Botswana’s Boko questions Zimbabwe’s poverty despite vast mineral wealthApril 23, 2026 6:05 amNehanda RadioBotswana President Duma Boko has delivered a powerful address that directly questioned why Africa, and countries such as Zimbabwe in particular, remain poor despite vast natural resource wealth and a youthful population.
The setting was the Fifth Session …
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“Let Them Eat Donkey Meat”: Javier Milei’s Economic “Miracle” Enters New PhaseApril 23, 2026 5:39 amnaked capitalism“Argentina should focus on what it is ‘inherently competitive’ at: agriculture, mining, oil and gas. What God has given us.”
When it comes to cattle ranching and beef production, Argentina is a global powerhouse, with its vast, fertile Pampas plains, high- …
Up 444% in a year, what's moving Core Lithium shares today?April 23, 2026 5:29 amThe Motley Fool AustraliaCore Lithium Ltd (ASX: CXO) shares are marching higher today. Shares in the All Ordinaries Index (ASX: XAO) lithium miner closed yesterday trading for 37.0 cents. In early morning trade on Thursday, shares are changing hands for 37.5 cents apiece, up 1.4% …
Maharashtra govt clears mega projects of Rs 2.56 lakh crore; over 1 lakh jobs expectedApril 23, 2026 4:56 amETHRWorldAn investment of Rs 2,56,137.01 crore is expected, and the projects will generate one lakh direct and indirect employment opportunities, it said.Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday approved special incentives for 18 large and …
Global X says it's time to target this electric vehicle ASX ETF that has doubled in a yearApril 23, 2026 3:47 amThe Motley Fool AustraliaOne theme that has experienced ebbs and flows over the years is electric vehicle investing. Investing in electric vehicle (EV) related shares on the ASX began gaining traction in the late 2010s. This was driven largely by global momentum from companies …
Lithium Prices Rebound as the Value Chain Swings Between ExtremesApril 23, 2026 3:25 amGasgooGasgoo Munich- Lithium carbonate prices have surged from their 2025 low of around 75,000 yuan per ton to top 180,000 yuan in the first quarter of 2026 — a gain of more than 100%.
A lithium price slump that lasted more than two years is finally over. Yet …
Northern Nevada at center of proposed uranium projectApril 23, 2026 2:49 amKRNV - NevadaRENO, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — A proposed uranium project on the Nevada/Oregon border is drawing national attention, with the potential to bring jobs to the region while reopening long-standing questions about nuclear development in the Silver …
African Women Demand Justice in Global Critical Minerals RaceApril 23, 2026 2:44 amNews GhanaAs demand for critical minerals surges to power the global clean energy transition, feminist advocates across Africa are raising urgent questions about who truly benefits from the boom, arguing that the current model of mineral extraction replicates …
EV battery supply may be less fragile than feared as markets swap key materialsApril 23, 2026 2:15 amTech XploreThe development of batteries for electric vehicles has progressed much faster than experts and policymakers had anticipated. New research shows that the market is well equipped to cope with both raw material shortages and price increases. This raises …
Lithium Prices Rebound, "Ice and Fire" in the Supply ChainApril 23, 2026 1:55 amGasgooGasgoo Munich-Lithium carbonate prices have surged from their 2025 low of around 75,000 yuan per ton to top 180,000 yuan in the first quarter of 2026 — a gain of more than 100%.
A lithium price slump that lasted more than two years is finally over. Yet …
Youth, diaspora and connectivity key to Zimbabwe’s growth pushApril 23, 2026 1:25 amZimbabwe IndependentZIMBABWE can accelerate its push towards upper middle-income status by harnessing its educated population, unlocking diaspora capital and expanding digital and physical infrastructure, an expert has said.
