Electric cellFebruary 11, 2026 8:24 pmThe Spectator AustraliaThe invention of the pneumatic tyre sparked an insatiable demand for rubber, turning the Congo’s rainforest – rich in this resource – into a target for exploitation as bicycles and later automobiles became popular.
Congolese people were forced to harvest …
Volkswagen Backs PMET's $96M Raise for Quebec Lithium ExplorationFebruary 11, 2026 7:44 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaHere's the thing nobody wants to admit: raising nearly $100 million for a lithium project in early 2026, after two years of price carnage, is either brilliant timing or the start of an expensive lesson in commodity cycle management.
Volkswagen clearly …
US Equity Stakes: The Pentagon's New Role as a Mining InvestorFebruary 11, 2026 7:44 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaHere's the thing nobody in Washington wants to say out loud: the Pentagon is now a mining investor. Not a customer. Not a regulator. An actual equity stakeholder.
The Department of Defense just dropped $1.6 billion into USA Rare Earth. That's …
Guest Column: IP protection for Canadian firms working in South America’s burgeoning mining sectorFebruary 11, 2026 7:44 pmCanadian Mining JournalLatin America's mining sector dominates globally, with demand likely to persist. Copper leads, with Chile and Peru as top producers, followed closely by lithium due to increasing EV and renewable energy demand. Argentina, Chile, and Bolivia hold …
Mining Legend Mick Davis Returns: Red Arc Minerals Bets $25M on Congo Iron OreFebruary 11, 2026 7:44 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaHere's the thing nobody wants to admit: when Mick Davis puts money on the table, the rest of the mining world pays attention.
The man who built Xstrata into a $50 billion powerhouse just made his first major move since launching Red Arc Minerals. The …
Austria extends permit for Wolfsberg lithium projectFebruary 11, 2026 6:40 pmMiningMetalnews.comThe Austrian government has extended the mining licence for the Wolfsberg lithium project by two years, giving developers more time to secure financing and reach a final investment decision. The project is located in Carinthia in southern Austria and is …
Belgium denies private access to Congo colonial mining archivesFebruary 11, 2026 6:12 pmBelga News AgencyThe Belgian government is at odds with Congo and the US company KoBold Metals over access to colonial-era geological archives, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. The archives are held at the AfricaMuseum in Tervuren.
The government in Kinshasa …
Zimbabwe Gold Mine Draws Global Investor AppetiteFebruary 11, 2026 5:49 pmAfrican Leadership MagazineZimbabwe has drawn over $600 million in demand from U.S. institutional investors for a $150 million seven-year convertible bond, financing a single gold mine and restoring confidence in the country’s investment scene.
This milestone follows Caledonia …
Congo’s copper exports jump 10% as Chinese firms lead growthFebruary 11, 2026 5:35 pmBusiness Insider AfricaAccording to provisional data released by the DR Congo Ministry of Mines at a mining conference in Cape Town, the country shipped 3.4 million tons of copper, up from 3.1 million tons in 2024.
The rise in Congolese copper output comes as global supply …
Green minerals policy delay risks closing a narrow energy transition windowFebruary 11, 2026 5:28 pmBusiness and Financial TimesBy Kizito CUDJOE
The country risks being locked out of the most profitable segments of the global energy transition economy if it continues to delay a clear policy framework for critical minerals, the Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI) has warned …
DR Congo denies selling off mineral wealth under US dealFebruary 11, 2026 3:02 pmAfricanewsThe Democratic Republic of Congo has not "sold off" its vast mineral wealth to the United States under an agreement granting Washington access to its reserves, the country's mining minister said on Wednesday, at a time of intensifying global …
To render mining valuable, time horizons must shiftFebruary 11, 2026 2:27 pmMail & GuardianThe annual Mining Indaba in Cape Town this week again shines a spotlight on the importance of institutions and incentives if mining is to yield broad-based development across Africa. (Wikimedia Commons)
Imagine a world without appliances. Or one without …
Scientists Uncovered a Massive Lithium Reserve Hidden Under a U.S. Supervolcano Worth $1.5 TrillionFebruary 11, 2026 2:24 pmIndian Defence ReviewOn a high desert plateau straddling the Oregon–Nevada border, an ancient volcanic crater is fast becoming the focus of a national resource debate. Beneath the surface of the McDermitt Caldera lies what geologists believe may be one of the largest lithium …
MIIF’s Record 2024 Financial Performance And A Leadership Inflection PointFebruary 11, 2026 2:05 pmNews GhanaBy Dr P.Y.Atta
Ghana’s Minerals Income Investment Fund was set up as a minerals sovereign wealth fund under the MIIF Act 978 to primarily manage, deal in and invest minerals income (royalties and dividends) accruing to the republic received by the Fund, …
