Govt admits lack of border technology to detect rare earth mineral exportsMarch 7, 2026 2:31 amThe ZimbabweanThe admission came during a parliamentary question-and-answer session, where legislators pressed the Mines and Mining Development Minister, Polite Kambamura, on measures to prevent rare earth minerals from being exported secretly alongside other minerals …
ASX limps into the weekend as oil surges and miners stumbleMarch 7, 2026 1:50 amTownsville BulletinS&P/ASX 200 falls 1% and finishes the week down 3%
Global oil prices up ~20% week on Middle East conflict
China pressure hits BHP as global commodity prices tighten
The ASX limped into the weekend, closing Friday in the red and capping off a …
Catholic Bishops’ plea on insecurity, 2027 pollsMarch 6, 2026 8:13 pmBlueprint Newspapers LimitedThe appeal by the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) for the federal government to urgently halt the nation’s worsening insecurity and guarantee credible elections in 2027 is both timely and germane.
However, the appeal, made amidst fresh …
Pakistan vows to promote critical minerals for sustainable development at UNMarch 6, 2026 7:01 pmThe Express TribunePakistan pledges responsible development of energy and mineral resources, says UN envoy Asim IftikharPermanent representative to the United Nations Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad Photo: APP
Pakistan has said it stands ready to work with all members of the …
Three Factors Shortening Commodity Cycles, StudyMarch 6, 2026 5:06 pmBenzingaCommodity markets have always been cyclical, but their rhythm is changing. According to McKinsey’s latest analysis, the traditional long commodity supercycle is giving way to a shorter, more frequent volatility wave.
The result is a structural reshaping of …
Demand for minerals to power technology could triple by 2030, United Nations political chief saysMarch 6, 2026 4:00 pmThe Journal Gazette - IndianaUNITED NATIONS – Demand for critical minerals that power technology from smartphones to missiles could triple by 2030 and quadruple by 2040, the United Nations political chief told the U.N. Security Council on Thursday.
“A decade ago, minerals such as …
Mapping Australia’s vanadium futureMarch 6, 2026 2:04 pmAustralia MiningPhD student Marliana Widyastuti is working towards creating a clearer picture of vanadium stores. Image: Stefanie Zingsheim/University of Sydney
Long a quiet workhorse of the global materials market, energy transition pressures and supply chain …
Lunch Wrap: ASX underwater as iron ore miners sink on China warningMarch 6, 2026 1:39 pmStockheadThe ASX has dipped underwater so far on Friday. Pic: Getty Images
ASX drops over 1pc at lunchtime as oil surges
Tech rises while miners fall
China pressure hits BHP
By lunchtime in Sydney on Friday, the S&P/ASX 200 was down about 1.15%.
It’s been …
Closing Bell: ASX limps into the weekend as oil surges and miners stumbleMarch 6, 2026 1:33 pmStockheadThe new series of The Block looked like a departure. Pic: Getty Images
S&P/ASX 200 falls 1% and finishes the week down 3%
Global oil prices up ~20% week on Middle East conflict
China pressure hits BHP as global commodity prices tighten
The ASX …
A Tale of Two Energy ShocksMarch 6, 2026 11:57 amHeatmap NewsYou can also add the show’s RSS feed to your podcast app to follow us directly.
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[1:26] Hi, I’m Robinson Meyer, and you are listening to Shift Key, Heatmap’s podcast about decarbonization and the shift away from fossil fuels. It is Friday, …
Alive and kicking in the BalticsMarch 6, 2026 9:44 amEmerging EuropeLithuania’s start-up scene is driving the country’s economy forwards.
In Lithuania there is a saying: “I trust the next chapter, because I am the author.” This mentality and desire to solve problems, find solutions and create companies is alive and well in …
Home to the only lithium mine in the U.S., Nevada is ready for moreMarch 6, 2026 9:33 amWVIA - PennsylvaniaLithium is essential for the green economy, a key ingredient in the batteries that store solar energy and power electric vehicles. But the United States produces only a fraction of the global lithium supply from a single mine in Nevada.
There are big plans …
Birds Just Keep Falling as State Now Suggests Public Perform PickupsMarch 6, 2026 9:08 amThe SandPaper - New Jersey(Photo by Ryan Morrill)
Ongoing bird deaths beg a columnistic follow-up.
Last week I mentioned the state’s rash of bird deaths is most likely the result of highly pathogenic avian Influenza. That zoonotic fear seems grounded, with the state stepping up its …
The US is unlikely to curtail China’s critical minerals dominanceMarch 6, 2026 7:45 amAsia TimesThe United States government recently hosted a critical minerals summit aimed at reducing China’s predominant role in the global production of smartphones, weapons systems, lithium-ion batteries and electric vehicles (EVs).
The meeting, which included …
Beyond “Christian genocide”: The real roots of criminal violence in NigeriaMarch 6, 2026 6:21 amThe New HumanitarianNigeria is experiencing one of the worst waves of violence in its recent history. While it is often seen as a consequence of rising religious conflict, those working on the ground warn its roots lie in deep structural and social problems.
Livelihoods – …
State eyes Tana River County as critical mining hubMarch 6, 2026 5:50 amKenya Broadcasting CorporationThe government is intensifying efforts to open up Tana River County for large-scale mineral extraction to transform the region’s economic fortunes and boost the country’s Sovereign Wealth Fund.
Mining ministry says it has identified the county as hosting …
UK EV switch faces lithium supply crunchMarch 6, 2026 4:14 amFemale First5 March 2026
The UK’s switch to electric vehicles could be under threat as lithium shortages loom.
Rising EV sales could be slowed by global lithium supply constraints
Experts warn that global demand for lithium, essential for EV batteries, could exceed 13 …
Chiwenga tours lithium projects in Midlands provinceMarch 6, 2026 1:59 amBulawayo 24 NewsVice-President Constantino Chiwenga is visiting major lithium projects in Midlands province, including the US$1.5 million lithium processing plant built by Chinese investor Zhe Li Mining Investments in Zvishavane and the Sandawana Mines in Mberengwa.
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Chiwenga backs Zimbabwe mineral export banMarch 6, 2026 1:48 amBulawayo 24 NewsVice President Constantino Chiwenga has warned that future generations will condemn today's leaders if Zimbabwe continues exporting raw minerals without adding value to them.
His remarks come in the wake of the Government's decision to immediately …
Pentagon sought fresh supply of 13 critical minerals day before Iran attackMarch 6, 2026 12:50 amCyprus MailThe U.S. military asked mining companies on Friday to help boost domestic supplies of 13 critical minerals used to make semiconductors, weapons and other products, a document reviewed by Reuters showed.
The request, the day before the U.S. and Israel …
Zimbabwe fast-tracked ban over lithium export rushMarch 4, 2026 3:36 pmAfricanewsZimbabwe fast-tracked the entry of a ban on raw lithium exports last week after mining companies engaged in an "unacceptable scramble" to export ahead of the planned entry into force, the government said Tuesday.
Securing access to rare earths …
The urgent need for the mining sector to embrace a Just TransitionMarch 4, 2026 9:54 amIOLDorah Modise|Published 54 minutes ago
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The 2026 Mining Indaba provided a good platform and brought together governments, investors, industry leaders, and civil society from across Africa and beyond. As a premier mining investment platform, it focused …
Belgian museum, US mining company at odds over colonial-era congo archiveMarch 4, 2026 8:54 amGlobal Banking & Finance ReviewUS Mining Company and Belgian Museum Clash Over Congo's Colonial Mineral Archives
Dispute Over Digitisation of Congo's Colonial-Era Mineral Archives
DAKAR, March 4 (Reuters) - A U.S. mining company backed by billionaires Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates …
Lithium Mine in Czech Coal Heartland Exposes Flaws in EU’s Green TransitionMarch 4, 2026 8:26 amBalkan InsightStanding higher up the hills at an altitude of 700 metres above sea level right at the German border is the small settlement of Cinovec. This town, whose name derives from the Czech word for tin, may seem rather inconsequential at first, if it weren’t …
Zimbabwe says fast-tracked ban over lithium export rushMarch 4, 2026 8:23 amAfrican InsiderHarare – Zimbabwe fast-tracked the entry of a ban on raw lithium exports last week after mining companies engaged in an “unacceptable scramble” to export ahead of the planned entry into force, the government said Tuesday.
Securing access to rare earths …
Lithium shortages could hit by 2028 as EV demand surgesMarch 4, 2026 8:12 amElectrekBy Dnn87 - Self-photographed, CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3215855
Global lithium demand could top 13 million tonnes by 2050 if the world moves fast on clean energy, according to Wood Mackenzie’s latest Energy …
Chinese Ambassador Zhou Ding meets Mines Minister after ban on lithium raw material exportsMarch 4, 2026 7:23 amBulawayo 24 NewsNews / National
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Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe Zhou Ding has met Mines and Mining Development Minister Polite Kambamura following the government’s recent ban on the export of raw lithium concentrate.
The …
Mining cooperation shaping India-Argentine partnershipMarch 4, 2026 1:07 amThe Economic TimesArgentine Ambassador Mariano Caucino has stated that mining cooperation is one of the “key milestones of our bilateral economic relationship”.
He was speaking at the Bharat Steel 2026 pre-gathering organized by the Ministry of Steel.
“Argentina and India …
3 Reasons Why Mining ETFs Are Shining BrightMarch 3, 2026 11:18 pmNasdaqMetal and mining stocks are shining bright this year, withState Street SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF XME gaining 11% so far this year (as of Feb. 27, 2026), clearly outperforming State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust SPY (up 0.4% so far this year …
WoodMac warns of lithium supply deficit by 2028March 3, 2026 10:40 pmSolar Power WorldGlobal lithium demand could exceed 13 million tonnes by 2050 under an accelerated energy transition, more than double base case projections, according to Wood Mackenzie’s latest Energy Transition Outlook for Lithium. Without significant new investment, …
Zimbabwe Fast-Tracks Lithium Export BanMarch 3, 2026 9:21 pmNews Central TVZimbabwe has fast-tracked a ban on raw lithium exports after mining companies rushed to ship the mineral before the original deadline, the government said Tuesday.
The ban, which came into effect last Wednesday, covers all raw minerals and lithium …
Eyes on the mines: Burgum, Zinke tout tariffs and mining in visit to ButteMarch 3, 2026 6:39 pmKULR 8 - MontanaBUTTE — U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum and Rep. Ryan Zinke are touting tariffs as the solution to bringing back Montana mining.
Burgum and Zinke discussed where Montana fits in the global mineral trade after touring the Lance College of Mines …
Cabinet Cements Raw Minerals, Lithium Export Ban, Reveals Shocking Scale of Mineral PlunderMarch 3, 2026 6:28 pmMining ZimbabweThe Zimbabwean government has decisively cemented its position on raw mineral exports, with Cabinet formally approving the immediate suspension of all lithium concentrate and unprocessed mineral exports following revelations of massive illicit stockpiling …
Zimbabwean cabinet approves ban on exports of lithium concentrates, raw mineralsMarch 3, 2026 5:21 pmXinhua News AgencyHARARE, March 3 (Xinhua) -- The Zimbabwean Cabinet on Tuesday approved a ban on raw minerals and lithium concentrates exports, following an announcement by the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development in late February.
Speaking at a post-Cabinet media …
Electric car switch in jeopardy amid lithium 'supply crunch' and calls for £200bn boostMarch 3, 2026 5:18 pmGB NewsExperts are warning that major car brands could face a serious headache in the coming years as lithium demand is expected to soar as electric vehicles become more popular.
New data reports that global lithium demand could exceed 13 million tonnes by 2050 …
PDAC 2026: Ecuador Unveils Massive Mining Overhaul to Fast-Track Permits and SecurityMarch 3, 2026 2:50 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaEcuador has spent the last decade as the mining industry’s most frustrating "what if." The geology is world-class, but the bureaucracy has been a graveyard for capital. That narrative changed this week in Toronto.
At PDAC 2026, President Daniel …
Nevada Reclaims Crown as Top Global Mining Jurisdiction in 2025 Fraser SurveyMarch 3, 2026 2:50 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Charles Pitts
Stability isn't a luxury in the extractive industries; it is the only currency that matters when you are staring down a thirty-year capital cycle. In the global competition for exploration dollars, the 2025 Fraser Institute Annual …
Chile’s Mining Policy: Impact of the Kast Election on CopperMarch 3, 2026 2:50 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Charles Pitts and Salini Krishnan
SANTIAGO, Chile : Chile’s mining policy just underwent its most radical shift in four decades. Forget the constitutional hand-wringing and the "royalty-or-bust" rhetoric of the Boric administration. With José …
Lithium Demand Could Cross 13 Mt by 2050; Supply Deficits May Begin in 2028: Wood MackenzieMarch 3, 2026 11:49 amEnergetica IndiaWood Mackenzie warns global lithium demand may exceed 13 million tonnes by 2050 under net-zero pathways, with supply deficits emerging by 2028 unless up to USD 276 billion is invested across mining, refining and recycling.
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Zimbabwe bans export of raw lithium after Oxpeckers exposed smugglingMarch 3, 2026 10:41 amOxpeckersThe unexpected move is testament to the power of journalism to enforce accountability, offer scrutiny and influence policy re-think, writes Tatenda Chitagu
Smuggling route: Tatenda Chitagu at the Machipanda border post, where between three and five trucks …
Zimbabwe Boasts Stable, Skilled Labour Force as Key Mining Advantage – Mimosa MDMarch 3, 2026 8:44 amMining ZimbabweAmid global competition for investment, Zimbabwe’s mining sector possesses a distinct and powerful advantage: a stable, educated, and experienced labour force with constructive industrial relations, Mining Zimbabwe can report.
By Rudairo Mapuranga
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Flotation Plant on Track as Premier Engages Zimbabwe Over Lithium Export BanMarch 3, 2026 8:44 amMining ZimbabwePremier African Minerals, has confirmed that its new spodumene flotation plant for the Zulu Lithium and Tantalum Project is expected to arrive on site today, following a short delay from the previously announced timetable, Mining Zimbabwe can report.
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Mine workers welcome raw lithium export banMarch 3, 2026 7:38 amNewsDay ZimbabweMinister of Mines Polite Kambamura
The Zimbabwe Diamond and Allied Mine Workers Union (ZDAMWU) has welcomed government’s decision to suspend the export of all raw minerals and lithium concentrates, citing alignment with broader African efforts to promote …
Lithium suspension won’t derail Zulu Project: PremierMarch 3, 2026 7:38 amNewsDay ZimbabweLithium suspension won’t derail Zulu Project: Premier
PREMIER African Minerals has downplayed concerns over Zimbabwe’s recent ban on lithium concentrate exports, assuring investors that the move will not affect the future commercial production of its Zulu …
Governments increase support for critical minerals at Toronto mining conferenceMarch 3, 2026 1:59 amOrillia NewsTORONTO — Critical mineral projects got increased support from government during a major mining conference on Monday as the rush to secure supplies accelerates.
At the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada conference in Toronto, the federal …
Federal bureau approves lithium mine expansionMarch 3, 2026 1:37 amThe Center Square(The Center Square) - The only operational lithium mine in the U.S., Silver Peak in Nevada’s Esmeralda County, could double its production with a recently approved expansion, including into some public lands.
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management announced …