Speaking at the 2026 International Business …
Indigenous-led Renewable Energy Systems Protect Rights and EcosystemsApril 23, 2026 12:33 amHappy Eco NewsReading Time: 4 minutes
Indigenous-led renewable energy initiatives contrast sharply with conventional energy transitions that often harm the communities they claim to serve. Large hydroelectric dams, mining operations for battery materials, and industrial …
Elevra Lithium Quarterly Activities ReportApril 22, 2026 11:54 pmEIN PresswireBRISBANE, Australia, April 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Elevra Lithium Limited (“Elevra” or “Company”) (ASX: ELV; NASDAQ: ELVR) delivered a quarter of improved operational results, positive cash flow, and continued progress across its growth portfolio. …
Lunch Wrap: ASX wobbles as war uncertainty brews; Cochlear clipped in brutal sell-offApril 22, 2026 11:33 pmStockheadCochlear shares were clipped hard this morning. Pic: Getty Images
Hormuz tension keeps markets on edge
ASX slips as uncertainty builds
Cochlear shock wipes billions
By lunchtime in Sydney on Wednesday, the S&P/ASX 200 was on the back foot, down …
Resources Top 5: Meteoric charges ahead as mega deal sparks bull run on Brazilian rare earthsApril 22, 2026 11:31 pmStockheadMeteoric Resource charged higher on $40m cap raise and strong sentiment in Brazilian rare earths. Pic: Getty Images
Meteoric jumps on $40m no-discount capital raise to advance Brazilian rare earths project
Solis continues rally on key lithium acquisition …
Closing Bell: Healthcare hammered as Cochlear spill spreads; ASX slides more than 1pcApril 22, 2026 11:31 pmStockheadASX benchmark sinks 1.18% in steady arvo slide
Healthcare smashed (-6%) as Cochlear sell-off hits sector
Banks and energy weak, outweighing gains in staples and tech
It was the ASX’s worst day in at least three weeks, with the S&P/ASX 200 …
India’s EV boom faces recycling testApril 22, 2026 11:09 pmThe PioneerIndia’s electric vehicle (EV) transition is, by most measures, a policy success. EV adoption has surged from just 50,000 units in 2016 to over 2 million in 2024, a fortyfold increase in less than a decade.
Yet, beneath this rapid growth lies a structural …
Q&A: Karen Thompson on Canada’s critical mineral momentApril 22, 2026 11:07 pmPlantThe president of Haver & Boecker Niagara on supply chain execution, equipment modernization and why Canada can’t afford to wait.
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Karen Thompson has spent more than 28 years at Haver & Boecker …
Flow batteries hold potential for LDES but industry shows mixed fortunes so farApril 22, 2026 9:59 pmEnergy Storage NewsWhen it makes sense to use flow batteries over Li-ion for LDES BESS
While Li-ion batteries, especially lithium iron phosphate (LFP), are favoured for a lot of BESS, there comes a point where flow batteries become the more economically viable choice. For …
Greens, tribes lobby Minnesota leaders to stop mining near Boundary WatersApril 22, 2026 9:30 pmE&E NewsJust days after Congress lifted a mining ban near Minnesota’s Boundary Waters, tribes and environmental leaders gathered in Minneapolis to launch a new watershed protection initiative and urge state lawmakers and Democratic Gov. Tim Walz to stop the …
Ggoobi Woos Investors from the United KingdomApril 22, 2026 9:25 pmUBC - Uganda Broadcasting CorporationThe Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury Ramathan Ggoobi has invited investors from the United Kingdom to partner, invest and prosper with Uganda.
Dr. Ggoobi made the remarks at the Mining and Energy luncheon organised by the Uganda High …
Mineral exploration company wins WSIB health and safety awardApril 22, 2026 8:40 pmSNnewswatchSafety is "a lot of work by a lot of people on staff" at Thunder Bay-based Bayside Geoscience Inc.
THUNDER BAY — A corporate culture focused on safety has won provincial recognition for a growing mineral exploration company headquartered in …
President Daniel Chapo of Mozambique pivots to investment on state visit to ChinaApril 22, 2026 7:26 pmMacao NewsPresident Daniel Chapo of Mozambique met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, China on Tuesday. The occasion marked the Mozambican leader’s inaugural state visit to China, timed to coincide with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between …
Lynas posts 115% revenue increaseApril 22, 2026 4:11 pmThe Australian Mining ReviewBoyne smelter secured to 2040
Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) and the Federal and Queensland Governments will invest $2b to secure the future of the Boyne aluminium smelter in Gladstone.The agreement secures future aluminium production at the smelter until at least …
MP calls battery storage plan for Heath Common ‘environmental vandalism'April 22, 2026 3:29 pmWakefield ExpressAn MP has described plans to install a battery energy storage system (BESS) near to a city beauty spot as “environmental vandalism”.
Jon Trickett urged a planning inspector to reject proposals for the facility at Heath Common, in Wakefield, as he spoke …
Sand dunes, mountains and moonscapes converge in Chile’s Atacama DesertApril 22, 2026 1:11 pmThe Globe and MailOpen this photo in gallery:Nayara Alto Atacama hotel, Chile, a luxury resort that blends into its surrounding rock formations.Brice Ferre/Nayara Resorts
Confession: It never occurred to me, until I was in my fifth decade, that flamingos can fly.
