Critical FindingMarch 28, 2026 12:29 amBOSS Magazine - CaliforniaThe discovery of key minerals at Utah’s Silicon Ridge is a geopolitical game-changer
Millions of years ago, volcanic formations deposited critical minerals like gallium and germanium in the ground, biding their time be discovered by and become useful to …
Critical Mineral Projects to watch ahead of Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2026March 28, 2026 12:12 amRealnews MagazineAfrica
THE Governments from West, Central and Southern Africa, with delegations confirmed for the Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum in Paris next month, are each advancing critical mineral projects that span processing deals, development-stage assets …
XI: Recalibrating officials’ understanding of governance achievementMarch 27, 2026 10:41 pmIndependent (Uganda)Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, chairs a symposium on further advancing the high-quality construction and development of the Xiong’an …
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 …
India to Hold Talks with Argentina, Indonesia and Oman to Secure Steel Raw MaterialsMarch 27, 2026 10:34 pmChemical Industry DigestIndia is preparing to hold high-level discussions with Argentina, Indonesia, and Oman next month to strengthen supplies of key steelmaking raw materials, including coking coal and iron ore, while also exploring access to advanced mining technologies.
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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.
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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 …
'Only on Russia's terms' — Kremlin criticizes US proposals on economic dealsMarch 27, 2026 9:41 pmThe Kyiv IndependentKremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov criticized Washington on March 27 for tying potential U.S.-Russia economic cooperation to progress in negotiations to end Moscow's war against Ukraine.
His remarks come as Russia continues to promote large-scale …
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 …
SADC Moves to Protect Strategic MineralsMarch 27, 2026 6:18 pmDaily News TanzaniaGABORONE: Southern African countries are stepping up efforts to secure critical mineral resources from organized crime and illicit trade, as governments push for stronger regional coordination to protect what is increasingly seen as a strategic economic …
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 …
Roaming Charges: Eyes Open, Minds Wide ShutMarch 27, 2026 5:16 pmCounterPunchChinatown, Los Angeles. Photo: Jeffrey St. Clair.
Wargasm, wargasm, one, two, three
Tie a yellow ribbon ’round the amputee
Masturbate, watch it on TV
Crocodile tears for the refugee
– Donita Sparks, L7, “Wargasm”
+ Iran has no air defenses left. The US can …
Parliament breaks for Easter after passing key billsMarch 27, 2026 4:33 pmMyJoyOnlineParliament is expected to rise today for the Easter recess, drawing the First Meeting of the Second Session of the 9th Parliament to a close after nearly two months of legislative work.
The session, which commenced on February 3, 2026, featured a series of …
The Next War for Critical MineralsMarch 27, 2026 4:00 pmPressenzaLithium, copper and the future of the global economy
“During the 20th century, oil was the energy heart of the international system. In the 21st century, the electrification of the economy is shifting that centrality toward a new set of strategic resources …
Take Ownership Of Ghana’s Natural Resources – IEA To GovtMarch 27, 2026 3:46 pmGhana MMAFormer Chief Justice, Sophia Akuffo
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has called for full state ownership of the country’s natural resources following recent concerns over new tax reductions and the ratification of the Ewoyaa Lithium Mining Lease.
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Parliament adjourns for Easter after passing key billsMarch 27, 2026 2:29 pmCNR Citi NewsroomParliament is to adjourn today for the Easter break, bringing to a close the First Meeting of the Second Session of the 9th Parliament after nearly two months of legislative activity.
The session, which began on February 3, 2026, was marked by key policy …
Rio Tinto targets mid-2030s for Arizona copper mine openingMarch 27, 2026 1:10 pmMining TechnologyRio Tinto has announced plans to begin operations at the Resolution Copper mine in Arizona, US, by the mid-2030s.
