January 27, 2026

Bolivia’s lithium gamble tests US realignment in Latin America

In a new series, MINING.COM explores mining, power, and the Trump administration's strategy in Latin America, starting with Bolivia.

January 26, 2026

Titan Mining starts graphite production at New York plant

Milestone marks the first step in re-establishing a domestic natural graphite supply chain in the US for the first time in 70 years.

January 26, 2026

China to open up nickel and lithium futures to foreign investors

Nickel and lithium carbonate are among 14 futures and options products that will be opened up.

January 26, 2026

Pope Leo XIV urges ethical mining in Vatican talks

Catholic Church leader met with mining giants at the Vatican to advocate for ethics, workers' rights, and environmental care.

January 25, 2026

Column: Nickel market plays Indonesia’s numbers game

Nickel prices have been on an explosive rally as the market bets that Indonesia, the world's largest producer, will hit the brakes on its runaway output growth.

January 23, 2026

Sigma Lithium rebounds on additional sales, denies report on Brazil ops

Earlier this month, several news outlets in Brazil claimed that authorities had ordered a "shutdown" of waste piles at Sigma's Grota do Cirilo operations.

January 23, 2026

Vittangi graphite mine in Sweden gets zoning plan approval

The mine, operated by Australia's Talga Group, is expected to produce around 100,000 metric tons of graphite ore a year.

January 22, 2026

Global Commodities Holdings launches trading in nickel premiums

The LME lost the confidence of many users after a nickel crisis in 2022, but LME nickel volumes have recently rebounded.

January 21, 2026

China lithium tumult spurs futures exchange to step in again

The lithium carbonate contract on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange closed limit-up on Tuesday.

January 21, 2026

Trump streamlines permitting for deep-sea miners

NOAA’s new rules, which take effect immediately, consolidate applications into a single, shorter review period.