ASX Runners of the Week: Bison, Genetic Signatures, Narryer & ImmutepApril 17, 2026 7:26 amThe West AustralianThere is just one question the world and markets care about right now. Is the Strait of Hormuz open or closed?
Fresh into another week of 20 per cent less oil and gas, US President Donald Trump has cracked under the pressure and seemingly hit the drink …
Mining ownership court ruling ‘clear win’ for Gina RinehartApril 17, 2026 7:06 amSky News AustraliaGina Rinehart has had a "clear win" in her complicated legal battle over the ownership of iron ore mines.
After more than two years and a 51-day trial in the WA Supreme Court, on Wednesday, Justice Jennifer Smith handed down a landmark decision …
Australia metals exploration spend tipped to bounce back this yearApril 17, 2026 5:59 amThe Market HeraldJoin our daily newsletter At The Bell to receive exclusive market insights
Oz expected to see very strong exploration budget growth, even as global metals exploration spend drops despite demand.
Major concerns that underinvestment could lead to future …
Canada forges new link in crucial lithium supply chain in B.C. industrial zoneApril 17, 2026 5:07 amThe Globe and MailOpen this photo in gallery:Mangrove Lithium founder and CEO Saad Dara at the company's electrochemical lithium refining facility in Delta, B.C., on Wednesday.DARRYL DYCK/The Canadian Press
Nestled in a series of unassuming industrial buildings in …
The new Indo-Pacific powerhouse: Why Australia is the strategic frontier for Indian investmentApril 17, 2026 4:47 amBusiness TodayWith the Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) now functioning as a high-speed conduit for capital, the narrative for Indian industry has moved beyond simple trade. We are witnessing the birth of a bilateral "Green Corridor…
US Government Equity and Equity-Linked Investments in Critical MineralsApril 17, 2026 3:20 amJD Supra - CaliforniaFederal equity and equity-linked instruments have become embedded in the sector’s financing architecture, with direct consequences for M&A structuring, capital formation, liability management, governance and exit planning.
The US government’s role in …
Congress sends Trump a resolution to lift mining ban near Minnesota’s Boundary WatersApril 17, 2026 1:34 amAnchorage Daily News - AlaskaIn this undated image provided by Minnesota Public Radio, Sept. 2, 2016, canoeists navigate the Pocket River in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness near Ely, Minn. (Nathaniel Minor/Minnesota Public Radio via AP, File) Congressional Republicans …
IMF approves 10-month programme for Zimbabwe to stabilise economy and support reformsApril 16, 2026 10:42 pmNehanda RadioThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a 10-month Staff-Monitored Program (SMP) for Zimbabwe aimed at consolidating recent economic stabilisation gains and strengthening macroeconomic management.
The non-financing programme is designed to …
CSOs Back Zimbabwe’s Lithium Export Crackdown, Warn “Execution Will Decide Everything”April 16, 2026 9:52 pmMining ZimbabweThe Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (Zimcodd), a civil society organisation, has welcomed the government’s tightening of raw lithium export regulations, saying the reforms could help Zimbabwe retain more value from its mineral resources. However …
Europe lagging behind China on battery-powered machinesApril 16, 2026 9:16 pmGeoDrilling InternationalThe full electrification of European-built trucks, wheel loaders, excavators and other large machines is lagging behind market expectation, with manufacturers continuing to favour the diesel electric drive.
As a result, fully integrated battery electric …
Ground Magnetics Underway at Agdz Cu-Ag ProjectApril 16, 2026 8:23 pmInvesting News NetworkAterian plc (AIM: ATN), the Africa-focused critical metals exploration company, is pleased to announce the commencement of a ground-based magnetic geophysical survey at its 100%-owned Agdz Copper-Silver Project ("Agdz" or the "Project…
Trials to Further Validate PFS Process DesignApril 16, 2026 8:22 pmInvesting News NetworkCleanTech Lithium PLC (AIM: CTL, Frankfurt: T2N), an exploration and development company advancing sustainable lithium projects in Chile, announces an update on two trials being undertaken in North America and in Santiago, Chile, to produce battery grade …
Fool’s Gold Isn’t so Foolish: Scientists Find Hidden Treasure in PyriteApril 16, 2026 6:37 pmScienceDailyAirlines have strict rules about where you can pack your laptop, and lithium-ion batteries are the reason. These batteries, which power everything from phones to electric cars, can pose a fire risk under certain conditions. The danger comes from lithium …
Prospectors association recognizes best performers of 2025April 16, 2026 6:12 pmSNnewswatchThe Northwestern Ontario Prospectors Association (NWOPA) celebrated the top achievements within the region's mineral exploration community April 8 in Thunder Bay.
Held annually, the NWOPA Awards recognizes individuals, companies and organizations for …
Africa’s chance to rewrite the resource storyApril 16, 2026 5:46 pmZimbabwe IndependentDiamonds continue to underpin the economy, accounting for roughly one-third of government revenue and about three-quarters of foreign-exchange earnings, official figures show.
