Ghana to proceed with gold royalty hike despite pressure from U.S., China March 10, 2026 9:33 amNairametricsGhana will proceed with a new sliding-scale royalty regime for gold mining despite diplomatic pressure from the United States, China and other Western governments urging it to reconsider the policy.
Reuters reported that Isaac Tandoh, chief executive …
Text Without Context is Pretext – Ukraine today, Taiwan tomorrow?March 10, 2026 9:23 amSmall Wars JournalRussia and Ukraine; China and Taiwan. Can we predict an irridentist comparison between two similar yet different contexts?
“Ukraine today; Taiwan tomorrow”. “Taiwan 2027”. We hear the parallels and implications of a Russian-esque invasion of Taiwan …
ASX rebounds as oil backs offMarch 10, 2026 6:07 amTownsville BulletinASX claws back losses as Trump cools war panic
Energy stocks sink as oil retreats
Hormuz still holds the market hostage
By lunchtime on Tuesday in Sydney, the S&P/ASX 200 had managed a respectable little resurrection.
The index was up 1.2%, clawing …
Gilbert + Tobin guides IGO on Forrestania Nickel Operations saleMarch 10, 2026 4:42 amICLGIGO has sold the nickel mines assets to Medallion Metals Limited.
IGO has sold the nickel mines assets to Medallion Metals Limited.
Australian law firm Gilbert + Tobin has advised mining and exploration company IGO Limited on the sale of Forrestania Nickel …
Mining as a Bedrock for Growth in U.S. and CanadaMarch 10, 2026 3:32 amConstructConnectThere is a major type of capital spending often viewed as separate from construction yet intrinsically linked to it: the hugely important mining sector.
Mining has always provided the essential input materials to build our world. However, we are now seeing …
[ANALYSIS] Big Tech’s Nuclear Bet: Why Data Centers are Eyeing Direct Stakes in Uranium ProjectsMarch 10, 2026 3:26 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaMicrosoft isn't just buying power purchase agreements anymore. Google isn't satisfied with renewable energy credits. Amazon's not waiting for the grid to catch up. They're going upstream: directly into the uranium supply chain: and the …
[ANALYSIS] Resource Nationalism 2.0: Zimbabwe Slams the Door on Raw Lithium ExportsMarch 10, 2026 3:24 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Sonny Jimerson
The grace period is over. If you were betting on a slow, predictable transition for African battery metals, your spreadsheet just became obsolete.
On Wednesday, Zimbabwe effectively slammed the door shut. The government enacted an …
Rare Earth Mining: A Comprehensive Guide for 2026March 10, 2026 3:23 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaThe global rare earth supply chain is a house of cards, and 2026 is the year the wind starts blowing.
For decades, the West treated rare earth elements (REEs) as a niche commodity: a specialty chemical concern tucked away in the shadows of bulk iron ore …
The World’s Largest Rare Earth Mines: Leaders in Global SupplyMarch 10, 2026 3:23 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Charles Pitts
Here’s the thing nobody wants to admit: the "rare earth" conversation isn't actually about geology. It’s about a stranglehold. While the West spends billions on subsidies and "strategic frameworks," the reality of …
Chariot soars after clearing key hurdle for Nigerian lithium portfolioMarch 10, 2026 1:04 amThe West AustralianShares in Chariot Resources soared as much as 55 per cent to a high of 15 cents in early trade after the government approved the transfer of six licences into a joint venture with local partners, clearing a significant regulatory hurdle for its Nigerian …
America's Abandoned Coal Mines Could Become Giant Underground BatteriesMarch 10, 2026 12:58 amOil PriceAs many as half a million abandoned coal mines dot the United States. These mines pose a major threat to public health and safety, in addition to environmental well-being. While many of these sites have been abandoned since the 1970s, before federal …
CC9 lock in key approval for lithium acquisitionMarch 10, 2026 12:42 amTownsville BulletinChariot seals key regulatory milestone for its proposed acquisition of a majority stake in a portfolio of Nigerian lithium projects
The Nigerian government has now approved the transfer of six lithium licences to a JV that will be controlled by Chariot …
Canada’s lack of mineral processing capabilities is a defence vulnerability, committee hearsMarch 9, 2026 11:16 pmThe Globe and MailOpen this photo in gallery:Teck Resources' Highland Valley Copper Mine near Logan Lake, B.C., in September, 2025. Modern defence systems heavily rely on access to critical minerals such as copper, industry experts say.DARRYL DYCK/The Canadian Press …
When Simplicity is Lost in the CacophonyMarch 9, 2026 11:11 pmThe Shillong TimesEditor,
There is a peculiar talent some writers possess: the ability to take a simple subject and inflate it into a grand philosophical crisis. The recent letter titled “The World’s on Fire, But At Least My Straw is Dissolving” by Ellerine Diengdoh, (ST …
3 ASX ETFs set to benefit from the AI revolutionMarch 9, 2026 9:18 pmThe Motley Fool AustraliaHome / Sector / ETFs / 3 ASX ETFs set to benefit from the AI revolution
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North's golden geology tarnished by policyMarch 9, 2026 9:07 pmNorth of 60 Mining NewsWhile Alaska, Yukon, British Columbia, Nunavut, and Northwest Territories all rank in the top 20 when it comes to mineral potential, less favorable mining policy perceptions continue to weigh on the investment attractiveness of these northern mining …
Miners dominate ASX index rebalanceMarch 9, 2026 7:58 pmTownsville BulletinAs investors shift to 'real assets' miners are moving their way higher into key ASX indices
Northern Star Resources joins Australia's top 20 listed companies for the first time, with PLS, Light & Wonder, and gold trio Greatland, Regis and …
Mining rush for critical minerals threatens Amazon land reform settlementsMarch 9, 2026 7:47 pmMongabayA survey of mining records found dozens of requests for copper, manganese and nickel targeting land reform settlements in northern Brazil’s Carajás region in the last five years.
