Why Energy Fuels Stock Popped TodayFebruary 3, 2026 10:47 pmThe Motley Fool USAPresident Trump wants a Project Vault for uranium. Does that make Energy Fuels stock a buy?
Energy Fuels (UUUU +16.56%) stock skyrocketed 15.6% through noon ET Tuesday as further details emerged about President Trump's "Project Vault."
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Why Centrus Energy Stock Popped TodayFebruary 3, 2026 10:20 pmThe Motley Fool USACentrus Energy stock could prove central to President Trump's Project Vault.
Centrus Energy (LEU +5.32%) stock leapt 6.3% through noon ET Tuesday as further details filtered out regarding President Trump's "Project Vault."
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Why Critical Minerals Corp. Rallied Today on a Tough Day for the MarketsFebruary 3, 2026 10:14 pmThe Motley Fool USARare-earths are back in the news again, lifting even pre-revenue mining stocks.
Shares of rare-earth and lithium miner Critical Minerals Corporation (CRML +20.37%) rallied 12.4% on Tuesday as of 2:05 p.m. EDT. The move was all the more impressive as the …
What rare earth mineral promises has Matua Shane Jones given Trump???February 3, 2026 9:53 pmThe Daily BlogOn February 2, 2026, Luxon referred to media reports about a deal as “frothy” and “speculative,” stating that such discussions were “ahead of where Cabinet is”.
Well, maybe Luxon wasn’t aware of where Cabinet was because his Cabinet was already cutting …
EDITORIAL: The ends of the rare earthFebruary 3, 2026 9:29 pmTaipei TimesTaiwan needs to step up efforts to protect its access to rare earths amid escalating geopolitical risks and global economic uncertainty, given that its export-oriented economy relies heavily on imports of the elements to produce electronics.
Taiwan is not …
Zimbabwe's mineral exports reach 3.4 bln USD in 2025February 3, 2026 9:26 pmXinhua News AgencyHARARE, Feb. 3 (Xinhua) -- Zimbabwe's mineral exports reached 3.4 billion U.S. dollars in 2025, up from 2.9 billion dollars recorded in 2024, the Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe (MMCZ) said Tuesday.
According to the MMCZ, a state-owned …
Militants with US-made arms complicate Washington's bid for critical minerals in Pakistan: CNNFebruary 3, 2026 9:23 pmThe Express TribuneReport says mineral ambitions target regions scarred by insurgencies, worsened after US withdrawal from AfghanistanPakistani soldiers keep vigil next to newly fenced border fencing along with Afghan's Paktika province border in Angoor Adda in South …
Some 30 countries want to join critical minerals club, US Interior Secretary Burgum saysFebruary 3, 2026 9:09 pmKFGO - North DakotaBy Timothy Gardner
WASHINGTON, Feb 3 (Reuters) – About 30 countries want to join a club of allies and partners on trading critical minerals to reduce reliance on China, U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum told a conference on Tuesday.
Burgum, who also …
ECA: EU facing risk of shortage of critical raw materials for energy transitionFebruary 3, 2026 8:34 pmeKapijaThe EU is struggling to free itself from dependence on imports from a small number of countries, and its domestic production and recycling are not taking off, which is why securing supply by 2030 appears out of reach. This is the conclusion of a new report …
Critical Elements launches 10,000-metre drill program at Rose West Project, QuebecFebruary 3, 2026 8:28 pmResource World MagazineCritical Elements Lithium Corp. [TSXV: CRE OTCQX: CRECF; FSE: F12] reported details of its Phase 1 Winter 2026 drill program, including 10,000 metres of systematic drilling around the 100%-owned Rose West Discovery, located in Eeyou Istchee, Québec. Rose …
Canada Nickel project advances under Ontario’s 1P1P frameworkFebruary 3, 2026 7:49 pmNorth American Mining - ColoradoOntario Minister of Energy and Mines Stephen Lecce formally announces Crawford nickel project under the province’s One Project, One Process framework. Photo: Canada Nickel
Canada Nickel announced that Ontario has formally named its Crawford nickel project …
Geothermal industry’s groundwater ‘loophole’ scrutinizedFebruary 3, 2026 7:41 pmReno Gazette-Journal - NevadaFeb. 3, 2026, 10:00 a.m. PT
Nevada lawmakers are working to revive a bill that would require state water regulators to take a closer look at how geothermal operations impact groundwater during the permitting process.
