Global Scans · Mining · Weekly Summary

• [New] Chile will continue to focus on being a Latin American leader in mining, energy and the energy transition, artificial intelligence, data centers, and 5G. itaadmin
• [New] Polymetallic nodules on the ocean floor could supply cobalt, nickel, and rare earths without cutting into terrestrial ecosystems, while critics echo calls for a global deep-sea mining ban until ecological impacts are clearer. Intelligent Living
• [New] The emergence of energy storage as a major lithium demand driver creates both opportunities and challenges for mining companies, processors, and battery manufacturers operating in global supply chains. Discovery Alert
• [New] Data insight: Over 80% of newly permitted mining projects in 2025-2026 will focus on battery metals, reflecting their growing global importance. Farmonaut
• [New] Japan will conduct test mining of rare-earth-rich mud from the deep seabed off Minamitori Island. MarineLink
• [New] Strategic pivots toward silver recycling and urban mining are expected to become major themes in the 2026 corporate landscape. FinancialContent
• [New] The European Union's push to reach 700 GW of solar capacity by 2030 has created a structural deficit that mining supply cannot meet. FinancialContent
• [New] As both the provincial and federal governments hone in on mining opportunities in northern Ontario, supporting local industries and building safer highways are top of mind for regional leaders in 2026. CBC
• [New] Industrial policy in the EU and United States will focus on expanding domestic mining and processing capabilities and ensuring international supply access through strategic investments and partnerships. Grand Pinnacle Tribune
• [New] Companies like Saudi Arabian Mining Company (TADAWUL: 1211) will likely accelerate their pivot toward renewable energy integration, such as solar-powered mining operations, to offset the rising cost of traditional fuels. Valley City Times-Record
• [New] Autonomous drilling and automation, fueled by AI analytics, are expected to deliver the biggest operational efficiency and safety improvements in the mining sector by 2026. Farmonaut
• [New] The combined assets, together the Nelligan Mining Complex, will rank as one of the largest pre-production gold camps in Canada with Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources of 3.75 million ounces of gold and Inferred Mineral Resources of 8.65 Moz Au. Financial News Media
• [New] With continued investment in infrastructure and API access for detailed mining monitoring, American cobalt mining will remain at the forefront of the critical minerals revolution. Farmonaut
• [New] Price Volatility: Cobalt prices surged 25% in 2023, and forecasts suggest sustained volatility due to geopolitical and supply concerns in the coming years, directly impacting the investment potential of cobalt mining stocks. / USA Farmonaut
• [New] One company is Impossible Metals, a five-year-old seabed mining startup that's vying to mine in the Marianas and American Samoa, that argues its robot technology will not have a long-lasting, material impact on the environment. Grist
• The Moranbah North Coal Mine in 2026 is a benchmark facility integrating advanced mining automation, sustainability strategies, and ongoing operational improvements to secure its position in the global coal and steel supply chain. Farmonaut
• Metals and mining stocks represent only one investment theme for 2026. investing.com

Last updated: 09 January 2026