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EU Reviews Four Brazil Critical Mineral Projects as Lithium and Rare Earth Race IntensifiesApril 22, 2026 12:33 pmThe Rio TimesKey Points
—The European Union is now formally reviewing four Brazil critical mineral projects across lithium, rare earths and nickel, following the Hannover Messe bilateral cooperation agreement signed by President Lula and German Chancellor Friedrich …
Gas spikes and geopolitics: Why the ‘Lithium Valley’ dream is charging back to lifeApril 22, 2026 12:22 pmImperial Valley Press - CaliforniaLOS ANGELES — When Professors Chris Benner and Manuel Pastor published Charging Forward in late 2024, they envisioned a steady, policy-driven climb toward a green energy future. They didn't account for a legislative “sledgehammer” followed by a global …
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Newest legal action against CleanTech ‘will not impact operations or plans’April 22, 2026 9:55 amMining WeeklyAim-listed CleanTech Lithium has advised of another related criminal complaint against itself and its subsidiaries CleanTech Laguna Verde and Atacama Salt Lakes, filed by the Laguna Verde vendors to a local court in the Atacama region, in Chile.
The new …
Skillings Mining Intelligence: The $1.5B Uranium Consolidation & Peru’s Copper InjectionApril 22, 2026 9:39 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Penny Langford
The global mining sector entered the third week of April 2026 with a series of high-stakes maneuvers that underscore a deepening urgency across the critical minerals supply chain. From a massive $1.5 billion consolidation in the uranium …
Copper Price Forecast 2026: Why Chinalco’s Massive Copper Play Matters Right NowApril 22, 2026 9:39 amSkillings Mining Review - Florida2026 Lithium Power Map : Early Access Open ($59) | Get the latest sector data and secure your copy here: https://skillings.short.gy/LithiumPreSale
By Penny Langford
The global copper market is entering a period of structural transformation that …
Peru’s Tía María Permit Revoked: A $1.8 Billion Warning for Copper InvestorsApril 22, 2026 9:38 amSkillings Mining Review - Florida2026 Lithium Power Map : Early Access Open ($59) | Get the latest sector data and secure your copy here: https://skillings.short.gy/LithiumPreSale
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Peru’s Ministry of Energy and Mines has moved to revoke Southern Copper’s permit …
Copper M&A Frenzy: How Hudbay and Lundin are Positioning for the AI Infrastructure BoomApril 22, 2026 9:38 amSkillings Mining Review - Florida2026 Lithium Power Map : Early Access Open ($59) | Get the latest sector data and secure your copy here: https://skillings.short.gy/LithiumPreSale
By Penny Langford
The global mining landscape in April 2026 is dominated by a singular, frantic …
US companies eye Congo mining assets, including Rubaya, says state department officialApril 22, 2026 7:58 amSunday WorldUS companies are showing "significant" interest in Democratic Republic of Congo mining assets, including the rebel-held Rubaya area, a State Department official said, adding that investments in that area will have to align with Washington-led …
Nasarawa Government, MTN Partner To Digitise Secretariat, Mining OperationsApril 22, 2026 7:54 amArise NewsNasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule is exploring a partnership with MTN Nigeria aimed at transforming service delivery, improving management of the state’s solid minerals sector, and enhancing digital connectivity across government operations.
This …
In a B.C. industrial zone, a new link forged in Canada’s crucial lithium supply chainApril 21, 2026 11:33 pmConstructConnectDELTA, B.C. — Nestled in a series of unassuming industrial buildings in Delta, B.C., among companies specializing in plumbing supplies, ladders and fitness equipment, sits North America’s first electrochemical lithium refining facility.
It’s an unlikely …
In Angola, Catholic Church steps in to give a voice to mining-affected communitiesApril 21, 2026 11:24 pmOSV News45
LUANDA, Angola (CNS) — When more than 100 villagers’ homes were torn down because they sat atop mineral-rich land, it was the Catholic Church that went to court.
The case, brought by a commission of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Angola and São …
Ghana Chamber of Mines rejects IEA ‘colonial relic’ tag, defends mining fiscal frameworkApril 21, 2026 10:21 pmGhana MMAThe Ghana Chamber of Mines (GCB) has pushed back strongly against recent assertions by the Institute of Economic Affairs that described the country’s mining fiscal framework as a “royalty-based regime” and a “colonial relic,” insisting that Ghana operates …
Mangrove launches North America’s first commercial lithium refining facilityApril 21, 2026 5:51 pmMining WeeklyPrivate, venture-backed Canadian company Mangrove Lithium has opened North America’s first commercial lithium refining facility, in British Columbia.
This marks a major milestone in establishing a secure, domestic lithium supply chain for Canada and the …