January 21, 2026

Korea Zinc says US smelter’s waste pile has $3 billion in metal

The company bought the Nyrstar processing plant in Clarksville, Tennessee, and now plans to invest $7.4 billion to expand and refurbish it.

January 21, 2026

Tests confirm battery-grade cobalt sulphate at NICO project in Northwest Territories

The company says its flagship deposit contains 12% of global bismuth reserves as well as 1.1 million oz. of gold.

January 21, 2026

Zambian power trader plans $100 million link to Tanzania

Kanona Power’s planned high-voltage line would help boost electricity supplies to copper mines seeking alternative energy sources.

January 21, 2026

Critical minerals firm weighs plan to build US rare earth plant

Atlantic Strategic Minerals is considering building the facility at its operations in Stoney Creek, Virginia.

January 20, 2026

Brazilian Nickel, Westwin ink offtake deal on Piauí project for US market

Brazilian Nickel would sell up to 10,000 tpa of nickel and 240 to 400 tpa of cobalt.

January 20, 2026

USA Rare Earth to build plant in France with gov’t backing

USAR's proposed facility has a capacity of 3,750 metric tons per annum and will be co-located at the Caremag oxide facility.

January 20, 2026

Portugal’s Lifthium wins $210 million grant for lithium refinery

Bondalti, Portugal's largest chemicals producer, already operates sites there and Lifthium aims to start operations by 2030.

January 19, 2026

Construction on track for Q1 completion at Sibanye’s Keliber lithium project in Finland

Keliber is the EU's most advanced integrated lithium project.

January 19, 2026

Petra’s 42-carat blue diamond sparks hope for natural gems

The ultra-rare stone could fetch up to $40 million, signalling a bright spot for a diamond sector under pressure.

January 16, 2026

Sandvik partners with Vale Base Metals for autonomous surface drill fleet expansions

Sandvik will supply 16 surface drills with AutoMine readiness for Vale Base Metals’ copper operations in Brazil.