Is Zimbabwe Ready for the Next Wave of Industrial Automation?March 14, 2026 2:31 amThe Zimbabwe MailFor decades, automation in manufacturing evolved slowly. Machines became more efficient, production lines slightly faster, and software gradually improved the management of factory operations. But the industrial landscape is now entering a new phase where …
Coal India’s subsidiary CMPDIL to launch IPO on March 20March 14, 2026 1:55 amThe Hindu Business LineState-run Coal India’s wholly owned subsidiary Central Mine Planning and Design Institute, which has filed the Red Herring Prospectus (RHP) with capital market regulator SEBI for its proposed initial public offering (IPO), is planning to open the IPO for …
Atlantic Lithium Reports Narrower H1 Loss as Ewoyaa Awaits Parliament VoteMarch 14, 2026 12:35 amNews GhanaAtlantic Lithium Limited (AIM: ALL, ASX: A11, GSE: ALLGH) has posted a narrower half-year loss and secured new financing as it waits for Ghana’s Parliament to ratify the Mining Lease that would clear the final regulatory hurdle for the Ewoyaa Lithium …
Alabama Is Threatening to Ban Utility-Scale SolarMarch 14, 2026 12:28 amHeatmap NewsCopenhagen Infrastructure Partners Raises $1.5 Billion for Energy Transition Fund
Building on the success of its first energy transition credit fund, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners has raised nearly $1.5 billion (€1.3 billion) at the first close of its …
Pact inked for new graphite refinery in Al BuraimiMarch 14, 2026 12:01 amOman ObserverMUSCAT, MAR 13
An agreement has been signed for the establishment of a major graphite refining project in Al Buraimi Governorate — an initiative that will strengthen the country’s positioning as a global producer of strategic materials for lithium-ion …
Australian man convicted of selling info to possible Chinese spiesMarch 13, 2026 11:18 pmUnited Press International (UPI)March 13 (UPI) -- An Australian businessman was found guilty Friday of selling information to two people believed to be Chinese spies.
Alexander Csergo, 59, was convicted of reckless foreign interference in a Sydney court after compiling reports for two …
Resources Top 5: Everest, Pinnacle and Gold Mountain climb on metals newsMarch 13, 2026 10:55 pmStockheadEverest, Pinnacle and Gold Mountain climb higher on the back of positive gold and critical minerals news. Pic: Getty Images
EMC hits up to 1m at 127g/t gold with first processing imminent at Mt Dimer Taipan
PIM well-positioned to benefit from growing …
Funding Friday: Batteries, Danes, and SteelMarch 13, 2026 10:17 pmHeatmap NewsThis week’s Funding Friday comes with good news for a few hard-hit sectors. First up, the international sustainable infrastructure giant Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners has raised a significant first close of its latest credit fund, highlighting …
Atlantic Lithium awaiting final parliamentary approval for EwoyaaMarch 13, 2026 9:10 pmShareCastIn interim results for the six months ended 31 December, the AIM-traded firm said the Ewoyaa Lithium Project was currently awaiting ratification of its mining lease by Ghana’s parliament, representing the final stage in the permitting process.
The country’ …
Hungary launches strategic mineral searchMarch 13, 2026 7:50 pmCEENERGYNEWSHungary has launched a National Exploration Programme to identify and extract critical raw materials. Bence Gonda, the Strategic Vice-President of the Supervisory Authority for Regulatory Affairs (SZTFH), spoke about the programme, according to the …
Calls to regulate Australia’s $2.1bn battery recycling industryMarch 13, 2026 7:25 pmEnergy MagazineCalls are growing for Australia’s rapidly growing battery recycling industry to have “nationally aligned” regulation.
Industry leaders convened at Parliament House in Canberra this week to advocate for mandatory product stewardship for battery materials, …
Policy reforms, sustainable mining key to India’s mineral security: ExpertsMarch 13, 2026 6:16 pmSambad EnglishBhubaneswar: The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) organised the India Mines & Minerals Conclave 2026 in the Odisha capital here today.