BLESEDI (not her real name), a promising entrepreneur in Gaborone, the capital …
In a B.C. industrial zone, a new link forged in Canada's crucial lithium supply chainApril 16, 2026 5:15 pmThe AlbertanDELTA —
Nestled in a series of unassuming industrial buildings in Delta, B.C., among companies specializing in plumbing supplies, ladders and fitness equipment, sits North America's first electrochemical lithium refining facility.
DELTA —
Nestled in a …
ASX 200 Slips 0.26% to 8,955 as Oil Volatility and Bank Weakness Weigh on Australian SharesApril 16, 2026 4:36 pmInternational Business Times - AustraliaSYDNEY — The S&P/ASX 200 index closed at 8,955.0 on Thursday, shedding 23.7 points or 0.26 percent, as lingering concerns over Middle East oil supply risks and softness in the big four banks offset gains in technology and healthcare stocks.
The …
Zimbabwe’s bizarre economic boomApril 16, 2026 3:57 pmHindustan TimesIN THE MAZOWE river valley, 50km north of Harare, Zimbabwe’s capital, the gold rush is hard to miss. Hillsides have been hewed by excavators that scoop out ore as if it were gelato from a tub. Pipes divert the river to washing stations used by small-scale …
Copper Deficit AI: What it is, why it matters, 2026 outlookApril 16, 2026 1:59 pmSkillings Mining Review - Florida2026 Lithium Power Map : Early Access Open ($59) | Get the latest sector data and secure your copy here: https://skillings.short.gy/LithiumPreSale
By Salini Krishnan
As the global energy transition accelerates into the second half of the decade …
Copper’s Tech Edge: ABB Deploys Next-Gen Grinding Drives at Eva Copper MineApril 16, 2026 1:58 pmSkillings Mining Review - Florida2026 Lithium Power Map : Early Access Open ($59) | Get the latest sector data and secure your copy here: https://skillings.short.gy/LithiumPreSale
By Salini Krishnan
Copper’s tech edge in the modern mining landscape is increasingly defined by …
Small but mighty mineralsApril 16, 2026 1:26 pmMining MagazineWhile copper and iron ore dominate the headlines, defence needs are driving urgent demand for smaller-volume minerals.
For the past decade, the mining industry has focused on the energy transition – with the race for copper, lithium, and nickel ruling …
As US and China seek rare earths, Brazilian lawmakers push for state-owned developerApril 16, 2026 11:51 amClimate Home NewsIn an attempt to retain wealth from mining, Brazilian legislators have proposed the creation of a new state-owned critical minerals firm which would be responsible for developing the country’s vast reserves of rare earth minerals in partnership with …
Uranium’s $100 Floor: Why the Structural Deficit is the New Market RealityApril 16, 2026 11:07 amSkillings Mining Review - Florida2026 Lithium Power Map : Early Access Open ($59) | Get the latest sector data and secure your copy here: https://skillings.short.gy/LithiumPreSale
By Salini Krishnan
The uranium market has officially crossed a Rubicon. For the better part of a …
Mining Innovator List: Top 10 Powering the AI GridApril 16, 2026 11:07 amSkillings Mining Review - Florida2026 Lithium Power Map : Early Access Open ($59) | Get the latest sector data and secure your copy here: https://skillings.short.gy/LithiumPreSale
By Salini Krishnan
The convergence of artificial intelligence and industrial power infrastructure …
Mining M&A: Eldorado-Foran $3.8B Closure and Saskatchewan’s Lithium ShiftApril 16, 2026 11:06 amSkillings Mining Review - Florida2026 Lithium Power Map : Early Access Open ($59) | Get the latest sector data and secure your copy here: https://skillings.short.gy/LithiumPreSale
By Salini Krishnan
The North American mining landscape solidified further this week as Eldorado …
Tocvan Ventures Sonora: Project Update, Timeline, and Key RisksApril 16, 2026 11:05 amSkillings Mining Review - Florida2026 Lithium Power Map : Early Access Open ($59) | Get the latest sector data and secure your copy here: https://skillings.short.gy/LithiumPreSale
By Salini Krishnan
SONORA, MEXICO – Tocvan Ventures has successfully completed the mobilization …
Tocvan Ventures Accelerates Gran Pilar: Heavy Equipment Mobilized for Pilot Production PhaseApril 16, 2026 11:04 amSkillings Mining Review - Florida2026 Lithium Power Map : Early Access Open ($59) | Get the latest sector data and secure your copy here: https://skillings.short.gy/LithiumPreSale
By Salini Krishnan
SONORA, MEXICO : Tocvan Ventures Inc. has officially transitioned from a pure …
Manitowoc Potain Cranes: Expansion in Faroe Islands via StirnimannApril 16, 2026 11:02 amSkillings Mining Review - Florida2026 Lithium Power Map : Early Access Open ($59) | Get the latest sector data and secure your copy here: https://skillings.short.gy/LithiumPreSale
By Salini Krishnan
The rugged archipelago of the Faroe Islands, situated between the Norwegian …
Gold developer Antipa shines bright for mining experts as investors chase next big thingApril 16, 2026 11:01 amStockheadA host of mining experts have pinpointed a small cap goldie as their top ASX pick. Pic: Getty Images
A panel at last week’s Resources Rising Stars Gather Round conference almost unanimously chose Antipa Minerals as their top stock
Hedley Widdup also likes …
