Zimbabwe Lithium Sector Adopts PGM Model as Beneficiation Deadline NearsMarch 31, 2026 1:53 pmMining ZimbabweZimbabwe’s lithium sector is undergoing a fundamental transformation, adopting the same cooperative beneficiation model that has proven successful in the platinum group metals industry, with smaller producers set to process their concentrate through …
Founders Factory and Rio Tinto back six new mining tech startupsMarch 31, 2026 1:52 pmCanadian Mining JournalTwo Canadian firms selected
Founders Factory and Rio Tinto announced backing for six new mining technology startups on March 31, 2026, targeting breakthrough innovations in exploration and processing of critical minerals including iron ore, copper, and …
How Pickstone Peerless Shows That ASM and Large Scale Mining Can Coexist in ZimbabweMarch 31, 2026 1:52 pmMining ZimbabweASM, Large Scale Mining Can Coexist, Pickstone Peerless Shows the Way
A model of coexistence between large-scale mining operations and artisanal small-scale miners is emerging at Pickstone Peerless Mine, offering a blueprint for resolving one of Zimbabwe’s …
Founders Factory and Rio Tinto back six new mining technologiesMarch 31, 2026 1:31 pmGlobal Mining ReviewFounders Factory and Rio Tinto have announced six new investments through their mining tech accelerator, as unprecedented demand for raw materials drives the need for new technologies across exploration, processing, and critical mineral recovery.
The six …
SADC industrial strategy faces crossroadsMarch 31, 2026 1:30 pmPublic EyeIndustrialisation review, progress, gaps and geopolitics present sobering assessment
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MASERU – A comprehensive review of the Southern African Development Community’s (SADC) Industrialisation Strategy and Roadmap ( …
Sigma Lithium Corporation Investigated by the Portnoy Law FirmMarch 31, 2026 1:00 pmEIN PresswireLOS ANGELES, March 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Portnoy Law Firm advises Sigma Lithium Corporation (“Sigma Lithium" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SGML) investors that the firm has initiated an investigation into possible securities fraud, …
Critical Minerals Boom: Nickel–Cobalt Market Races Toward $35B+ ValuationMarch 31, 2026 12:45 pmEIN PresswireNEW YORK, March 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Market News Updates News Commentary - Nickel–cobalt alloys might not sound exciting at first, but they’re actually a big deal in modern defense. These materials are used in things like jet engines, missile …
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ASX whips back into green as Trump muses Iran war endMarch 31, 2026 11:41 amTownsville BulletinASX seesaws between -0.5% and +1% to finish up +0.25%
Energy fades into red as materials makes a comeback
Tyro says RBA card surcharge ban could be an opportunity
Market whipsaw as Trump floats potential end to war
The S&P ASX 200 needed a whiplash …
Govt cancels auction of 11 critical, strategic mineral blocksMarch 31, 2026 11:36 amTelengana Today
The government cancelled auctions of 11 critical mineral blocks due to poor investor response and insufficient bidders, dealing a setback to domestic exploration efforts amid rising global demand for strategic minerals like lithium and rare earth …
Can Mongolia’s third prime minister in under a year stay in the job?March 31, 2026 10:40 amThe Irish TimesMongolia has just chosen its third prime minister in 10 months. He has his work cut out.
Mongolia has a new prime minister. Again
Mongolia’s parliament on Monday night elected Uchral Nyam-Osor (39) as the country’s third prime minister in less than a year …
2026 Toyota HiLux BEV: New electric ute priced for AustraliaMarch 31, 2026 10:28 amPerthNowToyota is launching its first electric ute in Australia, with a small, fleet-focused lineup comprising two body styles and one dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrain.
The 2026 Toyota HiLux BEV is arriving in showrooms in the second quarter (April to June) …
Closing Bell: ASX reverses course into green as Trump flags potential end to Iran warMarch 31, 2026 10:22 amStockheadThe ASX 200 was ripped unceremoniously out of negative territory today, surging on news Trump could end the war in Iran without reopening Hormuz. Pic: Getty Images
ASX seesaws between -0.5% and +1% to finish up +0.25%
Energy fades into red as materials …
Hastings snaps up bargain rare earths hydromet plantMarch 31, 2026 9:20 amThe West AustralianHastings Technology Metals has pulled a rabbit out of the hat after putting its foot on a 49 per cent stake in a brand new, bargain-priced rare earths hydrometallurgical plant in Thailand that has not yet fired a shot.
