Rio Tinto trying to meet U.S. aluminum demand as Middle East war roils supply chainsApril 20, 2026 12:28 pmThe Globe and MailOpen this photo in gallery:Jérome Pécresse, chief executive of aluminum and lithium at Rio Tinto, in a boardroom at the company's offices in Montreal, on April 15.ROGER LEMOYNE photographer/The Globe and Mail
Rio Tinto Group RIO-N is moving to …
Green Mining Market Size to worth USD 18.06 Billion by 2033, says Coherent Market InsightsApril 20, 2026 12:15 pmEIN Presswirethe global green mining market is estimated to be valued at USD 13.45 Bn in 2026 and expanding at a (CAGR) of 4.3% from 2026 to 2033.
BURLINGAME, CA, UNITED STATES, April 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Global Green Mining Market is estimated …
US companies eye Congo mining assets, including Rubaya, State Dept official saysApril 20, 2026 11:16 amYahoo FinanceBy Olivia Kumwenda-Mtambo JOHANNESBURG, April 20 (Reuters) - U.S. companies are showing "significant" interest in Democratic Republic of Congo mining assets, including the rebel-held Rubaya area, a State Department official said, adding that …
Resources Top 5: Tartana Minerals closes in on copper sulphate productionApril 20, 2026 11:12 amStockheadTartana Minerals is just three weeks from restarting copper sulphate production. Pic: Getty Images
Tartana Minerals on track to restart copper sulphate production within three weeks
Narryer Metals placement raises $1.056m, adds Tim Goyder as substantial …
Closing Bell: ASX struggles to lift beyond neutral as blue chips slumpApril 20, 2026 11:12 amStockheadThe ASX 200 ended the day with more stocks on the rise than falling, but couldn’t make much of the gains with major blue-chip stocks on the slide. Pic: Getty Images
ASX recovers from -0.54% session low to lift 0.07%
Blue-chip stocks weigh heavy despite …
Andrada secures US$11 million to fast-track expansion at its Uis tin operationApril 20, 2026 10:56 amAfrican Mining MarketAndrada Mining Limited has secured US$11 million through a strategic equity placement to fast-track expansion at its Uis tin operation in Namibia and capitalise on strong commodity prices.
The AIM-listed miner raised the funds through the placement of 226. …
Gold Price Forecast 2026: Central Bank Accumulation and Market DriversApril 20, 2026 10:04 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
The global gold market is currently navigating a period of unprecedented …
Delta Startup Unveils Lithium Refining Facility in North AmericaApril 20, 2026 9:11 amChemical Industry DigestA Delta-based startup has taken a significant step toward strengthening North America’s critical minerals ecosystem. Mangrove Lithium officially opened a commercial-scale lithium refining plant, introducing an innovative electrochemical process—marking a …
ASX closes flat as blue-chip stocks slideApril 20, 2026 9:04 amTownsville BulletinASX recovers from -0.54% session low to lift 0.07%
Blue-chip stocks weigh heavy despite positive breadth
Iranian ceasefire under threat as situation deteriorates in Strait of Hormuz
US seizes Iranian vessel in Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz was …
Iran war leaves Zimbabwe economy at crossroadsApril 20, 2026 9:02 amBulawayo 24 NewsZimbabwe's economic recovery is facing renewed pressure, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) projecting a slowdown in growth to 5% in 2026 - down by 2.5 percentage points from the previous year.
The forecast is contained in the IMF's …
E3 Lithium awaits licence to start Phase 2 of battery-grade lithium pilot plantApril 20, 2026 8:51 amMining WeeklyCanadian leading lithium developer E3 Lithium has completed well development and pump installation at its demonstration facility, near Olds, in Alberta, with Phase 2 now ready to start operating.
