Deterra Royalties declares record profit and bigger dividend for 1H26February 16, 2026 10:17 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, …
Long Shortz with TG Metals: Fresh gold hits keep Van Uden momentum rollingFebruary 16, 2026 7:55 pmStockheadHost Tylah Tully sits down with TG Metals (ASX:TG6) CEO Dave Selfe after fresh Van Uden assays highlight thick, high-grade hits.
Selfe explains how the results will feed into the company’s upcoming MRE update, what TG6 has found at Zeehan and the historic …
Paraguay Overhauls Mining Code for Minerals RushFebruary 16, 2026 7:21 pmThe Rio TimesKey Points
Paraguay is overhauling its 2007 Mining Code to attract foreign investment in lithium, rare earths, uranium, copper and titanium — minerals the country has never commercially exploited.
The reform follows a critical minerals MOU signed with the …
Albemarle reduces lithium hydroxide processingFebruary 16, 2026 6:38 pmSpeciality Chemicals MagazineAlbemarle is to idle the remaining operating train, Train 1, at its Kemerton lithium hydroxide processing plant in Western Australia and place it into care and maintenance effective immediately. The plant processes spodumene from the Greenbushes mine, in …
IEA: Why Lithium Battery Demand Puts Pressure on MiningFebruary 16, 2026 6:24 pmMining DigitalAll supply chain, sustainability, Scope 3 and net zero leaders should attend:
Co-located with Sustainability LIVE, these events brings together CSCOs, CSOs and senior decision-makers at a moment when sustainability, supply chains and commercial performance …
Northern College to export mining expertise to Saudi ArabiaFebruary 16, 2026 5:39 pmSudbury.comA renewed global engagement strategy and roll-out of a revived Haileybury School of Mines opens up exchange opportunities
Mining is an emerging industry in Saudi Arabia. And Northern College is out to make inroads into the resource-rich kingdom.
Oil …
Top U.S. General Joins the Fight for Rare Earth SecurityFebruary 16, 2026 4:46 pmOil PriceRetired General Jack Keane, former Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army and a long-standing voice on defense readiness, has joined the board of REalloys as the company brings online North America’s first industrial-scale heavy rare-earth processing and …
What to know about Trump’s ‘Project Vault’ mineral stockpile aimed at countering ChinaFebruary 16, 2026 4:29 pmWashington ExaminerPresident Donald Trump‘s new critical minerals stockpile is aimed at safeguarding the U.S. supply chain from market disruptions, furthering the administration’s push to bolster domestic supply chains and reduce reliance on China. China controls the global …
Battery Minerals Redefined: An Innovation To Make Every Drop CountFebruary 16, 2026 4:07 pmGlobal Mining ReviewVishal Wadhvani and Ben Zhou, ANDRITZ Dedert, consider the history of spray dryers in the production of lithium-ion battery minerals – and how the research and development department has worked to redefine the current limits of this technology.
Lithium …
U.S. and Argentina Launch Critical Minerals Framework: What’s Behind the $130 Billion Deal?February 16, 2026 3:48 pmLatin America ReportsLondon, England – On February 4, Argentina and the United States signed a critical minerals agreement, announced by Pablo Quirno, Argentina’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, on X.
The Framework Instrument for Securing Supply in the Mining and Processing of …
When EV batteries die, the story isn’t overFebruary 16, 2026 3:44 pmBusiness GhanaFor the last decade, the global conversation around electric vehicles (EVs) has focused almost entirely on adoption. Targets, incentives, charging stations and sales figures have dominated headlines. The EV transition is happening daily, at street level, …
Surface Metals Inc Engages Danayi Capital Corp. to Provide Digital Marketing ServicesFebruary 16, 2026 2:51 pmInvesting News NetworkSurface Metals Inc. (CSE: SUR,OTC:SURMF) (OTCQB: SURMF) (the "Company", or "Surface Metals") is pleased to announce it has engaged Danayi Capital Corp. ("Danayi"), a full service marketing firm based out of Vancouver, BC, to …
China’s Green Energy Advantage UnravelsFebruary 16, 2026 2:33 pmRealClearWorldChina’s two-fold climate advantage over the West is unraveling. The Trump administration’s revocation of the 2009 climate endangerment finding, the UN’s COP30 failure in Brazil, the reappraisals of Jamie Dimon and Bill Gates, and the frank admissions by …
Oxygen Without Sunlight? Deep-Sea Discovery Challenges What We Thought We KnewFebruary 16, 2026 2:00 pmThe Economic TimesImagine standing on a beach and knowing that the oxygen in the air all around you was made by plants gathering sunlight. That’s something most of us learn young: oxygen is produced through photosynthesis, a process that requires sunlight and life. But …
Why Italy is a key partner in India’s development – Interview with Ambassador RaoFebruary 16, 2026 1:18 pmDecode39Indian Ambassador to Italy Vani Rao underscores how the strengthening of economic and strategic relations between India, the European Union, and the United States is opening significant opportunities for Italy as well.
