Atlas Lithium nears Neves construction readiness with contractor appointmentsApril 28, 2026 10:07 amMining WeeklyNasdaq-listed Atlas Lithium Corporation has appointed several operational partners for the implementation of its 100%-owned Neves project in Brazil.
Several qualified firms participated in a competitive selection process led by Atlas Lithium’s technical …
Closing Bell: Energy stands alone as ASX extends losing streakApril 28, 2026 9:17 amStockheadNothing was lifting this utilities investor today. Not even the lift. Pic: Getty Images
Six straight losses for ASX after another soft finish
Energy stands alone as oil rises… everything else struggles
Utilities smashed, defensives lag as rate nerves creep …
Resources Top 5: Another Richardson Street Group special wins the day for OceanaApril 28, 2026 9:17 amStockheadSteve Parsons and Mike Naylor's Midas touch is on display again at Oceana Metals. Pic: Getty Images
Steve Parsons and Mike Naylor show Midas touch again as Oceana Metals runs hot on Brazilian rare earths acquisition
European Lithium banks Nasdaq merger …
ZincX Resources Receives Permit Approval for the Akie PropertyApril 28, 2026 8:48 amInvesting News Network(TheNewswire) Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Tuesday, April 28, 2026 - TheNewswire Zincx Resources Corp. ("ZincX" or the "Company", TSX Venture Exchange: ZNX : FRA: A2JLRM ) is pleased to announce that the Company has been …
First Atlantic acknowledges cobalt importance with name changeApril 28, 2026 8:46 amMining WeeklyTSX-V-listed First Atlantic Nickel Corporation has announced a name change to “First Atlantic Nickel & Cobalt Corporation” in recognition of the natural cobalt content of awaruite – which the company is focused on developing.
Awaruite is a rare, …
ASX small cap savants complete another makeoverApril 28, 2026 8:27 amTownsville BulletinSteve Parsons and Mike Naylor show Midas touch again as Oceana Metals runs hot on Brazilian rare earths acquisition
European Lithium banks Nasdaq merger at 137% premium
IRIS Metals flies on maiden US rubidium resource
Your standout small cap resources …
Energy stands alone as ASX extends losing streakApril 28, 2026 8:27 amTownsville BulletinThe S&P/ASX 200's losing streak continues. That's six days straight in the red now, and the index's worst run since 2022.
Six straight losses for ASX after another soft finish Energy stands alone as oil rises… everything else struggles …
UK researchers bridge Kentucky’s energy past with world’s energy futureApril 28, 2026 8:24 amUKNow - KentuckyLEXINGTON, Ky. (April 28, 2026) — Coal has long been the fuel at the heart of energy production in the Commonwealth. Kentuckians often grow up with stories of their grandfather’s days in the mines. But researchers at the University of Kentucky are finding …
Alsym Energy Announces Na-Series Battery Success Developed With Physics-Informed AI PlatformApril 28, 2026 8:10 amBusiness UpturnBusiness Wire India
Alsym Energy, a pioneer in non-flammable, high-performance sodium-ion batteries, today announced details of the proprietary physics-informed AI platform used to develop the company’s recently launched Na-Series sodium-ion batteries. By …
Critical Metals seeks full control of heavy rare earths Tanbreez projectApril 28, 2026 8:00 amMining WeeklyNasdaq-listed Critical Metals Corporation has signed a letter of intent to acquire all the outstanding shares of ASX-listed European Lithium in a deal valued at $835-million.
The deal will afford Critical Metals 100% ownership of the Tanbreez rare earths …
MoU between Tyfast, Strategic Resources to advance heavy-duty Canadian electrificationApril 28, 2026 8:00 amMining WeeklyHeavy-duty advanced battery materials developer Tyfast Energy Corporation has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Canadian critical minerals miner Strategic Resources to evaluate a Canadian supply pathway for battery-grade vanadium oxide and …
China's Huayou reports first lithium salt exports from ZimbabweApril 28, 2026 8:00 amMining WeeklyHARARE – Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt has shipped Africa's first consignment of lithium sulphate from its Zimbabwe mine, two months after the country halted exports of lithium concentrates, alleging malpractice and leakages.
