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Tungsten Surge Transforms Northcliff’S Sisson Economics
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2 September 2026
Northcliff Resources’ (TSX: NCF; US-OTC: NCFFF) new feasibility study for the Sisson tungsten-molybdenum project in New Brunswick puts its post-tax value at more than four times the cost to build…
https://www.northernminer.com/news/tungsten-surge-transforms-northcliffs-sisson-economics/1003894566/


POSCO Strengthens China Battery Partnership, Expands Lithium ...
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19 August 2026
Posco Holdings is strengthening its position in the global battery-materials industry through a strategic partnership with China-based Ronbay Technology, combining battery-grade lithium supply with
https://www.chemanalyst.com/NewsAndDeals/NewsDetails/posco-strengthens-china-battery-partnership-43999


Rio Tinto Releases H1 2026 Production Results
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4 August 2026
Rio Tinto reported a 38% increase in EBITDA for its Aluminium & Lithium segment compared to H1 2025.
https://aluminiumtoday.com/news/rio-tinto-releases-h1-2026-production-results


POSCO's Sal De Oro Phase 2 to Boost Argentina's Lithium ...
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20 July 2026
POSCO, a South Korean steel and battery materials company, is preparing to initiate full-scale operations at Phase 2 of its Sal de Oro lithium project in Argentina. This expansion marks a significa
https://www.chemanalyst.com/NewsAndDeals/NewsDetails/posco-sal-de-oro-phase-2-to-boost-argentina-lithium-output-by-august-43403


Li-ft Grows Yellowknife Lithium Big Picture
lithium results
9 July 2026
Winter drilling and geotech holes return strong Li2O intercepts. Li-FT Power Ltd. June 30 reported results from 20 holes completed at its Yellowknife Lithium Project in Northwest Territories, where winter drilling at BIG and geotechnical holes from three other pegmatites returned new lithium intercepts across the company's flagship hardrock project. Situated within the underexplored…
https://www.miningnewsnorth.com/story/2026/07/03/northern-neighbors/li-ft-grows-yellowknife-lithium-big-picture/9755.html


Anson Resources and POSCO Sign Definitive Agreement to Advance ...
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15 June 2026
Anson Resources Limited has entered into a definitive Demonstration Plant Agreement with POSCO Holdings Inc. to establish and operate a Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) demonstration facility at the
https://www.chemanalyst.com/NewsAndDeals/NewsDetails/anson-resources-and-posco-sign-definitive-agreement-to-advance-42769


Li-ft Drills More Lithium at Big East
lithium results
14 May 2026
Li-FT Power Ltd. May 13 reported the first results from winter drilling at the BIG East pegmatite complex within its Yellowknife Lithium Project in Northwest Territories, outlining new lithium intercepts at the largest deposit in the company's growing hardrock lithium resource. Situated within the underexplored Yellowknife Pegmatite Province, Li-FT's flagship lithium project covers more…
https://www.miningnewsnorth.com/story/2026/05/15/northern-neighbors/li-ft-drills-more-lithium-at-big-east/9673.html


Update on the Nemaska Lithium Bécancour Project
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13 March 2026
MONTRÉAL, Canada – Since assuming direct management of Nemaska Lithium in February, Rio Tinto has completed an in-depth review of the Nemaska Lithium Bécancour lithium hydroxide conversion project and its overall trajectory, working closely with the Nemaska Lithium team. This review confirmed that adjustments were needed to set the project on a stronger and more sustainable path. As a result,
https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/update-on-the-nemaska-lithium-bcancour-project


Rio Tinto Secures $1.175 Billion Financing Package for Rincon ...
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11 March 2026
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rio Tinto has secured a $1.175 billion financing package from four international lenders to support development of the Rincon lithium project in Argentina’s Salta Province. The package comprises loans from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), IDB Invest, Export Finance Australia (EFA) and the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC). The proceeds
https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/rio-tinto-secures-1-175-billion-financing-package-for-rincon-lithium-project-in-argentina


Rio Tinto Assumes Majority Interest and Management Responsibilities ...
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18 February 2026
MONTREAL, Canada – Following the respective equity investments made by Rio Tinto and the Government of Québec, through Investissement Québec, in Nemaska Lithium since March 2025, Rio Tinto now holds a 53.9% stake in Nemaska Lithium, while the Government of Québec holds 46.1% of the company. As the majority shareholder, Rio Tinto now assumes direct management of Nemaska Lithium and will levera
https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/rio-tinto-assumes-majority-interest-and-management-responsibilities-at-nemaska-lithium


Ukraine: Government Selects Winner in Competition to Develop ...
lithium mining production ukraine
13 January 2026
For the first time in Ukraine, a winner has been selected in a competition to develop a lithium deposit under a production sharing agreement (PSA). Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced following a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine. “The pilot project for the mining of minerals is the Dobra lithium deposit in the…
https://metalukraine.com/2026/01/13/ukraine-government-selects-winner-in-competition-to-develop-lithium-deposit-under-psa.html


POSCO Holdings Invests Krw 1.1 Trillion to Secure Global Lithium ...
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14 November 2025
POSCO Holdings invests KRW 1.1 trillion to secure global lithium resources… continuing future growth investments for “materials patriotism”
https://newsroom.posco.com/en/posco-group-and-jsw-steel-sign-heads-of-agreement-to-explore-6-mtpa-integrated-steel-plant-in-india/


Nouveau Monde, Northcliff, Canada Nickel on Ottawa’S Fast Track ...
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12 November 2025
The next batch of Canadian mining projects due for federal fast-tracking includes Northcliff Resources’ (TSX: NCF; US-OTC: NCFFF) tungsten proposal in New Brunswick, Nouveau Monde Graphite (NYSE: NMG; TSX.V: NOU)…
https://www.northernminer.com/news/nouveau-monde-northcliff-canada-nickel-on-ottawas-fast-track-cbc-reports/1003884524/


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