The conclave, held on the theme ‘Shaping Transformation Through Policy Reforms, …
NL (water) solutions for the CRM sectorMarch 13, 2026 6:15 pmNetherlandsandyou Over the
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Australian businessman found guilty of working for suspected Chinese spiesMarch 13, 2026 6:00 pmBBCThe pair asked for reports on a "shopping list" of subjects including lithium mining, iron ore, the Aukus agreement and the Quad diplomatic partnership, the court heard. The list was found during a search of his Bondi premises in 2023 after his …
Recyclers target ‘hibernating devices’ to feed urgent critical minerals demandMarch 13, 2026 5:53 pmWaste DiveTo boost domestic supply chains for critical minerals, players in the recovery and recycling value chain will need to foster stronger relationships and think more creatively as geopolitical and global trade pressures mount, said speakers at the Remade …
Ban First, Build Later: Malawi’s 89% lessonMarch 13, 2026 5:35 pmNyasa Times In October 2025 Malawi’s president signed Executive Order No. 2, banning the export of all raw, unprocessed minerals. The stated aim was to force domestic processing and capture more value. Within months mining revenue fell 89%. The government collected …
Are Liontown shares a buy after its results?March 13, 2026 5:23 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, …
Rio Tinto slows pace of construction on Quebec lithium processing plantMarch 13, 2026 5:23 pmThe Globe and MailOpen this photo in gallery:Rio Tinto's Nemaska lithium processing plant in Bécancour, Que.Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press
Rio Tinto Group is slowing the pace of construction of its Nemaska lithium processing plant in Bécancour, Que., this year …
Rio Tinto share price rises despite incident at major US copper mineMarch 13, 2026 5:16 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: DBI, GQG Partners, and Rio Tinto sharesMarch 13, 2026 5:13 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, …
United States, Chile sign pact on critical minerals, rare earthsMarch 13, 2026 5:04 pmUnited Press International (UPI)U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau called for a strengthening of supply chains between the United States and Chile. File Photo by Luis Gandarillas/EPA
SANTIAGO, Chile, March 13 (UPI) -- The United States and Chile have signed a …
Over 3 million Australians experienced personal fraud last financial year — as it happenedMarch 13, 2026 4:56 pmABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)Yesterday, 5:12amThu 12 Mar 2026 at 5:12am
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First person to be charged with reckless foreign interference found guiltyMarch 13, 2026 4:48 pmABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)A jury has found Australian businessman Alexander Csergo guilty of reckless foreign interference, after a Sydney court heard he compiled reports for two suspected Chinese spies while overseas.
The 59-year-old pleaded not guilty to the single charge and has …
Zimbabwe’s lithium upgrade still runs through ChinaMarch 13, 2026 4:29 pmSemaforZimbabwe’s lithium strategy captures a broader dilemma confronting resource-rich African states: how to climb the value chain without the capital and expertise required to build entire industrial ecosystems alone.
Lithium refining is expensive and …
Quantum Battery Delivers Superextensive Electrical PowerMarch 13, 2026 4:18 pmBioengineer.orgQuantum batteries, long hailed as a futuristic solution for energy storage, have now taken a monumental leap toward practical application with the breakthrough study published by Hymas, K., Muir, J.B., Tibben, D., and collaborators in Light: Science & …
Experts: Critical mineral resources becoming vital in strategic competitionMarch 13, 2026 3:53 pmChina DailyFeng Yunduan (first left), chairman of DeepVein Holdings, says to visitors at the 2026 Appliance and Electronics World Expo, which got underway in Shanghai on March 12, that the deep integration of AI and mining is a key engine for promoting the upgrade of …
How we can power Australia with renewable energy while protecting natureMarch 13, 2026 1:50 pmThe Climate CouncilThe wellbeing, livelihoods and security of Australian communities, and the precious ecosystems upon which we depend for our survival, rest on tackling the climate crisis. Extreme heat, floods, droughts and fires – intensified by the burning of coal, oil …
What joining Canada’s ‘buyers’ club’ means for Australia’s critical minerals futureMarch 13, 2026 1:03 pmAustralia MiningWhen Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney made his recent visit to Australia, he made it a priority to meet with Rio Tinto chief executive officer Simon Trott, alongside a schedule of meetings with Australian political leaders including Prime Minister …
ASM Launch Mining Strategy to Drive Formalisation and BeneficiationMarch 13, 2026 12:44 pmMining ZimbabweArtisanal and small-scale miners have launched a comprehensive mining strategy aimed at formalising operations, enhancing technical capacity, and positioning the sub-sector to fully participate in Zimbabwe’s beneficiation agenda, Mining Zimbabwe can report …
How African Minerals Are Reshaping Global Power DynamicsMarch 13, 2026 12:13 pmAfrican Leadership MagazineThe battle for rare earth minerals has become one of the defining contests of modern geopolitics, defence capability, and industrial power. As traditional alliances shift and global competition intensifies, Africa is emerging not merely as an observer but …
Saskatchewan Premier confident province will weather trade turmoilMarch 13, 2026 11:28 amWest Central OnlineSaskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says the province is well positioned to weather growing global trade uncertainty thanks to its resource-based economy and expanding export markets.
Speaking at the 2026 Annual SARM Convention, Moe told rural municipal leaders …
LFP Batteries Claim 60 Percent of Global Market as North America Scrambles to Build Supply ChainMarch 13, 2026 11:13 amInvesting News NetworkThe rise of lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries was a popular theme at the Benchmark Week Summit in Toronto, where industry executives said the chemistry’s combination of safety, versatility and lower costs is driving explosive growth across electric …
U.S. mining firms strike new deals in East Africa as competition for Africa’s minerals intensifiesMarch 13, 2026 9:23 amBusiness Insider AfricaBurundi has signed two new mining agreements with U.S. companies as Washington deepens its economic engagement with Africa’s critical minerals sector, a region increasingly seen as vital to global supply chains for energy transition technologies.
