Lawsuit challenges drilling near Ash MeadowsFebruary 7, 2026 7:26 pmThe Inyo Register - CaliforniaThe Timbisha Shoshone Tribe and conservation groups filed a lawsuit in federal court Thursday to halt exploratory mine drilling near the springs and wetlands of Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge in Southeastern Inyo County.
The waters of Ash Meadows, …
DrasChem to establish Middle East’s first sodium cyanide plant in AlexandriaFebruary 7, 2026 5:47 pmDaily News EgyptThe Chief Executive Officer of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI), Mohamed El-Gawsaky, has received a delegation from DrasChem Specialty Chemicals, a Private Free Zone company, to discuss the steps required to establish the company’ …
[Policy/Regulation]: Project Vault: How the $12B US Minerals Stockpile Redraws the Global MapFebruary 7, 2026 4:30 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaHere's the thing nobody wants to admit: the United States just declared economic war on China's rare earth monopoly, and most people missed it.
On February 2, 2026, while the headlines were busy elsewhere, the White House quietly launched Project …
Mining News Today: Rio-Glencore Fallout and Barrick's North American PivotFebruary 7, 2026 4:30 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaHere's the thing nobody wants to admit: the biggest mining news of the week isn't about what got built.
It's about what fell apart.
Rio Tinto and Glencore just walked away from a $260 billion merger that would have created the world's …
Ewoyaa Lithium Project: Affected residents threaten legal action over compensation delaysFebruary 7, 2026 4:24 pmModern GhanaResidents of the Mfantseman Municipality in the Central Region affected by the Ewoyaa lithium project have threatened to take legal action against Atlantic Lithium Mining over alleged damage to their properties and prolonged delays in compensation.
The …
MIIF Unveils Strategic Investment Agenda Targeting Commodities and Critical MineralsFebruary 7, 2026 2:06 pmNews GhanaThe Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) has unveiled a strategic investment agenda for 2026 focusing on commodities, critical minerals, and selective United States equities as part of a growth strategy designed to capture opportunities arising from …
The Mysterious Devices Speeding Mining Exploration in UtahFebruary 7, 2026 1:36 pmThe AtlanticBushwhacking through a stand of stunted aspens above 10,000 feet in Utah’s Tushar mountain range, the mountain guide Trevor Katz held his Garmin to the sky and pointed it south. “We should just look for an opening,” he said, glancing over at his colleague, …
Club news: February 7, 2026February 7, 2026 10:56 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 …
US approves $1.3bn financing for Pakistan’s Reko Diq mining projectFebruary 7, 2026 8:26 amThe NationThe United States has approved $1.3 billion in financing for Pakistan’s Reko Diq copper and gold mining project in Balochistan, providing a significant share of the capital needed to develop one of the country’s largest mineral ventures. The funding has …
The $260 Billion Standstill: Why Rio Tinto and Glencore's Megamerger Collapsed Over Price, Not EgoFebruary 7, 2026 6:41 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaHere's the thing nobody wants to admit: The $260 billion Rio Tinto-Glencore merger didn't fall apart because two mining CEOs couldn't get along in a boardroom. It collapsed because neither side could agree on what their own assets were actually …
IMF, Zimbabwe Reach Staff-Level Agreement on 10-Month Reform ProgrammeFebruary 7, 2026 6:21 amThe Zimbabwe MailHarare,— The International Monetary Fund and the Government of Zimbabwe have reached a staff-level agreement on a new 10-month Staff-Monitored Programme (SMP), marking a significant step in efforts to consolidate recent macroeconomic stabilisation gains …
3D-printed cartridge system recovers rare earth minerals from industrial wasteFebruary 7, 2026 6:15 amInteresting Engineering - New YorkA new U.S. startup is aiming to recover high-purity critical minerals from domestic waste streams using a technology that blends chemistry, materials science, and advanced engineering.
Supra Elemental Recovery Inc., a spinout from The University of Texas …
Reko Diq emerges as strategic asset amid Washington's push for critical mineralsFebruary 7, 2026 5:47 amGEO TVUS hosts critical minerals ministerial with 54 countries.
US signs 11 new critical minerals cooperation agreements.
Forge forum launched to boost mineral supply collaboration.
KARACHI: Pakistan's Reko Diq copper and gold project in Balochistan has …
Rio Tinto and Glencore walk away: Why Glen-Tinto failed for a fourth timeFebruary 7, 2026 5:12 amHellenic Shipping NewsThe collapse of merger talks between Rio Tinto and Glencore has left both mining giants facing the same strategic challenges they hoped to solve together, only now they must tackle them alone.
Rio Tinto confirmed it would not make an offer for Glencore …
Australia's biggest takeover bids never came to fruitionFebruary 7, 2026 3:45 amWorld Energy News - ConnecticutThe merger talks between Rio Tinto & Glencore failed after both sides could not resolve their differences on valuation. This ended months of negotiations about a tie up that would have created?the world's largest mining firm with a value market …
UK geothermal report maps path from niche to pillarFebruary 7, 2026 1:54 amThinkGeoEnergyThe Future of Geothermal in the UK, report by Project Innerspace (screenshot)
A new Project InnerSpace report finds the UK holds vast geothermal potential for heat and power, but policy, risk-sharing and anchor demand are needed to unlock it.