Mining ESG Reporting: The Ultimate Guide to Succeeding in a Green MarketApril 16, 2026 11:00 amSkillings Mining Review - Florida2026 Lithium Power Map : Early Access Open ($59) | Get the latest sector data and secure your copy here: https://skillings.short.gy/LithiumPreSale
Mining ESG reporting has evolved from a voluntary transparency exercise into a critical …
AI in the Trenches: KoBold Metals Launches $50M Lithium Blitz in the DRC FrontierApril 16, 2026 10:59 amSkillings Mining Review - Florida2026 Lithium Power Map : Early Access Open ($59) | Get the latest sector data and secure your copy here: https://skillings.short.gy/LithiumPreSale
By Salini Krishnan
The hunt for critical minerals just got a high-tech adrenaline shot. KoBold …
Copper Deficit AI: What it is, why it matters, 2026 outlook – April 15th, 2026April 16, 2026 10:59 amSkillings Mining Review - Florida2026 Lithium Power Map : Early Access Open ($59) | Get the latest sector data and secure your copy here: https://skillings.short.gy/LithiumPreSale
By Salini Krishnan
As the global energy transition accelerates into the second half of the decade …
CATL market cap tops US$293 billion as shares surge on mining armApril 16, 2026 10:55 amSouth China Morning PostContemporary Amperex Technology Limited (CATL), the world’s largest producer of electric vehicle (EV) batteries, rallied to lift its market capitalisation above 2 trillion yuan (US$293.4 billion) after
creating a subsidiary to manage its mining assets, …
Platinum fuel cell technology supporting humanity’s space flightsApril 16, 2026 7:31 amMining WeeklyJOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – Platinum, with which South Africa is more endowed than any other country on earth, is supporting humanity’s space leaps, the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) notes in its latest 60 Seconds feature.
The journey …
China’s CATL, Do-Fluoride Post Strong First-Quarter Results Amid Surge in Lithium Battery DemandApril 16, 2026 6:28 amYiCai Global(Yicai) April 16 -- Chinese battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology and battery materials supplier Do-Fluoride New Materials have reported positive earnings for the first quarter, mainly driven by a sustained increase in terminal demand for lithium …
Former DOE official jumps to lithium, geothermal developerApril 16, 2026 6:05 amE&E NewsRobert Edwards, a former Energy Department official, has joined T5 Smackover Partners, a Texas-based company developing geothermal energy and critical minerals at a reclaimed coal mining site in the sprawling Smackover formation in Texas.
Edwards was …
Bolter Miner Market Set to Grow at 10.7% CAGR Through 2033 | Persistence Market ResearchApril 16, 2026 5:54 amEIN PresswireDriven by stricter underground safety standards and growing automation in mining, supported by rising global mineral demand.
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 16, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The global bolter miner market is experiencing significant …
Nigeria must intensify regulation of booming mining sectorApril 16, 2026 5:27 amBlueprint Newspapers LimitedIt is an absolute fact. Nigeria stands on the threshold of a mineral-driven economic renaissance. Beneath its soil lies a vast repository of over 44 commercially viable minerals ranging from gold, lithium, and zinc to limestone and coal collectively valued …
Attorney-General entrapped in US$905 million judgment debt by ex-clientApril 16, 2026 4:42 amThe Herald GhanaA private company, Cassius Mining, has brought a US$905 million damages claim against Ghana at the Permanent Court of Arbitration, entrapping its former lawyer-turned-Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dr Dominic Ayeni, despite earlier setbacks in …
US$400 Million Lithium Money Vanishes April 16, 2026 3:51 amZim EyeUS$400 Million Lithium Money Vanishes
By Business Reporter-Zimbabwe has reportedly lost an estimated US$400 million in potential revenue through the export of undeclared caesium and tantalum—high-value by-products smuggled out of the country concealed …
Zimbabwe Lithium Faces “Narrow Window” for Industrialisation, World Bank WarnsApril 15, 2026 10:11 pmMining ZimbabweZimbabwe’s lithium has been identified as a potential pathway to industrialisation, supported by rising global demand for battery metals. But the World Bank says the opportunity is not guaranteed, warning that outcomes will depend on how policy is designed …
EMP Metals advances on $3.2 million Ngen funding newsApril 15, 2026 9:27 pmResource World MagazineEMP Metals Corp. [EMPS-CSE, EMPPF-OTCQB] said it has been approved for up to $3.2 million in funding from Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (Ngen) for its Aurora project in Saskatchewan.
Ngen is the industry-led organization behind Canada’s Global …
Mining project puts Nevada river on endangered listApril 15, 2026 1:49 pmVegas INC - NevadaWednesday, April 15, 2026 | 2 a.m.
Editor's note: Este artículo está traducido al español.
A proposed mining project near Ash Meadows has put the Amargosa River on the list of “America’s Most Endangered Rivers” for 2026, according to the conservation …