A strategic neglectApril 2, 2026 11:53 amThe Express TribuneThe writer is a public policy analyst based in Lahore. She can be reached at durdananajam1@gmail.com
The global contest for power is being redefined, not by oil, nor by traditional trade routes, but by control over critical minerals. Copper, lithium and …
Trump makes case for Iran war. And, SCOTUS leans toward upholding birthright citizenshipApril 2, 2026 11:44 amWQLN - PennsylvaniaGood morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day.
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Ganfeng Lithium 2025 Net Profit Surges 177.77% YoYApril 2, 2026 11:29 amGasgooGasgoo Munich-Gasgoo has learned that on the evening of March 31, Ganfeng Lithium released its 2025 annual report. The company saw a significant turnaround in operational performance, returning to profitability, while its core business continued to grow …
Tianqi Lithium Swings to Profit in 2025April 2, 2026 11:25 amGasgooGasgoo Munich-Tianqi Lithium has swung back to profitability. According to a report by Gasgoo on April 1, the company's latest annual filing for 2025 reveals a full-year turnaround, with steady gains in operational quality. It notched up phased …
Zulu lithium project nears milestoneApril 2, 2026 11:23 amSouthern EyeThe funding, raised through a new share issue, is earmarked for the final stages of installation and the critical commissioning phase of the Xinhai flotation plant.
Premier African Minerals, the London-listed mining house, has secured a fresh capital …
2 ASX 200 mining shares this fund manager is backing for long-term growthApril 2, 2026 10:53 amThe Motley Fool AustraliaASX 200 mining shares are leading the market on Thursday, as resources companies recover from the March sell-off. The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is currently up 0.5%, with the materials sector today's strongest riser, up 0.8%. After a 32% …
Report: Weak sanctions, poor prosecution fueling illegal mining, illicit flowsApril 2, 2026 9:25 amThe CableStay connected via Google News
Poor prosecution outcomes and weak sanctions are fuelling illegal mining activities in Nigeria, allowing illicit financial flows to thrive despite increased arrests and enforcement actions, a new report has shown.
The report …
Mining boosters see a golden opportunity for Minnesota's Iron Range, if it doesn’t slip awayApril 2, 2026 7:45 amGazetteXtra - WisconsinNASHWAUK, Minnesota – Colossal rust-red barn walls rise out of the gravel and pine forest in this northern Minnesota town. A welder’s torch spits blue sparks.
After more than two decades of sometimes dramatic stops and detours, Mesabi Metallics iron ore …
Chinese Lithium Miners Deny Smuggling, Blame Unregistered OperatorsApril 2, 2026 5:36 amThe Zimbabwean
Speaking at a recent event on the raw minerals ban, the Second Secretary at the Chinese Embassy, Liu Yang, pointed an accusing finger at small, unregistered operators who, he says, are using legitimate companies’ documents to smuggle lithium across …
Giant copper project signs deal for Australia’s biggest off-grid hybrid renewables facilityApril 2, 2026 4:35 amRenew EconomyOne of Australia’s biggest copper mining projects has signed a 15-year deal that will pave the way for the biggest off-grid hybrid renewables power facility in the country.
The deal has been signed by Harmony Gold, the owner of the $2.4 billion Eva copper …
No, Sorry, the War Doesn’t Mean ‘Renewables’ Will Replace OilApril 2, 2026 1:41 amAmerican GreatnessRight on schedule, the climate activists and their corporate backers are capitalizing on wartime fuel shortages to claim that now, finally, we can get serious about fighting climate change. On March 15, The New York Times weighed in with an article titled …
Ghana, Zimbabwe Foreign Ministers call for stronger trade, investment cooperationApril 1, 2026 7:55 pmGhana News AgencyBy James Amoh Junior, GNA
Accra, March 31, GNA – The Foreign Ministers of Ghana and Zimbabwe have jointly called for the strengthening of trade and investment ties between their countries.
