmatite Target, supporting plans for a …
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 …
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 …