Canada announces 30 new critical minerals partnerships, unlocking $12.1B in projectsMarch 7, 2026 7:57 pmWest Central OnlineThe federal government says a new round of international partnerships aimed at strengthening critical mineral supply chains will help unlock more than $12 billion in mining project investment across Canada.
Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson …
Trump Administration Charts Ambitious Path Toward US Critical Mineral DominanceMarch 7, 2026 2:42 pmJD Supra - CaliforniaThe Trump Administration is becoming increasingly focused, and ambitious, in implementing its agenda to secure US access to critical minerals and rare earth materials. This reflects the geopolitical importance of critical minerals, signals that the United …
UN calls for respecting international norms in provision of critical mineralsMarch 7, 2026 1:54 pmJURISTThe UN urged the global community on Thursday to respect its established norms for extracting and processing critical minerals amid rising global demand to ensure a just and equitable economic transition for all nations.
The UN noted that critical minerals …
The International Law Society explores Indigenous rights and the green transition at SAISMarch 7, 2026 12:16 pmThe Johns Hopkins News-Letter - MarylandScholars of international law, natural resources professionals and Indigenous advocates gathered on the evening of Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, at Johns Hopkins’ Bloomberg Center in Washington, D.C., for an evening of conversation on the implications and …
Lithium Looting: The Real Reason Government Rushed To Ban All Raw Mineral ExportsMarch 7, 2026 11:16 amMy ZimbabweIn the sweltering heat of the Masvingo province, where the dust of the Bikita hills settles on the parched tongues of villagers, a new kind of gold rush has turned into a silent war. It is a war of “white gold”—lithium—and the latest casualty is the …
Kodal Minerals updates on Mali arbitration - ICYMIMarch 7, 2026 10:12 amProactive UKKodal Minerals PLC (AIM:KOD) CEO, Bernard Aylward, talked with Proactive about the company’s latest operational progress at the Bougouni Lithium Project in Mali, ongoing shipments to China, and the newly announced arbitration process relating to a $15 …
Demand for minerals to power technology could triple by 2030, U.N. political chief saysMarch 7, 2026 9:19 amJapan TodayDemand for critical minerals that power technology from smartphones to missiles could triple by 2030 and quadruple by 2040, the United Nations political chief told the U.N. Security Council on Thursday.
“A decade ago, minerals such as lithium, cobalt and …
U.S. Defense Manufacturers Face A Rare Earth Supply Squeeze - Financial News MediaMarch 7, 2026 9:09 amMENAFN(MENAFN- Financial News Media) OilPrice Market Commentary
New York, NY – March 6, 2026 – According to sources, the Pentagon will prohibit the use of rare earth magnet materials originating from China in U.S. military platforms beginning in 2027. This …
Govt admits lack of border technology to detect rare earth mineral exportsMarch 7, 2026 2:31 amThe ZimbabweanThe admission came during a parliamentary question-and-answer session, where legislators pressed the Mines and Mining Development Minister, Polite Kambamura, on measures to prevent rare earth minerals from being exported secretly alongside other minerals …
ASX limps into the weekend as oil surges and miners stumbleMarch 7, 2026 1:50 amTownsville BulletinS&P/ASX 200 falls 1% and finishes the week down 3%
Global oil prices up ~20% week on Middle East conflict
China pressure hits BHP as global commodity prices tighten
The ASX limped into the weekend, closing Friday in the red and capping off a …
Catholic Bishops’ plea on insecurity, 2027 pollsMarch 6, 2026 8:13 pmBlueprint Newspapers LimitedThe appeal by the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) for the federal government to urgently halt the nation’s worsening insecurity and guarantee credible elections in 2027 is both timely and germane.
However, the appeal, made amidst fresh …
Home to the only lithium mine in the U.S., Nevada is ready for moreMarch 6, 2026 9:33 amWVIA - PennsylvaniaLithium is essential for the green economy, a key ingredient in the batteries that store solar energy and power electric vehicles. But the United States produces only a fraction of the global lithium supply from a single mine in Nevada.
There are big plans …
The US is unlikely to curtail China’s critical minerals dominanceMarch 6, 2026 7:45 amAsia TimesThe United States government recently hosted a critical minerals summit aimed at reducing China’s predominant role in the global production of smartphones, weapons systems, lithium-ion batteries and electric vehicles (EVs).
The meeting, which included …
Beyond “Christian genocide”: The real roots of criminal violence in NigeriaMarch 6, 2026 6:21 amThe New HumanitarianNigeria is experiencing one of the worst waves of violence in its recent history. While it is often seen as a consequence of rising religious conflict, those working on the ground warn its roots lie in deep structural and social problems.
Livelihoods – …
State eyes Tana River County as critical mining hubMarch 6, 2026 5:50 amKenya Broadcasting CorporationThe government is intensifying efforts to open up Tana River County for large-scale mineral extraction to transform the region’s economic fortunes and boost the country’s Sovereign Wealth Fund.
