ASX retreats as Iran demands Hormuz sovereigntyMarch 30, 2026 8:08 amTownsville BulletinASX lifts from lows of -1.5% to slide -0.65
Energy, utilities, materials, consumer staples make gains
Banks and info tech retreat sharply
Aluminium and gold gains limit losses
The S&P/ASX 200 had fallen 0.65% by trade’s end, shoved lower by a sharp …
Stanbic rides lending boom to 48% profit jumpMarch 30, 2026 7:06 amNewsDay ZimbabweStanbic rides lending boom to 48% profit jump
STANBIC Bank Zimbabwe registered a near 48% increase in profit after tax to ZiG1,66 billion for the financial year ended December 31, 2025, driven by strong loan growth and a more diversified lending portfolio …
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The Insecurity Triad (II): Banditry — The Rural Siege and the Weaponisation of the HarvestMarch 30, 2026 6:01 amRealnews MagazineOpinion
By Max Amuchie
THERE is a different kind of silence in the countryside. It is not the anxious quiet of a ringing phone, but the heavy stillness of abandoned farmlands. Crops rot where they were planted. Footpaths disappear into overgrowth. Entire …
Upcoming Meeting Dates – March 30, 2026March 30, 2026 5:46 amKingston This WeekToronto, Ontario–(Newsfile Corp. – March 30, 2026) – The following is a list of Upcoming Meeting Dates announced this week for Reporting Issuers in Canada. The data is supplied by Issuing Companies through the service of CDS Clearing and Depository …
Lunch Wrap: ASX wobbles as oil rips even higherMarch 30, 2026 3:52 amStockhead"Oils ain't oils": Prices keep on surging. Pic: Getty Images
ASX slides as oil shock hits markets
Tech smashed while energy and gold run
Aluminium jumps as supply fears kick in
By lunchtime in Sydney, the S&P/ASX 200 was already …
Why We Should Care About GraphiteMarch 30, 2026 2:43 amThe National TribuneCSIRO
Graphite is an essential component of modern rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in many technologies, from mobile phones to renewable energy storage.
Listed as a critical mineral for Australia, global graphite demand is growing fast.
Australia …
Xi Focus: Recalibrating officials’ understanding of governance achievementMarch 29, 2026 11:21 pmBlueprint Newspapers LimitedA light bulb is not something most people would associate with governance.
Yet nearly four decades ago, while working in one of the poorest parts of east China’s Fujian Province as the Party chief of Ningde Prefecture, Xi Jinping told local officials that …
Would Warren Buffett buy Wesfarmers shares?March 29, 2026 10:20 pmThe Motley Fool AustraliaThe Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) share price has taken a dive in recent weeks. It has declined around 20%, as the chart below shows. I'm not sure if Warren Buffett has heard of Wesfarmers, but I'm sure most Aussies have heard of some of its main …
Underground energy storage in IndiaMarch 29, 2026 7:55 pmHindustan TimesIndia’s pledge to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070, alongside rapidly rising energy demand and large-scale renewable integration, makes long-duration and seasonal energy storage indispensable. While electrochemical batteries and surface pumped hydro …
Why Africa Must Build Energy Capacity FastMarch 29, 2026 5:04 pmOil PriceAfrica needs to strengthen its energy sector in a hurry. The continent is the most underdeveloped on the planet, and today approximately 600 million Africans lack access to electricity. These numbers are in danger of skyrocketing if African leadership does …
John Whelan: Only niche Irish exporters to benefit from Australia dealMarch 29, 2026 4:35 pmIrish ExaminerThe Australia market has been flat for Ireland's exporters over the past decade, and that’s before you take into account inflation over the years.Ireland’s goods exports to the market were €918m last year, much the same as in 2015, whereas global …
Point/Counterpoint: Beware imported metals while pursuing strategic mineral reserveMarch 29, 2026 4:34 pmDuluth News Tribune - MinnesotaIn the wake of the Arab oil embargo in the 1970s, Congress responded by creating the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, an emergency stockpile designed to protect the nation from foreign coercion and sudden supply shocks. The reserve provided an important tool …
Point/Counterpoint: Protect environment while pursuing strategic mineral reserveMarch 29, 2026 4:34 pmDuluth News Tribune - MinnesotaWashington has begun to grasp a strategic reality that much of the world has long understood: Critical minerals are the foundation of modern power. From advanced weapons systems to electric vehicles and consumer electronics, the metals that underpin these …
What the global oil shock means for ZimbabweMarch 29, 2026 2:48 pmThe StandardLike many African countries, Zimbabwe does not produce crude oil and is therefore directly exposed to global price volatility.
