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  • Kyrgyzstan's Bakai Bank Courts US Treasury's Scott Bessent and Wall Street Heavyweights for Investment Ties September 6, 2025 1:10 am International Business Times Kyrgyzstan's Bakai Bank CEO Umut Abakirova met with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and executives from major U.S. financial firms, including BlackRock, Bank of America, and KPMG, to position the Central Asian nation as a hub for American …
  • Solar-powered evaporators extract in-demand lithium from water September 6, 2025 12:08 am Cosmos a) Schematic diagram of λ-MnO2 bandgap modulation. b) MnPE enables selective lithium ions capture and freshwater extraction simultaneously. Credit: Yang et al 2025 With the global demand for lithium continuing to rise for use in rechargeable batteries, …
  • Trumponomics Is Starting to Have Some Ugly Effects September 5, 2025 11:17 pm Heatmap News Sector-wide data is scarce, but the announcements are plentiful. Some of the biggest wins so far this year include the AI minerals discovery company Kobold, which closed a colossal $537 million funding round, software-driven mining developer Mariana …
  • Everybody Wants to Invest in Critical Mineral Startups September 5, 2025 11:13 pm Heatmap News It’s become a well-known adage in energy circles that “critical minerals are the new oil.” As the world pushes — haltingly but persistently — toward decarbonization and electrification, minerals such as lithium, nickel, and copper have only risen in their …
  • West High Yield Resources Ltd. Announces Exercise of Warrants September 5, 2025 10:57 pm Investing News Network Highlights: Drill hole Bo_RC_14/25 intersects 12.0 metres @ 4.27% WO3 including 6.0 metres @ 8.39% WO3 from 252.00 metres downhole, confirming one of the highest-grade tungsten intercepts reported in Western exploration, especially for high quality …
  • California company planning $1.4B plant in Edgecombe County ceases operations September 5, 2025 10:38 pm The Center Square (The Center Square) – Natron Energy, a California company planning a $1.4 billion plant in rural North Carolina, says on its company website operations ceased Wednesday. Published reports in late July said the Santa Clara-headquartered company needed cash. …
  • BMW CEO Says EU Combustion Engine Ban Is A Big Mistake September 5, 2025 10:18 pm HotCars BMW’s CEO recently made some controversial, if also sensible, comments about the European Union’s upcoming 2035 ban on the sale of new vehicles that emit CO2 – essentially any car or truck fitted with a combustion engine. Oliver Zipse said the phase-out of …
  • Pakistan’s Potential Path to Global Relevance through Critical Minerals September 5, 2025 9:39 pm South Asian Voices The United States’ recent diplomatic overtures towards Pakistan have caught many by surprise. At the end of July, Pakistan finalized an important trade deal with the United States, which cut tariffs on Pakistani products from 29 percent to 19 percent. More …
  • Interview Dives into How Trump Could Reverse America’s Mining Collapse September 5, 2025 9:00 pm EIN Presswire Washington, D.C., Sept. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jim Rickards warns that the United States has fallen shockingly behind in global mining. “Recently, S&P Global put together a list of the top mining countries on earth… based on how long it takes to …
  • XCMG Machinery Unveils a New Era for Mining with Zero-Carbon, Intelligent Solutions September 5, 2025 8:18 pm Construction Briefing SPONSORED CONTENT As the global mining industry grapples with the dual imperatives of carbon neutrality and digital transformation, XCMG is emerging as a catalytic force, driving a profound shift toward sustainable and intelligent operations.  Moving far …
  • Why Investing in Lithium Stocks Can Boost Your Portfolio September 5, 2025 8:08 pm The Rocky Mountain Collegian - Colorado Lithium has become one of the most talked-about resources in today’s economy. Buying shares in lithium companies lets you get a piece of this growing market. Lithium firms are in a strong position to supply the world, making them appealing if you want to …
  • Editorial. Value chain competence in critical minerals, a must September 5, 2025 7:00 pm The Hindu Business Line India is overwhelmingly dependent on imports for critical minerals | Photo Credit: WASHINGTON ALVES The shift towards renewable energy and e-mobility has put India at the threshold of a resource transformation. Critical minerals — lithium, cobalt, nickel …