The company developed a three-phase plan with multiple goals …
Why Navigator Global, St Barbara, Vulcan Energy, and Zip shares are racing higher todayApril 20, 2026 8:31 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, …
WA Fortress: A State that Can Feed, Fuel, and Finance ItselfApril 20, 2026 8:15 amFat Tail DailyAs the energy crisis drags on, not all states sit on an even footing. In fact, Western Australia could be the place to be over the coming years. You see, thanks to its geographical isolation, WA has gone ‘off-grid.’ Once seen as a hindrance, this could …
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Dalaroo Metals hires top gun to fast-track Greenland rare earthsApril 20, 2026 7:35 amThe West AustralianDalaroo Metals is pulling the trigger on its next growth phase, appointing seasoned geologist Trystan Hughes as exploration manager for its Greenland and Western Australian portfolios. The move coincides with a technical update from its Blue Lagoon project …
“Game-changing moment” European Lithium’s Critical Metals takes...April 20, 2026 7:21 amProactive AustraliaEuropean Lithium Ltd (ASX:EUR, OTCQB:EULIF)’s 100% owned subsidiary Critical Metals Corp has moved to 92.5% ownership of the Tanbreez rare earths project in Greenland after securing government approval for the transfer of the final 50.5% interest in …
Critical Metals secures near-total control of Tanbreez projectApril 20, 2026 6:45 amTrade ArabiaCritical Metals Corp
(CRML) announced that the Government of Greenland has approved the transfer of
the remaining 50.5 per cent stake in Tanbreez Mining Greenland, increasing
CRML’s ownership to 92.5 per cent.
This marks a milestone,
giving the company …
Namibia-China bilateral trade increases by 36.5%April 20, 2026 6:26 amWindhoek ObserverRenthia Kaimbi
The minister of international relations and trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, has concluded a weeklong working visit to China. The purpose of the visit was to strengthen economic ties and promote Namibia as an investment destination.
Ashipala- …
High-grade gold results for Terrain de-risk Lightning ahead of maiden resourceApril 20, 2026 5:52 amStockheadTerrain Minerals has completed diamond drilling designed to support a maiden gold resource at Lightning. Pic: Getty Images
Four-hole diamond drilling program completed at Lightning
Final inputs locked in for maiden resource
Hole SBDD002 confirms high-grade …
How many Wesfarmers shares do I need to buy for $1,000 of annual passive income?April 20, 2026 5:45 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, …
Lunch Wrap: Iran tightens Hormuz grip, ASX CHESS system goes liveApril 20, 2026 5:03 amStockheadUS-Iran chess games continues to bog down markets. Pic: Getty Images
ASX stalls as oil jolts market
War risk rattles banks and big names
Retail leads session while energy trips
By lunchtime in Sydney on Monday, the S&P/ASX 200 was trading …
The AI-Energy Nexus: Securing Copper for the 2026 Grid ExpansionApril 20, 2026 4:31 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 of April 2026, the global copper market has transcended its traditional …
Uranium stocks 2026: Top 3 producers, market drivers, and outlookApril 20, 2026 4:31 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
The global energy landscape in April 2026 is defined by an aggressive pivot toward nuclear …
Unlocking the Athabasca: Why 2026 is the Year for Uranium Exploration BreakthroughsApril 20, 2026 4:31 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
Athabasca Basin uranium exploration has reached a pivotal juncture in 2026, transitioning from a …
Lithium Price 2026: Why the “Valley of Death” is over and the 2026 outlookApril 20, 2026 4:30 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 transition from a speculative bubble to a grounded, industrial-scale …
Lithium refining: Investing in the midstream for 2026April 20, 2026 4:30 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 April 2026, the lithium industry has moved beyond the "gold rush" phase of …
Skillings Power List: The 10 Titans Defining the 2026 Resource RealignmentApril 20, 2026 4:30 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 global mining landscape in April 2026 is no longer defined by simple …
Uranium Royalty Corp’s $1.5B Play: Why the Sweetwater Acquisition is a Game-ChangerApril 20, 2026 4:29 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 landscape of Western nuclear fuel procurement underwent a seismic shift …
Copper Turnaround: Chinalco Injects $1.7B into Peru’s Toromocho MineApril 20, 2026 4:29 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
Skillings Mining Intelligence
Copper market stability received a significant …
Silver Mountain Resources Advances Toward Production at Reliquias Mine; On Track for Q3 2026 RestartApril 20, 2026 4:29 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Salini Krishnan
Silver Mountain Resources said it is advancing underground development and plant refurbishment at its Reliquias mine in central Peru, as the company works toward a planned production restart in the third quarter of 2026.
The company said …
Iran tightens Hormuz as ASX CHESS goes liveApril 20, 2026 4:22 amTownsville BulletinASX stalls as oil jolts market
War risk rattles banks and big names
Retail leads session while energy trips
By lunchtime in Sydney on Monday, the S&P/ASX 200 was trading flattish despite futures pointing higher by 0.9% before the open.
