Argentina passes mining reform to spur investment near glaciersApril 9, 2026 8:20 amKDAL - MinnesotaBy Lucila Sigal
BUENOS AIRES, April 9 (Reuters) – Lawmakers in Argentina approved a government-backed reform on Thursday that aims to promote mining investment in glacier regions, a step environmentalists and scientists have said would weaken protections …
Rich groundwork for Australia’s critical minerals futureApril 9, 2026 7:48 amAustralia MiningGeoscience Australia is assessing the Adavale Basin’s geology and potential for resources and underground storage. Image: Geoscience Australia
Geoscience Australia has been charged with providing the scientific groundwork for the country’s future resources …
Argentine MPs approve bill to allow mining in glaciersApril 9, 2026 7:26 amThe Derby Informer - KansasArgentine MPs approved a bill early Thursday promoted by President Javier Milei that authorizes mining in ecologically sensitive areas of glaciers and permafrost, and has outraged environmentalists.
The amendment to the so-called Glacier Law, which was …
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Chariot confirms sought-after spodumene at Nigerian lithium playApril 9, 2026 6:07 amThe West AustralianChariot Resources has confirmed the presence of valuable spodumene in all six of its previously announced high-grade lithium samples taken from its green Fonlo and Iganna projects in Nigeria.
Independent quantitative mineralogical analysis, completed by …
Wildcat grows Bolt Cutter as drilling extends lithium systemApril 9, 2026 5:42 amAustralia MiningWildcat Resources has extended the footprint of its Bolt Cutter Central lithium discovery in Western Australia’s Pilbara, with new drilling confirming mineralisation continues along strike and remains open.
The company reported a ~300m northerly extension …
Electronic waste is piling up; here’s how Florida is managing the surgeApril 9, 2026 3:51 amWUFT - FloridaJust past the visitor’s center is a mountain of garbage. Refrigerators, desk chairs and shopping carts, stacked in a hulking heap.
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Whether oil and gas, or green tech, India depends on importsApril 9, 2026 3:42 amETEnergyworld.comIndia's ambitious renewable energy goals are hampered by its reliance on imported critical minerals. The country faces a strategic vulnerability in securing lithium, cobalt, and nickel, with processing and refining posing significant hurdles.The …
Conference on EVs and mining to take place in MayApril 9, 2026 3:41 amThe Timmins TimesBreadcrumb Trail Links
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Rock Tech Lithium, BMI Group Establish $144M Partnership to Advance Lithium Converter FacilityApril 9, 2026 2:55 amIndustrial Equipment News - WisconsinGerman-Canadian critical minerals company Rock Tech Lithium Inc. announced a strategic partnership with Canadian industrial infrastructure platform company BMI Group Inc. to develop Rock Tech's lithium converter facility in Red Rock, Ontario.
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MegaWatt Announces Shares for Debt SettlementApril 9, 2026 2:52 amEIN PresswireVancouver, British Columbia, April 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MegaWatt Lithium and Battery Metals Corp. (CSE:MEGA) (FSE: WR20) (OTCQB: WALRF) (the "Company", or “MegaWatt”) announces that, it will enter into debt settlement agreements pursuant …
Altius acquires 9.9% of TNR GoldApril 9, 2026 2:27 amCanadian Mining JournalAltius Minerals (TSX: ALS) has taken up a 9.9% stake in TNR Gold (TSXV: TNR) to further expand its investment holdings in companies with royalty-generating assets.
In a statement on Monday, TNR said Altius will purchase 23.5 million of its common shares at …
Mines vs glaciers: Argentine MPs weigh key environmental reformApril 9, 2026 1:58 amRTL TodayArgentine MPs on Wednesday inched closer to adopting a bill promoted by President Javier Milei that authorizes mining in ecologically sensitive areas of glaciers and permafrost.
The amendment to the so-called Glacier Law, which was approved by the Senate …
How much do I need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to reach a £2,027 monthly passive income?April 9, 2026 1:39 amThe Motley Fool UKImage source: Getty Images
The new financial year has begun, and many of us are taking a fresh look at our Stocks and Shares ISAs. These investment accounts allow Britons to invest in thousands of companies in the UK and abroad at the touch of a button. As …
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Rock Tech secures $200M partnership for Ontario lithium converterApril 9, 2026 12:42 amCanadian Mining JournalRock Tech Lithium announced a strategic partnership with the BMI Group, a Canadian industrial infrastructure platform company, to develop Rock Tech’s lithium converter facility in Red Rock, Ontario.
