Expedite action on lithium mining – Mfantseman youth group to gov’tApril 12, 2026 5:42 pmCNR Citi NewsroomThe Mfantseman-Saltpond Development Alliance (MSDA), a development-oriented youth group in Saltpond, has welcomed the ratification of the Atlantic Lithium exploration agreement by Parliament, urging the government to expedite outstanding requirements for …
Electronic waste is piling up. Here's how Florida is managing the surgeApril 12, 2026 4:50 pmWUSF - FloridaJust past the visitor's center is a mountain of garbage. Refrigerators, desk chairs and shopping carts, stacked in a hulking heap.
Around the corner, past the "tipping floor"where compactors shovel steaming waste into piles bound for the …
Saskatchewan Uranium: Paladin’s Triple R Deposit vs. Legal HeadwindsApril 12, 2026 4:36 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaSocial Media Snippet: Paladin Energy targets a 2027 FID for the Triple R uranium deposit, but a Métis Nation legal challenge over provincial consultation could reshape the Athabasca Basin’s regulatory landscape. #Uranium #Mining #Saskatchewan # …
Quebec’s Graphite Anchor: Why Eni’s Stake in Nouveau Monde MattersApril 12, 2026 4:36 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaThe landscape of the global energy transition is shifting from abstract climate goals to the concrete reality of supply chain dominance. On April 11th, 2026, the industrial logic behind the "battery belt" has never been clearer, particularly in …
Critical Minerals Accord: EU and US De-Risking ChinaApril 12, 2026 4:36 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaAs of mid-April 2026, the geopolitical map of the mining industry is being redrawn through a series of high-stakes negotiations between Washington and Brussels. The nearing EU-US Critical Minerals Accord represents a definitive shift from passive concern …
12 Months From Now, Will You Wish You Bought TMC The Metals Company Today?April 12, 2026 2:14 pmNasdaqKey Points
TMC The Metals Company is a deep-sea mining company that wants to make a business out of polymetallic nodules.
The company is moving quickly through an expedited commercial application process in the U.S.
TMC is trading at about 8.5% of its …
United States proposal on Brazil’s critical minerals sparks sovereignty concernsApril 12, 2026 11:48 amThe Sentinel - Assam NewsSAO PAULO: The United States government has presented Brazil with a proposal for an agreement on critical minerals that has raised concerns within the administration of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, according to information reported by Brasil 247 …
G Mining Ventures Guyana: Update, Timeline, and Key Risks – April 11th, 2026April 12, 2026 7:41 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Salini Krishnan
The landscape of South American gold mining shifted decisively this week as G Mining Ventures (GMIN) finalized its $2.2 billion (C$3 billion) acquisition of G2 Goldfields. The deal, which consolidates the high-grade Oko district in …
Peru Revokes Southern Copper’s $1.8B Tía María Permit: A $7B Copper Warning ShotApril 12, 2026 5:31 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaLIMA, PERU : In a move that has sent shockwaves through the global base metals market, Peru’s Ministry of Energy and Mines (Minem) officially revoked the construction permit for Southern Copper’s $1.8 billion Tía María project on Saturday. The decision, …
Glacier Mining Reform: Argentina’s New Law and the Impact on Andean Copper – April 11th, 2026April 12, 2026 5:31 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Salini Krishnan
BUENOS AIRES : In a legislative shift that could fundamentally alter the global supply chain for critical minerals, the Argentine Congress has approved President Javier Milei’s controversial reform to the 2010 Glacier National Law. The …
US Elemental Nasdaq Listing: $571M SPAC Merger and 2026 Outlook – April 11th, 2026April 12, 2026 5:31 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaThe McDermitt project, one of the largest lithium resources in the US, moves toward a Nasdaq listing following a $571 million merger.
The domestic lithium landscape in the United States took a massive leap forward this week as HiTech Minerals, a subsidiary …
Europe’s Rare Earth Breakout: What it is, why it matters, 2026 outlook – April 11th, 2026April 12, 2026 5:31 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaTALLINN, Estonia : Neo Performance Materials (TSX: NEO) has successfully commissioned Europe’s first production line dedicated to the separation of heavy rare earth elements (HREEs) at its Silmet facility. This milestone, involving the first commercial- …
Daily Mining Industry News: Operation 100K and the 2026 Market Outlook – April 12th, 2026April 12, 2026 5:31 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Salini Krishnan – Skillings Mining Intelligence
The global mining landscape in 2026 is defined by a rapid acceleration in regulatory shifts, high-stakes M&A, and a technological pivot toward autonomous operations. At Skillings Mining Review, our …
Argentina’s glaciers faces environmental threatsApril 12, 2026 1:32 amNagaland Post“Without water, there would be no wine,” Virginia de Valle says as she takes me around her family’s 16-hectare (40-acre) vineyard in Mendoza, nestled below the peaks of the Andes mountain range.