The surge of global oil prices beyond US$100 per barrel in early 2026, triggered by escalating conflict in the Middle East and …
AFMMW Chief Urges Governments and Unions to Drive Mineral ProcessingMarch 29, 2026 12:39 pmNews GhanaThe President of the African Federation of Miners and Mineral Wealth (AFMMW) has called on African governments, traditional authorities and mining unions to join forces in building local mineral processing industries, arguing that coordinated action across …
The SMR 5: The Top Mining Power Players Dominating the 2026 Critical Minerals RaceMarch 29, 2026 6:40 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Charles Pitts
As of March 28, 2026, the global race for critical minerals has transitioned from a period of speculative exploration into a high-stakes "Era of Execution." The geopolitical landscape is no longer defined merely by who holds the …
Lithium Market Pivot: Why Strategic Spinoffs and Domestic Processing are the New Investor AlphaMarch 29, 2026 6:39 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Penny Laneford
The lithium market of early 2026 is no longer defined by the erratic "white gold" rush of the early 2020s, nor the crushing oversupply fears of 2024. Instead, a sophisticated restructuring is underway. As battery-grade lithium …
Zijin’s Congo Mine: Update, Timeline, and Key Risks for 2026March 29, 2026 6:39 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Charles Pitts
As the global race for battery metals enters a critical mid-decade stretch, all eyes are on the Tanganyika Province in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Here, Chinese mining heavyweight Zijin Mining is racing against a June 30, 2026 …
Mining Royalty Deals: What they are, why they matter, and the 2026 outlookMarch 29, 2026 6:39 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Penny Laneford
The landscape of mining Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) has undergone a fundamental shift as we move through the first quarter of 2026. Traditional equity financing and conventional bank debt are no longer the only pillars supporting …
African Mining Unions Move to Own the Minerals They ExtractMarch 29, 2026 5:36 amNews GhanaAfrican mineworkers are no longer content to simply dig out the continent’s wealth for others. The umbrella body representing mining unions across Africa has announced a strategy to move unions from labour representation into direct ownership and …
Congo, China deepen mining ties as US pushes rival minerals pactMarch 29, 2026 5:19 amThe CitizenKinshasa. The Democratic Republic of Congo and China have signed an agreement to deepen cooperation in the mining sector, the Congolese government said, as global powers compete for influence in the strategically important minerals-rich nation.
The …
ASX 200 mining shares rebound after March sell-off creates opportunitiesMarch 29, 2026 4:48 amThe Motley Fool AustraliaASX 200 materials led the market sectors last week, rising 4.6% as mining shares began recovering from this month's sell-off. ASX mining shares have been the worst hit by the war in Iran, with the materials sector losing 15.3% of its value since the …
How a Bill Gates-backed company landed in a fight between Congo and BelgiumMarch 29, 2026 3:53 amMintCaught in the middle is American mining company KoBold Metals, which uses AI to scour for copper, lithium, nickel and cobalt. Last year, the company signed an agreement with Congo to digitize the geological records at the Belgian museum and make them …
Ewoyaa’s Lithium delay: A regulatory gate problemMarch 28, 2026 11:01 pmBusiness and Financial TimesGhana stands at a decisive moment in its resource governance story. Lithium, once peripheral to global markets, has quickly become central to the energy transition.
