Deep-sea mining unnecessary for green energy transitionMarch 19, 2026 6:03 pmOceanographic MagazineDeep-sea or critical ecosystems on land do not need to be sacrificed to limit global warming to 1.5°C, according to a new report from Institute for Sustainable Futures (UTS), in collaboration with Greenpeace International.
Governments should focus on …
Finniss restart hits turning point as Core locks in fundingMarch 19, 2026 5:24 pmAustralia MiningCore Lithium's Finniss project in the Northern Territory neighbours the Bynoe project. Image: Core Lithium
Core Lithium has approved a final investment decision to restart its Finniss lithium project in the Northern Territory, backed by a fully funded …
What to Watch at the Trump-Takaichi SummitMarch 19, 2026 2:33 pmJAPAN ForwardHudson Institute's Japan Chair challenges conventional international relations thinking by integrating a wide range of perspectives toward beyond-the-horizon policy issues. JAPAN Forward is pleased to amplify the voices of its experts. Here, Dr William …
Critical Resource Race: The Multi-Billion Dollar Move Toward Secure Supply ChainsMarch 19, 2026 2:00 pmEIN PresswireVANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Equity-Insider.com News Commentary — The U.S. just put over $30 billion on the table to shore up critical supply chains across 54 partner nations. This isn't just a policy goal anymore; it …
ASX plummets as oil spikes and gold slidesMarch 19, 2026 11:56 amTownsville BulletinASX plunges 1.65%, erasing the week’s gains and then some
Hard hits in gold stocks, but broad pullback with eight sectors lower
Energy stocks catch a tailwind as crude prices spike
Oil surges as Iran hits Qatar’s LNG operations again
Qatar’s state-owned …
Closing Bell: ASX losses deepen as oil spike pulls markets off courseMarch 19, 2026 10:37 amStockheadMarkets feel the pull as surging oil prices reshape the balance. Pic: Getty Images
ASX plunges 1.65%, erasing the week’s gains and then some
Hard hits in gold stocks, but broad pullback with eight sectors lower
Energy stocks catch a tailwind as crude …
Patriot Resources appoints Dominic Duggan as MD and CEOMarch 19, 2026 10:00 amAfrican Mining MarketPatriot Resources Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Dominic Duggan as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
Duggan has been serving as Chief Executive Officer and will now assume the combined role of CEO and …
Top Advantages Offered by a China Top Battery Materials Grinding Machine FactoryMarch 19, 2026 8:55 amEIN PresswireWEIFANG, SHANDONG, CHINA, March 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As the global demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy storage solutions continues to rise, the need for high-performance battery materials has become more critical …
US Ties HIV Funding to Zambia’s Minerals — Will Others Follow?March 19, 2026 8:35 amKT Press Rwanda2
Officials from the U.S. Embassy in Zambia engage with local HIV health personnel
Rwanda’s Cabinet is set to consider resolutions from consultations on the new Rwanda Development Cooperation Policy (RDCP). The policy is the first of its kind on the …
The Silent Extraction of a Continent: Africa and the New Geopolitics of ResourcesMarch 19, 2026 8:05 amPressenza“Africa gave the world humanity. The world took almost everything else.”
“Africa holds a substantial share of the resources that will sustain the twenty-first-century economy, yet it remains one of the least industrialized and least prosperous regions of …
Science Drives China’s Westward Expansion In AfricaMarch 19, 2026 7:44 amDaily Independent1
Discoveries of large untapped mineral deposits in West Africa are behind Beijing’s push to invest heavily in exploration and mining
For decades, China’s influence in Africa has been concentrated in the eastern part of the continent. In recent years, a …
Patriot taps new MD to drive growth at Peruvian silver projectMarch 19, 2026 7:42 amThe West AustralianPatriot Resources has announced the hiring of Dominic Duggan as managing director to drive growth at the company’s Tassa silver project in Peru.
Duggan, who is already the company’s chief executive officer, is a mining engineer and finance professional …
Why this ASX lithium stock requested a trading halt todayMarch 19, 2026 7:35 amThe Motley Fool AustraliaShares in Core Lithium Ltd (ASX: CXO) are currently in a trading halt. The freeze follows an announcement outlining a major funding package to restart operations at the company's Finniss lithium project. Before the halt, Core Lithium shares last traded …
The Morning Catch-Up: ASX set to slide as oil jumps, Fed hardens toneMarch 19, 2026 7:23 amProactive AustraliaThe ASX is set for a weaker start, with futures pointing sharply lower after Wall Street sold off on a bruising mix of surging oil, hotter-than-expected US inflation data and a more hawkish message from the Federal Reserve.
