India might soon ink critical minerals pact with RussiaMay 12, 2026 6:18 pmNewsBytesWhat's the story
India and Russia are in advanced talks to sign a preliminary agreement on critical minerals, as per Reuters.
The proposed deal will cover exploration, processing, and technological collaboration. It is expected to focus on lithium and …
Colorado looks to secure its place in the critical minerals industry with expanding partnershipMay 12, 2026 6:09 pmColorado Public RadioEach time you pick up your phone, plug in your car or flip on the lights, you’re relying on materials most Americans never think about — and ones that often don’t come from here.
As demand for critical minerals like lithium and cobalt surges, and with few …
Zimbabwe to review lithium export quotas next year as producers set up processing plantsMay 12, 2026 6:04 pmXinhua News AgencyHARARE, May 12 (Xinhua) -- The Zimbabwean government will review export quotas granted to six major lithium producers in the country next year once mining companies establish acceptable beneficiation capacity, a cabinet minister said on Tuesday.
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University of Kentucky researchers bridge Kentucky’s energy past with world’s energy futureMay 12, 2026 5:23 pmThe Hazard Herald - KentuckyCoal has long been the fuel at the heart of energy production in the Commonwealth. Kentuckians often grow up with stories of their grandfather’s days in the mines. But researchers at the University of Kentucky are finding ways to repurpose coal for energy …
Gold and Silver Prices Pull Back as Inflation Fears Dampen Rate Cut HopesMay 12, 2026 4:41 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Charles Pitts
The precious metals market faced a sharp correction this week as persistent inflationary data and hawkish signals from the Federal Reserve cooled expectations for an imminent easing cycle. Gold prices tumbled below the $5,100 per ounce …
Unlocking value together: China-Zimbabwe mining ties shift towards beneficiationMay 12, 2026 4:33 pmThe Sunday NewsVusumuzi Dube, Deputy Radar Editor
ZIMBABWE has challenged Chinese investors to move beyond mineral extraction and invest in large-scale beneficiation and value-addition projects, as Government pushes to transform the country from a raw materials exporter …
AI agent mines 3,000+ papers to create comprehensive lithium metal battery databaseMay 12, 2026 3:15 pmR&D MagazineResearchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology have developed an AI agent, LLMB, designed to accelerate the development-validation cycle of lithium metal batteries (LMBs). They published their work in ACS Central Science, and the …
India, Russia in advanced talks on critical minerals pact, say sourcesMay 12, 2026 2:49 pmETAutoIndia and Russia are nearing a critical minerals deal.
India and Russia are in advanced talks to sign a preliminary agreement on critical minerals covering exploration, processing and technological collaboration, two sources familiar with the matter said …
USA: Boom in lithium mining across Nevada is violating the rights of Indigenous PeoplesMay 12, 2026 2:45 pmAmnesty InternationalThe US government is breaching international human rights standards by moving ahead with a series of new lithium mines across Nevada without the Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) of affected Indigenous Peoples, threatening their culture, health, …
India, Russia Near Critical Minerals Pact as New Delhi Seeks to Cut China Dependence – ReutersMay 12, 2026 2:03 pmThe Moscow TimesIndia and Russia are seeking to sign a preliminary agreement on the exploration, processing and technological cooperation of critical minerals including lithium and rare earth metals, Reuters reported Tuesday, citing two sources familiar with the matter …
India-Oman FTA likely to come into force from June 1: GoyalMay 12, 2026 1:35 pmOrissa PostNew Delhi: The free trade agreement (FTA) between India and Oman is expected to come into force from June 1, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said Tuesday.
The pact was signed in December 2025.
“I have had a good meeting with Oman team today and …
India-Oman FTA likely to come into force from June 1: Piyush GoyalMay 12, 2026 1:05 pmThe Economic TimesNew Delhi: The free trade agreement (FTA) between India and Oman is expected to come into force from June 1, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday.
The pact was signed in December 2025.
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A Green Mountain lithium rush? Don’t go digging just yet.May 12, 2026 12:34 pmVTDigger - VermontLithium is used to make rechargeable batteries that power electric vehicles and many everyday digital devices, including smartphones, tablets and laptops. Photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger
A new U.S. Geological Survey assessment has identified the …
India, Russia Near Critical Minerals DealMay 12, 2026 12:10 pmStratNews GlobalIndia and Russia are in advanced discussions to sign an initial agreement on critical minerals focused on exploration, processing and technology cooperation, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
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The deal is expected to …
The rise of Chinese economy: Implications of GDP PPP on Africa and ZimbabweMay 12, 2026 12:04 pmSouthern EyeThis analysis examines whether PPP is merely a statistical adjustment or whether China's rise carries practical lessons for Africa and Zimbabwe.