The plant, which was partially built …
Morella–Elevra joint venture delivers strong pegmatite hits at Mt EdonMarch 31, 2026 8:55 amAustralia MiningElevra Limited and Morella Corporation have completed reverse circulation (RC) drilling at their Mt Edon rubidium–lithium project in Western Australia, with broad pegmatite intercepts reinforcing the project’s potential ahead of a maiden mineral resource …
The Abandonment of the Los Andes Reserve Due to Lithium Mining in SaltaMarch 31, 2026 8:36 amNoticias AmbientalesThe Los Andes Reserve in Salta faces abandonment as lithium mining grows, putting its rich biodiversity at risk. This is a clear example of the conflict between nature conservation and the exploitation of mineral resources.
Despite the approval of a …
Industrial construction pipeline faces a reality check on politics, power and deliveryMarch 31, 2026 8:04 amWorld Construction NetworkIndustrial construction has become one of the clearest expressions of economic strategy. What once looked like a fairly standard response to capex cycles, commodity demand and corporate expansion now carries heavier political freight. Governments want more …
Buy, hold, sell: Endeavour, Magellan, and Rio Tinto sharesMarch 31, 2026 7:57 amThe 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, …
ASX 200 mining shares ride a rollercoaster in March quarterMarch 31, 2026 7:21 amThe Motley Fool AustraliaASX 200 mining shares just experienced one of the most volatile quarters we have seen in years. After a 32% surge in CY25, the S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) managed just a 1.1% gain over the first quarter of CY26. Let's recap. Image …
US-China rivalry in DR Congo escalates as Beijing signs new dealMarch 31, 2026 5:43 amSemaforChina is doubling down on DR Congo just as Washington tries to up its own bets on one of the world’s most lucrative critical minerals hubs.
Kinshasa and Beijing inked a new deal covering geological data sharing, investment protections, and local processing …
Huge change to Australia’s favourite uteMarch 31, 2026 5:41 amThe Geelong AdvertiserToyota is set to capitalise on growing diesel fuel fears with the launch of its first electric HiLux, as Aussies grapple with rising fuel costs.
The double‑cab, dual‑motor AWD HiLux BEV, due in the second quarter of 2026, is priced from $74,990 plus on‑ …
Toyota Hilux B E VMarch 31, 2026 5:14 amGoAuto.com.auTOYOTA has priced its first battery electric light commercial vehicle, the HiLux BEV, $15,500 higher than a comparably specified diesel, opening proceedings at $74,990 plus on-road costs ahead of the model’s Q2 sales debut.
Available in two grades – SR …
Trading floor: Ioneer, WAF up; FMR fallsMarch 31, 2026 3:46 amAzzetIoneer rallies after judge upholds the U.S. government approval ~
Shares in Ioneer (ASX: INR) were trading around 1.6% higher By 2 pm AEDT (3 am GMT) following a major legal victory in which a judge upheld the United States government's approval of …
PyroGenesis Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 ResultsMarch 31, 2026 3:00 amEIN PresswireMONTREAL, March 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PyroGenesis Inc. (“PyroGenesis” or “the Company”) (TSX:PYR) (OTCQX:PYRGF) (FRA:8PY1), a leader in ultra-high temperature processes & engineering innovation, and a plasma-based technology provider to heavy …
How A Magnet Shortage Could Bring The $10 Trillion Tech Sector to a HaltMarch 31, 2026 2:17 amOil PriceREalloys (NASDAQ: ALOY) is assembling the only non-Chinese supply chain for a component powering nearly everything the modern economy runs on — but one that almost nobody outside the industry pays attention to.
A single F-35 carries roughly 435 kilograms …
Kenya launches bid for investors to develop $62 billion rare earth site eyed by US, ChinaMarch 31, 2026 2:09 amBusiness Insider AfricaIn a gazette notice dated March 24, Mining Cabinet Secretary Ali Hassan Joho invited qualified firms to submit expressions of interest to commercialize deposits of niobium and rare earth elements - minerals essential for advanced electronics, clean energy …
3 ETFs Quietly Rallying Through Market UncertaintyMarch 30, 2026 11:49 pmNasdaqWhile the S&P 500 has stumbled roughly 6% year-to-date and growth-heavy benchmarks have fared even worse, a handful of ETFs are posting strong gains with little fanfare. The common thread is real assets, tangible commodities, and the kind of businesses …
Judge closes Nevada lithium mine case without trial, sides with Bureau of Land ManagementMarch 30, 2026 11:33 pmThe Porterville Recorder - CaliforniaA judge has denied environmentalists’ claims that the federal government erred in approving a lithium-boron mine in Esmeralda County, clearing the way for the mine to proceed with its eventual construction.