The partnership is expected to be structured as a …
Stria Starts Strategic Transformation with Acquisition of First Gold RoyaltyApril 8, 2026 11:42 pmThe Kingston Whig-StandardBreadcrumb Trail Links
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Argentine MPs to debate watered-down glaciers protectionApril 8, 2026 10:01 pmDigital JournalA Greenpeace activist unfurls a banner reading 'Hands off the Glaciers Law' outside Argentina's parliament ahead of a vote by MPs on an amendment watering down glacier protections - Copyright AFP Tomás Cuesta
Argentine MPs on Wednesday were set …
Aggreko to deliver ‘Australia’s largest’ off-grid renewable hybrid power plant for copper mineApril 8, 2026 9:37 pmESS NewsScotland-headquartered energy solutions company Aggreko has finalized what it calls a “landmark” power purchase agreement (PPA) with South African mining company Harmony Gold for the Eva copper project being developed in northwest Queensland.
Aggreko said …
White Oil: EV case strengthens after Iran War, putting lithium plays in the driver’s seatApril 8, 2026 8:52 pmStockhead770m vehicles would need to be replaced with EVs to solve ongoing oil shortfall from a permanent closure of the Strait of Hormuz. That'd be a while lotta lithium. Pic: Getty Images
EV sales had a slow start to the year but a surge in oil prices has …
Frontier Lithium Announces C$15 Million Bought Deal Prospectus OfferingApril 8, 2026 8:21 pmEIN PresswireNot for distribution to U.S. news wire services or dissemination in the United States. GREATER SUDBURY, Ontario, April 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Frontier Lithium Inc. (TSXV: FL) (OTC: LITOF) (“Frontier” or the “Company”) has announced today that it has …
Tanzania’s ascent and the reimagining of Africa’s natural wealthApril 8, 2026 7:54 pmThe CitizenIn an era where resource-rich nations often struggle to translate abundance into prosperity, Tanzania is steadily crafting a different narrative. One anchored not merely in what lies beneath its soil, but in the leadership, policies and people shaping its …
Argentina’s Congress to debate easing glacier protection law to boost miningApril 8, 2026 6:54 pmBuenos Aires TimesLawmakers in Argentina will today debate a new bill that would allow provinces to redefine glacier protection areas in order to expand mining activity.
Activists and demonstrators are set to take to the streets later today to denounce the push by President …
Core Lithium awards contract for Finniss projectApril 8, 2026 6:28 pmMining TechnologyCore Lithium has awarded NRW a A$50m ($34.7m) contract for surface mining services at the Grants deposit, part of the company’s Finniss Lithium Project in the Northern Territory, Australia.
Mobilisation is expected to begin immediately, with mining and ore …
Lunch Wrap: ASX spikes as two-week ceasefire calms nerves, oil down 15pcApril 8, 2026 5:43 pmStockheadCeasefire, and potential for peace is on the cards. Pic: Getty Images
ASX surges as war fears cool
Oil plunge sparks global relief rally
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By lunchtime on Wednesday in Sydney, the S&P/ASX 200 was ripping, soaring 2. …
Resources Top 5: Antimony hopeful Resolution surges 75pc on US Fast-Track inclusionApril 8, 2026 5:40 pmStockheadResolution Minerals has joined mining giants RIo Tinto and BHP on the US Government's FAST-41 Transparency Program list. Pic: Getty Images
Resolution secures fast-track antimony permitting pathway
Advance delivers maiden JORC silver resource at Yoquivo …
CATL: Why Summon the "King of Gold" Out of Retirement?April 8, 2026 4:39 pmGasgooGasgoo Munich-On April 7, sources inside CATL confirmed to media that the company has officially appointed Chen Jinghe—the founder and former chairman of Zijin Mining—as a consultant for its mining division. The move aims to bolster the company's …
Zimbabwe sets lithium export quotas to boost local processingApril 8, 2026 4:17 pmTimes LIVEShare current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn
Zimbabwe will introduce lithium concentrate export quotas and require commitments for more local processing as part of …
These lithium shares could triple in value: BrokerApril 8, 2026 3:42 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, …
Buy, hold, sell: Coles, Endeavour, and Rio Tinto sharesApril 8, 2026 3:34 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, …
Looking for an ASX lithium share with plenty of potential upside? This could be the oneApril 8, 2026 3:33 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, …
