Canadian Firms Putting Indigenous Rights At Risk In Nevada: ReportMay 15, 2026 7:36 pmThe MapleTwo Canadian-owned companies are accused of failing to seek free, prior and informed consent from Indigenous peoples in Nevada before going ahead with major lithium mining projects, a new report released by Amnesty International says.
The report alleges …
Hindustan Copper hires advisor to explore Chile copper belt expansion and acquisitionsMay 15, 2026 6:57 pmThe Hindu Business LineState-owned Hindustan Copper Ltd has initiated steps to expand internationally by engaging a transaction advisor to explore entry into Chile’s copper-rich mining sector and evaluate potential acquisition opportunities.
State-owned Hindustan Copper Ltd (HCL …
Nevada lithium mining operations condemned over lack of Tribal consentMay 15, 2026 6:14 pmJURISTAmnesty International on Tuesday released a research briefing asserting that the US government is violating international human rights law by approving lithium mining projects across Nevada without securing the approval of impacted Indigenous peoples.
The …
Deep Dive: Nevada’s Lithium Boom, Built on Stolen ConsentMay 15, 2026 5:27 pmInkstick MediaNevada holds around 85% of the country’s known lithium reserves. It also has the highest number of abandoned mines of any state in the country, nearly 200,000 sites, many of them leaching heavy metals into soil, air, and water. That history is the template …
How to build a just green futureMay 15, 2026 4:18 pmAfrica is a countryBoima Tucker
So let’s start with who you are—your name, your profession, and the work that you do.
Thea Riofrancos
I’m Thea Riofrancos. I’m a professor of political science at Providence College and a member of the Climate and Community Project. My …
Angola backs mining investment, not sales quotas or export bansMay 15, 2026 3:20 pmSemaforAngola does not plan to pursue punitive measures against mining companies such as export quotas or bans in order to bolster its domestic mining industry, a senior minerals minister said.
Speaking to reporters in London, Diamantino Pedro Azevedo said Luanda …
Namibia targets higher mineral beneficiation by 2030May 15, 2026 3:13 pmNew EraNamibia aims to increase the share of processed mineral exports from 46.6 per cent to 57 per cent by 2030 as part of efforts to strengthen local beneficiation and industrialisation in the critical raw materials sector.
Minister of Industries, Mines and …
Sens. Cruz, Cornyn Introduce Bill to Help Secure U.S. Critical Mineral Supply ChainMay 15, 2026 3:05 pmTexas Insider“Red River Army Depot sits atop the Smackover Formation, which is one of the largest lithium brine reserves in the United States."
Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) introduced the Army …
Gabon President Wants French Mining Giant to Process Its Manganese Locally — or LeaveMay 15, 2026 1:10 pmKT Press Rwanda9
Gabon President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema (R) speaking on panel with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, moderated by Zeinab Badawi
At a high-profile presidential panel during the Africa CEO Forum 2026 in Kigali, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema …
Gold boom still has legsMay 15, 2026 12:59 pmTownsville BulletinGold continues to lose steam as the war in Iran drags on
But expert says fundamentals support higher prices and stock valuations
Large miners turn on M&A taps to capture value of high gold prices
Gold has continued to trade sideways in the wake of the …
Mining giant Rio Tinto lines up BP deputy GC as next CLOMay 15, 2026 12:38 pmThe Global Legal PostAnglo-Australian mining company Rio Tinto has lined up Trudi Charles as its next chief legal officer, replacing incumbent Isabelle Deschamps at the start of August.
Charles is joining from BP, where she is deputy general counsel and senior vice president …
Central Asia Enters the Minerals RaceMay 15, 2026 12:32 pmTimes of Central AsiaCentral Asia is entering the critical minerals race at a time when deposits alone no longer confer strategic advantage. The Astana Mining & Metallurgy Congress, scheduled for June 11–12 at Hilton Astana, gives the issue operational form: supply chains …
Lithium price forecast 2026: Albemarle’s capex cuts and supply timingMay 15, 2026 11:54 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaAs the lithium market moves further into 2026, the narrative of oversupply that defined the previous two years has undergone a structural shift. At the center of this transformation is Albemarle, the world’s largest lithium producer, whose pivot from …
ASX Small Caps Weekly Form GuideMay 15, 2026 11:44 amStockheadCanaccord’s Tim Hoff backs Chile copper, Bolivian lithium and beaten-down lithium juniors
Stelar, Anson and Kaoko find another gear in small caps
Copper, tungsten and battery materials themes continue bubbling away beneath the surface
Stockhead’s end-of- …
Lithium Argentina secures RIGI approval for its Cauchari-Olaroz expansionMay 15, 2026 11:37 amMining WeeklyThe expansion of lithium carbonate producer Lithium Argentina’s Cauchari-Olaroz lithium brine operation has been approved by an evaluation committee under Argentina’s Large Investment Incentive Regime (RIGI).