That pricing …
The Desalination RevolutionApril 20, 2026 3:06 amThe Phoenix NewsImage courtesy of JoelCarterRamadage on Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0As we navigate through the beginning of 2026, conversations about resource security are growing increasingly important. No longer is a potential water crisis a looming shadow of …
Critical Metals Lifts Tanbreez Ownership to 92.5% Following Greenland Government ApprovalApril 20, 2026 2:23 amThe AssayCritical Metals Corp. (Nasdaq: CRML) has secured approval from the Government of Greenland to acquire the remaining 50.5% interest in Tanbreez Mining Greenland A/S, increasing its ownership of the Tanbreez rare earth project to 92.5% and cementing its …
Iran supply gap, freight woes to support Asian steel prices in Q2April 20, 2026 1:50 amHellenic 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 …
Winners and Losers: SA ‘urban mining’ tech reaches milestoneApril 20, 2026 12:44 amIn DailyKent Town-based Iondrive was one of the standout performers of the ASX-listed South Australian companies last week, rising after reaching a new milestone in the commercialisation of its emerging technology.
The business last week announced that testing of …
Greens have best policy but it will be hard to be a supporter this electionApril 20, 2026 12:31 amThe Daily BlogThe Green’s State of the Planet address provided the exact type of policy NZ is desperately needing…
The Green Party has used its 2026 State of the Planet address to set out a vision for a resilient, independent Aotearoa and to call on the Government to …
Pakistan’s Mineral Frontier and the Geopolitics of US Supply Chain DiversificationApril 20, 2026 12:30 amFair ObserverThe global race for critical minerals is rapidly becoming a defining feature of geopolitical competition. As the US seeks to reduce dependence on China’s dominance in mineral processing, new supply frontiers are gaining strategic significance. Among them, …
Vroom, baby, vroom, graphite explorers sayApril 19, 2026 11:37 pmTownsville BulletinIncreasing interest in EVs yet to flow through to graphite prices and demand
Australia’s biggest resource of 14.2Mt of contained graphite positioned for Asian demand
CSIRO Kick-Start for high-tech discovery, processing and recycling graphite from end-of- …
PLS vs Rio Tinto shares: Which is the better buy?April 19, 2026 11:28 pmThe Motley Fool AustraliaIt has been a good period for owners of PLS Group Ltd (ASX: PLS) and Rio Tinto Ltd (ASX: RIO) shares, with both trading near record highs. This strength reflects improving sentiment across commodities and growing confidence in long-term demand for …
Gold steps out of the shadows in Cobar Basin exploration pushApril 19, 2026 8:33 pmStockheadThe Cobar Basin in NSW is showing underexplored gold potential. Pic: Getty Images
The Cobar Basin’s mining and exploration history is dominated by polymetallic systems
The basin is attracting new attention for its underexplored gold potential
ASX explorer …
Vroom, baby, vroom: Energy shock puts Aussie graphite in the box seatApril 19, 2026 8:33 pmStockheadAustralia could produce graphite for lithium-ion batteries, shipping from a Darwin processing hub, and double down with big deposits in WA and SA. Pic: Getty Images
Increasing interest in EVs yet to flow through to graphite prices and demand
Australia’s …
Kristie Batten: Auravelle builds gold exploration momentum across SA and WAApril 19, 2026 8:32 pmStockheadEarly drilling success at Nuckulla Hill has Auravelle lining up its next gold targets. Pic: Getty Images
One of Australia’s top mining journalists, Kristie Batten, writes for Stockhead every week in her regular column, keeping a watchful eye on the movers …
11 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Solid-State BatteriesApril 19, 2026 5:59 pmSlashGearFor a while now, lithium-ion batteries have been the go-to method for powering rechargeable electronic devices of all sizes, from phones to electric cars. And for a while now, most people are well aware of the disadvantages inherent to them. That phone you …
Policy Pivot: US Senate Overturns Northern Minnesota Mining BanApril 19, 2026 12:01 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
In a move that signals a tectonic shift in U.S. domestic mineral policy, the U …
Mangrove Lithium refinery: North America’s first commercial milestone in BCApril 19, 2026 11:59 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
Skillings Mining Intelligence
DELTA, BRITISH COLUMBIA : The North American …
Gold Price Forecast: Stabilization as Iran Reopens Strait of HormuzApril 19, 2026 11:59 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
Gold prices stabilized in mid-April 2026 as global markets reacted to a …
US Permitting Matters: Why the Twin Metals Reversal is a Game-Changer for Domestic Nickel and CopperApril 19, 2026 11:58 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
In a move that signals a profound shift in American industrial policy, the U.S. Senate has voted …