Ghana Prioritises Local Gold Mining Ownership and Value RetentionApril 8, 2026 3:23 pmAfrican Leadership MagazineGhana’s mining sector is undergoing a significant structural shift that goes beyond the transfer of the Damang gold mine from Gold Fields to a local firm. After decades of foreign dominated extraction, the country is placing greater emphasis on local …
Zimbabwe Launches Big Five Banknotes to Rebuild CurrencyApril 8, 2026 3:23 pmAfrican Leadership MagazineZimbabwe is introducing a new series of ZiG banknotes, known as the “Big Five” series, as part of a broader effort by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe to restore public confidence in the national currency. After years of hyperinflation, dollarisation, and …
On-The-Air (27/03/2026)April 8, 2026 3:18 pmEngineering NewsEvery Friday, SAfm’s radio anchor Sakina Kamwendo speaks to Martin Creamer, publishing editor of Engineering News & Mining Weekly. Reported here is this Friday’s At the Coalface transcript:
Kamwendo: The crisis in the Middle East is highlighting South …
ASX spikes as ceasefire cools nervesApril 8, 2026 2:58 pmTownsville BulletinASX surges as war fears cool
Oil plunge sparks global relief rally
Tech and miners lead the charge
By lunchtime on Wednesday in Sydney, the S&P/ASX 200 was ripping, soaring 2.6% like someone had flicked the “risk-on” switch back to full blast.
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India is dependent on imported goods, whether it's oil, gas or green technologyApril 8, 2026 2:12 pmWorld Energy News - Connecticut* Price shocks hasten India's green energy drive
India imports minerals such as lithium and cobalt
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Zimbabwe sets strict conditions for lifting lithium export banApril 8, 2026 2:03 pmBulawayo 24 NewsZimbabwe's government has introduced stringent requirements that lithium producers must meet before the current ban on lithium concentrate exports is lifted, in a move aimed at boosting local beneficiation, improving transparency, and strengthening …
Putin: Russia discovers 276 solid mineral deposits in 2025April 8, 2026 11:56 amCGTNA view of copper ore at the Udokan Copper Mining and Metallurgical Plant, Russia. /VCG
A view of copper ore at the Udokan Copper Mining and Metallurgical Plant, Russia. /VCG
Russia discovered 276 solid mineral deposits in the past year, President …
EVs aren’t the environmental solution we should look towardApril 8, 2026 10:32 amThe Michigan DailyRight now, people rely heavily on individual gas-powered vehicles as a main method of transportation. However, the influence of their emissions on climate change and the environment has prompted discussion of other transportation alternatives.
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Zimbabwe to introduce lithium export quotas, sets conditions for resumption of shipmentsApril 8, 2026 9:09 amZawyaHARARE - Zimbabwe will introduce lithium concentrate export quotas and require commitments for more local processing as part of conditions to allow the resumption of mineral exports, the mines ministry has told producers.
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ASX mining stocks jump higher on Middle East truceApril 8, 2026 7:39 amCairns PostResolution secures fast-track antimony permitting pathway
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India’s clean energy ambitions face critical minerals crunchApril 8, 2026 7:00 amThe Hindu Business LineWhile India targets 500 GW of green energy capacity by 2030 and higher non-fossil power share, it relies heavily on imports of lithium, cobalt and nickel.
The conflict in the Middle East is pushing India, which imports 80%
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Skillings Mining Intelligence: The Streaming Surge and Panama’s Copper Pivot (April 7, 2026)April 8, 2026 1:29 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Salini Krishnan and Sonny Jimerson
Mining industry capital flows are undergoing a rapid realignment as of April 7, 2026, characterized by high-value streaming agreements and a cautious de-escalation of regulatory tensions in key copper and lithium …
Sunday Power List: The 10 Titans Defining the 2026 Resource Realignment!April 8, 2026 1:29 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Charles Pitts & Sonny Jimerson
The April 5 Weekly Power List review tracks the companies and capital pools exerting the greatest influence on the 2026 resource realignment. Across copper, uranium, lithium, rare earths, gold-linked cash flow, and …