The rush for critical minerals is creating potential “sacrifice zones” of …
The bank Trump is relying on for rare-earth mineralsMarch 9, 2026 7:40 pmThe Indian ExpressWhen President Donald Trump made his first run for the White House more than a decade ago, he derided the Export-Import Bank of the United States as a “featherbedding” corporate welfare scheme.“I don’t like it because I don’t think it’s necessary,” Trump …
Critical minerals get spotlight during WSU community panelMarch 9, 2026 7:37 pmCapital Press - OregonPublished 11:24 am Monday, March 9, 2026
A free Washington State University community panel will provide information about critical minerals — mined materials that are fundamental to the functioning economy, with a supply chain vulnerable to disruption.
“ …
Ball Mill For Mining Market 2026 Benefiting From Ore Processing ImprovementsMarch 9, 2026 6:45 pmEIN PresswireThe Business Research Company's Ball Mill For Mining Market 2026 Benefiting From Ore Processing Improvements
LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 9, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- "Ball Mill For Mining market to surpass $6 billion …
Brazil seeks partnership with Europe for critical mineral miningMarch 9, 2026 5:51 pmAgencia BrasilBrazil is seeking partnerships with European countries for the exploration of critical minerals and rare earths, which are key resources to the energy transition, said Brazilian Ambassador to Germany Rodrigo Baena Soares.
The diplomat gave a press …
Zimbabwe lacks capacity to detect 17 rare earth minerals in lithium exports at its bordersMarch 9, 2026 5:47 pmNehanda RadioZimbabwe currently does not have the technology at its borders to detect the full range of rare earth minerals that may be contained within lithium or other mineral exports, the Minister of Mines and Mining Development, Polite Kambamura, has told …
Ghanaian academic leads UK-funded research into justice in critical minerals governanceMarch 9, 2026 5:13 pmGhana News AgencyBy Desmond Davies
London, March 9, GNA – A Ghanaian academic at King’s College London is leading vital research into how mining is affecting communities in Ghana, Chile and Australia and how to make their voices heard in decisions about climate and …
Arbor Metals Commences Phase 1 2026 Drill Program At Jarnet Lithium ProjectMarch 9, 2026 5:03 pmInvesting News Network(TheNewswire) Vancouver, Canada March 9th, 2026 TheNewswire Arbor Metals Corp. ("Arbor" or the "Company") (TSXV: ABR,OTC:ABRMF, FWB: 432) is pleased to announce the commencement of its Phase 1 2026 diamond drilling program at its wholly …
Antimony Emerges as Strategic Growth Play in $4B+ Critical Minerals MarketMarch 9, 2026 5:01 pmInvesting News NetworkInvestors eye growth potential as limited supply and rising military/electronics demand drive long-term market expansion Market News Updates News Commentary - Antimony is starting to get a lot more attention in the critical minerals industry, …
Kagame meets Kazakhstan sovereign fund to expand Rwanda critical minerals partnershipMarch 9, 2026 12:53 pmBusiness Insider AfricaThe delegation, led by the fund’s chief executive Nurlan Zhakupov, met Kagame at Urugwiro Village in Kigali to discuss the implementation of a cooperation agreement on critical minerals signed between Rwanda and Kazakhstan in May 2025.
“Discussions focused …
Ghana to introduce new gold royalty regime on Tuesday despite opposition, regulator saysMarch 9, 2026 12:18 pmZawyaGhana will press ahead on Tuesday with a new sliding-scale gold royalty regime that links state revenues to rising bullion prices, the head of the mining regulator has told Reuters, despite opposition from China, the U.S. and other Western governments …
‘Drill, baby, drill’: How Donald Trump is bringing hope back to a Cornish mining communityMarch 9, 2026 12:17 pmYahoo News - United Kingdom“There’s no one who knows more about underground work than me,” Mark Kaczmarek says, laughing. “It’s one thing learning from a textbook, but it’s another thing doing it.”