Farmers and hard-rock mining companies …
30 Startups To Watch: Startups That Caught Our Eye In January 2026February 3, 2026 7:32 pmInc42After a pathbreaking 2025, 2026 has already kicked off on a high note. January saw two new-age tech listings materialise, the year’s first unicorn, and a clutch of IPO filings.
The scale underpinning this momentum is hard to ignore. India enters 2026 …
Motorist furious after finding bizarre object lodged in tire: 'They need to ban these'February 3, 2026 7:24 pmThe Cool Down - OregonA motorist's miserable day on the road has sparked a wave of frustration online — and renewed anger over a growing form of litter many people say has gone too far.
In a post shared to Reddit's r/mildlyinfuriating subreddit, a driver described …
Regional Report: West And SouthwestFebruary 3, 2026 6:57 pmChief Executive - ConnecticutThe West and Southwest continue to demonstrate remarkable innovation and growth in 2026. From semiconductors in Arizona and quantum technologies in Colorado to lithium batteries in Nevada, many states in the region are positioning themselves at the …
Elektros Launches AI-Powered Investor Relations Agent to Enhance Shareholder CommunicationsFebruary 3, 2026 6:50 pmCorsicana Daily Sun - TexasVirtual assistant to provide 24/7 access to company information and investor resources
SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / February 3, 2026 / Elektros Inc. (OTC PINK:ELEK), a hard-rock lithium mining developer with operations in …
Trump Moves to Curb China DependenceFebruary 3, 2026 5:26 pmDevXThe Trump administration has launched a push to reduce U.S. reliance on China for critical materials used in electric vehicles, defense systems, and advanced technology. The effort aims to rewire supply chains that feed core industries and national …
Devex Invested: What happens when a lender and a ratings agency break up?February 3, 2026 5:02 pmDevexPresented by Gates Foundation
Sign up to Devex Invested today.At first glance the breakup between the African Export-Import Bank and Fitch Ratings might look like a niche spat between a lender and a ratings agency. It’s not.
The break, which was swiftly …
EU will struggle to secure supply of key raw materials to meet climate goals, report warnsFebruary 3, 2026 4:58 pmThe New Zealand HeraldThe EU needs to secure the supply of such minerals to meet its energy and climate goals - with a target of climate neutrality by 2050.
The study analysed the EU’s efforts after the adoption of the Critical Raw Materials Act in 2024, aimed at ensuring the …
The lithium boom: could a disused quarry bring riches to Cornwall?February 3, 2026 4:21 pmThe GuardianIt looks more like the past than the future. A vast chasm scooped out of a scarred landscape, this is a Cornwall the summer holidaymakers don’t see: a former china clay pit near St Austell called Trelavour. I’m standing at the edge of the pit looking down …
Lessons from the sea: Nature shows us how to get ‘forever chemicals’ out of batteriesFebruary 3, 2026 4:07 pmThe ConversationAs the world races to electrify everything from cars to cities, the demand for high-performance, long-lasting batteries is soaring. But the uncomfortable truth is this: many of the batteries powering our “green” technologies aren’t as green as we might …
UK government faces legal challenge over deep sea mining permits to “opaque” firmFebruary 3, 2026 4:04 pmClimate Home NewsThe UK government may have broken the law by approving the transfer of two deep-sea mining licences for exploration of mineral-rich seabed in the Pacific Ocean to an “opaque” company with ties to a US lobby group, according to Greenpeace.