China's GDP (PPP) has reached US44.3 trillion, representing approximately 19.89% of global output, an …
Sahel region alliances redrawn after break with FranceMay 12, 2026 11:02 amThe Times of IndiaABHIDJAN: French president Emmanuel Macron has announced billions of dollars of investment for Africa at a summit in Kenya, but the absence of three Sahel states whose relations with Paris are tense underscores the region's shifting alliances.Former …
How this grey rock is powering the modern worldMay 12, 2026 11:01 am9NewsRare earths and critical minerals have become impossible to escape in global politics and trade discussions.
Behind the diplomatic meetings and trade tensions is a group of chemical elements essential for modern technology.
But what actually are rare …
India, Russia in advanced talks on critical minerals pact, sources sayMay 12, 2026 10:39 amMining WeeklyNEW DELHI – India and Russia are in advanced talks to sign a preliminary agreement on critical minerals covering exploration, processing and technological collaboration, two sources familiar with the matter said.
The deal is expected to focus on lithium …
Lithium Argentina Reports First Quarter 2026 ResultsMay 12, 2026 10:34 amEIN PresswireZUG, Switzerland, May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lithium Argentina AG (“Lithium Argentina” or the “Company”) (TSX: LAR) (NYSE: LAR) today announced its first quarter 2026 results. Unless otherwise stated, results are presented in United States dollars on …
Saskatchewan mining sales hit new record $12.8 billionMay 12, 2026 10:12 amMeridian SourceSaskatchewan’s mining industry reached a historic milestone in 2025, generating more than $12.8 billion in mineral sales as global demand for potash and uranium surged.
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India’s critical minerals sector faces financing constraints despite policy push: ReportMay 12, 2026 9:20 amETManufacturing.inThe IEA estimates nearly $915 billion in new global investment will be needed for mining and refining between 2026 and 2035.India’s critical minerals sector continues to face financing constraints despite policy initiatives aimed at strengthening domestic …
Partner Insight: Emerging markets are in pole position in the resources raceMay 12, 2026 8:39 amProfessional PensionsResources have been in the news since March 2026 as the energy shock from the Middle East conflict ripples around the world, impacting emerging market oil importers like India and the Philippines negatively. In the longer term, however, the position for …
Technology must boost clean energyMay 12, 2026 8:06 amThe Statesman (India)Every year on May 11, India celebrates National Technology Day to commemorate the nation’s technological strides. The date was chosen to honour the Pokhran-II nuclear tests of 1998, which demonstrated India’s scientific and technical capabilities. In …
Evion bolsters critical minerals strategy on reeling in Nevada fluorspar catchMay 12, 2026 7:22 amStockheadEvion Group to acquire historically producing Carp fluorspar project in Nevada
To expand critical minerals portfolio beyond established graphite base
Raising $6.5m to fund acquisition, exploration and adjacent land expansion
Special Report: Evion Group …
Behind the ‘intelligent’ chatbotMay 12, 2026 7:11 amRed PepperPopular narratives would have you believe that globalisation is merely the consequence of technological innovation that facilitates increased economic and political integration. This story intentionally obscures how upscaling from local contexts to global …
ZDAMWU demands worker protection in green economy transitionMay 12, 2026 7:10 amNewsDay ZimbabweZDAMWU general secretary Justice Chinhema (middle)
The Zimbabwe Diamond and Allied Minerals Workers Union (ZDAMWU) has called for urgent and structured social dialogue between labour, government and mining companies to safeguard workers as the mining …
The Two Faces of China's Security Engagement in Central AfricaMay 12, 2026 6:37 amObserver Research FoundationThis is the 192nd in the ‘China Chronicles’ series.
China's role in Central Africa is undergoing a significant transformation. What began as a predominantly economic engagement focused on infrastructure, trade, and resource extraction has steadily …
Elevra Lithium’s Updated NAL Expansion Scoping Study Defines Faster Growth and Lower CostsMay 12, 2026 3:21 amEIN PresswireBRISBANE, Australia, May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- North American lithium producer Elevra Lithium Limited (“Elevra or Company”) (ASX:ELV; NASDAQ:ELVR) announced today the outcomes of an Updated Scoping Study for expansion of the existing North American …
Skillings Mining Intelligence: Monday Edition – May 11, 2026May 12, 2026 2:25 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Penny Langford
The global mining sector enters the second week of May 2026 grappling with a dual reality: record-shattering commodity prices and a relentless upward pressure on operating margins. While gold and silver maintain their historic " …
Lithium price forecast 2026: AI energy nexus and the $25k floorMay 12, 2026 2:25 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Penny Langford
The global lithium market has shifted from a period of volatile oversupply to a structural realignment driven by a new power dynamic: the AI-Energy Nexus. As of May 2026, the narrative surrounding lithium has moved beyond the single- …
Skillings Mining Intelligence: The P/NAV Reset and the $4.3B Mega-StreamMay 12, 2026 2:25 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Salini Krishnan
Monday, May 11, 2026
The traditional yardstick for mining valuations is undergoing a structural transformation. For decades, the 1.0x Price-to-Net Asset Value (P/NAV) was the "north star" for investors: a benchmark that …
The Skillings Weekly Power List: The 5 Mining Movers Shaking Up the Supply Chain (May 11, 2026)May 12, 2026 2:25 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Penny Langford
The second quarter of 2026 has arrived with a series of geopolitical and economic shifts that have tested the resilience of the global mining supply chain. From the persistent volatility of energy costs to the surging demand for baseload …
Canada plays its hand on critical minerals with global investment pushMay 11, 2026 11:55 pmCorporate KnightsCanada is hoping to become a critical-minerals mining and processing powerhouse for Western countries seeking to diversify their supply chains away from China.