Winemakers in Argentina’s wine capital rely on fresh water …
Uranium Forecast 2026: The Critical Shortfall No One is Talking About – April 10th, 2026April 12, 2026 12:32 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaAs of April 10th, 2026, the global energy landscape is grappling with a reality that market analysts have signaled for years: a structural, multi-decade supply deficit in the uranium sector. While lithium and copper often dominate the "green metal…
Lithium Market Outlook: Identifying the Bottom in the 2026 CycleApril 12, 2026 12:32 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Salini Krishnan
The lithium market has reached a critical inflection point. After three years of aggressive price correction and supply-side restructuring, the lithium market outlook for the remainder of 2026 suggests that the cyclical bottom is now …
Frontier Market Gold: What it is, Why it Matters, 2026 Outlook – April 10th, 2026April 12, 2026 12:32 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaThe search for the next tier of world-class gold deposits has shifted from the over-saturated basins of the traditional mining world toward jurisdictions that were, until recently, considered too risky or remote. As of April 2026, the convergence of record …
Group hosts 'show to be at' for mining industryApril 11, 2026 9:21 pmThunder Bay Chronicle JournalThe Northwestern Ontario Prospectors Association Showcase, held in Thunder Bay this week, marked 30 years of highlighting exploration in Northwestern Ontario.
The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) partnered with the Prospectors …
Expedite action on lithium mining – Mfantseman youth group implores governmentApril 11, 2026 8:21 pmGhana News Agency By Prince Acquah, GNA
Saltpond, April 11, GNA- The Mfantseman-Saltpond Development Alliance (MSDA), a development-oriented youth group in Saltpond, has welcomed the ratification of the Atlantic Lithium exploration agreement by Parliament, urging …
The Weekly Power List: Top 10 Mining Innovators Powering the AI Grid – April 10th, 2026April 11, 2026 3:34 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaMining innovators are the silent architects of the modern artificial intelligence revolution. As of April 2026, the narrative surrounding the AI boom has shifted from large language models and GPU architectures to a more grounded, physical reality: the AI- …
Environmental Security Weekly Watch: April 6-10, 2026April 11, 2026 1:46 pmNew Security BeatA window into what we’re reading at the Stimson Center’s Environmental Security Program
Argentina’s “Glacier Law” Opens Ecologically Sensitive Areas to Mining (Al-Jazeera)
Politicians in Argentina approved a bill pushed by President Javier Milei to …
Skillings Mining Intelligence: Mali’s Gold Surge & The $6B Streaming ArbitrageApril 11, 2026 12:06 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaThe global mining landscape on April 10th, 2026, is defined by a widening chasm between fiscal ambition and operational reality. In West Africa, Mali has provided the definitive case study for the “State-First” mining model, reporting a massive surge in …
Argentina Streamlines Permitting for Frontier Lithium ProjectsApril 11, 2026 12:04 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBUENOS AIRES : The Argentine federal government has introduced a comprehensive regulatory overhaul designed to accelerate permitting for lithium exploration and extraction in “frontier” basins, aiming to solidify the nation’s position as the world’s …
Infographic: Era of the Glut Ends as Lithium Careens Toward 2026 DeficitApril 11, 2026 11:10 amInvesting News NetworkThe global lithium market is undergoing a massive structural reversal.
Following a multi-year period of severe oversupply that crushed spot prices, the critical battery metal is now aggressively tightening, with major financial institutions projecting a …
What if the future of mining looked like a farm?April 11, 2026 9:04 amAnthropoceneA single lithium-ion electric vehicle battery pack can contain more than 100 pounds of nickel, along with many other metals. Those raw materials often come from mines that drive deforestation and produce pollution and huge carbon emissions in places like …
Argentina eases glacier protection in $40bn mining push despite environmental fearsApril 11, 2026 2:54 ambne IntelliNewsArgentina’s Congress has approved a reform to the country’s glacier protection law, relaxing restrictions on mining in high-altitude regions in a move aimed at attracting billions in investment, while drawing criticism from environmental groups concerned …
Prominent US-listed lithium miner to emerge from Jindalee, investment firm mergerApril 11, 2026 1:19 amMining WeeklyASX-listed Jindalee Lithium subsidiary HiTech Minerals and Constellation Acquisition Corporation have entered into a definitive business combination agreement that will result in the common shares of US Elemental being listed on Nasdaq.
The transaction is …
Why Zimbabwe Earns $400 Less Per Tonne of Lithium Than Australia — and the Bold Plan to Fix ItApril 11, 2026 12:06 amMining Zimbabwe• A pricing gap, an export ban, and 11 conditions: The Minister of Mines is working to close a gap that has cost the nation billions.
