The Midday Small Cap Catch-Up: ASX edges lower in volatile trade,...April 21, 2026 6:32 amProactive AustraliaAustralian shares traded lower in a choppy session on Tuesday, as investors weighed tentative optimism around Middle East diplomacy against uncertainty ahead of a potential US–Iran ceasefire deadline.
The S&P/ASX 200 slipped 18 points, or 0.2%, to …
Mineral Resources launches US$1.3bn notes offer to cut debt costsApril 21, 2026 6:29 amThe 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 releases first quarter 2026 production resultsApril 21, 2026 6:22 amThe National TribuneRio Tinto Chief Executive Simon Trott said: “Safety is the foundation of our business. The tragic loss of two colleagues this year, at Simandou and Kennecott, is a stark reminder that we must ensure everyone goes home safely at the end of every shift.
“ …
US ramps up pace for critical minerals in Africa to counter ChinaApril 21, 2026 5:45 amIndia TribuneUS ramps up pace for critical minerals in Africa to counter China /IANS
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The US is stepping up its investments in infrastructure projects in Africa to counter China’s influence as the race for critical minerals, such as copper …
US–China mineral race heats up as US targets Africa’s largest uranium producer to increase importsApril 21, 2026 12:30 amBusiness Insider AfricaUS officials say Washington plans to increase uranium imports from Namibia while also supporting local production through partnerships with American companies.
The strategy was outlined by John Giordana, the US ambassador to Namibia, who highlighted …
Gold Holds Firm as Safe Haven Despite War Volatility; Silver Demand AcceleratesApril 20, 2026 11:10 pmCoin WeekGold’s role as a safe haven remains intact. However, recent market action shows that short-term price moves do not always follow the script.
According to analysts at Heraeus, geopolitical shocks tied to the Iran conflict created unexpected volatility. …
Australia slips out of global top 10 as an attractive investment destinationApril 20, 2026 11:07 pmConsultancy.orgGlobal management consulting firm Kearney has released its latest foreign direct investment confidence index, with Australia slipping out of the top ten at the expense of regional competitors.
Having last year held on to its top-ten spot on Kearney’s …
Zim in post 9pc growth rateApril 20, 2026 10:11 pmDaily News ZIMBABWE’S economy has probably experienced a “slightly higher nine percent-plus growth rate” for 2025, as the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s forecasts – just like many – have always been conservative, officials say.
This comes as Finance minister …
Solidion’s $750M patent portfolio targets battery material miningApril 20, 2026 10:01 pmCanadian Mining JournalSolidion Technology (Nasdaq: STI) has signed a binding agreement with Hilco Global's IP Services Practice to monetize its foundational energy patent portfolio and enforce patent rights. The advanced battery technology solutions provider aims to extract …
Critical Metals to gain 92.5% control of Tanbreez ProjectApril 20, 2026 9:49 pmMining TechnologyCritical Metals (CRML) has gained approval from the Greenland Government to acquire the remaining 50.5% interest in Tanbreez Mining Greenland, increasing its ownership to 92.5%.
This transfer solidifies the company’s control over one of the world’s largest …
Breaking China’s grip: Japan and Australia’s rare earths allianceApril 20, 2026 9:47 pmStockheadAustralia and Japan tighten ties as they look to secure rare earths supply chains beyond China. Pic: Getty Images
China has wielded its critical mineral processing monopoly as a diplomatic weapon in recent years
Japan has been forced to learn some hard …
Toxins from Great Salt Lake dust are absorbed by plants, soils and human bodiesApril 20, 2026 9:39 pm@theU - UtahAdapted from Utah State Today.
Shrinking water levels at the Great Salt Lake are not just about Utah’s water supply—they may pose a serious risk to public health. New research from a team at Utah State University and the University of Utah documents the …
Sibanye asks for EU concessions as it ramps up Europe’s first lithium mineApril 20, 2026 8:10 pmSunday WorldSouth Africa's Sibanye Stillwater said on Monday it is seeking concessions from the European Union to shield Europe's first large-scale lithium mining and processing venture from price volatility and unfair competition.
Diversified miner Sibanye is …
So would you want the president’s term extended just because you received a bicycle?April 20, 2026 8:03 pmThe ZimbabweanTendai Ruben Mbofana
The sky over Maphisa this past weekend was thick with the rhythmic, heavy thumping of rotor blades as the ruling elite arrived to celebrate Zimbabwe’s 46th independence anniversary.
