Finance
Mining Finance in 2026: $43.8 Billion Surge Signals a Shift Toward Strategic, Hybrid Capital
Global mining financing and M&A totaled about $43.8 billion in the first quarter of 2026, with roughly $22 billion going to project financing and capital raising.…
Serbia’s renewables boom is being shaped by capital structure, not just megawatts
Serbia’s renewable buildout has progressed from wind-led, multilateral-anchored project finance to auction-backed deals where commercial banks are taking on more of the risk. The next financing…
€2.2B Financing Package for Germany’s Geothermal Lithium Project Points to a New European Funding Template
Vulcan Energy Resources’ Lionheart geothermal and lithium project in Germany is advancing with a €2.2 billion financing package designed to make a first-of-its-kind hybrid asset bankable.…
Plansee Raises Stake in Molymet to Tighten Control of Molybdenum and Rhenium Supply
Plansee has increased its stake in Chile-based Molymet to 31%, making the Austrian group the largest single shareholder and reinforcing a long-term push toward vertical integration…
Rock Tech Lithium Secures CAD $200M Anchor Funding to Advance Canada’s Lithium Processing Expansion
Rock Tech Lithium has secured a CAD $200 million anchor investment from BMI Group to accelerate development of its Red Rock lithium converter project in Ontario,…
Germany Invests €50M in Nolans Rare Earth Project as Europe Expands State-Backed Critical Minerals Strategy
Germany has committed €50 million to the Nolans rare earth project in Australia, signaling a deeper shift in Europe’s strategy to secure critical raw materials through…
European Lithium Stock Cools as Investors Shift Focus From Growth Hype to Execution Reality
European Lithium is entering a phase of market reassessment, as the strong investor optimism that previously drove its share price surge begins to fade. After a…
Rock Tech Lithium Faces Crucial Phase as Financing and Execution Take Center Stage in Europe’s Battery Supply Chain
Rock Tech Lithium is holding firm to its long-term vision in battery materials processing, but investor focus is shifting decisively toward financing, timelines, and project execution.…
Aurubis Stock Near Record Highs as Copper Rally and Earnings Upgrade Strengthen Outlook
Aurubis is approaching record share price levels, fueled by a strong rally in copper markets and an upgraded earnings outlook that has reinforced investor confidence in…
IBU-tec Earnings in Focus: Battery Materials Strategy Faces Crucial Test as LFP Expansion Moves Toward Scale
Investors are closely watching IBU-tec’s upcoming 2025 financial results, as the German advanced materials company enters a critical execution phase in its battery materials strategy. The…