Bill McKibben emphasizes need for a renewable energy-powered future April 7, 2026 2:02 pmThe Daily Campus - ConnecticutEnvironmentalist and educator Bill McKibben spoke to the University of Connecticut about the future of renewable energy on Thursday, April 2.
The lecture, titled “Back to the Wall, Face to the Sun: The Climate Crisis and the Renewable Answer,” occurred …
Elektros Issues Lithium Research Outlook for 2026 Amid Escalating Geopolitical TensionsApril 7, 2026 1:26 pmVoice of Alexandria - MinnesotaSUNNY ISLES BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / April 7, 2026 / Elektros Inc. (OTC PINK:ELEK) releases its research outlook on lithium prices for 2026 amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
The global lithium market has reached a critical crossroads. …
Planet One signs strategic JV with STAMICO for graphite mineApril 7, 2026 1:15 pmAfrican Mining MarketPlanet One Group announced signature of a joint venture agreement with State Mining company of Tanzania for funding and developing 3 graphite concessions in the Mererani region of Tanzania. This marks a significant step towards diversification of Planet …
Why Advanced Materials Are Reshaping the Industrial EcosystemApril 7, 2026 1:15 pmEIN PresswireDENVER, April 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (www.247marketnews.com) - For years, the conversation around next-generation technology has centered on software, AI models, quantum algorithms, and digital infrastructure. Beneath that layer lies a more …
Saudi Arabia reschedules timeline for Phase 3 of mineral exploration programmeApril 7, 2026 12:46 pmZawyaSaudi Arabia’s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has extended the timelines for the third phase of the Exploration Enablement Programme (EEP), aimed at accelerating mineral exploration and attracting high-quality local and international mining …
How China Dominates the World’s Critical Minerals ProductionApril 7, 2026 12:21 pmThe Daily Signal - Washington D.C.Critical minerals are mined all over the world but the majority of the supply ends up passing through China. For a broad range of key metals and minerals, China is either the largest miner, the dominant refiner, or both. This is true for rare earths, …
Ghana Chamber of Mines Pushes for Bigger State Stake in Ewoyaa LithiumApril 7, 2026 11:30 amGhana MMAThe Ghana Chamber of Mines has called on government to increase the state’s financial interest in the Ewoyaa Lithium Project beyond its current 13 percent free carried interest, arguing that greater equity participation would deliver stronger long-term …
From kabadiwalas to AI: How India’s scrap metal trade is getting a Zepto-like makeoverApril 7, 2026 9:41 amThe WeekThe traditional "kabadiwala" network, long the backbone of India’s recycling, is entering a high-tech era, with certain players infusing AI and the latest technology into the recycling sector.
Back in 2025, Attero, a leading urban miner and …
Why this ASX lithium stock is charging higher after a major breakthroughApril 7, 2026 9:40 amThe Motley Fool AustraliaCore Lithium Ltd (ASX: CXO) shares are pushing higher on Tuesday after the company announced another major operational milestone. In early trade, the Core Lithium share price is up 5.88% to 27 cents. The gain comes after the lithium miner confirmed that …
ASX 200 surging as investors look beyond Iran warApril 7, 2026 9:37 amThe Motley Fool AustraliaS&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) shares are surging on Tuesday, rising by 2.6% or 224.5 points to an intraday peak of 8,804 points. All 11 ASX 200 market sectors are higher today, with tech shares in the lead, up 6.2%, followed by materials and …
Don’t be too smug about your electric car – there’s a hidden costApril 7, 2026 9:29 amThe i paperThe economic fallout of the Iran war is no more apparent than at the petrol pump. Prices are up 20 per cent on average, having already cost drivers in the UK an additional £300m, and panic-buying is happening in some areas amid concerns that a fuel …
The Policy Edge of Japan and South Korea in Securing Critical MineralsApril 7, 2026 9:29 amObserver Research FoundationIntroduction
The past decade has witnessed an intensifying scramble for critical minerals as their importance for technological innovation and economic growth is being increasingly recognised. Resource-rich countries with established refining and …
Lunch Wrap: Tech rips as NextDC locks in 100-year bond for data centresApril 7, 2026 9:10 amStockheadASX rips higher on tech surge. Pic: Getty Images
ASX rallies while war risk hangs in the air
Tech and miners lead as oil surges past US$110
NextDC and Guzman steal the show as jobs data softens
By lunchtime in Sydney, the S&P/ASX 200 was up about …
Resources Top 5: Inclusion in uranium ETF boosts Cauldron’s institutional visibilityApril 7, 2026 9:09 amStockheadCauldron Energy has increased institutional visibility after being included in Betashares' Global Uranium ETF. Pic: Getty Images