Project …
US earmarks $1.3b for Reko Diq mining projectFebruary 7, 2026 1:41 amThe Express TribuneISLAMABAD:
The United States has earmarked $1.3 billion for Reko Diq copper and gold mining project aimed at providing support for the extraction of mineral reserves in Balochistan.
Pakistan is currently working on the Reko Diq project in partnership with …
How US state capital is reshaping strategic supply chainsFebruary 7, 2026 1:20 amThe Business Times SingaporeGovernment investments are altering downside risk, return expectations and the long-term investment case for some companies
WHEN governments take equity stakes, investors should pay attention.
The US sovereign wealth fund announced in early 2025 is not a …
Oil & Gas in 2026: The Next Chapter in the Energy EconomyFebruary 7, 2026 1:02 amJD Supra - CaliforniaThis article is part of the "Oil & Gas in 2026: Emerging Trends & Predictions" report. For the full report, click here.
Oil & gas companies are continuing to adjust from the meaningful swing in public policies between the prior U.S. …
Uzbekistan-Kazakhstan-Pakistan strategic partnershipFebruary 6, 2026 11:59 pmPakistan Observer
THE most recent visits of Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to Pakistan have significantly enhanced the scope, strategic importance and expansion of bilateral and trilateral partnerships among these countries, …
Surge Announces IR AgreementsFebruary 6, 2026 11:54 pmInvesting News NetworkSurge Battery Metals Inc. (TSXV: NILI,OTC:NILIF) (OTCQX: NILIF) (FSE: DJ5) (the "Company" or "Surge") is pleased to announce that it has entered into two agreements which, under applicable TSX Venture Exchange policies, are considered …
The push to accelerate deep-sea miningFebruary 6, 2026 11:22 pmThe Lamron - New YorkIn an effort to accelerate and encourage deep-sea mining and exploration, President Donald Trump has moved to grant a record number of permits to companies searching for critical minerals, as reported by Reuters. As China continues to gain ground in its …
Gvt cancels 3000 mining licenses for non-complianceFebruary 6, 2026 10:49 pmZambian Eye57 Views
The Government, through the Cadaster Department, has cancelled 3,000 mining licenses due to non-compliance with statutory obligations since 2024.
The cancellations followed findings that the affected license holders failed to meet the conditions …
GOVERNMENT CANCELS 3,000 MINING LICENSES FOR NON-COMPLIANCEFebruary 6, 2026 9:51 pmZambia 24The Government, through the Mining Cadastre Department, has cancelled 3,000 mining licences for non-compliance with statutory obligations since 2024.
The cancellations follow findings that the affected licence holders failed to meet the conditions …
Tony Hall turns focus to child labor in the mining of cobaltFebruary 6, 2026 9:08 pmDayton Daily News - Ohio“We need to educate the country,” Hall said in a phone interview Friday. Hall is helping lead a campaign to halt child labor in the extraction of cobalt, which he sees as a matter of life and death.
Hall, now 84, is scheduled to testify about the problem …
Rio Tinto and Glencore End Merger Talks, Reshaping Mining LandscapeFebruary 6, 2026 8:06 pmNautical VoiceRio Tinto and Glencore have officially terminated their merger discussions, a decision that could have significantly altered the global mining industry. The companies announced on Thursday that they could not reach an agreement on terms that would satisfy …
China adjusts SQM stake amid Chile lithium industry reshuffleFebruary 6, 2026 7:27 pmUnited Press International (UPI)Feb. 6 (UPI) -- China's Tianqi Lithium Corp. announced plans to reduce its stake in Chilean lithium producer SQM, the world's largest lithium company, where it holds a 21.9% share, as Chile moves to restructure its lithium industry through a major …
Residents threaten “demo” over delayed compensationsFebruary 6, 2026 6:50 pmGhana MMAResidents of communities affected by the Lithium Mining project in the Mfantseman Municipality of the Central Region are threatening to demonstrate against the firm conducting the exploration- Atlantic Lithium Mining Company over delayed compensations.
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Namibia showcased at Mining Indaba February 6, 2026 1:11 pmNew EraNamibia will participate in the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 to be held from 9 to 12 February 2026 in Cape Town.