We are enjoying a cup of tea in the offices of South Crofty tin mine, not far from …
Mali Greenlights Ganfeng Takeover of Goulamina Lithium ProjectMarch 9, 2026 8:47 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaHere is the truth nobody wants to admit: while Western governments are busy drafting white papers on “critical mineral security,” China is actually out there buying the dirt. The recent finalization of the Malian government’s agreement with Ganfeng Lithium …
Four mining projects to boost supply of battery metalsMarch 9, 2026 8:22 amMiningMetalnews.comGlobal demand for battery metals is expected to increase sharply during the next decade. Analysts warn that structural supply deficits could emerge for several key minerals used in batteries and advanced technologies, writes The Northern Miner.
The growing …
[ANALYSIS] The Autonomy Race: Why XCMG and Codelco’s AI MoU Signals a Tech Pivot in Chilean CopperMarch 9, 2026 6:14 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaThe mining industry loves a good Memorandum of Understanding. Most of them gather dust in corporate archives, serving as little more than a press release to appease ESG-hungry investors. But the MoU signed on March 3, 2026, between XCMG and Codelco is …
[HARD NEWS] China Centralizes Lithium Permitting as Crackdown Threatens Global Battery Supply ChainMarch 9, 2026 6:13 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBEIJING : China has centralized all lithium mining permit approvals under the Ministry of Natural Resources, implementing the strictest regulatory controls on strategic minerals since the country's revised Mineral Resources Law took effect in July 2025 …
Mining M&A Secrets Revealed: What Experts Don’t Want You to Know About Project ValuationsMarch 9, 2026 6:13 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Charles Pitts
Most mining consultants get paid to make simple things look complicated. They’ll bury you in 200-page feasibility studies, technical jargon, and "blue sky" geological potential that sounds great in a boardroom but means nothing …
The electric vehicle dilemma: Guam’s car dealers weigh in on deep-sea mining discussionMarch 9, 2026 4:55 amThe Pacific Island TimesTriple J Enterprises Inc. launched Blink Series 8 Level 2 charging station at Dusit Thani Guam Resort on April 22, 2024. Photo courtesy of Triple J
Touted as a green alternative to traditional fuel-powered cars, electric vehicles eliminate tailpipe …
Perpetual’s ‘topical’ portfolio makes for a busy yearMarch 9, 2026 1:50 amTownsville BulletinOne of Australia’s top mining journalists, Kristie Batten, writes for Stockhead every week in her regular column, keeping a watchful eye on the movers and shakers of the small cap resources scene.
After a relatively quiet 2025, Perpetual Resources (ASX:PEC …
Kristie Batten: Perpetual’s topical portfolio makes for a busy yearMarch 8, 2026 10:54 pmStockheadOne of Australia’s top mining journalists, Kristie Batten, writes for Stockhead every week in her regular column, keeping a watchful eye on the movers and shakers of the small cap resources scene.
After a relatively quiet 2025, Perpetual (ASX:PPT) is …
[HARD NEWS] Mali Greenlights Ganfeng Takeover of Goulamina Lithium ProjectMarch 8, 2026 8:39 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaHere is the truth nobody wants to admit: while Western governments are busy drafting white papers on "critical mineral security," China is actually out there buying the dirt. The recent finalization of the Malian government’s agreement with …
How mining can transform Saudi Arabia’s economyMarch 8, 2026 4:09 pmArab News JapanKingdom’s mineral wealth valued at $2.5tn, positioning mining as a third pillar of the national economy
Ghadi Joudah
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is accelerating its push into mining as part of its economic transformation under Vision 2030, amid the growing …
Cornish firm given green light to drill for lithium near Redruth as demand expected to skyrocketMarch 8, 2026 7:12 amNew Civil EngineerCornish Lithium has been granted planning permission by Cornwall Council’s mineral planning authority to proceed with exploration and potential pilot production at its Copper House site, near Burncoose and Redruth.
The news comes as Wood Mackenzie releases …
Lithium AI Demand: What it is, why it matters, 2026 outlookMarch 8, 2026 2:35 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaEveryone is staring at the tailpipes of electric vehicles. They’re missing the server racks.
For the last five years, the lithium narrative has been simple: more EVs equals more demand. It was a one-track conversation. But while the market was obsessing …
Lithium Looting: The Real Reason Government Rushed To Ban All Raw Mineral ExportsMarch 7, 2026 11:16 amMy ZimbabweIn the sweltering heat of the Masvingo province, where the dust of the Bikita hills settles on the parched tongues of villagers, a new kind of gold rush has turned into a silent war. It is a war of “white gold”—lithium—and the latest casualty is the …
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 …
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 …