Cauldron Energy included in BetaShares’ Global Uranium ETF
Latitude 66 seeks exploration permits over K1, K2 and K3 …
Closing Bell: ASX rockets higher in broad rally even as fresh Iran deadline loomsApril 7, 2026 9:09 amStockheadThe ASX has taken a leaf out of Artemis II’s playbook, rocketing to the best close in over a month as the NASA astronauts approach the moon. Pic: Getty Images
ASX benchmark surges 1.74% higher with 149/200 stocks rising
Info tech leads gains with …
From Goldfields to Ghost Revenues: What Tanzania gets right that Uganda still struggles withApril 7, 2026 8:23 amIndependent (Uganda)Uganda is rich in minerals yet the sector contributes less than 1% to the country’s GDP
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda may soon establish mineral markets as part of the efforts to ensure that the minerals produced in the country benefit the economy and …
CXU added to major uranium ETFApril 7, 2026 8:23 amTownsville BulletinCauldron Energy included in BetaShares’ Global Uranium ETF
Latitude 66 seeks exploration permits over K1, K2 and K3 prospects at KSB
OD6 rock chip sampling at Quinn returns strong fluorspar results
Your standout small cap resources stocks for Tuesday, …
ASX rockets 1.74pc higher in info tech led rallyApril 7, 2026 8:23 amTownsville BulletinASX benchmark surges 1.74% higher with 149/200 stocks rising
Info tech leads gains with support from resources and major banks
Latest Trump deadline looms, threatening escalation in Iranian conflict
ASX sets course for the moon
The S&P/ASX 200 …
Energy Transition Minerals clears key hurdle for Penouta acquisition in SpainApril 7, 2026 8:00 amProactive AustraliaEnergy Transition Minerals Ltd (ASX:ETM) has secured foreign direct investment approval from the Spanish Government for its proposed acquisition of the Penouta tin-tantalum mine, marking a key step towards completing the deal.
The approval clears a major …
Chamber of Mines urges higher state equityApril 7, 2026 7:19 amBusiness and Financial TimesBy Kizito CUDJOE
Ghana is seeking to deepen its stake in the fast-growing global lithium market following parliamentary ratification of the Ewoyaa mining lease, with industry players urging government to secure greater long-term value from the project amid …
South Australia’s geoscience front welcomes new leadershipApril 7, 2026 7:17 amAustralia MiningSouth Australia has appointed Suzanne Hunt as the new director of its Geological Survey, bringing 30 years of experience in geoscience, mineral exploration, petroleum systems, and subsurface energy.
Hunt replaces Bronwyn Camac as the head of the Geological …
Red Metal spins out Maronan share bounty for holdersApril 7, 2026 7:15 amBrisbane TimesBrought to you by BULLS N’ BEARS
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Askari Metals: Uis Project trenching supports next drill plans - ICYMIApril 7, 2026 6:15 amProactive AustraliaAskari Metals Ltd (ASX:AS2, FRA:7ZG) recently disclosed new Phase 1 trenching results from the OP pegmatite target at the Uis Project in Namibia, with executive director Gino D’Anna saying the work had confirmed continuous polymetallic mineralisation …
ASX surges as tech ripsApril 7, 2026 5:07 amCairns PostASX rallies while war risk hangs in the air
Tech and miners lead as oil surges past US$110
NextDC and Guzman steal the show as jobs data softens
By lunchtime in Sydney, the S&P/ASX 200 was up about 1.5%, which is a pretty decent effort since …
Rio Tinto CEO: China a key hub for innovationApril 7, 2026 3:15 amChina DailyVisitors check out exhibits at Rio Tinto's booth during the eighth China International Import Expo in Shanghai in November. CHINA DAILY
Rio Tinto is strategically targeting China's growing demand for critical minerals, capitalizing on the country…
Wildcat extends Bolt Cutter lithium discovery to 2.3km with northerly spodumene mineralisationApril 7, 2026 2:42 amThe Market HeraldJoin our daily newsletter At The Bell to receive exclusive market insights
Explorer Wildcat Resources (ASX:WC8) has this week identified a 300 metre northerly extension of interpreted spodumene mineralisation at the Bolt Cutter Central discovery within …
Lithium extraction in Fiambalá poses a direct threat to lagoons and the ecosystemApril 7, 2026 2:40 amNoticias AmbientalesThe lithium extraction in Fiambalá is generating controversy in northern Argentina, where residents, researchers, and tour operators are warning about the decreasing water levels in the lagoons and the potential damage to the local ecosystem.
With lithium …
New Maine law aims to make recycling batteries easierApril 7, 2026 2:31 amDaily Bulldog - MaineAUGUSTA — A bill to make it easier to recycle lithium-ion and single-use batteries in Maine has been signed into law by Governor Janet Mills.