Countries with lithium reserves are no longer just resource holders; they are strategic …
Sierra Leone Parliament Ratifies Multi-million Dollar Lithium Mining DealMarch 28, 2026 9:19 pmSierraloadedSierra Leone Parliament has approved a major mining agreement in Lithium mining in a bid to unlock billions in investment, generate thousands of jobs, and steer the nation toward fiscal independence.
The ratification, which took place on Friday, March 27, …
Nuclear Renaissance: Why Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) are the Mining Industry’s Next Power PlayMarch 28, 2026 4:21 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaThe mining industry is currently caught in a massive, self-inflicted contradiction. On one hand, the world is screaming for critical minerals: lithium, copper, cobalt, and rare earths: to fuel the global energy transition. On the other, the very process of …
Mining ESG Trends: What it is, why it matters, 2026 outlookMarch 28, 2026 4:18 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Charles Pitts
As of late March 2026, the mining industry has reached a definitive crossroads. The era of voluntary ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting: once dismissed by some as a public relations exercise: has been replaced by a …
Why Zimbabwe’s Lithium Ban is Not Policy Inconsistency, but Necessary EnforcementMarch 28, 2026 2:15 pmMining ZimbabweKey Takeaways: Zimbabwe’s 2026 Lithium Export Ban
The 2026 Shift: In February 2026, Zimbabwe accelerated its original 2027 timeline, imposing an immediate ban on raw lithium concentrates. This move aims to curb “trust betrayed” by companies allegedly under …
Three Strategic Mineral Assets of Portugal: Copper, Tungsten and LithiumMarch 28, 2026 8:22 amThe Portugal NewsSince December 2025, the price of Tungsten as a strategic war metal has leaped on world markets by an astonishing 550% due almost entirely to requirements for weaponry intended for the use of USA and NATO in the conflict zones of Ukraine and Iran.
The …
Report suggests Alberta could sit on $1 trillion lithium goldmineMarch 28, 2026 3:45 amCanadian Mining JournalThe Canadian Energy Centre reports that Alberta could emerge as a major lithium supplier as global demand for electric vehicle batteries surges, with the province pursuing an innovative extraction method that promises significant environmental advantages …
India Steps Up Critical Mineral Strategy with Rare Earth and Lithium ExplorationMarch 27, 2026 10:37 pmChemical Industry DigestGovernment Targets 5,000 Tonnes Rare Earth Magnet Production by 2030
India has intensified its efforts to strengthen domestic capabilities in rare earth permanent magnet production and critical mineral exploration, particularly lithium. Addressing the Lok …
DRC cancels 79-block lithium exploration permit held by AVZ MineralsMarch 27, 2026 9:49 pmBusiness Insider AfricaThe Mining Registry (CAMI) published the forfeiture order in accordance with Article 289, paragraph 2, of the Mining Code on March 19, 2026, citing non-payment of annual surface rights for permit PR 4029 in the Manono territory, Tanganyika province.
Under …
Despite U.S. efforts to ease Congo-Rwanda tensions, DRC signs fresh mining deal with ChinaMarch 27, 2026 9:48 pmBusiness Insider AfricaCongo, the world’s top producer of cobalt and a major supplier of copper, lithium and coltan, has signed a fresh mining cooperation deal with China, reinforcing its central role in the global energy transition.
According to Reuters, the agreement focuses …
India to boost critical mineral exploration, push startup-led mining ecosystem: Dr Jitendra SinghMarch 27, 2026 6:27 pmThe Sentinel - Assam NewsNEW DELHI: India is stepping up efforts to explore critical minerals, promote startups in mining and build strong domestic supply chains to reduce import dependence, Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh said on Thursday.