The renewed call reflects a deliberate effort by both countries to …
AP Business SummaryBrief at 8:44 a.m. EDTApril 1, 2026 6:37 pmSanta Maria Times - CaliforniaRetail sales rise 0.6% in February, but impact of Iran war threatens to derail spending
NEW YORK (AP) — Shoppers increased their spending in February after pulling back at the start of the year, reflecting volatile and cautious activity by American …
Mining industry intelligence: Skillings Intelligence, April 1, 2026April 1, 2026 5:19 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Salini Krishnan and Sonny Jimerson
The global mining sector enters the second quarter of 2026 facing a paradox of cooling commodity prices and accelerating geopolitical tension. As we close the books on March, the dominant narrative remains the …
Rare Earth Mining: What it is, why it matters, 2026 outlookApril 1, 2026 5:19 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaEveryone wants to talk about the "green transition" as if it’s a foregone conclusion. We see the sleek EVs and the towering wind turbines and think we’ve already won. But here is the uncomfortable truth: the entire revolution is built on a …
Electrification Trends Powering EV Fleet Management Market Insights 2026–2035April 1, 2026 5:00 pmEIN PresswireThe Business Research Company's Electric Vehicle Fleet Management Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035
LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 1, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- "The electric vehicle …
PMET submits environmental assessment for Quebec lithium projectApril 1, 2026 4:34 pmCanadian Mining JournalPMET Resources (TSX; PMET; US-OTCQX: PMETF) submitted its environmental and social impact assessment for the Shaakichiuwaanaan CV5 lithium project in Quebec, marking the most significant milestone in the project's permitting journey.
"Moving from …
Nevada lithium mine clears major hurdle despite worries for rare wildflowerApril 1, 2026 4:25 pmKTNV - NevadaLAS VEGAS (AP) — A federal judge in Nevada has ruled against conservationists who wanted to stop a lithium-boron mine they said would harm an endangered wildflower.
The ruling marks a major legal victory for the 11-square-mile (28.49 square-kilometer) …
Javier Milei’s inflation ‘miracle’ in Argentina is a warning to the world, not a blueprintApril 1, 2026 3:58 pmThe ConversationOn paper, the numbers look astonishing. The annual rate of inflation in Argentina has plummeted from 211% in 2023 to 31.5% by the end of 2025.
President Javier Milei is taking plenty of credit for the drop. And he spent some time on Wall Street last month …
Ticker: The Dow surges more than 1,100 pointsApril 1, 2026 3:43 pmAltoona Mirror - PennsylvaniaU.S. stocks surged to their best day since last spring as doubt swung back to hope on Wall Street about a possible end to the war with Iran.
The S&P 500 leaped 2.9% Tuesday for its largest gain since May. The Dow Jones Industrial Average soared 1,125 …
Lithium export ban may jolt global market as last shipments reach China April 1, 2026 3:42 pmZimbabwe IndependentRaw lithium
ZIMBABWE’S ban on raw lithium and mineral concentrate exports could begin tightening global supplies within weeks, as the final shipments made before the restriction reach Chinese ports, analysts have said.
Speaking at a breakfast meeting in …
Sigma Lithium Corporation (NASDAQ:SGML) Q4 2025 Earnings Call TranscriptApril 1, 2026 1:03 pmInsider MonkeySigma Lithium Corporation (NASDAQ:SGML) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript March 30, 2026
Sigma Lithium Corporation misses on earnings expectations. Reported EPS is $-0.22 EPS, expectations were $-0.01442.