If you value my social justice advocacy and writing …
Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - April 20, 2026April 20, 2026 7:33 pmKiowa County Press - ColoradoNews from around the nation.
The US seizes an Iranian-flagged ship, Tehran responds by rejecting ceasefire talks; A mass shooting in Louisiana leaves 8 children dead; Virtual medical hubs could improve care for rural Texas seniors; A refundable adoption …
Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Event on May 16April 20, 2026 7:01 pmAlameda Post - CaliforniaOn May 16, the Rotary Club of Alameda will partner with Redwood Materials to recycle lithium-ion batteries for the good of the planet. Drop off your lithium-ion batteries and items that contain lithium-ion batteries in front of Alameda City Hall, 2263 …
US sets aside diplomatic rift with South Africa to invest in rare earths projectApril 20, 2026 5:46 pmAfricanewsDonald Trump has had to put aside his hostility with South Africa, to get rare earth minerals from the site of a former chemical plant in northern Limpopo Province. The US has committed a $50 million investment in the project despite its relations with …
US companies eye Congo mining assets, including RubayaApril 20, 2026 5:36 pmThe CitizenJohannesburg. US companies are showing "significant" interest in Democratic Republic of Congo mining assets, including the rebel-held Rubaya area, a State Department official said, adding that investments in that area will have to align with …
Nord Precious Metals targets past-producer with next phase of drilling, OntarioApril 20, 2026 5:01 pmResource World MagazineNord Precious Metals Mining Inc. [TSXV: NTH; OTCQB: CCWOF; FSE: QN3] is entering a period of accelerating activity across its consolidated Gowganda-Castle district, northeastern Ontario, with the next phase of drilling to target known structures near …
Daily Audio Newscast - April 20, 2026April 20, 2026 4:36 pmKiowa County Press - ColoradoSix minutes of news from around the nation.
Gunman identified who killed eight children in Louisiana in the deadliest US mass shooting since 2024; Rural New Mexico hospitals face increasing financial challenges Michiganders have opportunity November 6 to …
The dispossessed who came in from the coldApril 20, 2026 3:35 pmCNRS NewsThe international crisis over Greenland has highlighted the wealth of the Far North's underground resources, but at the same time obscured the role of its inhabitants in their extraction. All around the Arctic Circle, indigenous peoples are taking …
Guangzhou Image Triennial 2025 Review: The Case for SensitivityApril 20, 2026 1:00 pmArtReviewThe latest edition addresses the current crisis of technological mediation
‘Our digital existence has led to a crisis of sensitivity’, claims the exhibition text that opens the Guangzhou Image Triennial 2025. It’s a crisis ‘favoring the mediation of images …
Tanbreez Mining Greenland A/S Appoints Thomas “TYT” Mogensen as Chief Executive OfficerApril 20, 2026 12:30 pmEIN PresswireNEW YORK, April 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Critical Metals Corp. (Nasdaq: CRML) (“Critical Metals Corp” or the “Company”), a leading critical minerals mining company, today announced the appointment of Thomas “TYT” Mogensen as Chief Executive Officer, to …
Rio Tinto trying to meet U.S. aluminum demand as Middle East war roils supply chainsApril 20, 2026 12:28 pmThe Globe and MailOpen this photo in gallery:Jérome Pécresse, chief executive of aluminum and lithium at Rio Tinto, in a boardroom at the company's offices in Montreal, on April 15.ROGER LEMOYNE photographer/The Globe and Mail
Rio Tinto Group RIO-N is moving to …
Green Mining Market Size to worth USD 18.06 Billion by 2033, says Coherent Market InsightsApril 20, 2026 12:15 pmEIN Presswirethe global green mining market is estimated to be valued at USD 13.45 Bn in 2026 and expanding at a (CAGR) of 4.3% from 2026 to 2033.
BURLINGAME, CA, UNITED STATES, April 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Global Green Mining Market is estimated …
US companies eye Congo mining assets, including Rubaya, State Dept official saysApril 20, 2026 11:16 amYahoo FinanceBy Olivia Kumwenda-Mtambo JOHANNESBURG, April 20 (Reuters) - U.S. companies are showing "significant" interest in Democratic Republic of Congo mining assets, including the rebel-held Rubaya area, a State Department official said, adding that …
Andrada secures US$11 million to fast-track expansion at its Uis tin operationApril 20, 2026 10:56 amAfrican Mining MarketAndrada Mining Limited has secured US$11 million through a strategic equity placement to fast-track expansion at its Uis tin operation in Namibia and capitalise on strong commodity prices.
