Kazakhstan Showcases Investment Potential at US-Kazakhstan RoundtableJune 12, 2026 3:17 pmThe Astana TimesASTANA — Kazakhstan has attracted more than $480 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) since independence, Deputy Foreign Minister Alibek Kuantyrov said during a United States (US)-Kazakhstan roundtable at Astana Mining and Metallurgy (AMM) 2026 on …
Codelco, CEA-Liten sign deal to electrify mining equipmentJune 12, 2026 2:52 pmMining TechnologyCodelco has entered into a one-year agreement with French institute CEA-Liten to advance the electrification of equipment used in underground mining.
The agreement aims to support the energy transition in mining operations through combined efforts such as …
Metso invests in new mineralogy analysis equipment in FinlandJune 12, 2026 2:52 pmMining TechnologyMetso has announced an investment in new mineralogy analysis technology at its Research Centre in Pori, Finland.
The company has installed a TESCAN TIMA automated mineralogy analyser at the facility as part of its plans to provide faster and more …
JAPANESE ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: 06 -12 June,2026June 12, 2026 1:57 pmEU-Japan Centre for Industrial CooperationThe EU Japan Centre is releasing a weekly press review covering Japan's economic and business matters.
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Critical minerals are reshaping global trade as demand surges – UnctadJune 12, 2026 1:49 pmMining WeeklyAs the global economy shifts towards cleaner energy systems, electrification and digital technologies, more countries are competing for access to critical minerals.
Clean technologies will account for a larger share of critical mineral demand, including …
West Cobar agrees to acquire fluorspar project in North AmericaJune 12, 2026 1:07 pmMining WeeklyIn a low-cost acquisition structure, minerals exploration company West Cobar Metals has agreed to acquire a 100% interest in the Baxter fluorspar project, located in the US state of Nevada. This agreement is subject to several conditions including a 30-day …
Fitch Ratings Increases Most Near-Term Metals and Mining Price AssumptionsJune 12, 2026 12:14 pmHellenic Shipping NewsFitch Ratings has increased most of its near-term metals and mining price assumptions, reflecting year-to-date prices and commodity-specific supply and demand drivers.
The increased 2026 copper assumption reflects higher year-to-date prices. We continue to …
Bolivia’s Streets Have Erupted. Here’s Why.June 12, 2026 11:54 amThe NationOrdinary people are rising up against neoliberal orthodoxy.
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The road into La Paz has become a tableau of economic rupture. …
EPA Seeks Stronger Rules to Manage Liberia’s Mineral WealthJune 12, 2026 10:14 amLiberian ObserverLiberia’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is calling for stronger environmental governance and regulatory safeguards to ensure that the country’s mineral wealth is developed responsibly and in line with global standards, as pressure mounts on …
Resources Top 5: Ressies bounce as Cazaly climbs; Evergold clears hurdleJune 12, 2026 10:08 amStockheadBounceback: Resources stocks found support as Cazaly lined up fresh drilling in WA gold country. Pic: Getty Images
Cazaly rises after completing heritage survey work at the Hastings gold target
Evergold advances Craig’s Rest approvals work as it eyes …
Gold Digger: $5bn gold giant set for ASX debut amidst dealmaking frenzyJune 12, 2026 10:08 amStockheadPan African Resources is set to list on the ASX as M&A activity in the gold sector rolls on. Pic: Getty Images
Pan African Resources is set to list on the ASX once its takeover of Emmerson Resources is formalised
The $5bn market-capped giant will ranks …
Why this $9-billion resource-focused money manager is buying energy and trimming goldJune 12, 2026 9:33 amThe Globe and MailOpen this photo in gallery:Benoit Gervais, senior vice-president, investment management, and head of the resource team at Mackenzie Investments in Toronto.
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After 25 years of investing in resource stocks, …
Musasizi’s first budget, oil revenues and leap to middle incomeJune 12, 2026 9:06 amIndependent (Uganda)Kampala, Uganda | URN | Henry Musasizi delivered his first budget speech as Minister of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development on Thursday.
The 84.4 trillion shilling 2026/2027 budget is aimed at implementing the government’s Tenfold Growth …
Anson to host South Korean lithium DLE plant at its brines in UtahJune 12, 2026 8:48 amMining WeeklyASX-listed Anson Resources has signed a definitive demonstration plant agreement with South Korean steel and battery materials producer POSCO Holdings for the construction and operation of a direct lithium extraction (DLE) demonstration facility at the …
Putting Slovenia on the map of Europe's energy futureJune 12, 2026 8:27 amThe Slovenia TimesProf. Dr. Robert Dominko, Head of the Centre for Demonstration and Training in Carbon-Free Technologies (DUBT Centre), describes in an opinion piece for The Slovenia Times how the new centre bridges the gap between academic research and industrial …
DBSA eyes bigger energy sector role as Africa seeks bankable infrastructure projectsJune 12, 2026 8:09 amEngineering NewsState-owned development finance institution the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) is positioning itself as a key enabler of South Africa’s energy transition and infrastructure development objectives, and its executives highlight the need for more …
Lithium, rare earths developer Avalon opens offices in two Canadian regions and USJune 12, 2026 8:06 amMining WeeklyTSX-listed critical minerals developer Avalon Advanced Materials has opened three office locations to support the advancement of its Canadian and US operations, as well as its market connectivity.
From the Northwest Territories and Northwestern Ontario to …
BALKAN BLOG: US U-turn on Albanian opposition leader comes at a dangerous moment for PMJune 12, 2026 7:24 ambne IntelliNewsThe US decision to reverse sanctions on Albanian opposition leader Sali Berisha comes at a dangerous moment for Prime Minister Edi Rama’s government, which has been targeted by a wave of mass protests in Tirana.
Berisha declared "America is great…
Lithium price forecast 2026: Drivers, risks, and market recoveryJune 12, 2026 7:06 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Penny Langford
The narrative surrounding the lithium market has shifted dramatically as we move through mid-2026. After a period of inventory destocking and project delays that characterized 2024 and 2025, the global mining industry is now confronting …
Mining News Weekly: Shifts and Shocks Shaping June 2026June 12, 2026 7:06 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Penny Langford
The first week of June 2026 has underscored a widening divergence in the global mining sector. While industrial policy in North America is accelerating the "economic fortress" model for critical minerals, operational volatility …
Looking For Critical Minerals Stocks to Buy? Here Are 10 Things You Should Know for 2026June 12, 2026 7:06 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaAs we approach 2026, the global critical minerals landscape has shifted from a niche "green energy" sidebar to the very center of geopolitical and industrial strategy. For investors and operators, the days of treating these commodities as a …
Top Xanthate Manufacturer Expands Global Presence With Advanced Mineral Processing SolutionsJune 12, 2026 6:43 amEIN PresswireQINGDAO, SHANDONG, CHINA, June 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ --
In the global mineral processing and mining chemicals industry, Bitop Bihope Qingdao Mining Co., Ltd., a top xanthate manufacturer, has continued to strengthen its reputation as a …
Should I buy Rio Tinto shares for passive income?June 12, 2026 5:35 amThe Motley Fool AustraliaRio Tinto Ltd (ASX: RIO) shares are charging higher today. Shares in the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) mining giant closed yesterday trading for $180. In morning trade on Friday, shares are changing hands for $184.27 apiece, up 2.4%. For some …
ASX rips as traders price in peaceJune 12, 2026 5:12 amTownsville BulletinTrump and Iran driving markets
SpaceX dominating global investor attention
Oil collapse driving sector rotation into miners and retailers
The S&P/ASX 200 was soaring higher by Sydney lunchtime on Friday, up 1.85% and within touching distance of a …
Brazil emerges as major rare earths source for IndiaJune 12, 2026 2:53 amThe Economic TimesSao Paulo: Brazil is emerging as a key source of rare earths that could power India's energy transition, electric vehicles and semiconductor industry and help reduce dependence on China. It has an estimated 21 million tonnes of rare earth elements, …
AustralianSuper’s resurrection of Chris EllisonJune 12, 2026 2:29 amFinancial ReviewJun 12, 2026 – 11.47amAnalysts and investors aboard the MinRes Air flight bound for the company’s Wodgina lithium mine in May were eager to get time with Chris Ellison. After 18 months of self-inflicted scandal and drama, the New Zealand-born billionaire …
WWF Zimbabwe, partners jointly launch new project to promote responsible miningJune 12, 2026 1:34 amNewsDay ZimbabweIt was officially launched in Harare on Wednesday, with participants drawn from government ministries, local authorities, mining companies, civil society organisations, development partners, academia,community representatives and the media.
