Should potentially harmful chemicals be appraised by class, not one at a time?March 19, 2026 10:34 pmMongabayEveryday household items very likely contain synthetic chemicals that were never tested for long-term safety. And even when one chemical is proven harmful, manufacturers often quickly replace it with a similar substitute that in time is often found to be …
Goiás becomes first Brazilian state to sign minerals pact with U.S.March 19, 2026 8:30 pmUnited Press International (UPI)Goiás Gov. Ronaldo Caiado and U.S. Chargé d'Affaires Gabriel Escobar (shown) signed the mining agreement Wednesday at the U.S. Embassy in Brazil File Photo by Georgi Licovski/EPA
March 19 (UPI) -- The United States signed a landmark memorandum of …
On Nevada’s frontier, a historic mining town is ready for another boomMarch 19, 2026 8:10 pmWBUR - MassachusettsIf you blink on the seven-hour drive from Reno to Las Vegas, you’ll miss the historic mining town of Tonopah.
A century ago, miners risked their lives to pull a fortune of silver and gold from the nearby mountains. Though the mines went quiet years ago …
Parliament approves lithium mining deal despite Minority oppositionMarch 19, 2026 7:37 pmGhana Broadcasting CorporationBy Valentia Tetteh
Parliament has approved a lithium mining agreement between the Government of Ghana and Barari DV Limited, paving the way for large-scale commercial extraction at the Ewoyaa deposit in the Central Region.
The agreement, which is expected …
Investigation links DRC air pollution concerns to major copper-cobalt plantMarch 19, 2026 7:18 pmMongabayIn 2024, the mother of a 6-month-old baby described to the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) what happened to her son after one of Africa’s largest copper and cobalt processing complexes was built just a few hundred meters from their home.
“One …
Modernizing mining in Ontario: Recent regulatory shifts with Bill 5March 19, 2026 7:15 pmCanadian Mining JournalIn 2025, the landscape of Ontario’s mining sector underwent its most significant transformation in decades. Following the introduction and enactment of Bill 5, known as “the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025,” the provincial government …
China’s Increasing Control of Africa’s Mineral ResourcesMarch 19, 2026 7:15 pmNational Accord NewspaperNigeria’s Minister for Mines prides himself on his recent re-election as Chairman of the newly formed Africa Minerals Strategy Group, established by African Ministers of Minerals and Mining to foster cooperation among African nations in the development of …
The trench at the edge of the desertMarch 19, 2026 6:52 pmGeographicalThe Atacama Desert. Image: Shutterstock
Silence has a particular quality in the Atacama. At nearly 4,000 metres above sea level, where the Andean altiplano rolls down toward the driest non-polar desert on Earth, the air is so thin and the landscape so vast …
Ontario invests in 68 new mines to boost critical minerals and mining sectorsMarch 19, 2026 6:52 pmCanadian Rental ServiceThe province says its investment will help junior exploration companies and licensed prospectors find the mines of the future. The Ontario government announced it is supporting 68 early exploration projects through the Ontario Junior Exploration Program …
Parliament approves Barari DV Ghana Lithium Mining agreementMarch 19, 2026 6:45 pmGhana MMAParliament has ratified a mining lease agreement between the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and Barari DV Ghana Limited for the extraction of lithium and other minerals at Mankessim.
The agreement grants the company a 15-year mining lease, which …
Follow the law, embassy tells Chinese firmsMarch 19, 2026 6:30 pmNewsDay ZimbabweHARARE, Mar. 19 (NewsDay Live) — The Chinese Embassy in Zimbabwe has warned its nationals and companies to ‘follow the law’ following Harare’s decision to suspend exports of raw minerals and lithium concentrates and tighten regulations in reserved sectors …
Deep-sea mining unnecessary for green energy transitionMarch 19, 2026 6:03 pmOceanographic MagazineDeep-sea or critical ecosystems on land do not need to be sacrificed to limit global warming to 1.5°C, according to a new report from Institute for Sustainable Futures (UTS), in collaboration with Greenpeace International.
