Forex inflows surge to US$4,97bnApril 19, 2026 9:07 pmThe Zimbabwe MailZIMBABWE recorded a sharp rise in foreign currency inflows in the first quarter of 2026, as strong export earnings and resilient remittances helped deliver sustained external surpluses, according to the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ).
Total foreign …
Gold steps out of the shadows in Cobar Basin exploration pushApril 19, 2026 8:33 pmStockheadThe Cobar Basin in NSW is showing underexplored gold potential. Pic: Getty Images
The Cobar Basin’s mining and exploration history is dominated by polymetallic systems
The basin is attracting new attention for its underexplored gold potential
ASX explorer …
Vroom, baby, vroom: Energy shock puts Aussie graphite in the box seatApril 19, 2026 8:33 pmStockheadAustralia could produce graphite for lithium-ion batteries, shipping from a Darwin processing hub, and double down with big deposits in WA and SA. Pic: Getty Images
Increasing interest in EVs yet to flow through to graphite prices and demand
Australia’s …
Kristie Batten: Auravelle builds gold exploration momentum across SA and WAApril 19, 2026 8:32 pmStockheadEarly drilling success at Nuckulla Hill has Auravelle lining up its next gold targets. Pic: Getty Images
One of Australia’s top mining journalists, Kristie Batten, writes for Stockhead every week in her regular column, keeping a watchful eye on the movers …
Zimbabwe's gold rush is combined with a power grabApril 19, 2026 6:52 pmBulawayo 24 NewsIN THE MAZOWE river valley, 50km north of Harare, Zimbabwe's capital, the gold rush is hard to miss.
Hillsides have been hewed by excavators that scoop out ore as if it were gelato from a tub.
Pipes divert the river to washing stations used by small- …
11 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Solid-State BatteriesApril 19, 2026 5:59 pmSlashGearFor a while now, lithium-ion batteries have been the go-to method for powering rechargeable electronic devices of all sizes, from phones to electric cars. And for a while now, most people are well aware of the disadvantages inherent to them. That phone you …
How Westerners’ Appetite for Critical Minerals Fuels DR Congo ConflictsApril 19, 2026 5:58 pmKT Press Rwanda4
The Rubaya mine where the world’s technology gets its supplies to keep running
As a student of history, I recall very well that in 1965, there were killings and discrimination targeting Congolese Banyarwanda in North Kivu.
As I am writing this piece, …
Fintech Landscape and Wider Digital Overview of Chile in 2026April 19, 2026 4:37 pmThe Fintech TimesThe following is the economic development, digital economic overview, and specifically, the fintech ecosystem of the country of Chile.
Chile’s fintech landscape in 2026 reflects a measured, institutional approach to digital transformation. This is less …
Policy Credibility Requires Consistency: The Rocksure Bauxite CaseApril 19, 2026 1:53 pmNews GhanaThe “Ghana First” philosophy remains the cornerstone of the Resetting Agenda, the governance vision being championed by President John Dramani Mahama. At its stated core are inclusivity, transparency, accountability, patriotism, honesty, fairness and …
Zimbabwe’s economy is booming on the back of US$1.2 billion forex reserve — says Mnangagwa April 19, 2026 12:21 pmNew ZimbabwePRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa says Zimbabwe is on a firm recovery path anchored by a stable macro-economic environment.