• Zimbabwe is losing billions from its lithium exports, earning up to $400 less per tonne than Australia. A new export ban …
Consolidated Lithium Metals Announces Closing of $8.9 Million Private Placement FinancingApril 10, 2026 9:30 pmEIN PresswireNOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES TORONTO, April 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Consolidated Lithium Metals Inc. (TSXV: CLM | FRA: Z36 | OTCQB: JORFF) (“CLM” or the “Company”) is pleased to …
Scientists recover 90% of lithium from old batteries — here's why it mattersApril 10, 2026 9:10 pmThe Cool Down - Oregon"This brilliant technological leap guarantees Japan's absolute economic security."
by Ben SternApril 10, 2026
Two major issues with the rapid development of battery technologies have traditionally been the amount of waste they produce after …
Zimbabwe Imposes Strict Conditions on Lithium Exports — Domestic Processing Facilities RequiredApril 10, 2026 5:31 pmZambian ObserverZimbabwe Imposes Strict Conditions on Lithium Exports — Domestic Processing Facilities Required
Harare — Zimbabwe’s government has set tough new rules to lift its recent ban on lithium concentrate exports, requiring mining companies to commit to building …
Why this ASX mining stock could be a strong buy after major milestoneApril 10, 2026 3:10 pmThe 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, …
What Does Argentina's Bill Mean for Mining Sustainability?April 10, 2026 12:10 pmMining DigitalThe bill has been backed by governors in northern Andean provinces, specifically those with strong mining sectors. This includes those from Mendoza, San Juan, Catamarca and Salta.
The previous legislation was seen as a hinderance, as it barred mining and …
Grand lithium rip-off: Foreign firms pocket 53-fold windfallApril 10, 2026 9:55 amZimbabwe IndependentMultinational resource firms controlling vast interests in Zimbabwe’s lithium fields earned up to US$20 000 per tonne from exports to international markets after extracting the mineral at production costs of about US$370 per tonne, latest export …
Illicit Gold Mining Is Fueling Gang Violence in Niger State’s Capital CityApril 10, 2026 9:41 amHumAngleFor Ike Uche and many others looking to flee the turmoil of gang violence in Niger State, North Central Nigeria, the eastern bypass area of the Minna metropolis was supposed to be a sanctuary. After years of hard work, Ike finally finished building his …
Lithium and DLE: game-changer for the energy transition?April 10, 2026 7:33 amNorth American Mining - ColoradoAdionics’ CCO François-Michel Colomar talks about its work in direct lithium extraction (DLE), doing what no one else has: performing direct lithium salt extraction via a liquid-liquid process.
Edited by Donna Schmidt
A reduced footprint for lithium? Yes, …
Argentina Approves Mining In Glacier Zones, Sparking Water Security ConcernsApril 10, 2026 2:18 amInternational Business Times SingaporeArgentina's approval of a controversial law allowing mining in glacier and permafrost regions has brought into sharp focus a growing global dilemma, the clash between water security and the rising demand for minerals critical to the clean energy …
The Skillings Power List: 10 Mining Companies Dominating the 2026 Energy TransitionApril 10, 2026 2:03 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Salini Krishnan | Skillings Mining Intelligence | April 9, 2026
The global energy transition is no longer a distant projection; in 2026, it is a hard-fought reality dictated by supply chains, geopolitical maneuvering, and capital allocation. As the …
Mining boom just getting started, says Lion Selection Group’s Hedley WiddupApril 10, 2026 1:20 amStockheadThe ASX mining boom could just be getting started. Pic: Getty Images
Hedley Widdup says mining boom still in early stages as capital flows return
Lion Selection Group growing exposure to explorers, especially gold
Widdup sees potential in Koonenberry Gold …
Rising FIDs Drive New Phase of Growth for African MiningApril 10, 2026 12:02 amRealnews MagazineBusiness
AS more mining projects reach FID stage, Africa’s mining industry is entering a new phase of expansion, with the capital strengthening the continent’s role in global supply chains while driving infrastructure development, job creation and long- …
Zimbabwe Clamps Down on Lithium ExportsApril 9, 2026 11:46 pmMENAFN(MENAFN) Zimbabwe's government is clamping down on lithium exports, imposing state-enforced quotas and laying out strict conditions for the resumption of suspended mineral shipments — a move that signals Harare's growing ambition to dominate its …
Billion-Dollar Mining Decisions Signal Africa Investment SurgeApril 9, 2026 11:32 pmNews GhanaA cluster of major final investment decisions (FIDs) across Africa’s mining sector is pushing several large-scale projects into construction, as developers and investors move to capitalise on rising global demand for minerals and an estimated $8.5 trillion …
AI-Energy Nexus: Big Tech’s Impact on 2026 Mining OutlookApril 9, 2026 10:32 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Salini Krishnan
April 9, 2026
The convergence of artificial intelligence and the global energy grid has moved from a theoretical bottleneck to a primary driver of mineral commodity markets in 2026. As hyperscalers: including Microsoft, Google, and Meta …
Mining Stocks Power List: 10 Dominating the April 2026 MarketApril 9, 2026 10:31 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Salini Krishnan
April 9, 2026
The mining sector in April 2026 is navigating a landscape defined by aggressive M&A activity, a widening structural deficit in copper, and a geopolitical race to secure critical mineral supply chains. As industrial …
Lithium’s 2026 Recovery: Why the “Demand Wall” is Narrowing the Supply WindowApril 9, 2026 10:31 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Salini Krishnan
As the second quarter of 2026 begins, the global lithium market is undergoing a structural shift that is catching many market participants off guard. Following a period of price volatility and supply-side adjustments in 2024 and 2025 …