Mengting: Global Leading Rechargeable Headlamp ManufacturerApril 29, 2026 9:00 amEIN PresswireNINGBO, ZHEJIANG, CHINA, April 29, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The global landscape for portable illumination is undergoing a transformative shift as industrial and recreational users move toward high-efficiency, sustainable lighting solutions. At …
DR Congo president orders audit of cobalt and copper export revenuesApril 29, 2026 8:47 amAfricanewsThe president of the Democratic Republic of Congo has ordered a comprehensive 30-day audit of the country’s mining export revenues and state assets.
Felix Tshisekedi said poor oversight, capital flight, and opaque joint ventures involving state mining …
As Ghana eyes lithium future, affected communities face uncertaintyApril 29, 2026 7:02 amMongabayAfter more than two years of delays, Ghana’s parliament has ratified a deal with a subsidiary of Australian miner Atlantic Lithium to develop the country’s first lithium mine.
The company received permission to develop a mining concession in Ewoyaa in 2023 …
Chariot firms grip on district-scale Nigerian lithium portfolioApril 29, 2026 6:59 amThe Sydney Morning HeraldBrought to you by BULLS N’ BEARS
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Chariot Resources has officially shifted into high gear in West Africa, …
Skillings Mining Intelligence: The $1.8B Gold Peak & The Lithium Floor StrategyApril 29, 2026 6:43 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Charles Pitts
The global mining sector enters the second quarter of 2026 facing a paradox of pricing: gold is testing historical resistance near $4,800 per ounce, while lithium producers are moving to formalize price floors to stabilize a market still …
Kenya targets value addition to raw minerals – RutoApril 29, 2026 6:15 amStarPresident William Ruto speaks during the Kenya Mining Investment Conference and Expo 2026 in Nairobi /PCS/HANDOUT
Kenya will no longer be a supplier of
raw minerals to fuel industries abroad, President William Ruto has said.
This, as he called on …
US not funding Congo’s $100m mine guard, embassy saysApril 29, 2026 6:14 amMyJoyOnlineThe United States said on Tuesday it is not funding any security units tasked with policing or guarding mines in Democratic Republic of Congo after Kinshasa announced plans to launch a paramilitary force to secure mining sites.
Congo’s General …
Islamist Offensive in Mali: The Prospect of a “Syrian Scenario” in the SahelApril 29, 2026 6:12 amMilitarnyiOn April 25, 2026, a coordinated offensive by the Islamist groups JNIM (Jamaat Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin) and the Azawad Liberation Front swept through Mali’s key cities. Russian Africa Corps units, backed by the Malian army, abandoned Kidal under a …
Lunch Wrap: ASX trims losses as CPI comes in at 4.6pcApril 29, 2026 5:53 amStockheadASX trims losses after CPI print. Pic: Getty Images
ASX steadies but oil keeps the pressure on
Headline CPI comes in at 4.6pc
Codan flies, while G8 gets crushed
By lunchtime in Sydney on Wednesday, the market had trimmed its losses to just 0.25% after …
6 ASX 200 shares with strengthened buy ratings this weekApril 29, 2026 5:45 amThe Motley Fool AustraliaS&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) shares finished in the red for a sixth consecutive day yesterday, falling 0.64%. As the war in Iran drags on, investors are increasingly worried about the long-tail impact of the fuel crisis on the global economy. The …
ASX trims losses as CPI coolsApril 29, 2026 4:29 amThe Cairns PostASX steadies but oil keeps the pressure on
Headline CPI comes in at 4.6pc
Codan flies, while G8 gets crushed
By lunchtime in Sydney on Wednesday, the market had trimmed its losses to just 0.25% after the CPI release came in slightly better than feared.