Governments should focus on …
Finniss restart hits turning point as Core locks in fundingMarch 19, 2026 5:24 pmAustralia MiningCore Lithium's Finniss project in the Northern Territory neighbours the Bynoe project. Image: Core Lithium
Core Lithium has approved a final investment decision to restart its Finniss lithium project in the Northern Territory, backed by a fully funded …
What to Watch at the Trump-Takaichi SummitMarch 19, 2026 2:33 pmJAPAN ForwardHudson Institute's Japan Chair challenges conventional international relations thinking by integrating a wide range of perspectives toward beyond-the-horizon policy issues. JAPAN Forward is pleased to amplify the voices of its experts. Here, Dr William …
Critical Resource Race: The Multi-Billion Dollar Move Toward Secure Supply ChainsMarch 19, 2026 2:00 pmEIN PresswireVANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Equity-Insider.com News Commentary — The U.S. just put over $30 billion on the table to shore up critical supply chains across 54 partner nations. This isn't just a policy goal anymore; it …
ASX plummets as oil spikes and gold slidesMarch 19, 2026 11:56 amTownsville BulletinASX plunges 1.65%, erasing the week’s gains and then some
Hard hits in gold stocks, but broad pullback with eight sectors lower
Energy stocks catch a tailwind as crude prices spike
Oil surges as Iran hits Qatar’s LNG operations again
Qatar’s state-owned …
Closing Bell: ASX losses deepen as oil spike pulls markets off courseMarch 19, 2026 10:37 amStockheadMarkets feel the pull as surging oil prices reshape the balance. Pic: Getty Images
ASX plunges 1.65%, erasing the week’s gains and then some
Hard hits in gold stocks, but broad pullback with eight sectors lower
Energy stocks catch a tailwind as crude …
Patriot Resources appoints Dominic Duggan as MD and CEOMarch 19, 2026 10:00 amAfrican Mining MarketPatriot Resources Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Dominic Duggan as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
Duggan has been serving as Chief Executive Officer and will now assume the combined role of CEO and …
Top Advantages Offered by a China Top Battery Materials Grinding Machine FactoryMarch 19, 2026 8:55 amEIN PresswireWEIFANG, SHANDONG, CHINA, March 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As the global demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy storage solutions continues to rise, the need for high-performance battery materials has become more critical …
US Ties HIV Funding to Zambia’s Minerals — Will Others Follow?March 19, 2026 8:35 amKT Press Rwanda2
Officials from the U.S. Embassy in Zambia engage with local HIV health personnel
Rwanda’s Cabinet is set to consider resolutions from consultations on the new Rwanda Development Cooperation Policy (RDCP). The policy is the first of its kind on the …
The Silent Extraction of a Continent: Africa and the New Geopolitics of ResourcesMarch 19, 2026 8:05 amPressenza“Africa gave the world humanity. The world took almost everything else.”
“Africa holds a substantial share of the resources that will sustain the twenty-first-century economy, yet it remains one of the least industrialized and least prosperous regions of …
Science Drives China’s Westward Expansion In AfricaMarch 19, 2026 7:44 amDaily Independent1
Discoveries of large untapped mineral deposits in West Africa are behind Beijing’s push to invest heavily in exploration and mining
For decades, China’s influence in Africa has been concentrated in the eastern part of the continent. In recent years, a …
Why this ASX lithium stock requested a trading halt todayMarch 19, 2026 7:35 amThe Motley Fool AustraliaShares in Core Lithium Ltd (ASX: CXO) are currently in a trading halt. The freeze follows an announcement outlining a major funding package to restart operations at the company's Finniss lithium project. Before the halt, Core Lithium shares last traded …
Why A2 Milk, BWP, Core Lithium, and Newmont shares are sinking todayMarch 19, 2026 6:00 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, …
TomaGold Announces Results of its Annual MeetingMarch 19, 2026 3:23 amFinancial PostTomaGold Corp. (TSXV: LOT, OTCPK: TOGOF) is a Canadian junior mining company focused on the acquisition, exploration, and development of high-potential precious and base metal projects, with a primary focus on gold and copper in Québec and Ontario. The …
The Cost of Bolivia’s ‘White Gold’March 19, 2026 1:07 amThe Progressive Magazine - WisconsinColcha K stirs to life at sunrise. It is just past six in the morning when the first rays of light gild the high mountains encircling the small town in southwestern Bolivia. Nestled at the foot of two long, arid slopes, the traditional brick houses with …
Drilling expected to start soon at new Nevada lithium mineMarch 18, 2026 9:36 pmThe Center Square(The Center Square) - Nevada’s lithium boom continued to ramp up this week, with one Nye County mine declaring that exploratory drilling would begin within the month.
The announcement by Desert Minerals is yet another step toward the state’s mining future …
Trade and investment boost: Chilean GDP beats 2025 forecast despite mining dipMarch 18, 2026 8:39 pmRTL TodayChile’s GDP beat expectations for 2025 thanks to a trade and investment boost which helped offset a weaker mining sector, the country’s central bank said Wednesday.
