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 …
ORNL to Feature Transformative Tech at ARPA-E SummitApril 1, 2026 5:03 amNewswiseBYLINE: Dawn Levy
Newswise — Researchers at the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) will share their discoveries and innovations at DOE’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) Energy Innovation Summit in San …
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 …
Peru-Brazil Bioceanic Railway brings too much risk to the Amazon, experts warnMarch 31, 2026 11:10 pmMongabayDiscussions around the construction of a railway line linking the Atlantic and Pacific coasts in South America have raised concerns about the potential social and environmental impacts.
Experts warn about the consequences within and around the proposed …
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 £ …
The Future in the Dump: Turning Biomass into Clean Energy with Sodium Battery InnovationMarch 31, 2026 10:05 pmGhana News AgencyBy James Amoh Junior, GNA Special Correspondent, London, United Kingdom.
London (UK), March 30, GNA – At dawn, trucks rumble into sprawling, unapproved landfill sites in Accra, offloading tonnes of waste; plastic, organic matter, and agricultural residue, …
Speed vs. security: Scaling American clean energy in the shadow of Chinese supply chainsMarch 31, 2026 7:09 pmThe Brookings InstitutionToggle section navigation
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As U.S. electricity demand surges from data centers and the artificial intelligence (AI) boom, Washington faces a hard question: how to scale …
Tech enthusiast thrilled after rescuing functional treasure from waste: 'It's been a fun process'March 31, 2026 5:54 pmThe Cool Down - OregonMost of these devices use lithium-ion batteries, which are difficult to recycle on their own.
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This Reddit user is doing their part to combat the spread of e-waste by showing that even old technology can still be …
Kenya opens bids for mineral rights in five countiesMarch 31, 2026 5:32 pmKenya Broadcasting CorporationKenya is seeking to award multi-billion shillings mineral rights to mining firms targeting strategic minerals with significant deposits and commercial value in five counties.
The Ministry of Mining has invited Expression of Interests for mineral rights in …
Chamber of Mines commends government, Atlantic Lithium for Ewoyaa lease ratificationMarch 31, 2026 5:10 pmCNR Citi NewsroomThe Ghana Chamber of Mines has commended government and Atlantic Lithium Limited on the successful ratification of the Ewoyaa Mining Lease, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to harness its critical mineral resources for sustainable …
Govt cancels auction of 11 critical mineral blocks amid weak investor interestMarch 31, 2026 2:47 pmETEnergyworld.comThe blocks hold key minerals such as lithium, cobalt, rare earth elements, niobium, tantalum and vanadium — resources that are crucial for clean energy technologies and advanced manufacturing.The Centre has cancelled the auction of 11 critical and …
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 …