The mining company may have to export a portion of its copper concentrate because of difficult smelting economics in the US, a senior …
TMC Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 ResultsMarch 27, 2026 12:06 pmEIN PresswireNEW YORK, March 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TMC the metals company Inc. (Nasdaq: TMC) (“TMC” or “the Company”), a leading developer of the world’s largest resource of critical metals essential to energy, defense, manufacturing and infrastructure, today …
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 …
India seeks steelmaking raw material from Argentina, Indonesia, OmanMarch 27, 2026 7:22 amETInfra.comWith Argentina, India aims to secure imports of lithium and other critical minerals for New Delhi's state miner NMDC, the sources said.India will hold talks with Argentina, Indonesia and Oman next month as it seeks to boost supplies of steelmaking raw …
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, …
IEA Slams Plan to Borrow for Salaries While Minerals Sit IdleMarch 27, 2026 4:52 amNews GhanaThe Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has sharpened its critique of Ghana’s resource governance, warning that the government’s decision to reduce the Growth and Sustainability Levy (GSL) on mining companies contradicts the stated goal of capturing …
African Mineworkers Convene in Accra to Assert Control Over Continent’s Critical MineralsMarch 27, 2026 4:45 amNews GhanaDelegates from more than a dozen African countries opened a three-day continental mining labour summit in Accra on Thursday, with calls for unified action to ensure that Africa’s rapidly rising mineral wealth translates into genuine economic gains for the …
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 …
Critical mineral supply shocks and their consequences for the energy transitionMarch 26, 2026 11:02 pmHellenic Shipping NewsAs renewables penetrate ever deeper into national energy systems, it is time to consider the short- and long-run impacts of upstream supply shocks in seemingly well-supplied markets like copper and lithium.
The ongoing energy transition is chipping away at …
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 …
Ghana Sells 3.6 Million Tonnes of Lithium Owned by Australian Company to AmericaMarch 26, 2026 2:43 pmWest Africa WeeklyA lithium mining deal in Ghana has come under intense scrutiny after details emerged revealing that the country will receive as little as five percent of the revenue from its own mineral wealth while foreign companies lock in the bulk of the output for …
Andrada Mining delivers 1,036 tonnes of tin as output from Uis enhancesMarch 26, 2026 12:13 pmAfrican Mining MarketAndrada Mining produced 1,036 tonnes of contained tin for the year ended 28 February 2026, up from 932 tonnes the previous year, as output from its Uis mine continued to improve.
The company processed 1,042,299 tonnes of ore, up from 965,058 tonnes in …
Govt to promote startup-led mining, boost mineral explorationMarch 26, 2026 12:00 pmThe Assam TribuneNew Delhi, March 26: 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 …
Albemarle starts environmental review for Chile lithium extraction projectMarch 26, 2026 11:52 amETAutoIf the entire project is built, it would have a total investment of about $3.1 billion and a useful life extending through 2045.
US based Albemarle , the world's largest lithium producer, said on Wednesday it had begun the environmental review process …
IEA slams Ewoyaa Lithium ratification, new mining regulationsMarch 26, 2026 9:22 amMyJoyOnlineProf. Mike Oquaye (L) and Former CJ, Justice Akuffo
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has condemned the parliamentary ratification of the Ewoyaa Lithium mining lease and the passage of the new Minerals and Mining Royalty Regulations, describing them …
Are these 3 ASX 200 mining shares a buy, hold, or sell?March 26, 2026 6:44 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, …
Canada invests $1m into mining exploration on Indigenous landMarch 26, 2026 5:40 amMongabayA First Nation in Canada’s subarctic Northwest Territories has received C$1.5 million ($1.1 million) in federal funding to explore for elements on its traditional lands.
The Tłı̨chǫ own a 39,000-square-kilometer (15,000-square-mile) stretch of boreal …
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Zimbabwe lithium export ban triggers crackdown, concernsMarch 26, 2026 4:37 amThe Derby Informer - KansasA month after banning raw lithium exports, Zimbabwe is tightening its regulations and ramping up its crackdown on mineral smuggling in a major shake-up that is winning local praise even as it stirs concerns.
The February 26 ban covered exports of all raw …
India in final talks with Chile for strategic lithium-rich FTA dealMarch 26, 2026 4:23 amOrganiser WeeklyNew Delhi: After major trade agreements with the European Union and the United States, India is preparing for another significant deal, one that promises benefits far beyond conventional trade. New Delhi is in the final stages of negotiations with Chile …
Australian funder backs lithium claim against MexicoMarch 25, 2026 10:28 pmGlobal Arbitration ReviewA UK mining company says it will make good on a threatened investment treaty claim against Mexico over a cancelled lithium project after it secured financing from Australia’s Litigation Capital Management.
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