The economy grew 2.5 percent in what was the final year of leftist president Gabriel Boric’ …
Ghana pension funds invest $11m in first lithium mine pushMarch 18, 2026 7:24 pmBusiness Insider AfricaThe funding is part of a bigger $16.4 million package secured by the company to advance its Ewoyaa project, a key asset in Ghana’s push to move beyond gold and tap into rising demand for critical minerals.
The investment, arranged by IC Asset Managers, …
Core Lithium announces plan to restart mine near DarwinMarch 18, 2026 6:31 pmABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)Core Lithium has announced it will restart mining at its Finniss River project near Darwin.
The mine was mothballed in 2024 as lithium prices crashed, but the company is confident the market has a strong future and has raised $170 million to finance the …
Chilean GDP beats 2025 forecast despite mining dipMarch 18, 2026 5:59 pmVoice of Alexandria - MinnesotaChile's GDP beat expectations for 2025 thanks to a trade and investment boost which helped offset a weaker mining sector, the country's central bank said Wednesday.
The economy grew 2.5 percent in what was the final year of leftist president …
Quebec port expansion cleared for mining export boostMarch 18, 2026 2:55 pmCanadian Mining JournalNew $200M wharf at Bécancour will handle larger bulk carriers serving mining industry
The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada has cleared a major port expansion project at Bécancour, Quebec, that will significantly boost Canada's capacity to export …
Consolidated Lithium Metals Announces First Tranche Closing of Private Placement FinancingMarch 18, 2026 1:16 pmEIN PresswireNOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES TORONTO, March 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Consolidated Lithium Metals Inc. (TSXV: CLM | FRA: Z36 | OTCQB: JORFF) (“CLM” or the “Company”) is pleased to …
Ghana’s slip in global mining investment attractiveness ranking troublingMarch 18, 2026 11:39 amBusiness and Financial Times By Samuel A. JINAPOR, MP.
The recent release of the Global Mining Investment Attractiveness Index reveals a troubling decline in Ghana’s position, with our country falling seven places in the global ranking of mining investment destinations, from 46th in …
Weak licensing could cost Ghana lithium revenue — NRGIMarch 18, 2026 10:03 amGhana MMAThe Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI) has called for broader stakeholder consultation, transparency, and accountability in Ghana’s emerging lithium and mining value chain, warning that gaps in the current system could cost the country …
Uzbekistan Mining Expansion: 2030 Targets, $2.2B Investment, and Production RisksMarch 18, 2026 8:57 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Charles Pitts, PUBLISHER
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan : Uzbekistan is no longer content with being a quiet heavyweight in the gold markets. The Central Asian nation has unveiled a 2030 roadmap that reads less like a traditional development plan and more like a …
Vulcan secures lithium production licence for LionheartMarch 18, 2026 5:12 amGlobal Mining ReviewVulcan Energy has announced it has been issued its first lithium production permit for its flagship Lionheart Project, which is now funded and in construction.
It is the first such licence to be granted in the Upper Rhine Valley Brine Field (URVBF), and in …
Mining's green transition: Balancing production goals with stricter environmental standardsMarch 18, 2026 5:11 amGlobal Mining ReviewExplore how the mining industry can align production with stricter environmental standards. It needs to balance supply demands for energy transition materials while reducing ecological and social impacts through innovation and improved governance.
The …
BHP and Woodside appoint new CEOs in major mining shake-upMarch 18, 2026 4:57 amABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)The world's biggest miner, BHP, and Australia's largest energy producer, Woodside Energy, have announced the appointment of their new bosses.
From July, Brandon Craig will take over the role of BHP's chief executive officer from Mike Henry, who …
Ghana’s Mining Investment Ranking Tumbles …Jinapor Expresses ConcernMarch 18, 2026 2:34 amThe Chronicle News OnlineGhana’s standing as a preferred destination for mining investment has come under renewed scrutiny, following a significant drop in the latest Global Mining Investment Attractiveness Index, prompting concern from the country’s immediate past Minister for …
Core Lithium approves Finniss FID with $300M+ funding package to...March 18, 2026 2:03 amProactive USACore Lithium Ltd (ASX:CXO, OTC:CXOXF, FRA:7CX) has approved a Final Investment Decision (FID) to restart operations at its Finniss Lithium Project in the Northern Territory, alongside securing a fully funded restart package exceeding $300 million.
The FID …
Atlantic Lithium lands fresh funding for Ewoyaa’s advancementMarch 18, 2026 12:27 amAfrican Mining MarketAtlantic Lithium Ltd. has lined up access to about US$16.4 million in fresh funding as it pushes the Ewoyaa lithium project in Ghana toward production, bringing Ghanaian pension-fund investors onto its register while also drawing down the final tranche of …