"This inaugural shipment …
Sustainability remains integral Sibanye-Stillwater strategy, long-term value creatorApril 28, 2026 7:58 amEngineering NewsJOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – The embedding of sustainability remains integral to the strategy and long-term value creation of JSE-listed Sibanye-Stillwater, which records progress across energy, water and social outcomes in its 'Report Suite 2025…
Tanzania pushes value addition in critical minerals driveApril 28, 2026 7:36 amThe CitizenDar es Salaam. Tanzania has reaffirmed its commitment to harnessing its critical mineral resources to support green industrialisation, with emphasis on value addition, local participation and sustainable mining practices.
Speaking in Addis Ababa in …
Government reserves select mining service types for local firmsApril 28, 2026 7:35 amThe CitizenDar es Salaam. The government has moved to deepen local participation in the mining sector by reserving 20 categories of goods and services exclusively for companies fully owned by Tanzanians. The move forms part of a broader strategy to expand value …
Quebec’s Lithium Giant: Q2 Metals’ Cisco Project Ranks Globally with Inaugural 295Mt ResourceApril 28, 2026 6:46 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Salini Krishnan
The lithium landscape in Quebec has shifted under the weight of a massive new data point. Q2 Metals Corp. (TSXV: QTWO) has announced an inaugural inferred mineral resource estimate (MRE) for its Cisco Lithium Project that immediately …
ASX 200 Top 5 Gainers Today: Tech and Lithium Stocks Surge Amid Market RotationApril 28, 2026 6:42 amInternational Business Times - AustraliaSYDNEY — The S&P/ASX 200 index showed selective strength on Monday as technology, lithium and industrial stocks led the day's gainers, with European Lithium, Vanadium Resources and several mid-cap names posting sharp rises despite broader …
In Finland, Europe’s first complete lithium mine begins operationApril 28, 2026 6:38 amEurActivTrucks loaded with crushed rock and ore made their way through a crater-like landscape in western Finland, the first place in Europe to house the entire cycle of lithium mining, from mine to refinery.
Lithium is critical for the manufacture of modern …
An ASX investor’s guide to the Trump-Xi SummitApril 28, 2026 6:24 amFat Tail DailyA blocked AI deal in China. Re-cut iron ore deal terms. A chart that shows China’s AI nipping at the heels of Anthropic. And it’s approaching midnight on China’s money clock… This is the backdrop for the big face-to-face between the two head honchos. Trump …
ASX 200 Falls 0.57% to 8,716.9 as Mining Stocks Drag Amid Global Economic ConcernsApril 28, 2026 5:38 amInternational Business Times - AustraliaSYDNEY — The S&P/ASX 200 Index slipped 49.5 points, or 0.57%, to close at 8,716.9 on Monday, as weakness in the resources sector and cautious global sentiment weighed on the benchmark, erasing early gains and highlighting the market's …
Critical Metals agrees to buy European Lithium for about $835 millionApril 28, 2026 5:26 amETAutoUnder the latest deal, expected to be completed in the second half of this year, European Lithium shareholders would receive 0.035 shares of Critical Metals for each held.US-based miner Critical Metals has signed a letter of intent to purchase all …
From Caesarea to the MoonApril 28, 2026 5:04 amGlobesPicture a capsule propelled at a 15-degree angle by an electromagnetic accelerator carrying supplies such as food for international space stations, satellite fuel, and equipment for colonies on the Moon. It may sound like science fiction, but this Israeli …
Lunch Wrap: Origin Energy’s Octopus hit drags ASX lowerApril 28, 2026 5:00 amStockheadOrigin Energy has been dragged lower by its UK Octopus business. Pic: Getty Images
ASX slips as oil surge rattles nerves
Origin hit as downgrade bites hard
Miners drag, while Fortescue finds support
By lunchtime in Sydney on Tuesday, the market already …
Origin Octopus woes drag ASXApril 28, 2026 4:34 amTownsville BulletinASX slips as oil surge rattles nerves
Origin hit as downgrade bites hard
Miners drag, while Fortescue finds support
By lunchtime in Sydney on Tuesday, the market already looked like it needed a lie down.