LD 474 updates the state’s product stewardship laws to require that manufacturers help set up recycling programs …
Rebuilding the Supply Chain April 7, 2026 12:57 amInside Unmanned SystemsWhen Inspired Flight Technologies began manufacturing drones in 2020, they didn’t want to depend on supply chains from adversary countries like China. They instead opted to create systems built in the U.S. with mostly U.S. sourced components, relying on …
Skillings Stock Slam: 5 Mining Picks to Buy Now (April 6, 2026)April 6, 2026 11:41 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Salini Krishnan
Are you watching the tape? You better be! Gold is screaming past $4,700, and if you aren’t positioned in the miners, you are leaving money on the table. For years, the bears told you the miners were a value trap. They said costs were too …
Wheaton & BHP: $4.3B Antamina deal finalized and 2026 outlookApril 6, 2026 11:40 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Salini Krishnan
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VANCOUVER and MELBOURNE – Wheaton Precious Metals (WPM) and BHP have officially finalized a landmark US$4.3 billion silver streaming agreement for the Antamina Mine in Peru, marking one of the largest precious metals …
USA Rare Earth Round Top: Update, Timeline, and Investment RisksApril 6, 2026 11:40 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaUSA Rare Earth (USAR) has finalized a $73 million strategic buyout of Texas Mineral Resources Corporation (TMRC), securing 100% operational control and the total economic benefit of the Round Top project. This consolidation marks a pivotal moment for …
US-China tensions: what changed and impact on critical mineralsApril 6, 2026 11:40 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaThe mining sector entered 2026 facing a more overtly policy-driven mining cycle, where geopolitics is shaping capital allocation, permitting, offtake strategy, and even the timing of cross-border deals. Recent analysis from White & Case points to a …
Antimony price forecast 2026: drivers, risks, base/bull/bear caseApril 6, 2026 11:40 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaChina’s tightening export controls are raising the strategic importance of both antimony and graphite, but the two markets are diverging in important ways. Antimony is facing the sharper near-term supply constraint, driven by concentrated production, …
Lithium price recovery: drivers, risks, and 2026 outlookApril 6, 2026 11:40 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaLithium markets spent 2024 and much of 2025 working through a brutal correction, with oversupply, weaker spot sentiment, and tighter capital markets forcing investors to separate long-life assets from marginal tonnes. By early 2026, that washout is …
Mining stocks P/NAV: market reset, strategic loan, 2026 outlookApril 6, 2026 11:40 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaAs the second quarter of 2026 gains momentum, the mining investment narrative is shifting decisively toward capital allocation, balance-sheet repositioning, and security of supply. The Pivot is Here: investors are increasingly focused on Price to Net Asset …
Australia’s prosperity paradoxApril 6, 2026 11:17 pmManufacturers’ MonthlyDespite record commodity wealth, Australia remains one of the least economically complex nations – exposing a structural weakness in how we create and capture value.
Australia is experiencing what can only be described as a prosperity paradox.
As gold and …
Aussie junior hunting ‘copper elephants’ in NamibiaApril 6, 2026 10:24 pmTownsville BulletinNamibia has emerged as the latest hunting ground for ASX copper explorers
The jurisdiction is regarded as one of Africa's best, including a world class uranium sector and emerging gold scene
ASX small caps like Elevate Uranium and upcoming float Kaoko …
The California lake billed as the ‘Saudi Arabia of lithium’April 6, 2026 10:20 pmThe Boston Globe - MassachusettsBut not everyone is eagerly welcoming the lithium industry.
The Salton Sea is already an environmental disaster zone. It’s shrinking, and as it does, it spews plumes of pesticide-laden dust throughout Imperial County, home to 182,000 people. Extracting …
Wealthy Chinese are transforming Zimbabwe’s housing marketApril 6, 2026 6:46 pmSemaforChinese buyers are transforming Zimbabwe’s luxury housing market.
An influx of wealthy Chinese immigrants has prompted real estate agencies to hire Mandarin speakers as demand for high-end homes drives double-digit price increases in Harare, Bloomberg …
Exclusive — David Park: Direct Lithium Extraction in Arkansas Could Help Break Reliance on ChinaApril 6, 2026 6:46 pmBreitbartDirect lithium extraction in the U.S. in key states such as Arkansas could help break U.S. reliance on China, which dominates the supply chain on many critical minerals, Standard Lithium CEO David Park said during an appearance on Breitbart News Daily.
The …
Argentina debates the reform of the Glacier Law: between water protection and mining pressureApril 6, 2026 4:08 pmNoticias AmbientalesGlaciers function as water savings banks: they accumulate water resources and release them during drought periods, ensuring the supply for populations and ecosystems. In Argentina, these ice bodies —including rock and debris glaciers— are fundamental for …
REOS - VIRUNGA CRITICAL ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF A NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORSApril 6, 2026 1:15 pmMENAFN(MENAFN- PR Newswire)
NEW YORK, April 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Virunga Critical Inc., a Delaware-based mining and critical minerals company focused on the Democratic Republic of Congo, recently acquired a 54,750,000-share majority stake in REOSTAR …