Mining ministry says it has identified the county as hosting …
UK EV switch faces lithium supply crunchMarch 6, 2026 4:14 amFemale First5 March 2026
The UK’s switch to electric vehicles could be under threat as lithium shortages loom.
Rising EV sales could be slowed by global lithium supply constraints
Experts warn that global demand for lithium, essential for EV batteries, could exceed 13 …
Chiwenga tours lithium projects in Midlands provinceMarch 6, 2026 1:59 amBulawayo 24 NewsVice-President Constantino Chiwenga is visiting major lithium projects in Midlands province, including the US$1.5 million lithium processing plant built by Chinese investor Zhe Li Mining Investments in Zvishavane and the Sandawana Mines in Mberengwa.
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Chiwenga backs Zimbabwe mineral export banMarch 6, 2026 1:48 amBulawayo 24 NewsVice President Constantino Chiwenga has warned that future generations will condemn today's leaders if Zimbabwe continues exporting raw minerals without adding value to them.
His remarks come in the wake of the Government's decision to immediately …
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Mine Workers Throw Weight Behind Lithium Export Ban, Call for Inclusive ImplementationMarch 5, 2026 7:20 amMining ZimbabweZimbabwe’s largest mine workers’ union has thrown its weight behind the government’s immediate suspension of raw mineral and lithium concentrate exports, describing the move as aligned with continental best practice while urging authorities to ensure that …
Lithium Battery ETFs Get Supercharged by Miner MomentumMarch 4, 2026 7:22 pmETF TrendsPlenty of attention from investors has been focused on a few high-attention sectors and strategies as of late, such as gold and artificial intelligence.
However, there are strategies and investment approaches that may very well be flying under the radar …
Zimbabwe fast-tracked ban over lithium export rushMarch 4, 2026 3:36 pmAfricanewsZimbabwe fast-tracked the entry of a ban on raw lithium exports last week after mining companies engaged in an "unacceptable scramble" to export ahead of the planned entry into force, the government said Tuesday.
Securing access to rare earths …
The urgent need for the mining sector to embrace a Just TransitionMarch 4, 2026 9:54 amIOLDorah Modise|Published 54 minutes ago
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The 2026 Mining Indaba provided a good platform and brought together governments, investors, industry leaders, and civil society from across Africa and beyond. As a premier mining investment platform, it focused …
Belgian museum, US mining company at odds over colonial-era congo archiveMarch 4, 2026 8:54 amGlobal Banking & Finance ReviewUS Mining Company and Belgian Museum Clash Over Congo's Colonial Mineral Archives
Dispute Over Digitisation of Congo's Colonial-Era Mineral Archives
DAKAR, March 4 (Reuters) - A U.S. mining company backed by billionaires Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates …
Lithium Mine in Czech Coal Heartland Exposes Flaws in EU’s Green TransitionMarch 4, 2026 8:26 amBalkan InsightStanding higher up the hills at an altitude of 700 metres above sea level right at the German border is the small settlement of Cinovec. This town, whose name derives from the Czech word for tin, may seem rather inconsequential at first, if it weren’t …
Zimbabwe says fast-tracked ban over lithium export rushMarch 4, 2026 8:23 amAfrican InsiderHarare – Zimbabwe fast-tracked the entry of a ban on raw lithium exports last week after mining companies engaged in an “unacceptable scramble” to export ahead of the planned entry into force, the government said Tuesday.
Securing access to rare earths …
Lithium shortages could hit by 2028 as EV demand surgesMarch 4, 2026 8:12 amElectrekBy Dnn87 - Self-photographed, CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3215855
Global lithium demand could top 13 million tonnes by 2050 if the world moves fast on clean energy, according to Wood Mackenzie’s latest Energy …
Chinese Ambassador Zhou Ding meets Mines Minister after ban on lithium raw material exportsMarch 4, 2026 7:23 amBulawayo 24 NewsNews / National
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Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe Zhou Ding has met Mines and Mining Development Minister Polite Kambamura following the government’s recent ban on the export of raw lithium concentrate.
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Mining cooperation shaping India-Argentine partnershipMarch 4, 2026 1:07 amThe Economic TimesArgentine Ambassador Mariano Caucino has stated that mining cooperation is one of the “key milestones of our bilateral economic relationship”.
He was speaking at the Bharat Steel 2026 pre-gathering organized by the Ministry of Steel.
“Argentina and India …
3 Reasons Why Mining ETFs Are Shining BrightMarch 3, 2026 11:18 pmNasdaqMetal and mining stocks are shining bright this year, withState Street SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF XME gaining 11% so far this year (as of Feb. 27, 2026), clearly outperforming State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust SPY (up 0.4% so far this year …
WoodMac warns of lithium supply deficit by 2028March 3, 2026 10:40 pmSolar Power WorldGlobal lithium demand could exceed 13 million tonnes by 2050 under an accelerated energy transition, more than double base case projections, according to Wood Mackenzie’s latest Energy Transition Outlook for Lithium. Without significant new investment, …
Zimbabwe Fast-Tracks Lithium Export BanMarch 3, 2026 9:21 pmNews Central TVZimbabwe has fast-tracked a ban on raw lithium exports after mining companies rushed to ship the mineral before the original deadline, the government said Tuesday.