The AIM-listed miner raised the funds through the placement of 226. …
Gold Price Forecast 2026: Central Bank Accumulation and Market DriversApril 20, 2026 10:04 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 global gold market is currently navigating a period of unprecedented …
Delta Startup Unveils Lithium Refining Facility in North AmericaApril 20, 2026 9:11 amChemical Industry DigestA Delta-based startup has taken a significant step toward strengthening North America’s critical minerals ecosystem. Mangrove Lithium officially opened a commercial-scale lithium refining plant, introducing an innovative electrochemical process—marking a …
E3 Lithium awaits licence to start Phase 2 of battery-grade lithium pilot plantApril 20, 2026 8:51 amMining WeeklyCanadian leading lithium developer E3 Lithium has completed well development and pump installation at its demonstration facility, near Olds, in Alberta, with Phase 2 now ready to start operating.
The company developed a three-phase plan with multiple goals …
Upcoming Meeting Dates – April 20, 2026April 20, 2026 7:41 amKingston This WeekCompany
Record Date
Meeting Date
Type
1911 GOLD CORPORATION
May 4, 2026
June 18, 2026
AS
55 North Mining Inc.
May 8, 2026
June 22, 2026
S
AGT Food and Ingredients Inc.
May 4, 2026
June 23, 2026
A
ATEX Resources Inc.
May 8, 2026
June 22, 2026
AS
Adyton …
“Game-changing moment” European Lithium’s Critical Metals takes...April 20, 2026 7:21 amProactive AustraliaEuropean Lithium Ltd (ASX:EUR, OTCQB:EULIF)’s 100% owned subsidiary Critical Metals Corp has moved to 92.5% ownership of the Tanbreez rare earths project in Greenland after securing government approval for the transfer of the final 50.5% interest in …
Critical Metals secures near-total control of Tanbreez projectApril 20, 2026 6:45 amTrade ArabiaCritical Metals Corp
(CRML) announced that the Government of Greenland has approved the transfer of
the remaining 50.5 per cent stake in Tanbreez Mining Greenland, increasing
CRML’s ownership to 92.5 per cent.
This marks a milestone,
giving the company …
How many Wesfarmers shares do I need to buy for $1,000 of annual passive income?April 20, 2026 5:45 amThe 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, …
The AI-Energy Nexus: Securing Copper for the 2026 Grid ExpansionApril 20, 2026 4:31 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
As of April 2026, the global copper market has transcended its traditional …
Uranium stocks 2026: Top 3 producers, market drivers, and outlookApril 20, 2026 4:31 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 energy landscape in April 2026 is defined by an aggressive pivot toward nuclear …
Unlocking the Athabasca: Why 2026 is the Year for Uranium Exploration BreakthroughsApril 20, 2026 4:31 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
Athabasca Basin uranium exploration has reached a pivotal juncture in 2026, transitioning from a …
Lithium Price 2026: Why the “Valley of Death” is over and the 2026 outlookApril 20, 2026 4:30 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 transition from a speculative bubble to a grounded, industrial-scale …
Lithium refining: Investing in the midstream for 2026April 20, 2026 4:30 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 April 2026, the lithium industry has moved beyond the "gold rush" phase of …
Skillings Power List: The 10 Titans Defining the 2026 Resource RealignmentApril 20, 2026 4:30 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 global mining landscape in April 2026 is no longer defined by simple …
Uranium Royalty Corp’s $1.5B Play: Why the Sweetwater Acquisition is a Game-ChangerApril 20, 2026 4:29 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 landscape of Western nuclear fuel procurement underwent a seismic shift …
Copper Turnaround: Chinalco Injects $1.7B into Peru’s Toromocho MineApril 20, 2026 4:29 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
Copper market stability received a significant …
Winners and Losers: SA ‘urban mining’ tech reaches milestoneApril 20, 2026 12:44 amIn DailyKent Town-based Iondrive was one of the standout performers of the ASX-listed South Australian companies last week, rising after reaching a new milestone in the commercialisation of its emerging technology.
The business last week announced that testing of …
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 …
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 …
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 …