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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Peru's Congress Ousts New President in Under Six Months

Peru's Congress will soon elect its eighth president in 10 years, following the ouster of President Jose Jerí amid ongoing political instability.

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

BHP, Lundin May Spend $18.1 Billion on Argentina-Chile Copper Project

Vicuna offers BHP and Lundin a world-class deposit, with potential to become a leading producer of copper, gold, and silver.

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Codelco obtuvo un contrato gubernamental para desarrollar el salar de Maricunga

Codelco obtiene la aprobación para desarrollar el salar de Maricunga con Rio Tinto. El proyecto conjunto busca alcanzar una capacidad de producción de litio de 55.000 toneladas anuales, y se ejecutará en dos fases.

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Codelco Receives Government Contract to Further Develop Chile's Maricunga Salt Flat for Lithium

Codelco secures approval to develop the Maricunga salt flat with Rio Tinto.

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

U.K., U.S. Join Forces on Critical Minerals

The U.K. has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the U.S. to help it secure critical minerals supply chains.

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Production

Worldwide BESS, EV Markets Bode Well for Lithium Demand

After almost four years of doldrums, lithium prices in January of this year have surged, as world demand for industrial-grade BESS surpasses EVs for lithium demand.

North American Metal Service Center Industry Sees More M&A Activity

As players in the North American steel industry look to consolidate market share, companies are looking to M&A activity in order to expand their footprint.

Cochilco: Chinese Demand and BESS to Buoy Lithium Prices

Electric vehicles, production setbacks in China, and BESS are expected to keep lithium prices high in the short term.

EU's Critical Minerals Goal 'Out of Reach'

The European Union's (EU's) ambitious 2030 targets for critical minerals are "out of reach" according to a sobering report from its own auditors.

Friday, February 13, 2026

Trump to Pentagon: Use More Coal Power

In his latest move to boost coal and coal-fired electricity, President Donald Trump on Wednesday issued an executive order for the Department of Defense to increase its use of coal-fired electricity.

Power

Tropical Cyclone Gezani Strikes Madagascar, Impacting Port and Mining Operations

Tropical Cyclone Gezani rapidly intensified before striking Madagascar as a Category 3 storm, causing fatalities, widespread damage, and major disruptions to mining exports and port operations, after which it weakened inland but then re-intensified over the Mozambique Channel.

Presidents Day Weekend Storm Threats Loom for Southeast, East Coast

A winter storm is expected to move from the U.S. Southwest across the southern Plains and into the East this weekend. This system is forecast to bring heavy rain and localized flooding.

Power

Kidnapped Mexico Silver Mine Workers Found Dead

At least five of the Vizslas workers who were kidnapped in late January from the Panuco silver mine project have been found dead, according to news reports.

Capstone reanuda sus operaciones de forma normal en la mina Mantoverde tras el fin de la huelga de un mes

Capstone llegó a un acuerdo con los trabajadores en huelga en su mina Mantoverde, Chile.

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

AECOM's Backlog Points to More Business in 2026

Industrial Info is tracking more than $54 billion worth of active and proposed projects worldwide featuring AECOM's services, including more than $27 billion in the U.S. and Canada.

Manufacturing

Europe's First Gallium Facility Wins Backing

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced funding of 90 million euro (US$106 million) for two critical minerals projects in Central Greece.

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Germany's Aluminum Industry Gets Hit by Energy Crisis, Trade Tensions

Since 2023, the German aluminum industry has faced one of its most challenging periods.

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Trump Announces $12 Billion Plan to Stockpile Critical Minerals

Details remain sketchy, but the intent was clear: President Donald Trump announced a $12 billion public-private initiative to stockpile critical minerals for civilian use and rebuild supply chains in ways that seek to free the U.S. from China's dominance of critical minerals mining and processing.