The ban, which came into effect last Wednesday, covers all raw minerals and lithium …
Eyes on the mines: Burgum, Zinke tout tariffs and mining in visit to ButteMarch 3, 2026 6:39 pmKULR 8 - MontanaBUTTE — U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum and Rep. Ryan Zinke are touting tariffs as the solution to bringing back Montana mining.
Burgum and Zinke discussed where Montana fits in the global mineral trade after touring the Lance College of Mines …
Cabinet Cements Raw Minerals, Lithium Export Ban, Reveals Shocking Scale of Mineral PlunderMarch 3, 2026 6:28 pmMining ZimbabweThe Zimbabwean government has decisively cemented its position on raw mineral exports, with Cabinet formally approving the immediate suspension of all lithium concentrate and unprocessed mineral exports following revelations of massive illicit stockpiling …
Zimbabwean cabinet approves ban on exports of lithium concentrates, raw mineralsMarch 3, 2026 5:21 pmXinhua News AgencyHARARE, March 3 (Xinhua) -- The Zimbabwean Cabinet on Tuesday approved a ban on raw minerals and lithium concentrates exports, following an announcement by the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development in late February.
Speaking at a post-Cabinet media …
Electric car switch in jeopardy amid lithium 'supply crunch' and calls for £200bn boostMarch 3, 2026 5:18 pmGB NewsExperts are warning that major car brands could face a serious headache in the coming years as lithium demand is expected to soar as electric vehicles become more popular.
New data reports that global lithium demand could exceed 13 million tonnes by 2050 …
PDAC 2026: Ecuador Unveils Massive Mining Overhaul to Fast-Track Permits and SecurityMarch 3, 2026 2:50 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaEcuador has spent the last decade as the mining industry’s most frustrating "what if." The geology is world-class, but the bureaucracy has been a graveyard for capital. That narrative changed this week in Toronto.
At PDAC 2026, President Daniel …
Nevada Reclaims Crown as Top Global Mining Jurisdiction in 2025 Fraser SurveyMarch 3, 2026 2:50 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Charles Pitts
Stability isn't a luxury in the extractive industries; it is the only currency that matters when you are staring down a thirty-year capital cycle. In the global competition for exploration dollars, the 2025 Fraser Institute Annual …
Chile’s Mining Policy: Impact of the Kast Election on CopperMarch 3, 2026 2:50 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Charles Pitts and Salini Krishnan
SANTIAGO, Chile : Chile’s mining policy just underwent its most radical shift in four decades. Forget the constitutional hand-wringing and the "royalty-or-bust" rhetoric of the Boric administration. With José …
Lithium Demand Could Cross 13 Mt by 2050; Supply Deficits May Begin in 2028: Wood MackenzieMarch 3, 2026 11:49 amEnergetica IndiaWood Mackenzie warns global lithium demand may exceed 13 million tonnes by 2050 under net-zero pathways, with supply deficits emerging by 2028 unless up to USD 276 billion is invested across mining, refining and recycling.
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Zimbabwe bans export of raw lithium after Oxpeckers exposed smugglingMarch 3, 2026 10:41 amOxpeckersThe unexpected move is testament to the power of journalism to enforce accountability, offer scrutiny and influence policy re-think, writes Tatenda Chitagu
Smuggling route: Tatenda Chitagu at the Machipanda border post, where between three and five trucks …
Zimbabwe Boasts Stable, Skilled Labour Force as Key Mining Advantage – Mimosa MDMarch 3, 2026 8:44 amMining ZimbabweAmid global competition for investment, Zimbabwe’s mining sector possesses a distinct and powerful advantage: a stable, educated, and experienced labour force with constructive industrial relations, Mining Zimbabwe can report.
By Rudairo Mapuranga
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Flotation Plant on Track as Premier Engages Zimbabwe Over Lithium Export BanMarch 3, 2026 8:44 amMining ZimbabwePremier African Minerals, has confirmed that its new spodumene flotation plant for the Zulu Lithium and Tantalum Project is expected to arrive on site today, following a short delay from the previously announced timetable, Mining Zimbabwe can report.
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Mine workers welcome raw lithium export banMarch 3, 2026 7:38 amNewsDay ZimbabweMinister of Mines Polite Kambamura
The Zimbabwe Diamond and Allied Mine Workers Union (ZDAMWU) has welcomed government’s decision to suspend the export of all raw minerals and lithium concentrates, citing alignment with broader African efforts to promote …
Lithium suspension won’t derail Zulu Project: PremierMarch 3, 2026 7:38 amNewsDay ZimbabweLithium suspension won’t derail Zulu Project: Premier
PREMIER African Minerals has downplayed concerns over Zimbabwe’s recent ban on lithium concentrate exports, assuring investors that the move will not affect the future commercial production of its Zulu …