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 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

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

Titan Mining starts graphite production at New York plant

Milestone marks the first step in re-establishing a domestic natural graphite supply chain in the US for the first time in 70 years.

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.

January 26, 2026

Pope Leo XIV urges ethical mining in Vatican talks

Catholic Church leader met with mining giants at the Vatican to advocate for ethics, workers' rights, and environmental care.

January 25, 2026

Column: Nickel market plays Indonesia’s numbers game

Nickel prices have been on an explosive rally as the market bets that Indonesia, the world's largest producer, will hit the brakes on its runaway output growth.