Cauchari-Olaroz is 44.8% owned by the company, …
Why Alkane Resources, Bapcor, PLS, and Resolute Mining shares are sinking todayMay 15, 2026 11:28 amThe Motley Fool AustraliaFree Article You’re reading a free article with opinions that may differ from The Motley Fool’s Premium Investing Services. Become a Motley Fool member today to get instant access to our top analyst recommendations, in-depth research, investing resources, …
How Silicon Anodes Could Free the U.S. Battery Chain From China’s Graphite GripMay 15, 2026 11:10 amWebProNewsGene Berdichevsky once helped build the battery that powered Tesla’s first Roadster. Now he warns that clinging to graphite anodes leaves American industry exposed. One decision in Beijing could idle nearly 100,000 U.S. workers within days. Factories would …
Gold Digger: Expert says the gold boom still has legsMay 15, 2026 11:09 amStockheadExperts continue to see upside in gold despite more than a month of sideways movement. Pic: Getty Images
Gold continues to lose steam as the war in Iran drags on
But expert says fundamentals support higher prices and stock valuations
Large miners turn on M …
Resources Top 5: Gold drill hits and lithium land grabs light up small capsMay 15, 2026 11:09 amStockheadGold and lithium spark fresh action on the ASX. Pic: Getty Images
Astral and Ariana move on high-grade gold hits at Dokwe and Mandilla
Chariot consolidates lithium footprint; Perpetual gains caesium-lithium momentum
Litchfield climbs as investors move …
Closing Bell: Tech flies but the lesser spotted ASX Green Day is back on endangered listMay 15, 2026 11:09 amStockheadThe proboscis monkey is an endangered species, a bit like happy CSL investors. Pic: Getty Images
ASX 200 closes down 0.11%, ending the week lower by about 0.7%
Tech stocks surge as AI enthusiasm sends Xero and Megaport sharply higher
Miners slump, with …
Lithium Americas progresses Nevada project, but tariffs weigh on costsMay 15, 2026 10:53 amMining WeeklyConstruction at TSX-listed Lithium Americas’ Thacker Pass project, in Humboldt County, Nevada, is accelerating toward mechanical completion in late 2027, the company highlights in a statement on the company’s performance for the first quarter ended March …
The CCP controls the most intimate elements of our life. Most Americans have no ideaMay 15, 2026 10:45 amFox NewsFox News White House senior correspondent Peter Doocy reports from Beijing on the Trump-Xi summit, detailing China's stern warnings to the U.S, on 'The Story.'
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Critical minerals quietly power every …
Global EV Mandates Face Mineral, Energy and Humanitarian Barriers, Report WarnsMay 15, 2026 10:43 am[your]NEWSAnalysts examining the raw material demands behind worldwide electric vehicle adoption say a complete transition from combustion engines would require unprecedented mining expansion, massive energy consumption, and supply chains heavily dependent on China …
NEITI Warns Of Illicit Financial Flows In Mining SectorMay 15, 2026 10:26 amArise NewsThe Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has listed opaque ownership structures, informal artisanal mining, foreign buyers’ dominance and weak regulatory capacity as key factors enabling Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) in Nigeria’s …
Confronting Africa’s Extractive InjusticesMay 15, 2026 9:36 amLiberian ObserverAs the global race for critical minerals intensifies in response to the energy transition and digital transformation, Africa once again finds itself at the center of global economic competition. From lithium and cobalt to graphite and rare earth minerals …
Gold and lithium spark fresh action on the ASX todayMay 15, 2026 8:34 amTownsville BulletinAstral and Ariana move on high-grade gold hits at Dokwe and Mandilla
Chariot consolidates lithium footprint; Perpetual gains caesium-lithium momentum
Litchfield climbs as investors move ahead of Oonagalabi assays
Your standout small cap resources stocks …
Africa’s critical minerals: Who benefits from lithium and cobalt boom?May 15, 2026 8:20 amVivid Voice NewsNAIROBI, Kenya — As the world accelerates its transition to clean energy, a new global scramble is unfolding—this time not for oil, but for the minerals powering electric vehicles, batteries, and renewable technologies.
From cobalt in the Democratic …
Capital discipline will shape mining’s next winnersMay 15, 2026 7:51 amMining WeeklyAs mining companies benefit from strong commodity prices and robust cash flows, a familiar challenge is resurfacing: how to allocate capital at the top of the cycle.
Rishal Maharaj, coverage sector lead for mining and critical minerals at Nedbank Corporate …
Vampire Planet: China’s (Green) Economic ImperialismMay 15, 2026 7:50 amCounterPunchImage by Getty and Unsplash+.
