Trump eases Russian oil sanctions, US-Cuba talks, Zimbabwe to leverage lithium minesMarch 14, 2026 1:42 pmGZERO MediaTrump relaxes Russian oil sanctions
The US has paused Russian oil sanctions in a bid to stabilize energy markets rocked by the war with Iran. Administration officials stress that it’s a “tailored” measure, applying only to oil already loaded onto tankers, …
Australian lithium exploration plan sparks conflict in Finnish OrivesiMarch 14, 2026 12:46 pmMiningMetalnews.comPlans to explore for lithium in the Finnish municipality of Orivesi have triggered strong opposition from both local politicians and residents. Although a future mining project could bring jobs and tax revenue, the municipality wants to stop exploration …
Resource Nationalism Surges Across Africa as Governments Tighten ControlMarch 14, 2026 12:45 pmInvesting News NetworkA wave of resource nationalism is reshaping Africa’s mining landscape, as governments from across the region are moving to increase their share of mineral revenues through radical policy reforms.
Rising global commodity prices and historical highs have …
Rome Resources expands with new Canadian opportunity - ICYMIMarch 14, 2026 12:39 pmProactive UKRome Resources Plc (AIM:RMR, FRA:33R) this week outlined a new strategic move to expand its exploration footprint into Canada, securing an option agreement over 109 square kilometres of early-stage mining claims in New Brunswick close to the historic Mount …
China’s Sinomine in talks to persuade Zimbabwe to roll back lithium decisionMarch 14, 2026 12:05 pmBusiness Insider AfricaThe Chinese mining company recently disclosed that it is in talks with Zimbabwe to yet again tap into the Southern African country’s massive lithium reserves.
According to the Sinomine Resource, it intends to resume exporting lithium from Zimbabwe, weeks …
ESG as the New Weapon in International ArbitrationMarch 14, 2026 8:58 amJD Supra - CaliforniaThis article is part of the "International Arbitration Perspectives" series.
Arbitrations raising environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns are no longer new to market participants or practitioners. Any doubt about the popularity of …
Rebuilding Zimbabwe’s Machinery Industry: A Strategic Path for Industrial GrowthMarch 14, 2026 8:40 amThe Zimbabwe MailAs Zimbabwe continues to pursue industrialisation and economic recovery under the National Development Strategy 2 (NDS2), which is Zimbabwe’s medium-term development plan covering the period 2026–2030, analysts say the country has a significant opportunity …
Titan Mining Breaks the Graphite Drought: First US Shipments Begin from New York PlantMarch 14, 2026 8:04 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Sonny Jimerson
For decades, the United States has operated on a hope and a prayer when it comes to graphite. We’ve watched as the lithium-ion battery revolution accelerated, all while remaining 100% dependent on foreign imports for the very material …
Project Vault: How Washington’s $12B Stockpile is Turning the Tide for Junior Critical Mineral MinersMarch 14, 2026 8:02 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaWashington just admitted what the industry has known for a decade: the free market cannot fix a rigged game.
On February 2, 2026, the Trump administration pulled the trigger on "Project Vault," a $12 billion strategic stockpiling initiative aimed …
Rio Tinto Nemaska Lithium: Update, Timeline, and Key RisksMarch 14, 2026 8:02 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Penny Laneford
The lithium transition isn’t a straight line; it’s a series of expensive, grinding halts.
For months, the narrative surrounding North America’s "battery valley" in Quebec was one of unstoppable momentum. Rio Tinto (ASX, LSE: RIO …
Artemis Gold Blackwater: Production Halt Triggers Shutdown After Mill FailureMarch 14, 2026 8:01 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Charles Pitts
Modern mining is a game of high-stakes precision where a single mechanical failure can wipe hundreds of millions off a market cap in a single afternoon. We’re often told that new builds represent the pinnacle of reliability and automated …
The Ultimate Guide to Critical Minerals: Everything You Need to Succeed in the Energy TransitionMarch 14, 2026 7:59 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Charles Pitts
Everyone talks about the energy transition like it’s a software update. It isn’t. It’s a massive, violent reconfiguration of global geology.
The uncomfortable truth is that the "green" revolution is built on a foundation of gray …
The Safety Flight: Why Sprott Sees North America Overtaking Africa in the 2026 Gold CycleMarch 14, 2026 7:59 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaGeology is no longer enough. For decades, the mining industry operated under a simple, albeit dangerous, mantra: go where the rocks are. If the grade was high enough, miners would tolerate coups, overnight tax hikes, and crumbling infrastructure. But as we …
Australian Businessman Convicted of Reckless Foreign Interference in Spy CaseMarch 14, 2026 7:47 am[your]NEWSBy Blessing Nweke
An Australian businessman has been found guilty of reckless foreign interference after compiling reports for two individuals prosecutors said he should have suspected were Chinese intelligence agents.
Alexander Csergo, 59, was convicted …
JV article: Deloitte targets mid-tier miners managing complexity March 14, 2026 7:35 amCanadian Mining JournalDeloitte Canada has launched its Mining Evolution Platform aimed at helping mid-tier and junior mining companies improve visibility across operations as complexity grows and investment decisions become more difficult.
The platform built on SAP Public …
West Africa’s game of Russian roulette, By James Adewunmi Falode March 14, 2026 4:47 amPremium TimesWhat, then, is the way out of this “Russian roulette”? A sustainable solution requires a “whole-of-government” approach that moves beyond the barrel of a gun. While Western interventions have historically struggled with paternalism, they remain …
Local water districts need to conserve water and recycleMarch 14, 2026 3:59 amThe Desert Review - CaliforniaThe San Diego County and LA County water districts need to conserve water more and recycle their sewage water into potable water. The complex situation of the present water war between the Lower Basin States and the Higher Basin States is at a standstill. …
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’ …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Weekly Power List: The 10 Movers and Shakers Defining the 2026 Mining CycleMarch 12, 2026 8:49 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaThe 2026 mining cycle isn't a recovery. It's a structural scramble.
Most analysts spent the last two years waiting for prices to "normalize." They missed the point. We aren't returning to a baseline; we are witnessing the complete …