  • Newly green-lit initiative could solve pressing issue with electric vehicles: 'Absolutely crucial' September 5, 2025 6:55 pm The Cool Down - Oregon A collaborative EV battery recycling initiative has just received official approval from the Norwegian Environment Agency, which sets the country on a path towards scalability to handle a growing number of decommissioned lithium-ion batteries.  Autoretur …
  • Newry couple’s plans to extract lithium-rich ore remains ‘on hold’ September 5, 2025 6:48 pm The Maine Monitor Editor’s Note: The following first appeared in The Maine Monitor’s free environmental newsletter, Climate Monitor, that is delivered to inboxes every Friday morning. Sign up for the free newsletter to stay informed of Maine environmental news. It was more …
  • Economy as a Driver of Integration: How Uzbekistan’s Initiatives Shape the New SCO Agenda September 5, 2025 6:39 pm UzDaily Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s address at the SCO Summit and in the “SCO Plus” format on 1 September 2025, in Tianjin once again confirmed Tashkent’s active, well-calibrated, and …
  • Patriot Battery Metals updates permitting progress for Quebec’s Shaakichiuwaanaan Property September 5, 2025 6:32 pm Mining Technology Patriot Battery Metals has provided updates on the advancements in the permitting process for its wholly owned Shaakichiuwaanaan lithium project, situated in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay territory of Quebec. Since the initial submission of the Project …
  • 13th Berlin Biennale Review: What Doesn’t the Fox Say September 5, 2025 6:21 pm ArtReview In passing the fugitive on, the viewer is invited to think about almost everywhere but Gaza Thirteen, unlucky for some. Like, one might say, Zasha Colah, Mumbai born curator of the 13th Berlin Biennale, the first such event since the cataclysm began in …
  • These Were the 5 Top-Performing Stocks in the S&P 500 in August 2025 September 5, 2025 6:04 pm Yahoo Finance If you buy a stock that goes up 20% in a year, I'd say you made a good investment. After all, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) returns somewhere around 10% annually on average. Doubling that return in a single month, therefore, is a good deal. The …
  • Hell’s Kitchen: Can Lithium & Geothermal Power Thrive In The Salton Sea? September 5, 2025 5:12 pm CleanTechnica Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. The Hell’s Kitchen project in Imperial County, California, has attracted attention because it brings together two ambitions in one place. Controlled Thermal Resources is …
  • New generation of sodium-ion batteries developed in Estonia September 5, 2025 4:59 pm Balkan Green Energy News Estonian company Freen OÜ has introduced a new generation of sodium-ion battery systems. Sodium-ion batteries are presented as an alternative to lithium-based systems. Unlike lithium, sodium is one of the most abundant and widely distributed resources on …
  • The Global Race for EV Battery Metals Is Pushing Mining Beyond Land and Into the Depths of the Pacific Ocean September 5, 2025 4:33 pm TechTrendsKE The hum of an electric vehicle gliding past Nairobi’s matatus and motorbikes feels like a glimpse into the future: cleaner air, quieter streets, fewer tailpipes belching smoke. But under that promise lies a hidden struggle — the scramble to secure the …
  • Ascend Elements produces recycled lithium carbonate from used Li-ion batteries at commercial scale September 5, 2025 3:14 pm Chemical Engineering September 5, 2025 | By Scott Jenkins Ascend Elements (Covington, Ga.; www.ascendelements.com) achieved a significant milestone in domestic critical minerals recovery last month – producing >99% pure, recycled lithium carbonate (Li2CO3) from black mass …
  • Sun-powered device extracts lithium without wrecking the environment September 5, 2025 2:38 pm New Scientist Lithium-rich brine in an evaporation pond in the Atacama desert, Chile John Moore/Getty Images The mining of lithium for batteries – the key to the electric vehicle revolution and levelling out the power supplied by renewables – is environmentally …
  •  New mineralised pegmatites identified at Lithium Ridge September 5, 2025 11:18 am Mining Review Andrada Mining Limited, the critical minerals producer with mining and exploration assets in Namibia, says the exploration drilling at the Lithium Ridge project in partnership with Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile SA through its subsidiary SQM Australia …
  • The world is hungry for Lithium, and Liberia is sitting on billions of dollars’ worth. September 5, 2025 9:47 am Liberian Observer The Chinese have discovered a massive deposit of lithium in Liberia. Yet to many of us that news is bittersweet. Why? Because we’ve seen this story before. Foreign companies swoop in, dig up our land, carry off our wealth, destroy our ecosystems, then …