Operator: Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. …
Daily Mining News: Operation 100K and the 2026 industry outlookApril 1, 2026 11:07 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Penny Laneford
The mining industry enters the second quarter of 2026 facing a landscape defined by aggressive capital mobilization and a fundamental shift in how critical minerals are secured. As global supply chains decouple and the energy transition …
Lithium’s Second Act: Predicting the Rebound of 2027 as EV Inventories ClearApril 1, 2026 9:50 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy: Charles Pitts
The lithium market in early 2026 remains caught in a restrictive range, a byproduct of the aggressive oversupply that characterized the previous 24 months. For many retail investors, the “white gold” rush of the early 2020s feels like a …
Lithium Supply Chains: The LFP Revolution and 2026 Investor OutlookApril 1, 2026 9:49 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Charles Pitts
The global landscape for battery chemistries is undergoing a fundamental realignment. For the better part of a decade, the narrative for electric vehicle (EV) adoption was centered on high-nickel chemistries: Nickel-Cobalt-Manganese (NCM) …
Mining Power List 2026: Top 10 Executives Leading the Energy TransitionApril 1, 2026 9:49 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Charles Pitts
The global mining industry in 2026 stands at a critical juncture, defined by a desperate race for supply and a radical shift in corporate strategy. As the demand for critical minerals is projected to quadruple by 2040, the responsibility …
Rubidium testing success brings Everest closer to Mt Edon developmentApril 1, 2026 9:35 amStockheadEverest is eyeing development of its Mt Edon critical minerals project following testwork success. Pic: Getty Images
Everest Metals testwork shows strong rubidium recovery potential at the Mt Edon critical minerals project in WA
Metallurgical results …
China's Lithium Battery Industry Powers A Lot More Than EVsApril 1, 2026 8:56 amSlashGearIn a 2024 International Energy Agency report on batteries and energy security, Executive Director Fatih Birol said a sustainable future will "critically hinge on whether or not we will see batteries having a significant market share in the global …
China gains ground in DR Congo’s mining sector as Australian firm loses permitsApril 1, 2026 7:07 amCongo PlanetTwo significant decisions within eight days made by the government of the
Democratic Republic of Congo reflect the current state of its mining industry, where Chinese companies have emerged as preferred partners.
On March 19, DR Congo’s Mining Registry …
From the ASX to Europe: Powering an EV futureApril 1, 2026 6:39 amAustralia MiningVulcan oversees every stage of production within a 100km radius of the Lionheart project. Image: Vulcan Energy
Australian miner Vulcan Energy is building Europe’s first integrated, low-carbon lithium supply chain.
As Europe accelerates its shift to …
Lithium mine clears hurdle despite conservationists’ worries for rare wildflowerApril 1, 2026 1:22 amFergus Now - MinnesotaLAS VEGAS -- A federal judge in Nevada has ruled against conservationists who wanted to stop a lithium-boron mine they said would harm an endangered wildflower.
The ruling marks a major legal victory for the 11-square-mile (28.49 square-kilometer) Rhyolite …
Cornish tin mining company secures £2.2m in latest fundraiseApril 1, 2026 12:44 amBusiness LiveMegiliggar Rocks: south of Tregonning(Image: Cornish Tin)
A company that is revitalising an historic mining region in Cornwall has secured £2.2m in its latest funding round. Cornish Tin is behind the Great Wheal Vor Project - 26 former producing tin and …
Nevada lithium mine clears major hurdle despite conservationists’ worries for rare wildflowerApril 1, 2026 12:03 amWTOP - MarylandLAS VEGAS (AP) — A federal judge in Nevada has ruled against conservationists who wanted to stop a lithium-boron mine…
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A federal judge in Nevada has ruled against conservationists who wanted to stop a lithium-boron mine they said would …
Sigma Lithium Proves Shorts Wrong: Market Reversal UnderwayMarch 31, 2026 11:31 pmInvestingLithium prices are enjoying a strong run, having gained more than 122% over the past year. But for the stocks of companies mining the soft silvery metal or processing it into battery-grade lithium, their prices haven’t yet caught up.
That’s precisely the …
Mining firm raises £2.2m to advance its critical minerals projects in CornwallMarch 31, 2026 11:00 pmThe Business DeskCornish Tin has raised more than £2.2m in its latest funding round, exceeding its initial target as it advances tin and lithium exploration projects in Cornwall.
The round was supported by existing shareholders and new investors, valuing the company at £ …