The S&P/ASX 200 was off about 0.55%, …
America's nuclear renaissance has a supply problemApril 28, 2026 4:31 amThe Washington Times - Washington D.C.OPINION:
The lights are staying on. For now.
But the energy system powering the United States, its homes, its factories, its military installations, and increasingly its artificial intelligence infrastructure, is built on a supply chain that is fragile, …
What Private Equity Can Teach Zimbabwe’s CFOs About Value CreationApril 28, 2026 4:14 amThe Zimbabwe MailIN an era defined by inflation volatility, constrained capital flows and intensifying geopolitical fragmentation, the role of the chief financial officer is undergoing a structural shift. Nowhere is this more evident than in emerging markets such as …
What are brokers saying about these ASX shares hitting 52-week highsApril 28, 2026 3:05 amThe Motley Fool AustraliaThe S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) opened in the red again this morning. However, three ASX shares are ignoring the noise and rocketing to fresh 52-week highs. At the time of writing:
Elevra Lithium Ltd (ASX: ELV) is up 7% to fresh highs of $13.80
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DR Congo to establish US-backed guard for minesApril 28, 2026 2:21 amQatar Tribuneagencies
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) plans to set up a paramilitary unit to secure the country’s large mining sites.
The General Inspectorate of Mines (IGM), which oversees the East African country’s abundant deposits of critical …
Small Cap Watch: European Lithium deal, St George expands...April 28, 2026 2:11 amProactive AustraliaSmall caps are heading into a weaker session, with ASX futures pointing lower as a narrow tech-led rally on Wall Street contrasts with softer broader market sentiment and rising oil prices.
Despite the cautious backdrop, today’s updates are heavy on …
Quarterly Activities Report March 2026April 28, 2026 1:41 amVoice of Alexandria - MinnesotaHighlights
Phase 1 construction at Hombre Muerto West (HMW) completed, a key inflection point as Galan transitions from developer to producer
Plant electrical and mechanical systems testing complete, wet commissioning phase to commence soon
A$40 million …
Hydro One to build Ontario’s Red Lake Transmission Line following priority project designationApril 28, 2026 1:26 amElectrical BusinessThe Ontario government has designated Hydro One to build and develop the 162-kilometre, double-circuit 230-kV Red Lake Transmission Line after naming it a priority project.
The transmission line connects through Dryden, Ear Falls, and Red Lake, Ont. to …
Afghanistan is surrendering its mineral wealth – and its futureApril 28, 2026 1:06 amThe InterpreterAfghanistan is giving away its mineral wealth. Through a pattern of deals that export value at the point of extraction, the country is surrendering control over what could – and should – be its greatest hope for a stable and prosperous future.
This is not …
Why Critical Metals Stock Soared Almost 26% Higher TodayApril 28, 2026 12:46 amThe Motley Fool USACritical Metals (CRML +25.54%), a rare-earth and lithium miner, was a scorching hot stock on Monday. It agreed to buy a peer, a move that will give it 100% ownership of a major rare-earth play across the Atlantic Ocean. It was little wonder that investors …
Ireland forecast to spend €300bn on infrastructure by 2050April 27, 2026 11:32 pmIrish ExaminerAnnual infrastructure spending in Ireland is forecast to rise from €7.9bn in 2024 to €13.7bn by 2050, driving cumulative investment of €295bn.According to PwC's global infrastructure outlook report, the spending rise will make Ireland the 14th largest …
Congo launches $100m US-backed mining guard to secure sitesApril 27, 2026 10:41 pmMining WeeklyKINSHASA – Democratic Republic of Congo’s mines inspectorate said on Monday it had created a paramilitary mining guard to secure mining sites and mineral supply chains, as the world’s top cobalt producer tries to curb smuggling and insecurity in the sector …
Queensland commissions graphite-to-anode plant as global supply expandsApril 27, 2026 9:55 pmMining TechnologyAustralia’s first vertically integrated graphite-to-anode demonstration facility has begun operations in Townsville, with Graphinex producing battery-grade material for international markets.
