Grand lithium rip-off: Foreign firms pocket 53-fold windfall.April 13, 2026 7:28 amZimbabwe IndependentGrand lithium rip-off: Foreign firms pocket 53-fold windfall
Multinational resource firms controlling vast interests in Zimbabwe’s lithium fields earned up to US$20 000 per tonne from exports to international markets after extracting the mineral at …
Chinese Rare Earth Price Hike: 44% Q2 Surge as Beijing Tightens GripApril 13, 2026 7:20 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaChina Northern Rare Earth Group significantly hiked prices for the second quarter of 2026. (Bottom 10% alignment).
**BEIJING : ** China’s dominant rare earth producer has signaled a sharp tightening of the global market, raising transaction prices for the …
Electric Mining Trucks: India’s BEML Unveils First Indigenous 35t EV – April 12th, 2026April 13, 2026 7:20 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaMYSURU, India : BEML Limited, a cornerstone of India’s heavy engineering and defense manufacturing sector, has officially entered the era of sustainable extraction with the unveiling of the BH35-2 EV. The vehicle, launched at the company’s Mysuru complex …
Deep-Sea Mining Merger: AOMC and Odyssey Create $1B Offshore Powerhouse – April 12th, 2026April 13, 2026 7:20 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaThe merger of AOMC and Odyssey Marine Exploration creates a $1 billion leader in the nascent deep-sea mining sector.
TAMPA, Fla. : In a transaction that signals a major shift in the global quest for critical minerals, American Ocean Minerals Corporation ( …
Upcoming Meeting Dates – April 13, 2026April 13, 2026 6:23 amThe Kingston Whig-StandardCompany
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Simonis Storm projects slower GDP growth for NamibiaApril 13, 2026 6:05 amWindhoek ObserverStaff Writer
Simonis Storm Securities projects Namibia’s real GDP growth at about 2.3% in 2026, slightly below government estimates.
The firm said recent developments such as stability in the mining sector, infrastructure spending and improving private …
Powering Australia’s next phase of decarbonisation: Why long-duration storage must leadApril 13, 2026 4:19 amEnergy Storage NewsAcross Western Australia’s mining regions and remote communities, diesel generation remains the backbone of energy supply. It’s reliable, but increasingly expensive, carbon-intensive and exposed to supply chain volatility.
While renewable energy is rapidly …
Report: U.S. Officials Linked Medical Support to Mineral Access in African NationsApril 13, 2026 3:40 amNatural NewsReport: U.S. Officials Linked Medical Support to Mineral Access in African Nations
Introduction The Department of State has proposed linking U.S.-funded medical support programs to secure preferential American access to critical mineral deposits in several …
Mining 4.0: How AI and Subsurface Intelligence are Shrinking TimelinesApril 13, 2026 3:25 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaArtificial intelligence and advanced subsurface modeling are becoming the industry’s primary tools for reducing exploration risk.
The global mining industry is currently grappling with a fundamental disconnect: the world’s demand for critical minerals is …
Q1 2026 Mining Recap: The $2.4 Trillion Market Cap ResilienceApril 13, 2026 3:25 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaThe global mining sector demonstrated remarkable fortitude in the face of escalating geopolitical tension during the first quarter of 2026. While broader equity markets grappled with volatility stemming from persistent Middle East conflicts, the world’s …
East Coast upgrades Power Minerals on high-grade niobium-REE resultsApril 13, 2026 2:16 amStockheadStrong Santa Anna results and portfolio growth lift Power Minerals’ valuation. Pic: Getty Images
East Coast Research upgrades Power Minerals from 31.5c to 37c on strong operational progress
High-grade niobium and rare earths results at Santa Anna project …
MSDA launches its Maiden Easter Festival Expo in SaltpondApril 12, 2026 8:56 pmNews GhanaThe Mfantseman-Saltpond Development Alliance (MSDA) has launched its maiden Easter Festival Exposition to promote local businesses, showcase cultural and historic heritage, and stimulate tourism to drive the transformation of the ancient coastal city.
The …
Australian firm enters Nigeria’s lithium sector with acquisition of mining licencesApril 12, 2026 8:02 pmThe CableStay connected via Google News
Chariot Resources Limited, an Australian firm, has announced the acquisition of six lithium mining licences, marking its entry into Nigeria’s lithium sector.
In a statement dated March 10, Chariot said the Mining Cadastre …
Expedite action on lithium mining – Mfantseman youth group to gov’tApril 12, 2026 5:42 pmCNR Citi NewsroomThe Mfantseman-Saltpond Development Alliance (MSDA), a development-oriented youth group in Saltpond, has welcomed the ratification of the Atlantic Lithium exploration agreement by Parliament, urging the government to expedite outstanding requirements for …
Electronic waste is piling up. Here's how Florida is managing the surgeApril 12, 2026 4:50 pmWUSF - FloridaJust past the visitor's center is a mountain of garbage. Refrigerators, desk chairs and shopping carts, stacked in a hulking heap.