But …
CATL Raises $5B in Hong Kong Share Placement DealApril 29, 2026 3:27 amVentureburnContemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL), the world’s largest EV battery manufacturer, has completed a HK$39.2 billion ($5 billion) share placement, a record for any Hong Kong share market so far this year. The deal completes on April 28, 2026 …
Africa's Own Shield: How Terra Industries Is Taking On Niger...April 29, 2026 3:23 amModern GhanaFrom the Inside
A homegrown Nigerian defence-tech startup is building drones, robots, and autonomous systems to protect the continent's critical infrastructure and the world is paying attention
Inside a factory in Idu, an industrial district about 16 …
S&P/ASX 200 Slips 0.11% to 8,701 as Mining Stocks Weigh on MarketApril 29, 2026 2:03 amInternational Business Times - AustraliaSYDNEY — The S&P/ASX 200 index edged lower in early afternoon trading on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, closing the morning session at 8,701.1 after shedding 9.6 points or 0.11%, as weakness in mining and energy stocks offset gains in financials and …
If I'd put $6K in this ASX mining stock 12 months ago I'd have over $20k nowApril 29, 2026 1:31 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, …
Liontown shares: Expansion works begin at Kathleen ValleyApril 29, 2026 1:28 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, …
African leaders urge mineral value addition to drive industrial growthApril 29, 2026 1:17 amXinhua News AgencyNAIROBI, April 28 (Xinhua) -- African leaders and experts on Tuesday called for mineral value addition and regional unity, urging the continent to shift from exporting raw materials to becoming an industrial powerhouse.
Speaking at the opening of the two- …
ICSID tribunal lifts interim order in DRC mining disputeApril 29, 2026 12:20 amGlobal Arbitration ReviewThe Manono lithium project has drawn the attention of Australian, Chineses and US investors (Credit: avzminerals.com.au)
An ICSID tribunal has lifted a provisional measures order requiring the Democratic Republic of the Congo to preserve an Australian …
Mystery truck rolls through Cortez, briefly pausing traffic and sparking questionsApril 28, 2026 11:56 pmThe Journal - ColoradoAn oversized specialized transportation vehicle moves slowly through downtown Cortez on Tuesday, drawing onlookers and briefly pausing Main Street traffic. (Ann Marie Vanderveen/The Journal)
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Empty vessel tied to Thacker Pass lithium project in Nevada …
Intelligent Mining and the Future of Sustainable ExtractionApril 28, 2026 11:43 pmThis Day Olufemi Olubi
Nigeria’s mineral endowment is not a secret. Gold, lithium, tantalum, and many other critical minerals lie beneath West Africa’s most promising geological terrain: the Pan-African orogenic belt, a region formed by ancient mountain-building …
Beneficiation dream comes true…Zim exports first lithium sulphate batchApril 28, 2026 11:42 pmThe Sunday NewsOliver Kazunga
Senior Reporter
PROSPECT Lithium Zimbabwe has started exporting its first lithium sulphate batch from its US$400 million processing plant, marking the country’s inaugural production of lithium salt and a major step in advancing Government …
Cornell Atkinson announces $1.24M in joint EDF grantsApril 28, 2026 11:13 pmCornell Chronicle - New YorkThe Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability and Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) will distribute $1.24 million to 12 projects co-led by Cornell and EDF scientists for research addressing topics including strategies to protect ocean ecosystems, improve …
Democrats Need a Critical Minerals Policy Beyond Anti-TrumpismApril 28, 2026 11:05 pmHeatmap NewsPresident Trump has announced a dizzying array of executive branch led critical mineral policies since taking office again last year. While bombastically branded as new achievements, many elements from critical mineral tariffs to strategic stockpiling to …
Gold miners set to stay in Mali despite insurgency, industry sources sayApril 28, 2026 9:41 pmThe Globe and MailOpen this photo in gallery:Malian soldiers stand on patrol after the attack on Mali's main military base Kati, outside the capital Bamako, on Sunday.Stringer/Reuters
International mining companies are likely to keep investing in Mali, one of Africa …
US Embassy says that US does not fund $100 million mineguard in CongoApril 28, 2026 9:41 pmWorld Energy News - ConnecticutThe United States announced?on? Tuesday that it?is?not funding any security units?tasked?with policing and guarding mines?in Democratic Republic of Congo?after Kinshasa announced its plans to launch paramilitary forces to secure mining sites?