From the EU–India free trade …
When the United Nations entered the people’s IndabaFebruary 16, 2026 1:15 pmMail & GuardianSince its inception, the AMI has positioned itself as a counter-space - a forum where mining-affected communities, activists, and faith-based movements confront extractive capitalism rather than negotiate its terms. (Facebook)
The Alternative Mining Indaba …
US makes pitch for Africa's critical mineralsFebruary 16, 2026 1:14 pmAfrican BusinessThe Trump administration has ramped up efforts to secure critical minerals supplies from Africa as it seeks to compete with China.
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The United States held its inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial Summit in early February …
The US is merely the latest to join the global rush to hoard critical mineralsFebruary 16, 2026 1:12 pmThe GuardianThe announcement by the US vice-president, JD Vance, that the country is seeking to create a new critical minerals “trading bloc” is a final, exotic, nail in the coffin of the old global trading system. The era of mass abundance, as supplied by unfettered …
10 Common Reasons Your Smartphone Battery Drains Quickly and How to Fix ThemFebruary 16, 2026 1:03 pmiTech Post - New YorkPhone battery draining fast can disrupt your day, leaving devices dead when you need them most. Many causes are sneaky, including apps running in the background, always-on location tracking, and high-refresh displays. Smartphone battery tips help reclaim …
South Africa: Govt eyes green energy, critical minerals to boost economy and jobsFebruary 16, 2026 12:40 pmZawyaIn a bid to accelerate economic growth and employment, the government has its eyes firmly set on the green economy. So says President Cyril Ramaphosa, who delivered the State of the Nation Address (Sona) at the Cape Town City Hall.
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Could Chinese miners be facing stronger environmental standards?February 16, 2026 12:08 pmDialogue EarthOn 1 December 2025, the Chinese Mining Association released two documents to guide mining companies on their environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance.
Though voluntary, they are the first attempt by a Chinese industry body to standardise ESG …
MIF Leverages Mining to Drive Zimbabwe’s Transformation, Seeks Strategic InvestorsFebruary 16, 2026 11:39 amMining ZimbabweCAPE TOWN — The Mutapa Investment Fund (MIF), Zimbabwe’s sovereign wealth fund, is positioning its mining cluster to become the central driver of long-term economic transformation, courting patient capital to support value addition, infrastructure …
US scrambles for African minerals, aims to clean scam of conflict sourcingFebruary 16, 2026 10:40 amZawyaThe United States is taking steps to cement its control over mineral sourcing in Africa, while expanding alliances that are meant to stem the scourge of conflict sourcing.
This week, as Kinshasa and Washington held their first-ever meeting of the Joint …
Zim losing control over lithium: ReportFebruary 16, 2026 10:29 amZimbabwe IndependentZIMBABWE’s lithium
ZIMBABWE’s lithium is being smuggled at far worse rates than previously estimated, a new report said this week, blaming foreign cartels.
In a report titled ‘Implications of the Lithium Mining Rush in Zimbabwe: Analysis of Legal …
Latin American Pulse for Monday, February 16, 2026February 16, 2026 9:17 amThe Rio TimesCuba Activates Cold War–Era “Zero Option” as Regime Defends Socialist Model; Venezuela Hunger Strike Intensifies Outside Zona 7; Carnival and Presidents’ Day Lock Positions Until Midweek
Executive Summary
The Big Picture: Cuba’s government reactivated its …
U.S. Bill: Driving a wedge at Nigeria-China partnership February 16, 2026 8:47 amBlueprint Newspapers LimitedJust recently, American’s political establishment took credulity too far, perhaps believing that it takes only to dare and fabricate and everything falls into place. Nigeria is Africa’s major country, both the continent’s largest economy and biggest …
Mexico's Move to Build Critical Minerals Supply ChainsFebruary 16, 2026 8:44 amMining DigitalCritical minerals are raw materials that are critical for global economies, often including technology-critical elements, rare-earth elements or strategic materials. Though the definition of 'critical' varies from country to country, there are some …
SARM looks for federal investment to spur clean growth in the provinceFebruary 16, 2026 8:18 amDiscover HumboldtThe Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities has put out a release calling for renewed federal investment into resources, which will allow rural areas of Saskatchewan to power a clean growth future across Canada. The release details that 27 of …
Struggling For Mining ESG Reporting? 50+ Real-World Examples from Gold, Copper, and Lithium ProducersFebruary 16, 2026 7:49 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaMost mining companies treat ESG reporting like a compliance checkbox. They publish glossy sustainability reports, throw around carbon-neutral pledges, and hope investors don't dig deeper.
Then reality hits: $8.2 million fines, dam breaches, community …
Indonesia’s Nickel Squeeze: Why the Weda Bay Output Cut Changes the 2026 OutlookFebruary 16, 2026 7:49 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaIndonesia just weaponized its nickel supply.
The government ordered PT Weda Bay Nickel: the world's largest nickel mine: to slash its 2026 output quota from 42 million tonnes to 12 million tonnes. That's a 71% cut. At a single facility. And it' …
Sarytogan nails huge, measured graphite milestone in KazakhstanFebruary 16, 2026 6:22 amThe AgeBrought to you by BULLS N’ BEARS
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What Are The Biggest Challenges With Making The Switch To Solid-State Batteries?February 16, 2026 5:42 amJalopnikIt's been a bumpy road on the way to the EV future so far, and automakers around the world are bracing for an "EV winter" of slower demand. Yet there are a few positives making news as well, like the fact that real-world solid-state batteries …
Askari trenches hit high-grade tin, lithium and tantalum at DP...February 16, 2026 1:53 amProactive AustraliaAskari Metals Ltd (ASX:AS2, FRA:7ZG) says early trenching at its 100%-owned Uis Project in Namibia has confirmed “strong, continuous polymetallic mineralisation” across the DP Pegmatite Target, setting up a planned reverse circulation (RC) drilling program …
Should You Invest $1,000 in USA Rare Earth Right Now?February 16, 2026 1:08 amThe Motley Fool USAUSA Rare Earth is up over 60% in 2026. Is now the time to invest $1,000?
What do electric vehicles, fighter jets, wind turbines, blenders, smartphones, and artificial intelligence have in common?
In one way or another, they all rely on high-performance …
Critical Minerals Pricing 2026: How Strategic Stockpiles and Government Buying Are Reshaping the MarketFebruary 16, 2026 12:26 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaStrategic stockpiles aren’t dead. They’re back with a vengeance, and they’re about to make critical minerals pricing a lot more complicated.
If you thought 2025’s rare earth export controls were the last word in government intervention, you weren’t paying …
NATIONALISE EMERALDS, LITHIUM, GOLD AND OTHER PRECIOUS STONES – SILAVWEFebruary 15, 2026 7:15 pmZambian ObserverNATIONALISE EMERALDS, LITHIUM, GOLD AND OTHER PRECIOUS STONES – SILAVWE
Opposition Golden Party of Zambia ( GPZ ) President, Jackson Silavwe, has renewed calls for Government to declare precious minerals such as emeralds, lithium and gold as state assets …
Namibia courts investors at African Mining Indaba, signals shift to value-added miningFebruary 15, 2026 2:58 pmInformanteStaff Reporter
NAMIBIA has positioned itself as an investor-ready destination for mining and industrial development, calling for global partnerships to drive beneficiation, energy security and inclusive growth at the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 …
Albemarle shuts down Kemerton lithium plant amid market challengesFebruary 15, 2026 5:43 amIndian Chemical NewsAlbemarle Corporation has announced it is idling the remaining operational train at its Kemerton lithium hydroxide plant in Western Australia, placing it into care and maintenance effective immediately. This follows the 2024 shutdown of Train 2 and the …
Romulus Mining Secures $150m Expansion Backing At Mining IndabaFebruary 14, 2026 10:27 pmDaily Independent2
LAGOS – Romulus Mining and Exploration Limited has secured ministerial, legislative, diplomatic and traditional support following its participation at the 2026 Investing in African Mining Indaba, where the company outlined plans to expand its Nigerian …
EFCC Arrests 18 Suspects for Illegal Mining Activities in KwaraFebruary 14, 2026 5:13 pmIlorinAccording to a news report from Punch, operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested eighteen suspects for offences related to illegal mining activities.
Thirteen truckloads containing …
Europe’s first lithium mine for battery production opens – Finland starts miningFebruary 14, 2026 12:29 pmeKapijaFinland has started mining lithium in what is described as Europe’s first mine to produce battery-grade lithium. According to Finnish public broadcaster Yle, production has started in the western part of the country, in the Kaustinen area.
The lithium from …
White House Proposes 50-Year Overhaul of Small-Scale Mining RegsFebruary 14, 2026 9:13 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaThe Trump administration just completed its review of a regulatory overhaul that hasn’t been touched since the Nixon era. The proposal: streamline small-scale hard rock exploration on Forest Service lands across the Western United States for the first time …
BATT Charges Ahead as Storage Steals the SpotlightFebruary 14, 2026 3:36 amETF TrendsAs of Friday, February 13, the Amplify Lithium & Battery Technology ETF (BATT) has jumped 14.5% year-to-date, according to YCharts. It holds a slight edge over the Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF (LIT), which is up 10.94% in the same period.
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Sheinbaum mulls an air bridge to Cuba as food shortages worsen: Friday’s mañanera recappedFebruary 14, 2026 1:34 amMexico News DailyThe possibility of establishing an air bridge to Cuba and the quest to mine lithium in Mexico were among the topics President Claudia Sheinbaum spoke about at her Friday morning press conference.
She also offered a limited response to skepticism about the …
Death Valley Indigenous tribe sues bureau over miningFebruary 14, 2026 1:24 amThe Center Square(The Center Square) - Nicknamed the Silver State, Nevada has resource-rich mountains, deserts and people who are no stranger to the mining industry.
As Nevada prepares for another mining boom via lithium, groups have expressed concern about its potential …