  • Nigeria’s Mining Cadastre Office and EFCC Strengthen Collaboration to Enhance Mining Sector Oversight September 5, 2025 8:11 am Alexa.ng   In a significant move to strengthen oversight and combat illegal activities in Nigeria’s mining sector, the Mining Cadastre Office (MCO) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have deepened their partnership. The collaboration, announced …
  • Serbia’s Potential, Unlocked Responsibly September 5, 2025 7:12 am CorD Magazine The Jadar deposit offers the EU a strategic supply for green technologies and gives Serbia a historic chance to join the critical raw materials chain, attract major investment, and anchor its role in the continent’s green transition When the Jadar Project …
  • We remain Africa’s safest mining investment hub – Lands Minister September 5, 2025 6:23 am Business and Financial Times Minister of Lands and Natural Resources Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah has assured global investors that the country remains Africa’s most secure and rewarding mining destination. Addressing the 23rd Africa Down Under Conference in Perth, Australia, Mr. Buah …
  • CB&I to build tanks for Nevada lithium production September 5, 2025 3:36 am Bulk Transporter Lithium Nevada, a subsidiary of Lithium Americas, recently contracted storage terminal builder CB&I to engineer, procure, fabricate, and construct 36 flat-bottom atmospheric tanks at Thacker Pass in northern Nevada’s Humboldt County. Thacker Pass is …
  • NIGERIA’S LITHIUM MOMENT: FROM RESOURCE CURSE TO CLEAN-ENERGY RENAISSANCE September 5, 2025 2:28 am This Day  Lithium offers Nigeria a rare chance to do things differently, writes KENNETH B. ATI-JOHN In the dusty hills of Nasarawa, young boys dig with bare hands for shards of lithium-rich rock. These fragments, sold for pennies, travel through shadowy supply …
  • Andrada Mining lifts revenue despite cost pressures September 5, 2025 1:16 am Windhoek Observer Chamwe Kaira Andrada Mining Limited reported a 32% increase in revenue to £23.8 million (N$563 million) for the year ended 28 February, supported by stronger tin prices, higher contained tin production, and initial sales of tantalum. The average realised …
  • 4,709 licences revoked to sanitise mining sector – FG September 5, 2025 12:17 am Punch The Federal Government has said more mining licences will be revoked as part of ongoing efforts to sanitise the solid minerals sector and protect investors from fraudsters. The Director-General of the Mining Cadastre Office, an agency of the Federal …
  • Backing Winners: Why Brendan Borg sees West Africa as lithium’s next frontier September 4, 2025 8:41 pm Stockhead Brendan Borg, a veteran geologist behind one of West Africa’s biggest lithium success stories, has backed Chariot with his own capital and a board seat. Pic: Getty Images Backing Winners is Stockhead’s regular recap of executives with a solid track record …
  • FG revoked 4,709 licences to sanitise mining sector — Official September 4, 2025 7:53 pm Punch The Federal Government has said more mining licences will be revoked as part of ongoing efforts to sanitise the solid minerals sector and protect investors from fraudsters. The Director-General of the Mining Cadastre Office, Obadiah Nkom, disclosed this on …
  • Beyond Chasing Lithium and Energy: Recognizing and Respecting the Abundant Life at the Salton Sea September 4, 2025 6:10 pm Cultural Survival - Massachusetts By Bobbie Chew Bigby (Cherokee) In most people’s minds, the words “southern California” usually conjure a number of stereotypical images—palm trees, sunshine, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Baywatch beachside scenes are just a few. Yet journeying deeper …
  • EMA and NSSA — Guardians or Bystanders in Zimbabwe’s Mining Sector? September 4, 2025 6:08 pm Mining Zimbabwe Mining remains a critical pillar of Zimbabwe’s economy, providing jobs, foreign currency, and local development. Yet beneath the sector’s economic contributions lie persistent environmental degradation and workplace hazards that continue to claim lives and …
  • Mechanic stunned after pulling unusual object from customer's tire: 'We're only going to see more of this' September 4, 2025 6:02 pm The Cool Down - Oregon "Welcome to 2025, I guess." by Noah JampolSeptember 4, 2025 While the internet had jokes after a vape cartridge punctured a tire, it probably wasn't a laughing matter for the vehicle owner. A mechanic shared the substantial damage to the r…
  • Ghana champions sustainable mining future at Australia-Africa Conference September 4, 2025 5:20 pm Ghana Broadcasting Corporation By Valentia Tetteh Ghana has unveiled a bold new vision for Africa’s mining sector, placing sustainability, ethical governance, and shared value at the center of investment opportunities. This was the message delivered by Minister for Lands and Natural …