Addressing a crowd gathered at Maphisa Stadium this Saturday to mark Zimbabwe’s 46th Independence Anniversary, Mnangagwa said the economy …
Perspective: Reform permitting — and curb costs April 19, 2026 12:10 pmThe Denver Gazette - ColoradoEveryone in Washington right now is talking about affordability. It’s the buzzword in every campaign promise and political speech, but for many Coloradans it’s simply a new label for a very old problem. Families across Colorado don’t need a government …
Policy Pivot: US Senate Overturns Northern Minnesota Mining BanApril 19, 2026 12:01 pmSkillings 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 Salini Krishnan
In a move that signals a tectonic shift in U.S. domestic mineral policy, the U …
Gold price forecast 2026: drivers, risks, base/bull/bear caseApril 19, 2026 12:01 pmSkillings 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 Salini Krishnan, Skillings Mining Intelligence
The gold market in April 2026 stands at a …
USA Rare Earth Yttrium Production: Milestones, Timeline, and Strategic RisksApril 19, 2026 12:00 pmSkillings 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
USA Rare Earth (USAR) has officially commenced the first commercial-scale production of high- …
Mangrove Lithium refinery: North America’s first commercial milestone in BCApril 19, 2026 11:59 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 Salini Krishnan
Skillings Mining Intelligence
DELTA, BRITISH COLUMBIA : The North American …
Gold Price Forecast: Stabilization as Iran Reopens Strait of HormuzApril 19, 2026 11:59 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 Salini Krishnan
Gold prices stabilized in mid-April 2026 as global markets reacted to a …
US Permitting Matters: Why the Twin Metals Reversal is a Game-Changer for Domestic Nickel and CopperApril 19, 2026 11:58 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
In a move that signals a profound shift in American industrial policy, the U.S. Senate has voted …
Copper Deficit Narrative: Why 2026 Inventory Levels Are a MirageApril 19, 2026 11:58 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
Global copper inventories recently breached the 1 million tonne mark across major exchanges, …
Precious Metals Streaming: Why it is changing brownfield finance in 2026April 19, 2026 11:58 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 Salini Krishnan
The financing landscape for mining projects has undergone a structural shift …
China’s Export Controls Explained: What Gallium and Antimony Spreads Mean for YouApril 19, 2026 11:58 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
The global supply chain for high-tech manufacturing remains in a state of high alert as the …
Skillings Mining Intelligence: The Weekend Newsletter – April 19, 2026April 19, 2026 11:58 amSkillings Mining Review - Florida
By Salini Krishnan
The mining industry does not sleep, and neither does the Skillings newsroom. As we close the books on another high-velocity week, we’ve just cleared …
Trump backs US$50 million investment for South Africa rare earthsApril 19, 2026 11:51 amSouth China Morning PostTwo enormous sandlike dunes at an old chemical processing plant in South Africa are at the centre of an exploratory US-backed project to extract highly sought-after rare earth elements from industrial mining waste.
The Phalaborwa Rare Earths Project has US …
The $24 trillion question: who owns these 100-year-old mining maps?April 19, 2026 9:27 amThe TimesFar beneath the extravagant topiary, rolling lawns and vast lake surrounding a former royal palace on the outskirts of Brussels, a handful of academics go about their daily business.
Tucked away in an archive where only slivers of daylight reach them, the …
US backs South Africa project to extract rare earths despite a diplomatic clashApril 19, 2026 8:46 amThe Frontier PostPHALABORWA (AP) : Two enormous sandlike dunes at an old chemical processing plant in South Africa are at the center of an exploratory US-backed project to extract highly sought-after rare earth elements from industrial mining waste.
The Phalaborwa Rare …
From Investment to Stability: China’s Recalibration in AfghanistanApril 19, 2026 8:05 amHasht-e-Subh DailyAt first glance, the Taliban appeared to offer China and Pakistan a rare strategic convergence: a regime that could stabilize Afghanistan, facilitate access to its vast natural resources, and integrate the country into regional economic corridors. For …
US backs South Africa project to extract rare earths despite diplomatic clashApril 19, 2026 7:34 amThe Hindu Business LineTwo enormous sandlike dunes at an old chemical processing plant in South Africa are at the centre of an exploratory US-backed project to extract highly sought-after rare earth elements from industrial mining waste.
The Phalaborwa Rare Earths Project has US …
US backs a South Africa project to extract rare earths despite a diplomatic clashApril 19, 2026 6:52 amThe Economic TimesTwo enormous sandlike dunes at an old chemical processing plant in South Africa are at the center of an exploratory U.S.-backed project to extract highly sought-after rare earth elements from industrial mining waste.
The Phalaborwa Rare Earths Project has …
US investment in a South African rare earths project is part of the focus on countering ChinaApril 19, 2026 4:15 amAssociated PressPHALABORWA, South Africa (AP) — Two enormous sandlike dunes at an old chemical processing plant in South Africa are at the center of an exploratory U.S.-backed project to extract highly sought-after rare earth elements from industrial mining waste.
The …
Recovering critical minerals from waste + Plug-in solar expandsApril 19, 2026 2:31 amScience Friday - New YorkCredit: Shutterstock
The modern economy relies on a menu of “critical minerals,” like the lithium used in batteries and the rare earth metals in powerful magnets. Obtaining those materials involves both economic and geopolitical risks. But a recent study …
Inside the Race to Control the World’s Lithium SupplyApril 19, 2026 1:43 amOil PriceThe world is ramping up its lithium production in a bid to meet the growing global demand for critical minerals, being driven by renewable energy deployment and the higher uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) and other electronics. Lithium production from …
This is the only country we call homeApril 18, 2026 11:38 pmThe Sunday NewsPresident Mnangagwa
We reproduce in full President Mnangagwa’s speech delivered on the occasion of Zimbabwe’s 46th Independence Day commemorations yesterday in Maphisa, Matabeleland South province.
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Salutations.