The country will use the event to showcase investment-ready mining opportunities and attract new investors and development partners …
Commission sued over Barroso lithium mine’s EU “strategic project” statusFebruary 6, 2026 12:36 pmEUToday120The European Commission is facing a legal challenge over its decision to grant “strategic project” status to the Barroso lithium mine in northern Portugal, a designation intended to accelerate EU access to critical raw materials needed for batteries and …
10 Misconceptions About Investing in Zimbabwe’s Mining SectorFebruary 6, 2026 10:09 amMining ZimbabweZimbabwe’s mining industry remains one of the most misunderstood investment destinations globally. Persistent myths, often rooted in outdated policy frameworks or selective narratives, continue to shape external perceptions, sometimes overshadowing the …
Glencore-Tinto: What to Know about Mining's Biggest MergerFebruary 6, 2026 9:26 amNew Business AgeAnglo-Australian metals giant Rio Tinto is in talks to acquire Swiss competitor Glencore, potentially creating the world's largest mining firm at a time of soaring demand for copper.
Here's how things stand ahead of a takeover bid.
Birth of a Giant …
Metallic Minerals Fuel India’s Mining Value Surge, While Non-Metallics Grow SteadilyFebruary 6, 2026 8:37 amFACTLYTL;DR India’s mineral production has seen consistent growth over the past six years, led by strong performance in iron ore, bauxite, and limestone. The metallic minerals segment has driven much of the value increase, while non-metallic minerals have shown …
Namibia targets mining investment in Cape TownFebruary 6, 2026 7:57 amWindhoek ObserverStaff Writer
Namibia will present a range of investment-ready mining opportunities at the 2026 Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town, the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) announced on Thursday.
The mining sector is …
Zimbabwe sovereign fund breaks up mining empire to chase specialist capitalFebruary 6, 2026 6:43 amThe Zimbabwe MailHARARE – Zimbabwe’s sovereign wealth vehicle is dismantling its sprawling mining structure in favour of a commodity-by-commodity model, in a sweeping overhaul aimed at improving operational focus and attracting international capital.
The Mutapa Investment …
Mutapa Investment Fund restructures mining portfolio into commodity specific unitsFebruary 6, 2026 5:52 amNew ZimbabweTHE Mutapa Investment Fund (MIF) has announced a major restructuring of its mining portfolio, shifting from a broad holding company model to commodity-specific mining units in a move it says is aimed at improving efficiency, accountability and value …
Whose future is liveable?February 6, 2026 1:13 amPrometheusElon Musk was Time Magazine’s man of the year in 2021. By early 2025 he was an integral (albeit short lived) part of the second Trump administration, responsible for decimating FEMA and other parts of the USA’s domestic disaster preparedness infrastructure …
The Green Transition and Environmental Injustice in the SouthFebruary 6, 2026 12:32 amScalawag MagazineIn the South, where the ruins of shuttered factories once stood as monuments to industrial decline, a different kind of energy is taking hold quite literally. From the sprawling solar farms in rural Georgia to Black-led, community-owned energy cooperatives …
Lithium Forecast 2026: Price Outlook, Supply Growth, and EV DemandFebruary 6, 2026 12:26 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaHere's the thing nobody wants to admit: lithium's 2024-2025 price collapse was entirely predictable, and the 2026 recovery everyone's banking on is anything but guaranteed.
Lithium carbonate prices cratered from peak highs near $80,000 per …
Mining M&A Trends 2026: Valuations, Deal Drivers, and What Buyers WantFebruary 6, 2026 12:26 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaMining M&A 2026 is racing ahead at a pace the industry hasn't seen in over a decade. But here's the thing nobody wants to admit: most of these deals aren't about growth. They're about survival.
The flagship transaction says it all. …
Are Wesfarmers shares a buy for passive income?February 5, 2026 11:19 pmThe Motley Fool AustraliaWesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) shares are often seen as a cornerstone stock for long-term Australian investors, and for good reason. With a diversified portfolio led by Bunnings, Kmart Group, and Officeworks, the company has built a reputation for reliable …
Glencore-Tinto merger to form world’s biggest mining firmFebruary 5, 2026 9:22 pmNew Age BangladeshAgence France-Presse . Tokyo
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Anglo-Australian metals giant Rio Tinto is in talks to acquire Swiss competitor Glencore, potentially creating the world’s largest mining firm at a time of soaring demand for copper.
Here’s how things …
Environmental groups sue EU commission over Portugal's lithium mineFebruary 5, 2026 7:26 pmWHBL - WisconsinLISBON, Feb 5 (Reuters) – Environmental groups filed a lawsuit on Thursday against the European Commission over its decision to grant preferential “strategic” status to Portugal’s Barroso lithium mine project, developed by London-listed Savannah Resources …
House passes bill to accelerate U.S. mining of vital mineralsFebruary 5, 2026 6:24 pmThe Washington Times - Washington D.C.The House passed a bill Wednesday that would codify President Trump’s executive action to increase mining of hardrock minerals, including rare earth elements, to end U.S. reliance on foreign suppliers such as China.
The bill would also direct the …
Mining giant Rio Tinto abandons Glencore merger bidFebruary 5, 2026 5:55 pmDigital JournalCopper smelting underway at El Teniente mine, owned by Codelco, the Chilean state-owned outfit that is partnering with Rio Tinto to extract lithium - Copyright AFP/File RAUL BRAVO
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British-Australian miner Rio Tinto said …