Trump's trade tantrum may drive Canada and Australia closerFebruary 23, 2026 8:18 pmABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)The timing couldn't be more exquisite.
Next week, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will address the Australian Parliament over the relationship between the two countries.
Last month, the former Bank of Canada and Bank of England governor delivered a …
TRADING UPDATES: One Health says hub construction starts "imminently"February 23, 2026 7:06 pmLondon South East(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of earnings and trading updates by London-listed companies, issued on Monday and not separately reported by Alliance News:
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Panther Metals PLC - exploration company focused on mineral projects in …
Six Trucks Seized As EFCC Nabs Suspects For Illegal Mineral ExcavationFebruary 23, 2026 6:36 pmDaily Independent1
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested eight individuals and impounded six trucks for alleged involvement in illegal mining activities along the Ilorin–Ogbomoso corridor spanning Kwara and Oyo states.
Operatives of …
Elektros Crowned at the Dawn of a Golden Lithium Era Powering the World's Electric AristocracyFebruary 23, 2026 5:36 pmVoice of Alexandria - MinnesotaSUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / February 23, 2026 / Elektros Inc. (OTC PINK:ELEK), a hard-rock lithium mining developer with operations in Sierra Leone, today announced the continued advancement of its Q1 media and communications …
TEXMiN to collaborate with Russia’s GIREDMET on rare earth and critical mineral technologiesFebruary 23, 2026 5:20 pmThe Hindu Business LineUnder the agreement, the two institutions will undertake joint R&D on rare earth and critical mineral processing technologies
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TEXMiN Foundation (Technology Translation Research Park) has signed a strategic memorandum of …
Century Lithium highlights improved economics in updated...February 23, 2026 4:39 pmProactive USACentury Lithium Corp. (TSX-V:LCE, OTCQX:CYDVF) has released the results of an updated National Instrument 43-101 compliant feasibility study for its wholly owned Angel Island lithium project in Esmeralda County, Nevada.
The 2026 Feasibility Study …
African ministers outline industry priorities ahead of African Mining Week 2026February 23, 2026 4:25 pmRealnews MagazineAfrica
African Mining Week will feature high-level panel discussions and project showcases, linking global investors with Africa’s mining sector priorities and lucrative investment and partnership opportunities
WITH the demand for critical minerals …
Africa’s $29.5T mineral wealth poised to boost mining sector jobsFebruary 23, 2026 4:25 pmRealnews MagazineBusiness
Africa’s untapped $8.6 trillion mineral wealth has the potential to help African nations realize their employment creation agenda
AFRICA’S mining sector maintains its role as a key contributor to employment creation, fuelled by rising global …
Elektros Heralds a New Era in Lithium Leadership Amid Global EV RenaissanceFebruary 23, 2026 4:23 pmVoice of Alexandria - MinnesotaSUNNY ISLES BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / February 23, 2026 / Elektros Inc. (OTC PINK:ELEK), a hard-rock lithium mining developer with operations in Sierra Leone, today announced the advancement of a comprehensive Q1 media and communications …
Elektros Ascends as a Beacon of Lithium Promise in a Jubilant New Age of Electric MobilityFebruary 23, 2026 4:23 pmVoice of Alexandria - MinnesotaSUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / February 23, 2026 / Elektros Inc. (OTC PINK:ELEK), a hard-rock lithium mining developer with operations in Sierra Leone, today unveiled an enhanced Q1 media and communications initiative …
What lessons can be learned from Japan’s critical minerals strategy?February 23, 2026 4:14 pmThe Brookings InstitutionToggle section navigation
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The Center for Asia Policy Studies at Brookings hosted a workshop on Japan’s critical minerals strategy with experts from the United States and Japan on February 4, 2026. Mireya Solís, director of the Center for …
The Court, the Crab, and CubaFebruary 23, 2026 3:18 pmForeign Policy In FocusAccording to recent leaks to Axios, the U.S. State Department has bypassed Cuba’s official civilian government, to hold discreet talks with 41-year-old Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro. Known in Havana as “El Cangrejo” (The Crab), Rodríguez Castro is the …
Elektros Advances Lithium Communications Strategy as Global EV Demand AcceleratesFebruary 23, 2026 3:08 pmVoice of Alexandria - MinnesotaSUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / February 23, 2026 / Elektros Inc. (OTC PINK:ELEK), a hard-rock lithium mining developer with operations in Sierra Leone, today announced the rollout of a comprehensive Q1 media and communications …
Expert Tells Ghana: Ditch Mining Slogans, Set Targets That Can Be MeasuredFebruary 23, 2026 2:46 pmNews GhanaAs Ghana’s government ramps up rhetoric around local content in the mining sector, one of the country’s most prominent natural resource governance experts is urging policymakers to trade nationalistic sentiment for structured, measurable strategy — or risk …
The ‘One Rule’ Economy: Inside the Political Machine Rewiring the AI WarFebruary 23, 2026 1:53 pmInvestorPlaceFederal supremacy, fast-tracked megaprojects, and a trillion-dollar capital shift are reshaping the market.
