January 30, 2026 Australian lithium miners plot expansions after price surge Australia’s hard rock lithium producers are already considering supply increases after spodumene prices more than triple in eight weeks.
January 29, 2026 India to unveil incentives for lithium, nickel processing The incentive plan proposes a 15% capital subsidy for eligible investments in lithium and nickel-processing projects starting on or after April 1.
January 29, 2026 From copper to selenium: Chile maps critical minerals Chile’s first national strategy outlines how it plans to secure supply chains and expand its role in mining for emerging technologies.
January 28, 2026 Copper rally boosts 2026 earnings outlook for miners: report Bloomberg Intelligence says metals prices indicate earnings upgrades, impacting balance sheets, deals, and investor interest.
January 27, 2026 SQM completes Codelco lithium merger after Chile court rejects appeal The deal allows the firms to produce lithium in Chile's Atacama salt flat.
January 27, 2026 Chile ready to sign lithium operation contract for Maricunga salt flat The project is managed by Codelco and Rio Tinto.
January 27, 2026 How long would critical minerals last in a supply shock? Strategic reserves look reassuring, but most major economies would run short of key minerals within weeks of a disruption.
January 27, 2026 CHARTS: Mining M&A surges as Canada deal values hit post-2009 high Rising costs, tight supply and demand for transition minerals are driving bigger, more complex mining deals worldwide.
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 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.
Silver price whipsaws again as thin liquidity fuels wild swings Spot silver was up more than 7% to about $76 an ounce by mid-morning in New York on Friday, having earlier tumbled toward $64. February 06, 2026 | 01:23 pm