In a Monday …
Treasury to revoke mining tax breaksApril 28, 2026 9:27 pmZimbabwe IndependentFinance, Economic Development, and Investment Promotion deputy minister David Mnangagwa
ZIMBABWE'S Treasury is considering revoking some tax incentives granted to mining companies due to concerns over their disproportionate profits compared to tax …
WireCo reports synthetic pendants cut mining equipment stress and extend asset lifeApril 28, 2026 9:20 pmGlobal Mining ReviewWireCo®, a global supplier of wire and synthetic rope solutions, has identified vibration and shock transfer as a key contributor to structural fatigue in mining equipment, with its UNION Gladiator synthetic pendants engineered to reduce these forces in …
Voluntary Mining Standards Can Derisk Supply Chains and Protect Human RightsApril 28, 2026 6:43 pmPublic CitizenApril 28, 2026
By Abhilasha Bhola
The Trump administration’s minerals policy has been defined by corruption, rollbacks of environmental protections, and handouts to foreign mining companies. These critical minerals are of growing importance for new …
China-backed miner makes history as Zimbabwe exports first battery-grade lithium productApril 28, 2026 6:16 pmBusiness Insider AfricaWhile the development highlights Africa’s growing participation in the EV battery supply chain, it is one of the earliest known shipments of lithium sulphate on the continent rather than a confirmed continent-wide first, as most other African producers …
In Finland, Europe's first complete lith...April 28, 2026 5:25 pmRepúblicaKOKKOLA, April 28: Trucks loaded with crushed rock and ore made their way through a craterlike 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 …
Gold miners set to stay in Mali despite attacks, industry sources sayApril 28, 2026 3:45 pmMining WeeklyDAKAR – International mining companies are likely to keep investing in Mali, one of Africa's most resource-rich countries, even though attacks on Saturday that killed the defence minister have increased concerns about supply routes, industry executives …
African Perspectives: Zimbabwe on the moveApril 28, 2026 3:23 pmBusiness and Financial TimesZimbabwe’s annual inflation rate has slowed to single digits for the first time in nearly four decades, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has confirmed, as the country’s monetary authorities point to a strengthening macroeconomic position and make an active …
World Reuters US not funding Congo's $100 million mine guard, embassy saysApril 28, 2026 2:49 pmYahoo NewsBy Ange Kasongo
KINSHASA, April 28 (Reuters) - The United States said on Tuesday it is not funding any security units tasked with policing or guarding mines in Democratic Republic of Congo after Kinshasa announced plans to launch a paramilitary force to …
Unlocking Critical Minerals Potential With EU-US PartnershipApril 28, 2026 1:08 pmMining DigitalThe demand for critical minerals has increased significantly over recent years, mostly driven by the ongoing energy transition. Materials like copper, aluminium, lithium and cobalt are essential for today's technology demands. Battery performance, …
Skillings Mining Intelligence: The M&A Premium Wave and the Royalty Titan EraApril 28, 2026 12:56 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Penny Langford
The consolidation phase of the 2026 mining cycle has shifted from tentative exploration to high-conviction acquisition. As major producers look to replenish reserves against a backdrop of tightening supply and persistent geopolitical …
Graphite One advances permitting for battery graphite projectApril 28, 2026 12:50 pmEV Engineering OnlineGraphite One recently provided an update on the permitting progress of its Graphite Creek Project under the FAST-41 federal permitting program.
The project is intended to supply graphite for lithium-ion battery anode materials used in electric vehicle (EV …
Critical Metals Consolidates Tanbreez with $835M European Lithium TakeoverApril 28, 2026 12:07 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaTanbreez rare earth project site visualization, Greenland.
By Penny Langford
Critical Metals Corp. (NASDAQ: CRML) has announced a definitive agreement to acquire European Lithium Ltd (ASX: EUR) in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $835 …
Skillings Mining Intelligence: The $4,800 Gold Era & Colombia’s Billion-Dollar PEA UpdateApril 28, 2026 12:06 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaA modern mineral processing facility operating at dawn, reflecting the scale of new development in the global mining sector.
By Penny Langford
Gold is testing $4,800/oz, and that is changing project economics fast. Projects once seen as marginal now …
Zimbabwe ships first lithium sulphate in beneficiation pushApril 28, 2026 11:09 amNew ZimbabweZimbabwe has exported its first-ever shipment of lithium sulphate, marking a major milestone in the country’s drive to process its minerals locally and move up the global battery value chain.
Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe (PLZ) said its Arcadia operation had …
In Finland, Europe's first complete lithium mine begins operationApril 28, 2026 11:03 amThe Daily Tribune - News Of BahrainEmail: online@newsofbahrain.com
Helsinki: The inauguration of Europe's first complete lithium mine and refinery in Finland marks a strategic milestone in the continent's effort to secure its green energy supply chain. The project, located in the …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …