The energy transition has its own Strait of HormuzApril 11, 2026 5:16 pmTaipei TimesWhile some have faith that the transition to renewable energy would reduce geopolitical risk to the sector,
in reality, a world powered by clean energy is just as vulnerable to a Hormuz-like crisis
Recent energy crises, particularly the war in Iran, have …
Brazil raises sovereignty concerns over US minerals planApril 11, 2026 5:11 pmAwaz The VoiceSao Paulo (Brazil)
The United States government has presented Brazil with a proposal for an agreement on critical minerals that has raised concerns within the administration of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, according to information reported by …
Frontier Regions: Navigating Geopolitical Risk in the Tethyan Belt – April 10th, 2026April 11, 2026 3:34 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaThe global race for critical minerals has redirected the industry’s focus toward the Tethyan Belt, a vast metallogenic province stretching from Western Europe through Turkey and Iran to Pakistan and Southeast Asia. As of April 2026, this region represents …
The Weekly Power List: Top 10 Mining Innovators Powering the AI Grid – April 10th, 2026April 11, 2026 3:34 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaMining innovators are the silent architects of the modern artificial intelligence revolution. As of April 2026, the narrative surrounding the AI boom has shifted from large language models and GPU architectures to a more grounded, physical reality: the AI- …
BEML unveils India’s first indigenous 35-tonne e-dump truckApril 11, 2026 2:51 pmETInfra.comThe truck comes with Regenerative Braking System (RBS), which captures and reuses energy during braking—especially useful in downhill mining operations.
State-owned BEML Ltd on Friday unveiled India’s first indigenously designed 35-ton Electric Dump Truck …
Italy’s Eni to take stake in Canada’s Nouveau Monde Graphite in $70-million investmentApril 11, 2026 2:30 pmThe Globe and MailOpen this photo in gallery:Graphite extraction at Nouveau Monde Graphite's Matawinie mining site.JULIEN PERRON GAGNE PHOTOGRAPHE/Supplied
Italy’s Eni has agreed to acquire a minority stake in natural graphite producer Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc. …
Environmental Security Weekly Watch: April 6-10, 2026April 11, 2026 1:46 pmNew Security BeatA window into what we’re reading at the Stimson Center’s Environmental Security Program
Argentina’s “Glacier Law” Opens Ecologically Sensitive Areas to Mining (Al-Jazeera)
Politicians in Argentina approved a bill pushed by President Javier Milei to …
Skillings Mining Intelligence: Mali’s Gold Surge & The $6B Streaming ArbitrageApril 11, 2026 12:06 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaThe global mining landscape on April 10th, 2026, is defined by a widening chasm between fiscal ambition and operational reality. In West Africa, Mali has provided the definitive case study for the “State-First” mining model, reporting a massive surge in …
Kazatomprom Adjusts 2026 Production Targets Amid Supply Chain ShiftsApril 11, 2026 12:05 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaASTANA, Kazakhstan – April 10th, 2026 : NAC Kazatomprom JSC, the world’s largest producer of natural uranium, has announced a significant downward revision to its 2026 production targets. The state-backed miner confirmed a 10% reduction in its nominal …
Argentina Streamlines Permitting for Frontier Lithium ProjectsApril 11, 2026 12:04 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBUENOS AIRES : The Argentine federal government has introduced a comprehensive regulatory overhaul designed to accelerate permitting for lithium exploration and extraction in “frontier” basins, aiming to solidify the nation’s position as the world’s …
Copper Prices Surge as Tech Giants Secure Long-Term Supply DealsApril 11, 2026 12:04 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaLONDON/NEW YORK : Copper prices hit a record threshold of $13,000 per metric ton this week as a structural shift in the global economy became visible: the “Magnificent Seven” tech giants have begun bypassing traditional commodity traders to secure long …
Copper: The Unsung Hero of the Data Center Boom – April 10th, 2026April 11, 2026 12:02 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaAs of early 2026, the global narrative surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI) has shifted from large language model capabilities to the physical constraints of the power grid. While silicon chips and cooling fans dominate the conversation, a more …
Infographic: Era of the Glut Ends as Lithium Careens Toward 2026 DeficitApril 11, 2026 11:10 amInvesting News NetworkThe global lithium market is undergoing a massive structural reversal.
Following a multi-year period of severe oversupply that crushed spot prices, the critical battery metal is now aggressively tightening, with major financial institutions projecting a …
Platinum Group Metals Ltd. Reports Second Quarter 2026 ResultsApril 11, 2026 10:03 amInvesting News NetworkPlatinum Group Metals Ltd. (TSX: PTM) (NYSE American: PLG) ("Platinum Group", "PTM" or the "Company") reports the Company's financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2026 dated February 28, 2026, and provides an …
Lion Rock Resources Clarifies Global One Media AgreementApril 11, 2026 9:57 amInvesting News NetworkLion Rock Resources Inc. (TSXV: ROAR) (FSE: KGB) (OTCQB: LRRIF) (the "Company") wishes to clarify its news of March 3, 2026, whereby it announced the entering into of a Media Agency Agreement (the "Agreement") with Global One Media …
The Satoshi 'Banksy of Bitcoin' mystery delivers a small-cap angle worth watchingApril 11, 2026 9:47 amDaily MailA little Bitcoin mythology first, prompted by a story that broke earlier this week on the potential identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, the inventor of the world's premier cryptocurrency.
The New York Times apparently outed 55-year-old computer scientist …
What if the future of mining looked like a farm?April 11, 2026 9:04 amAnthropoceneA single lithium-ion electric vehicle battery pack can contain more than 100 pounds of nickel, along with many other metals. Those raw materials often come from mines that drive deforestation and produce pollution and huge carbon emissions in places like …
US$400 Million Revenue Stolen April 11, 2026 8:28 amZim EyeUS$400 Million Revenue Stolen
By Business Reporter-Zimbabwe has reportedly lost an estimated US$400 million in potential revenue through the export of undeclared caesium and tantalum—high-value by-products smuggled out of the country concealed within …
SRK Consulting launches first office in Zambia and 10th in AfricaApril 11, 2026 8:01 amConsultancy.orgSRK Consulting, a global advisory firm in the mining sector, has launched a new office in Kitwe, its 10th in Africa.
The launch of an operation in Zambia positions the firm to support the country’s growing mining sector. “The opportunities for growth in …
Big EV push: India plans full battery ecosystem in just 2–3 yearsApril 11, 2026 7:26 amMathrubhumiNew Delhi: India is confident of developing a fully integrated electric vehicle (EV) battery ecosystem within the next two to three years, Mines Secretary Piyush Goyal said on Friday, outlining a multi-pronged strategy covering lithium sourcing, critical …
FACT-CHECK: Was US Vice President Vance Honest About Ukraine During His Hungary Visit?April 11, 2026 7:08 amKyiv PostUS Vice President JD Vance in an Apr. 8 public discussion at the Mathias Corvinus Collegium (MCC) spoke on several subjects, among them the Russo-Ukrainian War, White House efforts to bring peace, and his view of Budapest’s role in that process. Almost all …
India aims to build full EV battery ecosystem in 2-3 years: Mines SecretaryApril 11, 2026 7:06 amETEnergyworld.comGoyal said "With the strategy that we have made, we are confident that the whole ecosystem of the EV battery chain will be ready in the next couple of years, or 2-3 years".India is confident of building a complete electric vehicle (EV) battery …
Scheme for processing of critical minerals at advanced stage: Mines secyApril 11, 2026 7:05 amETEnergyworld.comIndia is advancing a key government scheme to process critical minerals, aiming to secure its supply chain for clean energy and defense technologies. New Delhi, A key government scheme for processing of critical minerals is at an advanced stage of …
Italy’s Eni takes stake in Canada’s Nouveau Monde GraphiteApril 11, 2026 5:27 amThe Globe and MailOpen this photo in gallery:Graphite extraction at Nouveau Monde Graphite's Phase-1 Matawinie mining site.JULIEN PERRON GAGNE PHOTOGRAPHE/Supplied
Italian energy giant Eni SpA E-N is taking a minority stake in Canadian graphite producer Nouveau …
Argentina eases glacier protection in $40bn mining push despite environmental fearsApril 11, 2026 2:54 ambne IntelliNewsArgentina’s Congress has approved a reform to the country’s glacier protection law, relaxing restrictions on mining in high-altitude regions in a move aimed at attracting billions in investment, while drawing criticism from environmental groups concerned …
Monsters of Rock: Can EVs keep the weekend alive?April 11, 2026 2:04 amStockheadSpiking fuel prices have given EVs a leg up, something which could help lithium stocks. Pic: Getty Images
More Aussie consumers are buying up EVs, as fuel prices begin to bite
We’re a small market, but rising EV demand from the Iran War’s fuel disruptions …
India to build complete EV battery ecosystem within 2-3 years: GoyalApril 11, 2026 1:41 amAsianet NewsableMines Secretary Piyush Goyal announced India's ambitious plan to establish a complete EV battery ecosystem in 2-3 years, focusing on lithium sourcing, domestic processing, global acquisitions, and comprehensive mining sector reforms.
India's EV …
Prominent US-listed lithium miner to emerge from Jindalee, investment firm mergerApril 11, 2026 1:19 amMining WeeklyASX-listed Jindalee Lithium subsidiary HiTech Minerals and Constellation Acquisition Corporation have entered into a definitive business combination agreement that will result in the common shares of US Elemental being listed on Nasdaq.
The transaction is …
Why Zimbabwe Earns $400 Less Per Tonne of Lithium Than Australia — and the Bold Plan to Fix ItApril 11, 2026 12:06 amMining Zimbabwe• A pricing gap, an export ban, and 11 conditions: The Minister of Mines is working to close a gap that has cost the nation billions.
• Zimbabwe is losing billions from its lithium exports, earning up to $400 less per tonne than Australia. A new export ban …
Breaking China’s rare earth monopoly will define the next industrial eraApril 10, 2026 11:34 pmThe Economic TimesBrussels: There's much talk about critical materials like lithium and cobalt, and rare earths like dysprosium and cerium, these days. China has a near-monopoly on these minerals that are essential for high-technology manufacturing, as well as for …
Consolidated Lithium Metals Announces Closing of $8.9 Million Private Placement FinancingApril 10, 2026 9:30 pmEIN PresswireNOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES TORONTO, April 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Consolidated Lithium Metals Inc. (TSXV: CLM | FRA: Z36 | OTCQB: JORFF) (“CLM” or the “Company”) is pleased to …
Scientists recover 90% of lithium from old batteries — here's why it mattersApril 10, 2026 9:10 pmThe Cool Down - Oregon"This brilliant technological leap guarantees Japan's absolute economic security."
by Ben SternApril 10, 2026
Two major issues with the rapid development of battery technologies have traditionally been the amount of waste they produce after …
Zimbabwe Imposes Strict Conditions on Lithium Exports — Domestic Processing Facilities RequiredApril 10, 2026 5:31 pmZambian ObserverZimbabwe Imposes Strict Conditions on Lithium Exports — Domestic Processing Facilities Required
Harare — Zimbabwe’s government has set tough new rules to lift its recent ban on lithium concentrate exports, requiring mining companies to commit to building …
Why this ASX mining stock could be a strong buy after major milestoneApril 10, 2026 3:10 pmThe 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, …
What Does Argentina's Bill Mean for Mining Sustainability?April 10, 2026 12:10 pmMining DigitalThe bill has been backed by governors in northern Andean provinces, specifically those with strong mining sectors. This includes those from Mendoza, San Juan, Catamarca and Salta.
The previous legislation was seen as a hinderance, as it barred mining and …
Grand lithium rip-off: Foreign firms pocket 53-fold windfallApril 10, 2026 9:55 amZimbabwe IndependentMultinational resource firms controlling vast interests in Zimbabwe’s lithium fields earned up to US$20 000 per tonne from exports to international markets after extracting the mineral at production costs of about US$370 per tonne, latest export …
Illicit Gold Mining Is Fueling Gang Violence in Niger State’s Capital CityApril 10, 2026 9:41 amHumAngleFor Ike Uche and many others looking to flee the turmoil of gang violence in Niger State, North Central Nigeria, the eastern bypass area of the Minna metropolis was supposed to be a sanctuary. After years of hard work, Ike finally finished building his …
Lithium and DLE: game-changer for the energy transition?April 10, 2026 7:33 amNorth American Mining - ColoradoAdionics’ CCO François-Michel Colomar talks about its work in direct lithium extraction (DLE), doing what no one else has: performing direct lithium salt extraction via a liquid-liquid process.
Edited by Donna Schmidt
A reduced footprint for lithium? Yes, …
Argentina Approves Mining In Glacier Zones, Sparking Water Security ConcernsApril 10, 2026 2:18 amInternational Business Times SingaporeArgentina's approval of a controversial law allowing mining in glacier and permafrost regions has brought into sharp focus a growing global dilemma, the clash between water security and the rising demand for minerals critical to the clean energy …
The Skillings Power List: 10 Mining Companies Dominating the 2026 Energy TransitionApril 10, 2026 2:03 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Salini Krishnan | Skillings Mining Intelligence | April 9, 2026
The global energy transition is no longer a distant projection; in 2026, it is a hard-fought reality dictated by supply chains, geopolitical maneuvering, and capital allocation. As the …
Mining boom just getting started, says Lion Selection Group’s Hedley WiddupApril 10, 2026 1:20 amStockheadThe ASX mining boom could just be getting started. Pic: Getty Images
Hedley Widdup says mining boom still in early stages as capital flows return
Lion Selection Group growing exposure to explorers, especially gold
Widdup sees potential in Koonenberry Gold …
Rising FIDs Drive New Phase of Growth for African MiningApril 10, 2026 12:02 amRealnews MagazineBusiness
AS more mining projects reach FID stage, Africa’s mining industry is entering a new phase of expansion, with the capital strengthening the continent’s role in global supply chains while driving infrastructure development, job creation and long- …
Zimbabwe Clamps Down on Lithium ExportsApril 9, 2026 11:46 pmMENAFN(MENAFN) Zimbabwe's government is clamping down on lithium exports, imposing state-enforced quotas and laying out strict conditions for the resumption of suspended mineral shipments — a move that signals Harare's growing ambition to dominate its …
Billion-Dollar Mining Decisions Signal Africa Investment SurgeApril 9, 2026 11:32 pmNews GhanaA cluster of major final investment decisions (FIDs) across Africa’s mining sector is pushing several large-scale projects into construction, as developers and investors move to capitalise on rising global demand for minerals and an estimated $8.5 trillion …
AI-Energy Nexus: Big Tech’s Impact on 2026 Mining OutlookApril 9, 2026 10:32 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Salini Krishnan
April 9, 2026
The convergence of artificial intelligence and the global energy grid has moved from a theoretical bottleneck to a primary driver of mineral commodity markets in 2026. As hyperscalers: including Microsoft, Google, and Meta …