Elektros Adopts ESG Policy, Aligning Lithium Operations with Global Green Tech InnovationFebruary 11, 2026 1:34 pmEagle-Tribune - MassachusettsSUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / February 11, 2026 / Elektros Inc. (OTC PINK:ELEK), a hard-rock lithium mining developer with operations in Sierra Leone, announced the formal adoption of its Environmental, Social, and Governance ( …
Untapped mineral potential shows South African mining is a sunrise industryFebruary 11, 2026 10:03 amZawyaThe Deputy Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Phumzile Mgcina, has reiterated the government’s stance that South Africa’s mining industry is on the rise. Mgcina addressed the South Africa Exploration Investment Forum, held on the sidelines of the …
Ghana Reaffirms Commitment to Stable Mining PartnershipsFebruary 11, 2026 9:59 amNew Crusading GuideThe Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah(MP), has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to stable, transparent, and mutually beneficial mining partnerships. Speaking at the Australian Mining in Africa reception forum in Cape Town …
South Africa can learn from Finnish beneficiation model, Minerals Council says at Mining IndabaFebruary 11, 2026 9:58 amEngineering NewsCAPE TOWN (miningweekly.com) – One of the countries South Africa can learn from when it comes to beneficiation is Finland, Minerals Council South Africa acting chief economist Bongani Motsa outlined on day-three of the Investing in African Mining Indaba on …
Mathanga Backs Continental Unity Agenda at African Mining Indaba 2026February 11, 2026 9:02 amMalawi Freedom NetworkBy Suleman Chitera
Malawi’s Minister of Mining, Jean Mathanga, has welcomed renewed calls for unity and strategic collaboration among African nations to accelerate the development of the continent’s mining sector, describing the approach as critical to …
The Clean Energy Transition at the Salton SeaFebruary 11, 2026 8:57 amUndark MagazineFor decades, a global transition has been underway: The slow, sometimes clumsy shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy. Changing just one industry requires a significant infrastructural makeover. Take cars, for example. In order to change from gas- …
Zimbabwe Offers Safe Haven for Mining Investors Amid Rising African Resource NationalismFebruary 11, 2026 8:40 amMining ZimbabweAt a time when resource nationalism is gathering pace across the continent, Zimbabwe has presented itself as a friendlier and more predictable mining environment, transparent as the country courts serious, long-term investors, Mining Zimbabwe can report.
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How Zimbabwe’s Mining Reality Confronts Global Risk PerceptionsFebruary 11, 2026 8:39 amMining ZimbabweCAPE TOWN — At the heart of Zimbabwe’s push for large-scale mining investment lies a critical divide: the solid, operational reality on the ground versus the entrenched risk perceptions held by international financial institutions, Mining Zimbabwe can …
Ghana courts Australian Capital as it tightens mining reformsFebruary 11, 2026 6:44 amGhanaian ChronicleGhana has stepped up its pitch to global investors, positioning itself as a stable and reform-driven mining jurisdiction, while outlining new opportunities in critical minerals and value-added processing, as the country seeks deeper partnerships with …
Copper Deficit vs Lithium Surplus: Which Metal Should Your Portfolio Bet on This Quarter?February 11, 2026 5:49 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaHere's the thing nobody wants to admit: the battery metals trade isn't a monolith anymore. While conference presentations still lump copper and lithium together under "electrification plays," these two markets are now moving in opposite …
How Argentina’s Lithium and Uranium Boom Could Undermine Its Energy SovereigntyFebruary 11, 2026 4:29 amOil PriceArgentina is home to an enormous wealth of critical natural resources that are becoming increasingly in demand as the global energy transition continues to pick up pace. But while Argentina’s potential geopolitical advantages open new avenues for economic …
CSIRO investigates petalite as alternative lithium sourceFebruary 11, 2026 2:51 amAustralia MiningWith global lithium demand continuing to rise, CSIRO is investigating alternative lithium sources and extraction pathways, with petalite emerging as a potential supplementary feedstock.
Spodumene remains the dominant lithium-bearing mineral due to its high …
Lithium prices have tripled since June, but can the rebound last?February 11, 2026 2:28 amFinancial ReviewThe lithium price has tripled since June, providing a boon for Australian mining companies and the fund managers who invest in them.
But for those expecting a return to the dizzying heights of 2022, analysts are not so sure.
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African mining in 2026 – Policy shifts and increasing investmentFebruary 10, 2026 11:03 pmAfrican Mining MarketThe African mining sector is facing increased regulatory reform and renewed investor interest due to global demand for the continent’s natural resources, particularly critical minerals.
