January 2026

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Naturally, I see a lot of headlines every day. Many of them are basic news stories or repeat what’s been published many times before. However, one really…

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. As Steve recently wrote, Canada announced a trade deal with China that will allow a quota of 49,000 EVs at a tariff rate of 6.1%, raising to 70,000 vehicles…

China reportedly cut its U.S. Treasury holdings for a ninth straight month, pushing exposure to the lowest level since 2008. Bitcoin held firm near recent highs as gold surged toward $4,200, showing how markets react when faith in U.S. debt…

Bitcoin mining stocks jumped after Riot Platforms signed a long-term deal with chip giant AMD, while Galaxy Digital pushed ahead with a massive Texas expansion. Shares moved as investors linked these deals to steadier revenue at a time when…

Coal India Ltd has officially designated 2026 as its “year of reform and transformation”, unveiling an ambitious agenda aimed at modernising operations, boosting output and sharpening its competitive edge in India’s energy landscape,…

Global lithium markets are rapidly transitioning from a prolonged oversupply toward potential scarcity as demand in Asia strengthens, according to Traxys, one of the world’s largest lithium trading houses. Industry executives say the shift…

Ma’aden, the Saudi Arabian Mining Company, has unveiled an ambitious capital expenditure program totaling $110 billion over the next decade as part of Saudi Arabia’s strategy to become a dominant force in the global mining industry. CEO…

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. I’m not a huge fan of “there are two kinds of people in the world” statements, but there is certainly a spectrum in human beings from, on the one hand, always…

Analysts at Sprott Inc. are urging mining investors to focus on several transformative trends in 2026 that could shape commodity markets, equity performance and portfolio strategies for the year ahead. According to the firm’s outlook,…

US lawmakers delayed the CLARITY Act again after a public fight broke out over who should control stablecoin rewards, according to industry sources. Crypto prices stayed calm, but behind the scenes, rewards on digital dollars have become…