The campaign …
Are electric vehicles really as sustainably friendly as we think?February 3, 2026 3:36 pmThe Queen's University JournalVehicle emissions contribute to one-fifth of global carbon dioxide emissions, making them a large contributor to world pollution. Electric vehicles (EVs) are often framed as the primary solution to these issues; however, understanding the science, …
High-Voltage Enforcement: UFLPA Turns Up the Heat on Lithium-Ion and Energy Storage ImportsFebruary 3, 2026 3:31 pmJD Supra - CaliforniaExecutive Summary
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has significantly intensified its enforcement of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) since the law took effect in June 2022. CBP’s public dashboard and related reporting indicate that, …
Washington Update: Sustainable Energy & Infrastructure — February 2026February 3, 2026 3:31 pmJD Supra - CaliforniaFederal energy and infrastructure policy saw major movement at the start of 2026, with Congress approving the FY2026 Energy and Water appropriations bill, the Department of Energy announcing a significant reorganization, and the Trump administration …
IEA rejects proposed mining royalty reform, calls for full national ownershipFebruary 3, 2026 3:30 pmMyJoyOnlineThe Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has rejected the government’s proposed sliding-scale mineral royalty regime, describing it as a continuation of a “colonial” system that deprives Ghana of the full value of its natural resources.
In a press release …
EFCC Arrests Ten Suspects for Illegal Mining Along Ilorin-Ogbomosho AxisFebruary 3, 2026 3:16 pmIlorinOperatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested ten individuals suspected of engaging in illegal mining activities along the Ilorin-Ogbomosho axis.
The suspects, comprising nine truck drivers …
World Reuters Exclusive-Somaliland expects Israel trade deal, has minerals to offer, leader saysFebruary 3, 2026 3:07 pmYahoo NewsBy Steven Scheer
JERUSALEM, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Somaliland expects to reach a trade agreement soon with Israel, the first country to recognise its independence, and is willing to offer rights to valuable mineral deposits as part of a deal, its leader said …
The US wants these critical minerals, but militants with American weapons stand in the wayFebruary 3, 2026 2:24 pmCNNUS-made M-16s, M-4s, M249 machine guns are falling into the hands of militants. Upgrade to watch the full report.
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In the sienna-colored curves of Pakistan’s Hindu Kush mountains, one of the most rugged and lawless regions in …
Budget 2026 shows — India wants a seat at the tech high table, not just the factory floorFebruary 3, 2026 1:52 pmThe Indian ExpressFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Union Budget 2026-27 marks a strategic inflection point in India’s technology ambitions. Unlike previous budgets focused on attracting assembly operations, this one targets indigenous capability across the entire value …
EU risks running short of raw materials for renewablesFebruary 3, 2026 1:49 pmThe FINANCIALThe FINANCIAL — The EU is having difficulties securing the supply of the raw materials it needs to meet its energy and climate goals. This is the conclusion of a new report by the European Court of Auditors (ECA). EU action on import diversification is not …
Sodium-ion batteries enter winter EV tests as CATL and BYD hedge soaring lithium pricesFebruary 3, 2026 1:21 pmNotebook CheckAfter peaking at more than $80,000 a ton in 2022, the price of EV battery-grade lithium carbonate nosedived to under $10,000 last year as supply rose exponentially while electric vehicle demand softened.
This halted a lot of lithium mining and sodium-ion …
Critical Elements Announces the Beginning of a 10,000-Meter Drill Program at Rose WestFebruary 3, 2026 1:20 pmInvesting News NetworkMONTRÉAL, QC / ACCESS Newswire / February 3, 2026 / Critical Elements Lithium Corporation (TSXV:CRE,OTC:CRECF)(US OTCQX:CRECF)(FSE:F12) ("Critical Elements" or the "Corporation") is pleased to announce the details of its …
Grid Metals Continues to Expand Cesium Mineralization at Falcon WestFebruary 3, 2026 1:19 pmInvesting News NetworkTORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / February 3, 2026 / Grid Metals Corp. (TSXV:GRDM,OTC:MSMGF)(OTCQB:MSMGF) ("Grid" or the "Company") is pleased to report additional assays from the Lucy South target zone at its 100%-owned …
Parliament Resumes Second Session with Full Legislative AgendaFebruary 3, 2026 12:53 pmNews GhanaGhana’s Parliament will officially resume sitting today, Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 12 noon for the Second Session of the Ninth Parliament after adjourning on December 19, 2025, for the Christmas and New Year holidays.
Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana …
EVE Energy deepens Southeast Asia push with Indonesia battery ecosystem pactFebruary 3, 2026 12:51 pmGasgooGasgoo Munich- EVE Energy recently marked a major milestone in its global expansion strategy in Indonesia.
Image source: EVE Energy
On January 30, HYD Investment Limited, a joint venture formed by EVE Energy, Huayou Cobalt, and PT Daaz Bara Lestari, signed …
West Africa’s first lithium mine awaits go-ahead as Ghana seeks better deal February 3, 2026 12:06 pmClimate Home NewsLawmakers in Ghana are weighing up whether to greenlight one of Africa’s largest lithium mines after civil society groups urged them to do more to ensure that the project benefits the country and supports green development.
Ghana granted Australian miner …
American Lithium Announces CEO AppointmentFebruary 3, 2026 12:00 pmEIN PresswireVANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Lithium Corp. (“American Lithium” or the “Company”) (TSX-V:LI | OTCQX:AMLIF | Frankfurt:5LA1) is pleased to announce that Mr. Alex Tsakumis has been appointed Chief Executive Officer …
‘Illegal Mining’: EFCC nabs 10, impounds trucks in KwaraFebruary 3, 2026 11:40 amDaily TrustOperatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 10 persons over alleged involvement in illegal mining activities in Kwara State.
The suspects were apprehended along the Ilorin–Ogbomosho …
Mystery as another socialist South American leader vanishes without a traceFebruary 3, 2026 9:56 amThe IndependentYour support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …
A new technology could unlock lithium in Western Canada. It's softer on the environment tooFebruary 3, 2026 9:47 amCBC/Radio-CanadaA new and possibly more environmentally friendly way to mine lithium could make it easier to extract the critical mineral from deposits in Western Canada, as companies move closer to demonstrating that the technology works at scale.
Such lithium is found …
The C-Suite Perspective: Why High-Level Editorial Strategy is Shaping the Global Mining NarrativeFebruary 3, 2026 5:33 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaIf you've spent any time in mining media over the past decade, you've noticed something fundamental has changed. It's not just about reporting quarterly production numbers anymore. The conversation has shifted from geology to geopolitics, from …
Policy-Powered Profits: How New Government Mining Incentives Are Reshaping the Global Supply ChainFebruary 3, 2026 5:33 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Charles Pitts and Mo Shine
The mining sector just crossed a threshold that nobody saw coming a decade ago: 47 percent of industry leaders now rank political variables: policy support, regulatory access, critical minerals security: as their top priority …
Critical Minerals Blitz: Global Lithium Output Set to Smash Records in 2026February 3, 2026 5:33 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaGlobal lithium production is tracking toward unprecedented volumes in 2026, with industry forecasts pointing to output exceeding 175,000 metric tons of refined lithium carbonate equivalent: a figure that would cement the battery metal's status as the …
The 'Buy vs. Build' Dilemma: Why 2026 is the Year of the Mining MegadealFebruary 3, 2026 5:33 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Charles Pitts
Mining executives have made their choice, and it's not the drill bit. Across boardrooms from Toronto to Melbourne, the calculus is brutally simple: acquiring proven assets beats the decade-long slog of permitting, developing, and de- …
Premier1 Lithium set to start drilling at its high-priority Mt...February 3, 2026 1:48 amProactive AustraliaDrill pad preparation at Mt Kersey.
Premier1 Lithium Ltd will begin drilling at its high-priority Mt Kersey gold prospect at the Yalgoo Gold Project in Western Australia after completing the 100% acquisition of the project.
The company is set to start a 3, …
Where is Evo Morales? Bolivia's ex-leader vanishes from public view for nearly a monthFebruary 3, 2026 1:37 amWDIV Local 4 - MichiganLA PAZ – The nearly monthlong disappearance from public view of Bolivia’s towering socialist icon, ex-leader Evo Morales, shortly after the Jan. 3 U.S. seizure of former Venezuelan president and his close ally Nicolás Maduro, is alarming his supporters, …