January 2026

Bitcoin news shows signs that its long bottoming phase is fading after months of sideways action. Bitcoin USD hovered near recent highs this week as volatility stayed muted, a pattern traders often see before a larger move. The setup…

The Ministry of Mines has proposed allowing partial execution of mining leases as a policy measure to fast-track production from auctioned mineral blocks, according to officials familiar with the development. Under the proposal, successful…

Mining stakeholders in Goa have raised concerns that the proposed export duty on low-grade iron ore could adversely impact mining operations, employment, and revenues in the state, which is gradually rebuilding its mining sector after years…

Chinese mining major Zijin Mining has agreed to acquire Canada-based Allied Gold in an all-cash transaction valued at $4 billion, marking one of the largest cross-border gold sector deals in recent years. The acquisition is aimed at…

The United States has agreed to acquire a 10 per cent stake in USA Rare Earth as part of a $1.6 billion strategic transaction aimed at strengthening domestic supply chains for critical minerals, according to people familiar with the…

Brazilian mining major Vale is facing renewed safety and environmental scrutiny following reports of water overflows at one of its mining operations, reviving concerns over risk management and regulatory compliance in the extractive sector.…

Deloitte warned that tokenized securities may be moving too fast for their own safety, citing a hidden weakness in systems that settle trades instantly. The report arrived while Ethereum was trading steadily after its Shanghai upgrade,…

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Or support our Kickstarter campaign! Claims about wind turbines and solar panels filling landfills are circulating again, often framed as a rediscovered…

A Trump-backed stablecoin called USD1 reportedly surged to $4.9 billion in circulation, pushing it past PayPal’s PYUSD in raw issuance. That growth came fast, without a matching surge in public disclosures or third‑party audits. The timing…

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Or support our Kickstarter campaign! Kia America has announced pricing on the 2026 Niro EV, a fully electric compact crossover that delivers modern…