About 67 critical-minerals projects – which represent about half of all active mining proposals …
Interior Department Cancels Conservation Rule on Public LandsMay 11, 2026 11:50 pmLatestlyBILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The Interior Department is canceling a rule that put conservation on equal footing with development, as President Donald Trump's administration eases restrictions on industries and seeks to boost drilling, logging, mining and …
Elevra Lithium preps $275m equity raisingMay 11, 2026 11:23 pmFinancial ReviewThe $2.3 billion Elevra Lithium, created last year after the merger of Sayona Mining and Piedmont Lithium, wall crossed fund managers overnight for a chunky equity raising.
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First Phosphate keeps Noble analysts bullish on vertically...May 11, 2026 10:25 pmProactive USAFirst Phosphate Corp. (CSE:PHOS, OTCQX:FRSPF, FRA:KD0, OTC:FPHOY) has been awarded a repeat ‘Outperform’ rating from Noble Capital Markets analysts who pointed to what they see as a strategically well-positioned project portfolio tied to growing demand for …
Province continues to tout strong performance of Saskatchewan mining sectorMay 11, 2026 10:22 pmSaskToday.caJohn Cairns' weekly business feature: Minister Chris Beaudry points to strong 2025, optimism in 2026.
REGINA - Optimism continues to be in abundance with respect to Saskatchewan’s mining sector.
The province and industry leaders met reporters last …
Lithium Rush in Argentina Raises Indigenous Rights Concerns Amid Green Energy PushMay 11, 2026 8:02 pmIntercontinental Cry (IC) MagazineLast Updated on May 11, 2026
Thirty lithium-hungry mining companies, including SQM and CODELCO, in Argentina’s Jujuy province continue to push for permits that violate the Kolla and Atacama peoples’ rights to Free, Prior, and Informed Consent while nations …
Truck driver jailed over unlawful possession of lithium minerals in KwaraMay 11, 2026 6:11 pmPunchA Federal High Court sitting in Ilorin has convicted and sentenced a 50-year-old truck driver, Kasimu Bawa, to two years’ imprisonment for unlawful possession of 25 tonnes of lithium-bearing minerals valued at N2.4m, with an option of a N5m fine.
The …
Brazilian inspectors fine Sigma Lithium for using banned waste pileMay 11, 2026 4:01 pmMining WeeklyRIO DE JANEIRO – Brazilian labour inspectors have fined Sigma Lithium for depositing waste in a pile that they had shut down because it posed a "grave and imminent" risk to workers and the local community, the inspectors told Reuters in a …
Hydrogen News: MAX Power Mining Bolsters Board for Saskatchewan Natural Hydrogen ProductionMay 11, 2026 2:25 pmHydrogen Fuel NewsIn the latest hydrogen news, as the global energy transition leaps forward, MAX Power Mining Corp. is doubling down on its position in hydrogen production. This shake-up is making waves in the clean hydrogen news and hydrogen energy news circuits, …
Kwara Court Jails Truck Driver For Transporting 25 Tons Of Illegal LithiumMay 11, 2026 2:06 pmSahara ReportersA Federal High Court in Ilorin, Kwara State, has sentenced a 50-year-old truck driver, Kasimu Bawa, to two years imprisonment for unlawfully transporting solid minerals valued at N2.4 million.
Justice Abimbola Awogboro delivered the judgment after the …
Truck driver jailed over unlawful possession of lithium materials in KwaraMay 11, 2026 2:05 pmNigerian Eye
A Federal High Court sitting in Ilorin has convicted and sentenced a 50-year-old truck driver, Kasimu Bawa, to two years’ imprisonment for unlawful possession of 25 tonnes of lithium-bearing minerals valued at N2.4m, with an option of a N5m fine.
The …
50-year old truck driver jailed for illegal mining in KwaraMay 11, 2026 1:07 pmDaily PostIlorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction of a 50-year-old truck driver, Kasimu Bawa, from Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State, for unlawful possession of minerals valued at N2.4 …