HARARE, June 10 …
Tenure acquisition expands Pursuit’s Rio Grande Sur foothold as lithium demand acceleratesJune 12, 2026 1:30 amStockheadOverall lithium demand is expected to double by 2030, requiring new sources to plug the supply gap. Pic: Getty Images
Pursuit acquires new tenements to lift Rio Grande Sur resource and project footprint
Total area of 1362 hectares acquired adjacent to the …
To stop Chinese dual-use battery dominance, the United States and South Korea need to team upJune 11, 2026 9:31 pmAtlantic CouncilIssue Brief
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China’s dominance in batteries enables key military capabilities, including drones, robotics, naval mining, placing US and allied …
Ambassador Kazykhan Calls for U.S.–Kazakhstan Critical Minerals Projects at AMM CongressJune 11, 2026 7:52 pmTimes of Central AsiaASTANA — Ambassador Yerzhan Kazykhan, Kazakhstan’s presidential representative for negotiations with the United States, delivered the opening remarks at the U.S.–Kazakhstan Country Roundtable during the Astana Mining & Metallurgy Congress on June 11, …
What's Core Lithium's big news today?June 11, 2026 3:54 pmThe 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, …
Frontier Lithium, Hanwha sign MoU to explore lithium value chain opportunitiesJune 11, 2026 11:25 amMining WeeklyToronto- and Frankfurt-listed Frontier Lithium has entered into a nonbinding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Korean firms Hanwha Corporation and Hanwha Ocean (collectively Hanwha) to establish a framework for evaluating potential cooperation across …
Lithium Ionic advises of possible litigation effort by vague Emerita shareholder groupJune 11, 2026 10:39 amMining WeeklyCanadian lithium developer Lithium Ionic Corporation says it has become aware of a group claiming to be "significant shareholders" of Canada-based but Spain-focused explorer Emerita Resources Corporation which applied to the Ontario Superior …
2 ASX mining shares to buy: expertsJune 11, 2026 5:21 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, …
Is this ASX mining stock a better buy than BHP shares?June 11, 2026 5:21 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, …
Skillings Mining Intelligence: The Investment Edge – M&A Surges and the P/NAV Re-Rating (June 10, 2026)June 11, 2026 5:04 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Salini Krishnan
The global mining landscape in mid-2026 is defined by a fundamental disconnect between equity valuations and the hardening reality of physical deficits. For institutional investors and capital allocators, the current market window offers …
Peru Lithium Decree: What it is, why it matters, 2026 outlookJune 11, 2026 5:04 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Penny Langford
The Peruvian government has formally issued a Supreme Decree declaring lithium and uranium as "critical and strategic minerals" of national importance. This legislative pivot, finalized in early June 2026, marks a significant …
The 2026 Lithium M&A Wave: Why Big Oil is Buying Brine Assets and What it Means for Your PortfolioJune 11, 2026 5:03 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Penny Langford
The global energy transition has reached a structural inflection point in 2026, characterized by the aggressive entry of integrated oil majors into the lithium brine sector. What began as speculative pilot programs in 2023 and 2024 has …
Building the ecosystem for critical minerals mining in DRCJune 10, 2026 11:12 pmAfrican Mining MarketAs the global race for critical minerals intensifies, the Democratic Republic of Congo is seeing the benefit of growing investments from leading economies such as China and the US – making for exciting prospects at the upcoming DRC Mining Week.
As a …
Rethinking how we treat mining wasteJune 10, 2026 10:48 pmArizona State UniversityArizona State University researchers are testing ways to turn one of mining’s biggest environmental liabilities into a potential resource for American businesses and consumers.
While the waste created from mining activities carries contaminants that can …
Mining: Nigeria Launches EMERGE Programme To Boost Mineral Exploration, Value AdditionJune 10, 2026 10:40 pmLeadershipNigeria has unveiled a new mineral exploration financing scheme, the Early-Stage Mineral Exploration and Research Grant Endowment (EMERGE), as part of a broader push to deepen investment, improve data access and expand value addition in the country’s solid …
Andrada confirms high-grade lithium results from drilling programmeJune 10, 2026 10:26 pmWindhoek ObserverStaff Writer
Andrada Mining Limited says it has confirmed new high-grade lithium mineralisation from its Lithium Ridge Project in Namibia following the latest batch of drilling results.
The company announced results from six additional diamond drill holes …
Province funds mining innovationJune 10, 2026 7:59 pmTimmins TodayGovernment invests $7.8 million in 18 mining processing and value-added technologies
The provincial government is funding mining-related innovation with the release of $7.8 million to 18 selected projects.
The money, announced June 10 at the Canadian …