If you spent the last election cycle obsessing over red maps, blue maps, and the latest outrage-of-the-day on social media, I have a sobering …
India, Russia partner on rare earth, critical mineral technologiesFebruary 23, 2026 1:47 pmAsianet NewsableIIT (ISM) Dhanbad's TEXMiN Foundation and Russia's GIREDMET signed an MoU to collaborate on rare earth and critical mineral technologies. The pact aims to strengthen India's self-reliance in strategic sectors and its energy transition goals.
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Access Bank's strategy for turning African mining potential into profitable projectsFebruary 23, 2026 1:35 pmZawyaAt the recent Investing in African Mining Indaba, Deputy Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Phumzile Mgcina, reiterated the government’s stance that mining is a sunrise industry. This was echoed by President Cyril Ramaphosa in his State of the …
Why young Zimbabweans are turning to Chinese firms for job opportunitiesFebruary 23, 2026 1:06 pmIOLAs competition in the job market intensifies for fresh graduates in Zimbabwe, a notable trend is emerging: young Zimbabweans are increasingly seeking employment opportunities offered by Chinese firms. This surge in interest reflects not only the vast …
Odisha’s Critical Minerals Sector to Reach USD 18–20 Billion by 2032February 23, 2026 11:26 amEnergetica IndiaOdisha’s critical minerals sector may grow from USD 8 billion to USD 18–20 billion by 2032, study estimates, says Net Zero Energy Transition Association (NETRA).
February 23, 2026. By EI News Network
Odisha’s critical minerals sector is projected to expand …
Atlantic Lithium Rejects Takeover Bid, Bets on Ewoyaa Lease RatificationFebruary 23, 2026 11:22 amNews GhanaAtlantic Lithium Limited has walked away from a takeover approach that would have handed full control of the company to an unidentified buyer, choosing instead to hold firm on its flagship Ewoyaa Lithium Project in Ghana’s Central Region as it awaits …
Odisha's critical mineral sector to hit $20 bn mark by 2032: StudyFebruary 23, 2026 10:41 amETAutoOdisha's critical minerals sector is poised for significant growth, projected to reach $18-20 billion by 2032. The state's processing and manufacturing capabilities will quadruple. Odisha's critical minerals sector is set to hit $18-20 billion …
FORGE vs. MSP: Which Critical Minerals Financing Framework Is Better for Your 2026 Project?February 23, 2026 8:51 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaThe Trump administration killed MSP. That's the headline nobody wants to lead with, but it's the reality shaping your 2026 project financing decisions right now.
The Minerals Security Partnership: Biden's flagship critical minerals framework: …
Atlantic Lithium talks end, it will stick to plan and await Ewoyaa...February 23, 2026 8:10 amProactive UKAtlantic Lithium Ltd (AIM:ALL, ASX:A11, OTCID:ALLIF) said it has ended exclusive discussions over a potential change-of-control deal, opting to wait for what it sees as a key de-risking catalyst in Ghana, ratification of the Mining Lease for its Ewoyaa …
China’s stranglehold on critical minerals is now a national crisisFebruary 23, 2026 8:02 amThe Bryan Times - OhioIn the 1970s, when OPEC halted oil shipments to the United States, Congress established a “Strategic Petroleum Reserve.” It was an emergency measure to stockpile oil against a future crisis.
Now, 50 years later, the United States is building a new …
Thacker Pass: A Lithium Project on the Fast TrackFebruary 23, 2026 6:44 amNautical VoiceThe Thacker Pass lithium project in Nevada is breaking new ground in domestic mineral production, with Lithium Americas committing between $1.3 billion and $1.6 billion to its Phase 1 construction this year. Unlike many mining ventures that face delays, …
JMM hosts marquee mining and biotech event in PerthFebruary 23, 2026 6:30 amTownsville BulletinEmerging ASX companies connected with investors at Jane Morgan Management’s investor lunch in Perth
The event introduced institutional and high-net-worth investors with emerging growth opportunities
It featured gold, critical minerals, and biotech-focused …
Australian innovation is needed to break China’s grip on critical mineralsFebruary 23, 2026 12:48 amThe StrategistNo single country—regardless of its wealth or will—has the combination of mineral reserves, scale, and low-cost labour and energy to compete with China’s centrally planned critical-minerals industry. To break China’s grip on critical minerals, Australia, …
Onslow powers MinRes’ $1.2 billion earnings recordFebruary 23, 2026 12:44 amAustralia MiningMineral Resources (MinRes) has delivered its strongest first-half result on record, underpinned by the ramp-up of Onslow Iron, improved lithium recoveries and standout mining services earnings.