Today marks another historic …
A 6,000 km³ magma reservoir with energy and mining potential discovered in Tuscany, ItalyApril 18, 2026 11:37 pmNoticias AmbientalesAn international team of scientists from the University of Geneva, the National Research Council of Italy (CNR-IGG), and the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) discovered a reservoir of approximately 6,000 km³ of magma beneath the …
Lithium 2026 Outlook: Stabilizing Prices and the $30,000/ton ReboundApril 18, 2026 10:22 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Salini Krishnan
After a prolonged correction and a highly volatile reset across the battery materials chain, the lithium market is showing signs of stabilization. For investors tracking the sector, the central question is no longer whether the extreme …
Critical mineral projects: Weekly Power List: Top 10 Critical Mineral Projects in North AmericaApril 18, 2026 10:17 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Salini Krishnan
North America's push to secure domestic supply chains for lithium, rare earths, copper, graphite, nickel, and uranium is reshaping project pipelines from Nevada to the Northwest Territories. This inaugural Weekly Power List …
Australian Firm Secures 6 Lithium Mining Licences In NigeriaApril 18, 2026 4:03 pmLeadership
An Australian mining company, Chariot Resources Limited, has secured approval to develop lithium assets in Nigeria after the country’s mining regulator granted six licences for its operations.
Licences include four exploration permits and two small-scale …
Australian firm gets six lithium mining licences in NigeriaApril 18, 2026 3:59 pmPremium TimesAn Australian mining company, Chariot Resources Limited, now has permission to mine lithium in Nigeria after the country’s mining regulator approved six licences for its operations.
The Nigerian Mining Cadastre Office (MCO) approved the transfer of the …
Kodal Minerals is seeing strong momentum at Bougouni Lithium...April 18, 2026 11:28 amProactive UKKodal Minerals PLC (AIM:KOD) this week outlined strong operational momentum at its Bougouni Lithium Project, supported by record monthly production and rising lithium prices, CEO Bernard Aylward told Proactive.
Aylward reported that March marked a standout …
Skillings Mining Intelligence: Navigating the Supply Cliffs and the Strategic Inflection PointApril 18, 2026 9:07 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Salini Krishnan
The global mining industry has reached a "Strategic Inflection Point," a transition where the cyclical nature of commodity markets is being superseded by structural supply deficits. As of mid-April 2026, the convergence of …
Daily Mining Industry News & Deep-Dive Blogs (Operation 100K)April 18, 2026 9:07 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 Salini Krishnan
The mining landscape in 2026 is moving at a pace that demands both immediate …
Mining Tech Stack for Remote Operations: Connectivity Automation and Predictive MaintenanceApril 18, 2026 9:05 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
The modern mining landscape is no longer defined solely by the volume of earth moved, but by the …
North America just got its first new kind of lithium refineryApril 18, 2026 8:44 amElectrekPhoto: Mangrove Lithium
Mangrove Lithium has opened what it says is North America’s first commercial electrochemical lithium refinery, a 1,000-tonne-per-year plant in Delta, British Columbia, aimed at strengthening the continent’s EV battery supply chain …
Lithium: ANSES warns of increased health and environmental risksApril 18, 2026 8:44 amEntrevueThe French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES) is warning about the effects of lithium, widely used in electric car batteries and electronic devices. Already recognized as toxic to reproduction, this element is now …
Guest Lecturer Thea Riofrancos Delivers Talk on Lithium Extraction, Green Energy, & CapitalismApril 18, 2026 8:37 amThe Wesleyan Argus - ConnecticutOn Monday, April 13, Thea Riofrancos delivered a talk at the Frank Center for Public Affairs exploring the political, economic, and environmental implications of resource extraction in the era of green capitalism, attracting dozens of Wesleyan students …
Proposed mining near the BWCA: Your questions answeredApril 18, 2026 6:44 amKARE 11 - MinnesotaThe U.S. Senate narrowly voted to lift a 20-year mining ban near Boundary Waters, sparking debate over environmental risks.
MINNEAPOLIS — The U.S. Senate voted 50–49 Thursday to reverse a 20-year federal moratorium on mining near the Boundary Waters Canoe …
Resolution appoints former Sayona Mining MD Brett Lynch for U.S. expansionApril 17, 2026 10:35 pmStockheadResolution Minerals strengthens board with appointment of Brett Lynch as a non-executive director. Pic: Getty Images
Resolution appoints former Sayona Mining managing director Brett Lynch as a non-executive director
Lynch to provide his experience in …
Amargosa river makes ‘most endangered’ list as mining, solar threats mountApril 17, 2026 10:34 pmPahrump Valley Times - NevadaThe mighty-but-little-known Amargosa River gained dubious national recognition this week.
Without intervention preventing mining and solar farm development, the river that makes life possible in one of America’s harshest deserts is in grave danger, the …