January 19, 2026

Bolivia vows to back lithium, energy deals to rebuild trust

New government signals contract stability as it courts US support and foreign capital amid economic strain.

January 18, 2026

Copper at heart of probable Rio bid for Glencore: RBC

A premium of 15% to 30% to Glencore’s early January share price could get the deal done, RBC analyst said.

January 16, 2026

Lithium swings from glut to scarcity on Asia demand, Traxys says

Lithium is emerging from a period of oversupply after record-high prices spurred supply growth at a time of disappointing demand.

January 16, 2026

Argentina’s mining exports hit record $6 billion in 2025

Gold led the way with an all-time high $4.078 billion in exports.

January 15, 2026

Bill Gates’ Breakthrough, BMW and Canada back lithium refiner

Mangrove Water Technologies secured a total investment of $85 million.

January 15, 2026

US lawmakers propose $2.5B critical minerals reserve

Priority will be given to recycled materials, but minerals extracted from mines could also be eligible.

January 15, 2026

Brazil shuts down Sigma Lithium waste piles over safety concerns

The order adds to Sigma's ongoing struggle to restart the mine, previously Brazil's largest lithium producer.

January 14, 2026

Column: Europe falling behind in critical minerals race

In 2024, 95% of EU rare earth imports came from just three countries: China, Malaysia and Russia, according to Eurostat.

January 14, 2026

Almost 75% of mining M&As flow to Latin America: McKinsey

New report shows capital clustering in lower-risk regions as critical minerals demand outpaces supply and funding gaps widen.

January 14, 2026

Saudi Public Investment Fund plans to spin off mining firm Manara

Manara, a joint venture between Maaden and the $925 billion PIF, was established in 2023 to invest in critical minerals abroad.