  • Cash, Lies and Lithium: Inside Colin Ikin’s Alleged Exploitation of Nigeria’s Mining Communities September 4, 2025 2:09 pm Abuja Inquirer An investigation into Colin Ikin’s operations in Southern Kaduna reveals a troubling pattern of alleged bribery, forged documents, and community manipulation that mirrors his catastrophic corporate history in Australia—raising urgent questions about …
  • KoBold Metals secures exploration permits in DRC amid U.S. mining push September 4, 2025 1:48 pm Africanews KoBold Metals, an American company backed by Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates, is making significant strides in the Congolese mining sector. On September 2, the company received seven exploration permits from the Congolese government, following a memorandum of …
  • Ghana showcases billions in mining investment opportunities at Australia-Africa conference September 4, 2025 1:19 pm Ghana Broadcasting Corporation By Valentia Tetteh Ghana has positioned itself as Africa’s premier destination for ethical and profitable mining investment, unveiling billions of dollars in opportunities at the 23rd Africa Down Under Conference in Perth, Australia. Addressing global …
  • ‘You can invest in Ghana with confidence’ – Lands Minister tells investors at Australia mining conference September 4, 2025 1:12 pm MyJoyOnline The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has pitched Ghana as the premier destination for ethical and profitable mining investment in Africa. Addressing the 23rd Africa Down Under Conference in Australia, the minister urged …
  • West Africa’s Largest Mining Event Comes to Senegal, Focusing on Mineral Resources and Economic Sovereignty September 4, 2025 12:35 pm EIN Presswire The 8th edition of the Senegal Mining Conference and Exhibition (SIM Senegal 2025) will take place from 4 – 6 November 2025 in Dakar, Senegal. DAKAR , SENEGAL, September 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 8th edition of the Senegal Mining …
  • Ghana’s mining potential goes beyond gold mining – Lands Minister asserts September 4, 2025 12:32 pm Happy FM Minister of Lands and Natural Resources Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah has shared plans of upcoming ventures by the government of Ghana to explore the trade potential of various natural resources other than gold. The Minister, speaking as a guest speaker at the …
  • US automaker unveils off-road concept vehicle with impressive features: 'Will be a huge winner' September 4, 2025 11:39 am The Cool Down - Oregon While it's still a concept car, many drivers are eager for the real thing. by Cassidy LovellSeptember 4, 2025 This popular electric SUV just got an upgrade — meet the Gravity X. American automotive company Lucid Motors just unveiled its newest concept …
  • ENAMI and Rio Tinto ink Chilean lithium JV September 4, 2025 11:20 am Latin Lawyer Credit: Shutterstock/Freedom_wanted Carey in Santiago has helped Chilean state-owned Empresa Nacional de Minería (ENAMI) enter a public-private partnership (PPP) with Australian mining group Rio Tinto to develop a lithium project in the Atacama region, …
  • Q2 Metals Increases Drill Activity and Provides Exploration Update on the Cisco Lithium Project in Quebec, Canada September 4, 2025 11:00 am EIN Presswire Highlights $26 million flow-through financing completed in August 2025. Drilling at the Cisco Project has been ongoing since June 2025, and a total of 46 holes for 20,138 metres has been drilled to date. Assays are pending on all drill holes completed this …
  • Andrada begins drilling at Lithium Ridge September 4, 2025 10:14 am Windhoek Observer Chamwe Kaira Andrada Mining Limited has started exploration drilling at its Lithium Ridge project in the Erongo Region.  The company is working with Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile SA through its subsidiary SQM Australia (Pty) Ltd. The drilling forms …
  • Atlantic Lithium secures up to £28m to advance Ewoyaa September 4, 2025 9:58 am Mining Review Atlantic Lithium has signed binding financing agreements worth up to £28 million to support the development of its Ewoyaa Lithium Project in Ghana, positioning the company to advance the country’s first lithium mine. The funding package, arranged with Long …
  • New mining law must remain flexible to reflect changing mineral dynamics – GCM September 4, 2025 9:20 am Ghanaian Times  THE Ghana Cham­ber of Mines (GCM) has made several propos­als to enrich the Minerals and Mining Act (Act 703), which is currently under review, to help position Ghana as the best mining jurisdiction in Africa and attract both Foreign Direct Investment ( …