The battle over the mine’s impacts has spanned …
Black Canyon’s Pilbara find points to a shallow manganese play with iron upsideMarch 30, 2026 10:45 pmTownsville BulletinBlack Canyon's Wandanya manganese discovery has emerged as one of the most exciting find on the ASX
Just a third of a 9km mineral system has been drilled, leaving plenty of room to grow
Led by seasoned resources exec Brendan Cummins, Black Canyon is …
Judge Tosses ESA Challenge Against Nevada Lithium MineMarch 30, 2026 10:30 pmLaw360By Crystal Owens ( March 30, 2026, 5:45 PM EDT) -- A Nevada federal judge says the federal government didn't violate the Endangered Species Act in approving a more than 7,100-acre lithium mining project that conservation groups argue will drive a rare …
The Iran War's Hidden Victim: The Green Energy Supply ChainMarch 30, 2026 9:19 pmForbesTOPSHOT - Commercial vessels are pictured offshore in Dubai on March 11, 2026. New attacks hit three commercial ships in the Gulf on March 11, (Photo by AFP via Getty Images)
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Green energy was supposed to be the escape hatch. Build …
India must pursue value-driven critical minerals diplomacy in AfricaMarch 30, 2026 8:22 pmThe Economic TimesThe Strait of Hormuz crisis has turned energy resilience into a mineral-security story. With
roughly one-fifth of global petroleum liquids moving through Hormuz and recent disruptions
already impacting Indian LPG flows, the shock has exposed the dangers of …
Why the Global Fuel Crisis Should Be a Blessing in Disguise for ZimbabweMarch 30, 2026 8:16 pmMining ZimbabweThe ongoing global fuel crisis, marked by volatile oil prices, supply chain disruptions, and geopolitical tensions, has exposed the fragility of fossil fuel dependency. For many nations, this crisis has translated into economic strain, inflation, and …
Idaho Researchers Advance Critical Materials Recycling TechnologiesMarch 30, 2026 6:33 pmNewswiseNewswise — Labeled glass containers full of liquids stirred by spinning magnets are connected to humming machines with neatly organized tubes. Here in this lab space at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL), scientists are pioneering ways to extract critical …
Critical Mineral Sovereignty: What it is, why it matters, 2026 outlookMarch 30, 2026 4:29 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Charles Pitts & Penny Laneford
The global mining landscape in March 2026 is no longer defined solely by the volume of ore extracted, but by who controls the journey of that ore from the crust to the cathode. Critical mineral sovereignty has emerged …
Five Drill Programs That Could Reshape the Critical Minerals RaceMarch 30, 2026 4:03 pmInvesting News NetworkIssued on behalf of Americore Resources Corp.
USANewsGroup.com Sector Commentary — The mining world spent $12.4 billion on exploration last year, and almost all of it went to one place: deposits somebody already knew were there[1]. New discoveries? Barely …
Zim must reclaim its dignity through accountability and sustainable miningMarch 30, 2026 3:51 pmNewsDay ZimbabweZim must reclaim its dignity through accountability and sustainable mining
AT long last, the moment has come when even the Chinese Embassy itself has had to remind its compatriots operating in Zimbabwe to “conduct a comprehensive and in-depth assessment of …
GMWU Hosts 3rd AFMMW Meeting On Africa’s Mining VisionMarch 30, 2026 12:37 pmDaily GuideOfficials in a group photograph
The Ghana Mineworkers’ Union (GMWU) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has hosted the 3rd Executive Council Meeting of the African Federation of Miners and Mineral Wealth (AFMMW), aimed at adopting action-oriented …
Standard Lithium Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 ResultsMarch 30, 2026 12:00 pmEIN PresswireSigned First Binding Customer Offtake Agreement with Trafigura
Received Indications of Interest for Over $1 Billion in Project Finance
Provides an Update on Plans for a Final Investment Decision (“FID”) on the South West Arkansas Project (the “SWA Project …