The …
ASX Runners of the Week: 88 Energy, Aguia, Chariot & TorqueMarch 13, 2026 9:01 amThe West AustralianDire straits in the Strait of Hormuz.
Turns out the skinny little waterway – the one funnelling 20-25 per cent of the world’s oil and a hefty chunk of LNG – really is the artery the global economy can’t live without.
And when Iran starts lashing out at …
Everest higher on bonanza goldMarch 13, 2026 8:18 amCairns PostYour standout small cap resources stocks for Friday, March 13, 2026.
EMC hits up to 1m at 127g/t gold with first processing imminent at Mt Dimer Taipan PIM well-positioned to benefit from growing demand for lithium and rare earths GMN confirms …
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Battery Market 2026 Supporting Hybrid Mobility ExpansionMarch 13, 2026 8:06 amEIN PresswireThe Business Research Company's Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Battery Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035
LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The plug-in hybrid …
Cornish Lithium wins green light for boreholes near RedruthMarch 13, 2026 7:42 amGround EngineeringA mining developer in the South West is to drill two deep boreholes near Redruth after receiving the green light to hunt for a key metal.
Cornish Lithium said it would explore down to 2km below the surface at Burncoose in Cornwall after securing planning …
The AI boom beneath our feet: How data centres are rewriting mineral demandMarch 13, 2026 6:26 amCanadian Mining JournalSurveying engineer using uav drone for sand and ore mining monitoring in quarry, banner.
Artificial intelligence (AI) may run in the cloud, but its foundations lie deep underground. Behind every autonomous vehicle algorithm, every training run, every AI- …
Trump Jr, European Lithium’s Tanbreez and the new geopolitics of...March 13, 2026 1:43 amProactive AustraliaTony Sage’s recent meeting with Donald Trump Jr. in Singapore highlights how a once-obscure rare earths project in southern Greenland could become increasingly important in the global race to secure critical minerals supply chains.
Sage, the CEO of …
Government Endorses Datamine Workshop to Improve Safety and Mining StandardsMarch 13, 2026 1:39 amMining ZimbabweThe Ministry of Mines and Mining Development (MMMD) says the ongoing technical workshop hosted by Datamine is a key step in modernising Zimbabwe’s mining sector, raising standards, and upholding best mining practices, particularly in the small-scale mining …
Mineral Beneficiation Critical to Sustaining Zimbabwe’s Trade SurplusMarch 13, 2026 1:37 amMining ZimbabweZimbabwe’s mining sector remains central to the country’s improving trade position after the economy recorded a fourth consecutive monthly trade surplus in January 2026, with mineral exports led by gold helping push export earnings ahead of imports, Mining …
Decentralise School of Mines Knowledge to Districts for Beneficiation, Deputy Minister MoyoMarch 13, 2026 1:34 amMining ZimbabweThe Deputy Minister of Mines and Mining Development, Eng Fred Moyo, has called on mining stakeholders to embrace decentralisation as a critical enabler of the country’s beneficiation agenda, urging miners to move knowledge and skills from central …
EnergyX discusses US$5 billion lithium investment with Chilean President-electMarch 13, 2026 1:34 amGlobal Mining ReviewUS lithium developer EnergyX is moving forward with plans for a US$5 billion investment in Chile’s lithium sector after CEO Teague Egan met with President-elect José Antonio Kast ahead of his inauguration, signalling growing momentum for foreign investment …
Outbound Boric earmarks salt flats for protectionMarch 13, 2026 1:04 amEcoAmericasAs progressive Chilean President Gabriel Boric prepared to turn power over on March 11 to his right-wing successor, José Antonio Kast, his government granted protected status to 10 salt flats to safeguard them from industrial activity—particularly lithium …
The Vicuña District: Why Lundin Mining is Doubling Down on the World’s Next Copper GiantMarch 12, 2026 10:49 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaHere’s the thing nobody wants to admit: the era of easy copper is dead. If you want the metal that powers the “shiny AI revolution” and keeps the EV narrative alive, you don’t find it in stable, low-altitude jurisdictions with paved roads and existing …
Global lenders back Rio’s multi-billion dollar lithium projectMarch 12, 2026 9:48 pmMining MagazineIn finalising a $US1.175 billion loan agreement with four powerhouse global financial institutions, Rio Tinto has deepened its financial commitment to the Rincon lithium project in Argentina.
This capital injection is a pivotal step in the development of …
Skillings Mining Intelligence Newsletter: Copper’s $13K Surge & The $50B Anglo-Teck BenchmarkMarch 12, 2026 8:50 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Salini Krishnan and Sonny Jimerson
March 12, 2026 marks an inflection point for the global extractive sector. We aren't just looking at price fluctuations anymore; we are witnessing a fundamental reordering of the global mineral trade. From the …