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 …
Electric Hilux appears to be a masterclass in doing EV utes wrongApril 1, 2026 1:53 pmDRIVEN Car GuideToyota Australia has revealed its pricing and specs for the all-electric Hilux, and it doesn't look great.
The Hilux BEV starts at the equivalent of NZ$90,000 and tops out at NZ$99,650.
While it hasn't confirmed ranges yet, the number suggested …
Minerals for aid: Are new US health deals ‘exploiting’ African countries? April 1, 2026 1:40 pmSt. Kitts GazetteIn late 2025 after the United States shocked the world by suspending global health aid and experts said it would lead to 700,000 more deaths, mostly of children, each year, Washington began proposing unusual bilateral health agreements to developing …
TMC the metals company Inc. (NASDAQ:TMC) Q4 2025 Earnings Call TranscriptApril 1, 2026 1:05 pmInsider MonkeyTMC the metals company Inc. (NASDAQ:TMC) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript March 27, 2026
TMC the metals company Inc. misses on earnings expectations. Reported EPS is $-0.08 EPS, expectations were $-0.06.
Operator: Good day, and thank you for standing by. …
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. …
AP Business SummaryBrief at 6:29 a.m. EDTApril 1, 2026 11:30 amSanta Maria Times - CaliforniaStopgap measures aren't enough to halt rising gas prices as the world scrambles for more oil
NEW YORK (AP) — Global leaders have been scrambling to contain the rising cost of oil and gasoline since the start of the Iran war. President Donald Trump and …
Zimbabwe export earnings surpass US$1bn markApril 1, 2026 11:21 amBulawayo 24 NewsZimbabwe's export earnings have rebounded to surpass the US$1 billion mark in February, reinforcing a sustained upward trend in foreign currency inflows and marking the fourth time in the past five months that the country has crossed the threshold.
The …
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 …
China Claims Cold-Proof Battery Breakthrough That Could Double EV RangeApril 1, 2026 11:03 amOil PriceThe infamous Texas Arctic freeze of five years ago exposed a key vulnerability of electric vehicles: Many drivers were forced to abandon their vehicles after being left stranded with dead batteries and no charging station in sight. While cold weather can …
Cuba as the next target: Inside America's regime change modelApril 1, 2026 11:03 amDaily SabahIs the United States preparing a military operation against Cuba? Over the past month, as the Trump administration intensified pressure on Iran, it simultaneously issued threats toward Havana, reviving speculation that Latin America may once again become …
Saudi Arabia Trades Oil Barrels for BatteriesApril 1, 2026 11:02 amOil PriceAs Saudi Arabia redirects more and more crude from the east to the west, where it can export it safely, oil seems to be all that everyone is watching. But not Saudi Arabia itself. In fact, the world’s second-largest oil producer and top exporter has big …
ETF Winners Amid S&P 500's Fifth Straight Weekly LossApril 1, 2026 10:56 amNasdaqRising oil prices continued to rattle theglobal marketlast week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 1.7%, entering correction territory – defined as a drop of more than 10% from its peak. The Nasdaq Composite declined 2.1%, deepening its correction …
Decades-old mines highlight need for new discoveries in South AfricaApril 1, 2026 10:06 amBusiness DayShare current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn
Despite South Africa’s large reserves of critical minerals, exploration remains one of the biggest constraints on efforts …
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 …
Top 5 Small-Cap Uranium Explorers Positioning for the 2026 SMR BoomApril 1, 2026 9:50 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Charles Pitts
The global nuclear energy landscape is undergoing its most significant shift since the mid-20th century. As we approach mid-2026, the primary driver of uranium demand is no longer just the massive, decade-long builds of traditional GW- …
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 …
The $1T Mineral Security Shield: US Commits $250M to Counter China’s Resource LockdownApril 1, 2026 9:48 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaThe United States is finally moving past the "white paper" phase of mineral security.
Washington just committed $250 million to anchor a new $1 trillion investment vehicle. The goal? To shatter China’s stranglehold on the global critical mineral …
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 …
Perpetual dives into tungsten in Brazil sweet spotApril 1, 2026 9:34 amStockheadTungsten push: Perpetual has moved into the heart of South America’s premier scheelite belt. Pic: Getty Images
Perpetual secures 8,714ha of tungsten prospective tenure in the Paraíba State of Brazil
Claims sit in the Seridó Mineral Province near the …
Lunch Wrap: Miners and tech rip higher as ASX buys Trump’s war timelineApril 1, 2026 9:27 amStockheadMeanwhile, Patrick Bateman was "returning some videos". Pic: Getty Images
ASX rips as war hopes spark risk rally
Miners and tech bounce hard on optimism
Markets cheer early while risks still linger
By lunchtime in Sydney on Wednesday, the S…
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 …
HMW Phase 1 Construction Complete - On Track for First ProductionApril 1, 2026 8:19 amInvesting News NetworkHighlights: Phase 1 construction at Hombre Muerto West now complete Production to start at 4 ktpa LCE, works to expand production capacity to 5.2 ktpa LCE soon to commence All major processing infrastructure installed, including nanofiltration plant …
AP Business SummaryBrief at 3:19 a.m. EDTApril 1, 2026 8:16 amMankato Free Press - MinnesotaOil falls below $100 a barrel and Asian stocks jump on renewed hopes of Iran war ending
HONG KONG (AP) — Oil has fallen below $100 per barrel and Asian shares are sharply higher, after U.S. stocks soared to their best day in almost a year over renewed …
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 …