The facility processes graphite from the Esmeralda project near …
Rostec and BELAZ have opened a joint venture to produce hydrogen-powered mining dump trucksApril 27, 2026 9:39 pmAK&MAK&M 27 April 2026 18:05
Rostec State Corporation and BELAZ, the Belarusian giant for the production of dump trucks, have opened a joint venture (JV), Roblex, in Moscow. The company will create and implement innovative hydrogen-fueled mining dump …
Critical Metals to Acquire European Lithium in US$835 Million DealApril 27, 2026 8:56 pmInvesting News NetworkCritical Metals (NASDAQ:CRML) has announced a proposed US$835 million all-stock acquisition of its Australian joint-venture partner, European Lithium (ASX:EUR,OTCQB:EULIF).
The primary operational catalyst for the merger is the complete consolidation of …
Critical Minerals: China’s Grip, America’s Volatility, Europe’s ChoiceApril 27, 2026 8:15 pmCleanTechnicaSupport CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe.
The energy transition will not fail because the world runs out of useful minerals. It can be slowed, made more expensive, and made more fragile because the industrial systems …
Asian met coal market sees pricing support in Q2 from Middle East warApril 27, 2026 8:15 pmHellenic Shipping NewsThis report is part of the S&P Global Energy’s Metals Trade Review series, where we dig through datasets and digest some of the key trends in iron ore, metallurgical coal, copper, alumina, cobalt, lithium, nickel and steel and scrap. We also explore …
Beyond the compliance paywall: Achieving mineral financial sovereigntyApril 27, 2026 7:50 pmBusiness DayI recently read a short story by a colleague and the Africans for Africa Mining Fund Manager, Mr Janade du Plessis, called The Silver Shadow. One character’s journey stayed with me. Youssef, a silver miner. A 34-year-old father of three who descends 800 …
Zimbabwe Ships Africa’s First Lithium Sulphate, Marking Shift Up the Value ChainApril 27, 2026 7:35 pmThe Zimbabwe MailHARARE — Zimbabwe has recorded a milestone in its mining and industrialisation drive after Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe announced the country’s first-ever export of lithium sulphate, a higher-value battery precursor, from its Arcadia operations.
The inaugural …
Zimbabwe enters lithium value-addition eraApril 27, 2026 7:13 pmBulawayo 24 NewsNews / National
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Zimbabwe has reached a major mining milestone after the Arcadia Lithium Project recorded its first export of lithium sulphate, marking the country's - and Africa's - first production of a …
Stopping the Last Plunder of the Planet with Maude BarlowApril 27, 2026 5:53 pmFood & Water WatchLifelong water activist Maude Barlow talks about her new book, Earth for Sale, and what we really need to protect the planet.
From carbon offsets to water markets, corporations and financial institutions are devising more ways than ever to profit from our …
Strategic Resources and Tyfast Energy sign MOU to build a vanadium-to-battery pathwayApril 27, 2026 5:46 pmCanadian ManufacturingCollaboration will evaluate battery-grade vanadium oxide from Canadian mined ore for use in Tyfast's lithium vanadium oxide (LVO) anode, supporting mining and defense electrification MONTREAL — Tyfast Energy Corp., a developer of battery materials for …
The New Litmus Test for Sovereign Governance: ISDS ArbitrationApril 27, 2026 5:04 pmNorth American Congress on Latin AmericaVenezuela’s sweeping new mining law, passed on April 9, is the latest in a series of domestic “reforms” purportedly directed at rebuilding the country’s energy and mining sectors. This follows years of debilitating U.S. sanctions and disinvestment, which …