This week in the Anthropocene
We often laud China for its boom in renewable energy projects, but seem to ignore the fact that it’s still building coal-fired power plants at a faster pace than any other country. Experts are …
How Namibia Is Rewriting Africa’s Critical Minerals Value ChainMay 15, 2026 7:31 amAfrican Leadership MagazineNamibia is strategically repositioning itself, not merely as an exporter of raw materials, but as a major industrial player in the global energy transition. Moving beyond its historically diamond and oil-driven economy, the country is increasingly focusing …
Chariot lands pivotal Nigerian lithium licence for freeMay 15, 2026 6:11 amThe AgeBrought to you by Bulls N’ Bears
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Illicit mining drains Nigeria’s mineral wealth, NEITI warnsMay 15, 2026 4:56 amPunchThe Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative has warned that illicit mining activities, weak regulatory oversight, and criminal infiltration of mining communities are draining Nigeria’s mineral wealth and undermining efforts to diversify the …
Why this ASX 200 mining stock is sinking 6% todayMay 15, 2026 3:26 amThe Motley Fool AustraliaMineral Resources Ltd (ASX: MIN) shares have been flying over the past year. But investors aren't showing much love for the ASX 200 miner today. At the time of writing, the Mineral Resources share price is down a sizeable 6.47% to $65.62. That is a …
Milei Approves Incentives For Lithium Mine Expansion With China TiesMay 15, 2026 1:35 amMintArgentine President Javier Milei’s government approved a series of incentives on Thursday for the expansion of a lithium mine half-owned by a Chinese firm, a rare step for the libertarian who has prioritized ties to the Trump administration.
Milei’s …
3 ASX mining stocks positioned to benefit from the green transitionMay 15, 2026 1:34 amThe Motley Fool AustraliaThe shift to clean energy is creating a decade-long demand surge for copper, lithium, and iron ore. Australia's big three miners sit right at the centre of it. The world needs enormous quantities of copper, lithium, and iron ore to build wind turbines …
The DRC mining rushMay 15, 2026 1:30 amCNBC AfricaThe Democratic Republic of the Congo is entering what one mining executive described as a particularly “exciting time,” as rising mineral exports, visible infrastructure development and renewed U.S. engagement combine to sharpen investor focus on one of …
Lands Minister woos global mining investors to Ghana May 14, 2026 10:25 pmGhana News AgencyBy Emmanuel Gamson
Takoradi, May 14, GNA – Mr Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, has engaged high-profile global mining companies to market Ghana as Africa’s premier mining investment destination.
During an exclusive …
Ghana Pitches Mining Reset to New York InvestorsMay 14, 2026 10:15 pmNews GhanaGhana’s government has unveiled a package of tax cuts, regulatory reforms and critical minerals initiatives before international mining executives in New York, as Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah positioned the country as …
Milei approves RIGI incentives for lithium mine expansion with China tiesMay 14, 2026 9:32 pmBuenos Aires TimesArgentine President Javier Milei’s government approved a series of incentives on Thursday for the expansion of a lithium mine half-owned by a Chinese firm, a rare step for the libertarian who has prioritised ties to the Trump administration.
Milei’s …
Favourable outlook for the mining sector in ZambiaMay 14, 2026 9:09 pmAfrican Mining MarketWith a well-established copper mining sector and much of the country’s mineral wealth unexplored, the Zambian mining industry is poised for a potential period of substantial growth and expansion.
This growth trajectory is reinforced by several factors, …
Lithium Argentina Receives RIGI Approval for Cauchari-Olaroz Stage 2 ExpansionMay 14, 2026 8:05 pmEIN PresswireZUG, Switzerland, May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lithium Argentina AG (“Lithium Argentina” or the “Company”) (TSX: LAR) (NYSE: LAR) today announced that the expansion of the Cauchari-Olaroz lithium brine operation (“Cauchari-Olaroz”) under Argentina’s …
Lands Minister invites global mining firms to invest in GhanaMay 14, 2026 7:53 pmModern GhanaThe Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Mr Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has urged global mining firms to invest in Ghana, describing Ghana as the most attractive and competitive mining destination in Africa.
He made the call on Tuesday at the 21st …
Lithium miner in Zimbabwe confirms resumption of exportsMay 14, 2026 5:54 pmXinhua News AgencyHARARE, May 14 (Xinhua) -- Bikita Minerals, the local unit of China's Sinomine Resource Group, announced Thursday that it has resumed lithium concentrate exports after securing an export license from Zimbabwe's Ministry of Mines and Mining …
Illicit mining draining Nigeria's mineral wealth, NEITI warnsMay 14, 2026 5:23 pmPunchThe Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative has warned that illicit mining activities, weak regulatory oversight, and criminal infiltration of mining communities are draining Nigeria’s mineral wealth and undermining efforts to diversify the …
Astana Mining Congress to Highlight Kazakhstan’s Role in Critical MineralsMay 14, 2026 3:08 pmTimes of Central AsiaThe 16th International Mining and Metallurgy Congress and Exhibition, Astana Mining & Metallurgy (AMM) 2026, will take place on June 11-12 at the Hilton Astana, bringing together mining and metals companies, investors, technology suppliers, government …