For the half-year ended December 31, 2025, the company posted …
POX Results Are Another Milestone For Advancement Of Hycroft MineFebruary 23, 2026 12:40 amMining RecordWINNEMUCCA, NV – Diane R. Garrett, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation, said, “The updated MRE reflects approximately 55% growth in both gold and silver Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources, and increases in …
Cygnus targets resource growth with start of new drilling and geophysics programsFebruary 22, 2026 11:14 pmEIN PresswireChibougamau Copper-Gold Project, Canada HIGHLIGHTS:
Cygnus sets up value drivers for 2026 with exploration and resource growth a high priority
At Cedar Bay, Downhole Electromagnetics (‘DHEM’) is in progress to identify follow-up targets from recent …
Sen. Uba Sani: A Governor With Vision and Revenue-Driven ForesightFebruary 22, 2026 11:10 pmModern GhanaSince assuming office as Governor of Kaduna State in May 2023, Uba Sani has impressed many with his strategic leadership, innovative policies, and an unyielding commitment to transforming Kaduna’s socio-economic landscape. His administration’s performance …
Uranium Consolidation: Myriad Uranium Executes Definitive Agreement to Acquire Rush Rare MetalsFebruary 22, 2026 11:05 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaMyriad Uranium Corp. signed a definitive merger agreement on February 13, 2026, to acquire 100% of Rush Rare Metals Corp. in an all-stock transaction valued at an 18% premium to Rush's January 6 closing price.
The deal consolidates ownership of Wyoming …
US can access Somaliland's minerals and military bases, says ministerFebruary 22, 2026 10:49 pmModern GhanaSomaliland is willing to give the United States access to its minerals and military bases, the minister of the presidency has said, as the breakaway region of Somalia pushes for global recognition.
"We are willing to give exclusive [access to our …
Uzbekistan Joins a U.S. Critical Minerals Implementation TrackFebruary 22, 2026 10:47 pmTimes of Central AsiaOn February 4, 2026, in Washington, D.C., Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov and U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau signed an intergovernmental Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on securing supply chains for critical minerals and …
Catholic Bishops Warn FG: Insecurity, electoral credibility imperil Nigeria’s democracyFebruary 22, 2026 8:32 pmRipples NigeriaThe Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has called on the Federal Government to urgently end the country’s spiralling insecurity and ensure credible elections in 2027, cautioning that persistent bloodshed and declining voter participation pose …
Seven Tools Every Ghanaian Contractor Needs to Win in 2026February 22, 2026 8:25 pmNews GhanaGhana’s construction industry is projected to grow at an average annual rate of 5.2% between 2026 and 2029, driven by government investment in road infrastructure, renewable energy, mining, and industrial development, with the African Development Bank ( …
Kristie Batten: TG Metals on the pathway to gold productionFebruary 22, 2026 8:07 pmStockheadDrilling momentum builds at Van Uden as TG Metals looks to grow the resource and move closer to production. Pic: Kristie Batten/supplied
One of Australia’s top mining journalists, Kristie Batten, writes for Stockhead every week in her regular column, …
Aussie silver miner eyes IPOFebruary 22, 2026 7:40 pmTownsville BulletinSilver prices have soared in the past year, but there are few opportunities on the ASX
After a turnaround, the private owner of the Abra lead and silver mine in WA is eyeing a late 2026 IPO
Float would bring 6th largest silver producing mine in Oz to …
From oil to ores: The geopolitics of the Gulf states' critical mineral strategyFebruary 22, 2026 7:02 pmThe WeekThe discussion related to critical minerals and rare earth elements (REE) have become significant because of the global pursuit of energy transition and defence modernisation, critical minerals— including lithium, cobalt, nickel, copper and rare earth …
Somaliland Offers US Exclusive Mineral Access, Military Bases Following Israeli RecognitionFebruary 22, 2026 5:00 pmAl ManarSomaliland has offered the United States special privileges, including exclusive access to strategic minerals and the establishment of military bases, as it seeks broader international recognition after the Israeli occupation entity formally recognized its …
Zimbabwe’s tax structure hurting formal business sectorFebruary 22, 2026 3:50 pmThe StandardLast year, the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce, Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries and the Confederation of Zimbabwe Retailers all pleaded with Finance, Economic Planning and Investment minister Mthuli Ncube over taxes and unfair competition.
It …
Somaliland offers United States exclusive access to mineral resources and military basesFebruary 22, 2026 2:52 pmLegit NewsSomaliland is stepping up its push for international recognition by offering the United States exclusive access to its mineral wealth and potential military bases
The move comes just weeks after Israel became the first country to recognise Somaliland’s …