February 3, 2026 Zimbabwe spodumene exports up 11% in 2025, revenue flat on soft prices The industry has struggled with oversupply of the metal used in battery storage, resulting in a price slump since late 2022.
February 3, 2026 Sigma Lithium’s waste piles offer no ‘imminent risk’, says Brazil’s mining regulator The piles were shut down by labor inspectors who warned of a "grave and imminent risk" to workers and the local community.
February 1, 2026 Eramet board ousts CEO Paulo Castellari citing divergences Chairwoman Christel Bories, who had passed the role of CEO to Castellari last year, will assume the role again.
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.
Northern Star climbs to record high as first-half profit surges 49% The gold miner reported underlying net profit after tax of A$759.8 million ($541 million) for the half year ended December 31. February 11, 2026 | 03:33 pm