African governments are aligned regarding their reforms to mining …
Liontown Selects InEight Document to Support Mining Project Information ManagementFebruary 10, 2026 10:00 pmEIN PresswireSCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Feb. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- InEight, a leading provider of construction project controls software, announced today that battery minerals provider Liontown has selected InEight Document to support project information management …
DMPR and IDC junior mining empowerment drive attracts R600m Anglo commitmentFebruary 10, 2026 5:41 pmIOLThe Junior Mining Exploration Fund (JMEF) is gaining strong momentum two years after its launch, with global mining giant Anglo American committing R600 million to the initiative aimed at empowering South Africa’s junior mining sector.
Established with an …
Frontier lithium updates infrastructure plans for PAK lithium projectFebruary 10, 2026 4:29 pmEV Engineering OnlineFrontier Lithium recently provided an update on infrastructure projects supporting its PAK Lithium Project in northwestern Ontario, which is being developed to supply lithium materials for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications in North …
Green Bonds in Mining: Navigating the 2026 Regulatory MazeFebruary 10, 2026 4:26 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaHere's the thing nobody wants to admit: green bonds in mining sound great on paper until you actually try to issue one.
The sustainable finance market is projected to hit $900 billion in 2026, with green bonds claiming $530 billion of that pie. Mining …
Rebalancing the Scale: Increasing Climate Resilience Through Social Protection in SWANAFebruary 10, 2026 2:31 pmArab Reform InitiativeIntroduction
Climate change is first and foremost a profound revealer of inequalities and failures in social protection systems. It disproportionately impacts communities that lack resources and protection and often depend on ecosystem products and …
Ghana strengthens call for long-term mining partnerships with Australian investorsFebruary 10, 2026 1:38 pmMyJoyOnlineGhana has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering stable, transparent, and mutually rewarding mining partnerships, with the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, urging Australian investors to deepen collaboration as the …
New solar-powered device extracts lithium for batteries while desalinating seawaterFebruary 10, 2026 12:54 pmInteresting Engineering - New YorkThe world needs lithium at higher rates than ever before. But our current methods of getting it are breaking the planet.
The answer to the lithium crisis might just be a high-tech, “solar-powered seesaw” extractor.
According to the researchers at …
George Saunders on Anger, Ambition and SinFebruary 10, 2026 12:25 pmThe New York Times“I think there tend to be two ways to know the novelist George Saunders. One is through his amazing novels and short story collections. “Lincoln in the Bardo” is, I think, one of my favorite books of all time. The other is in his public facing role as one …
Ghana courts Australian investors to deepen sustainable mining partnershipsFebruary 10, 2026 12:04 pmGhana MMAThe Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to stable, transparent, and mutually beneficial mining partnerships, calling on Australian investors to deepen collaboration as the country advances …
Zimbabwe Launches Annual Mining Week to Boost SectorFebruary 10, 2026 11:26 amNews GhanaZimbabwe officially launched Zimbabwe Mining Week, a new annual international conference and exhibition designed to position the country as a competitive participant in the global critical minerals economy.
The inaugural event will take place from November …
The Global Implications of the US-Argentina Mining AllianceFebruary 10, 2026 11:06 amMining DigitalNavigating the challenge of Chinese dominance
China remains the dominant force in Argentine lithium, with Ganfeng Lithium and Zijin Mining controlling vast operations across the salt flats of Jujuy, Salta and Catamarca.
Ganfeng currently holds interests in …
Ghana Ranks Fifth in Africa’s Top Mining Destinations Amid Gold Boom and Sector ReformsFebruary 10, 2026 9:53 amGhana MMAGhana has climbed to fifth position in The Africa Report and Jeune Afrique’s 2026 ranking of Africa’s 25 top mining destinations, advancing five places from tenth position in 2024, driven by record gold prices and improved sector governance.
The ranking, …
Andrada intersected consistent lithium mineralisation at its Lithium Ridge projectFebruary 10, 2026 8:38 amAfrican Mining MarketAndrada Mining has intersected lithium grades of up to 3.02% Li₂O at its Lithium Ridge project in Namibia.
This confirms continuity of mineralisation from surface to depths of up to 160 metres and highlights significant tin and tantalum by-product …
Resources Top 5: Tanbreez successes fire European Lithium into rare earths pole positionFebruary 10, 2026 6:47 amStockheadEuropean Lithium accelerates as the race for rare earths intensifies. Pic: Getty Images
Broad, high-grade rare earth results for EUR at Tanbreez
PVT delivers 2.1x grade uplift at Horden Lake copper project in Quebec
TAT raises $4.5m for targeted 2026 …
Mutapa Arrives at Mining Indaba with Radical Restructure and Direct Pitch to InvestorsFebruary 10, 2026 6:02 amMining ZimbabweThe Mutapa Investment Fund (MIF) has descended on the Investing in Africa Mining Indaba in Cape Town armed with a radically restructured portfolio and a direct invitation to global capital, framing its participation as a decisive break from past models, …