Speaking at the governing body …
Putin’s bullion heist as gold and lithium are looted from occupied UkraineMarch 27, 2026 5:47 pmLondonlovesBusinessRussia has started auctioning off natural resource assets in occupied areas of Ukraine, including a valuable gold deposit, which is likely to escalate international outrage over the exploitation of seized land.
According to a Reuters report, the …
Under-fire lithium giant says US$400m refinery by year 2027March 27, 2026 8:40 amZimbabwe Independentlithium mine
A unit of the China-headquartered mining and resources conglomerate Sinomine Resource Group, with substantial interests in Zimbabwe’s lucrative lithium fields, said this week its planned US$400 million battery chemicals production plant will …
Akuffo Calls Mining Fiscal Reforms “Kwaku Ananse Mathematics”March 27, 2026 8:17 amNews GhanaFormer Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo has dismissed the government’s recently enacted mining fiscal amendments as internally contradictory, saying raising royalties while simultaneously cutting a key development levy amounts to moving money between pockets …
Mining Paid Ghana GH₵54.7bn in a Decade. Now the IEA Says a Tax Cut Risks Future GainsMarch 27, 2026 8:13 amNews GhanaGhana’s gold mining sector has paid the government GH₵54.74 billion, equivalent to more than $7.5 billion, in taxes, royalties and dividends over the decade from 2014 to 2024, according to data from the Ghana Chamber of Mines, figures that sharpen the …
Lithium Junior Miners News For The Month Of March 2026March 27, 2026 5:29 amSeeking AlphaAnalyst’s Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of GLOBAL X LITHIUM ETF (LIT), CONTEMPORARY AMPEREX TECHNOLOGY CO [HK:3750], ASX:RIO, ALB, GANFENG LITHIUM GROUP [SHE:002460], ASX:PLS, ZIJIN MINING GROUP [SHA:601899], TSX:LAC, …
Lithium naysayer WoodMac is now a cheerleader, as ASX juniors stir on rising demandMarch 27, 2026 2:23 amStockheadExperts are tipping a big upswing in lithium demand, putting ASX juniors in the spotlight. Pic Getty Images
WoodMac says lithium demand will sky-rocket to 13Mt by 2050 with supply challenged as early as 2028
The market now wants builders, not just big …
Transforming Mining Demand Through Solid-State BatteriesMarch 27, 2026 12:06 amMining DigitalAll-solid-state batteries are primarily composed of a cathode, anode and solid electrolyte, differing from traditional lithium-ion batteries that use liquid electrolytes.
All-solid-state batteries offer higher output and offer a longer life compared to …
Premier Advances Zulu Lithium Flotation Plant: Q2 2026 Commissioning on TrackMarch 26, 2026 10:15 pmMining ZimbabwePremier African Minerals has reported significant progress at its Zulu Lithium and Tantalum Project. The new Xinhai flotation plant is now fully installed, and commissioning activities are advancing toward a targeted start in the second quarter of 2026, …
Zimbabwe’s raw minerals, Lithium concentrates Export Ban 30 Days and CountingMarch 26, 2026 10:10 pmMining ZimbabweA month after Zimbabwe introduced a ban on the export of raw minerals and lithium concentrates, the policy continues to be viewed as a defining step in the country’s evolving mineral strategy. Announced and enforced on 25 February 2026, the move signalled …
Skillings Mining Intelligence: Thursday, March 26, 2026March 26, 2026 8:29 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Charles Pitts
The gold market just sent a clear message to the world: stability is a relic of the past. As we cross the threshold of March 26, 2026, the industry isn't just dealing with price fluctuations; we are witnessing a fundamental re- …
Montero Mining and Exploration identifies porphyry-style targets...March 26, 2026 3:53 pmProactive USAMontero Mining and Exploration Ltd (TSX-V:MON, OTC:MXTRF) has reported the results of independent geochemical vector modelling conducted by Fathom Geophysics on rock samples collected from its Elvira gold project in Chile’s Maricunga Gold Belt.
The …