Around the corner, past the "tipping floor"where compactors shovel steaming waste into piles bound for the …
Saskatchewan Uranium: Paladin’s Triple R Deposit vs. Legal HeadwindsApril 12, 2026 4:36 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaSocial Media Snippet: Paladin Energy targets a 2027 FID for the Triple R uranium deposit, but a Métis Nation legal challenge over provincial consultation could reshape the Athabasca Basin’s regulatory landscape. #Uranium #Mining #Saskatchewan # …
Quebec’s Graphite Anchor: Why Eni’s Stake in Nouveau Monde MattersApril 12, 2026 4:36 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaThe landscape of the global energy transition is shifting from abstract climate goals to the concrete reality of supply chain dominance. On April 11th, 2026, the industrial logic behind the "battery belt" has never been clearer, particularly in …
Critical Minerals Accord: EU and US De-Risking ChinaApril 12, 2026 4:36 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaAs of mid-April 2026, the geopolitical map of the mining industry is being redrawn through a series of high-stakes negotiations between Washington and Brussels. The nearing EU-US Critical Minerals Accord represents a definitive shift from passive concern …
12 Months From Now, Will You Wish You Bought TMC The Metals Company Today?April 12, 2026 2:14 pmNasdaqKey Points
TMC The Metals Company is a deep-sea mining company that wants to make a business out of polymetallic nodules.
The company is moving quickly through an expedited commercial application process in the U.S.
TMC is trading at about 8.5% of its …
G Mining Ventures Guyana: Update, Timeline, and Key Risks – April 11th, 2026April 12, 2026 7:41 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Salini Krishnan
The landscape of South American gold mining shifted decisively this week as G Mining Ventures (GMIN) finalized its $2.2 billion (C$3 billion) acquisition of G2 Goldfields. The deal, which consolidates the high-grade Oko district in …
Glacier Mining Reform: Argentina’s New Law and the Impact on Andean Copper – April 11th, 2026April 12, 2026 5:31 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Salini Krishnan
BUENOS AIRES : In a legislative shift that could fundamentally alter the global supply chain for critical minerals, the Argentine Congress has approved President Javier Milei’s controversial reform to the 2010 Glacier National Law. The …
US Elemental Nasdaq Listing: $571M SPAC Merger and 2026 Outlook – April 11th, 2026April 12, 2026 5:31 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaThe McDermitt project, one of the largest lithium resources in the US, moves toward a Nasdaq listing following a $571 million merger.
The domestic lithium landscape in the United States took a massive leap forward this week as HiTech Minerals, a subsidiary …
Daily Mining Industry News: Operation 100K and the 2026 Market Outlook – April 12th, 2026April 12, 2026 5:31 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Salini Krishnan – Skillings Mining Intelligence
The global mining landscape in 2026 is defined by a rapid acceleration in regulatory shifts, high-stakes M&A, and a technological pivot toward autonomous operations. At Skillings Mining Review, our …
Lithium Market Outlook: Identifying the Bottom in the 2026 CycleApril 12, 2026 12:32 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Salini Krishnan
The lithium market has reached a critical inflection point. After three years of aggressive price correction and supply-side restructuring, the lithium market outlook for the remainder of 2026 suggests that the cyclical bottom is now …
Group hosts 'show to be at' for mining industryApril 11, 2026 9:21 pmThunder Bay Chronicle JournalThe Northwestern Ontario Prospectors Association Showcase, held in Thunder Bay this week, marked 30 years of highlighting exploration in Northwestern Ontario.
The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) partnered with the Prospectors …
Expedite action on lithium mining – Mfantseman youth group implores governmentApril 11, 2026 8:21 pmGhana News Agency By Prince Acquah, GNA
Saltpond, April 11, GNA- The Mfantseman-Saltpond Development Alliance (MSDA), a development-oriented youth group in Saltpond, has welcomed the ratification of the Atlantic Lithium exploration agreement by Parliament, urging …
The Weekly Power List: Top 10 Mining Innovators Powering the AI Grid – April 10th, 2026April 11, 2026 3:34 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaMining innovators are the silent architects of the modern artificial intelligence revolution. As of April 2026, the narrative surrounding the AI boom has shifted from large language models and GPU architectures to a more grounded, physical reality: the AI- …
Skillings Mining Intelligence: Mali’s Gold Surge & The $6B Streaming ArbitrageApril 11, 2026 12:06 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaThe global mining landscape on April 10th, 2026, is defined by a widening chasm between fiscal ambition and operational reality. In West Africa, Mali has provided the definitive case study for the “State-First” mining model, reporting a massive surge in …
Argentina Streamlines Permitting for Frontier Lithium ProjectsApril 11, 2026 12:04 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBUENOS AIRES : The Argentine federal government has introduced a comprehensive regulatory overhaul designed to accelerate permitting for lithium exploration and extraction in “frontier” basins, aiming to solidify the nation’s position as the world’s …
Infographic: Era of the Glut Ends as Lithium Careens Toward 2026 DeficitApril 11, 2026 11:10 amInvesting News NetworkThe global lithium market is undergoing a massive structural reversal.
Following a multi-year period of severe oversupply that crushed spot prices, the critical battery metal is now aggressively tightening, with major financial institutions projecting a …
What if the future of mining looked like a farm?April 11, 2026 9:04 amAnthropoceneA single lithium-ion electric vehicle battery pack can contain more than 100 pounds of nickel, along with many other metals. Those raw materials often come from mines that drive deforestation and produce pollution and huge carbon emissions in places like …
Argentina eases glacier protection in $40bn mining push despite environmental fearsApril 11, 2026 2:54 ambne IntelliNewsArgentina’s Congress has approved a reform to the country’s glacier protection law, relaxing restrictions on mining in high-altitude regions in a move aimed at attracting billions in investment, while drawing criticism from environmental groups concerned …
Prominent US-listed lithium miner to emerge from Jindalee, investment firm mergerApril 11, 2026 1:19 amMining WeeklyASX-listed Jindalee Lithium subsidiary HiTech Minerals and Constellation Acquisition Corporation have entered into a definitive business combination agreement that will result in the common shares of US Elemental being listed on Nasdaq.
The transaction is …
Why Zimbabwe Earns $400 Less Per Tonne of Lithium Than Australia — and the Bold Plan to Fix ItApril 11, 2026 12:06 amMining Zimbabwe• A pricing gap, an export ban, and 11 conditions: The Minister of Mines is working to close a gap that has cost the nation billions.
• Zimbabwe is losing billions from its lithium exports, earning up to $400 less per tonne than Australia. A new export ban …
Consolidated Lithium Metals Announces Closing of $8.9 Million Private Placement FinancingApril 10, 2026 9:30 pmEIN PresswireNOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES TORONTO, April 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Consolidated Lithium Metals Inc. (TSXV: CLM | FRA: Z36 | OTCQB: JORFF) (“CLM” or the “Company”) is pleased to …
Scientists recover 90% of lithium from old batteries — here's why it mattersApril 10, 2026 9:10 pmThe Cool Down - Oregon"This brilliant technological leap guarantees Japan's absolute economic security."
by Ben SternApril 10, 2026
Two major issues with the rapid development of battery technologies have traditionally been the amount of waste they produce after …
Zimbabwe Imposes Strict Conditions on Lithium Exports — Domestic Processing Facilities RequiredApril 10, 2026 5:31 pmZambian ObserverZimbabwe Imposes Strict Conditions on Lithium Exports — Domestic Processing Facilities Required
Harare — Zimbabwe’s government has set tough new rules to lift its recent ban on lithium concentrate exports, requiring mining companies to commit to building …
Why this ASX mining stock could be a strong buy after major milestoneApril 10, 2026 3:10 pmThe Motley Fool AustraliaFree Article You’re reading a free article with opinions that may differ from The Motley Fool’s Premium Investing Services. Become a Motley Fool member today to get instant access to our top analyst recommendations, in-depth research, investing resources, …
What Does Argentina's Bill Mean for Mining Sustainability?April 10, 2026 12:10 pmMining DigitalThe bill has been backed by governors in northern Andean provinces, specifically those with strong mining sectors. This includes those from Mendoza, San Juan, Catamarca and Salta.
The previous legislation was seen as a hinderance, as it barred mining and …
Grand lithium rip-off: Foreign firms pocket 53-fold windfallApril 10, 2026 9:55 amZimbabwe IndependentMultinational resource firms controlling vast interests in Zimbabwe’s lithium fields earned up to US$20 000 per tonne from exports to international markets after extracting the mineral at production costs of about US$370 per tonne, latest export …
Illicit Gold Mining Is Fueling Gang Violence in Niger State’s Capital CityApril 10, 2026 9:41 amHumAngleFor Ike Uche and many others looking to flee the turmoil of gang violence in Niger State, North Central Nigeria, the eastern bypass area of the Minna metropolis was supposed to be a sanctuary. After years of hard work, Ike finally finished building his …
Lithium and DLE: game-changer for the energy transition?April 10, 2026 7:33 amNorth American Mining - ColoradoAdionics’ CCO François-Michel Colomar talks about its work in direct lithium extraction (DLE), doing what no one else has: performing direct lithium salt extraction via a liquid-liquid process.
Edited by Donna Schmidt
A reduced footprint for lithium? Yes, …
Argentina Approves Mining In Glacier Zones, Sparking Water Security ConcernsApril 10, 2026 2:18 amInternational Business Times SingaporeArgentina's approval of a controversial law allowing mining in glacier and permafrost regions has brought into sharp focus a growing global dilemma, the clash between water security and the rising demand for minerals critical to the clean energy …
The Skillings Power List: 10 Mining Companies Dominating the 2026 Energy TransitionApril 10, 2026 2:03 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Salini Krishnan | Skillings Mining Intelligence | April 9, 2026
The global energy transition is no longer a distant projection; in 2026, it is a hard-fought reality dictated by supply chains, geopolitical maneuvering, and capital allocation. As the …