ASX 200 futures were down 154 …
What does Argentina gain and concede with Trump’s agreement?March 19, 2026 6:47 amLatinoamerica21Argentina has just reached a new milestone in its renewed alignment with Washington. A few weeks ago, officials from both countries sealed the so-called Framework Agreement for Reciprocal Trade and Investment (ARTI). In Buenos Aires, the signing was …
Why A2 Milk, BWP, Core Lithium, and Newmont shares are sinking todayMarch 19, 2026 6:00 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, …
New cargo ships to boost regional growth, incomesMarch 19, 2026 5:34 amDaily News TanzaniaKATAVI: THE completion of four large cargo ships at Karema Port is seen as a transformative economic opportunity for the residents of Rukwa, Katavi, Kigoma, and other regions bordering Lake Tanganyika, promising to elevate household incomes and drive …
UK reaffirms longstanding relation with Chile and continued partnership for the futureMarch 19, 2026 4:27 amMercoPressThursday, March 19th 2026 - 04:17 UTC
Chilean president Kast with UK Foreign Office minister for Latin America and the Caribbean, Chris Elmore
During the recent inauguration of the newly elected Chilean government headed by President Jose Antonio Kast, ( …
TomaGold Announces Results of its Annual MeetingMarch 19, 2026 3:23 amFinancial PostTomaGold Corp. (TSXV: LOT, OTCPK: TOGOF) is a Canadian junior mining company focused on the acquisition, exploration, and development of high-potential precious and base metal projects, with a primary focus on gold and copper in Québec and Ontario. The …
The Cost of Bolivia’s ‘White Gold’March 19, 2026 1:07 amThe Progressive Magazine - WisconsinColcha K stirs to life at sunrise. It is just past six in the morning when the first rays of light gild the high mountains encircling the small town in southwestern Bolivia. Nestled at the foot of two long, arid slopes, the traditional brick houses with …
Drilling expected to start soon at new Nevada lithium mineMarch 18, 2026 9:36 pmThe Center Square(The Center Square) - Nevada’s lithium boom continued to ramp up this week, with one Nye County mine declaring that exploratory drilling would begin within the month.
The announcement by Desert Minerals is yet another step toward the state’s mining future …
Trade and investment boost: Chilean GDP beats 2025 forecast despite mining dipMarch 18, 2026 8:39 pmRTL TodayChile’s GDP beat expectations for 2025 thanks to a trade and investment boost which helped offset a weaker mining sector, the country’s central bank said Wednesday.
The economy grew 2.5 percent in what was the final year of leftist president Gabriel Boric’ …
U.S. eyes Chile's dominant global rhenium supplyMarch 18, 2026 8:16 pmUnited Press International (UPI)SANTIAGO, Chile, March 18 (UPI) -- The United States is continuing efforts to secure supplies of critical minerals deemed vital to national security. Alongside copper, lithium and silver, one lesser-known metal is drawing increased attention: rhenium.
Used …
US weighs HIV aid cuts to Zambia over minerals dealMarch 18, 2026 7:25 pmBusiness Insider AfricaThe proposal, being discussed within the State Department, suggests scaling back assistance, including funding for HIV treatment, to pressure Lusaka into signing a broader agreement that would also open up its mining sector to American companies.
About 1.3 …
Ghana pension funds invest $11m in first lithium mine pushMarch 18, 2026 7:24 pmBusiness Insider AfricaThe funding is part of a bigger $16.4 million package secured by the company to advance its Ewoyaa project, a key asset in Ghana’s push to move beyond gold and tap into rising demand for critical minerals.
The investment, arranged by IC Asset Managers, …
Core Lithium announces plan to restart mine near DarwinMarch 18, 2026 6:31 pmABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)Core Lithium has announced it will restart mining at its Finniss River project near Darwin.
The mine was mothballed in 2024 as lithium prices crashed, but the company is confident the market has a strong future and has raised $170 million to finance the …
Chilean GDP beats 2025 forecast despite mining dipMarch 18, 2026 5:59 pmVoice of Alexandria - MinnesotaChile's GDP beat expectations for 2025 thanks to a trade and investment boost which helped offset a weaker mining sector, the country's central bank said Wednesday.
The economy grew 2.5 percent in what was the final year of leftist president …
Quebec port expansion cleared for mining export boostMarch 18, 2026 2:55 pmCanadian Mining JournalNew $200M wharf at Bécancour will handle larger bulk carriers serving mining industry
The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada has cleared a major port expansion project at Bécancour, Quebec, that will significantly boost Canada's capacity to export …
Mapinga Mine to Energy Park Project Stalls as Investor Backs OutMarch 18, 2026 2:43 pmMining ZimbabweThe ambitious US$13 billion Mapinga Mine-to-Energy Industrial Park, once touted as Zimbabwe’s flagship beneficiation project, is effectively dead, with the investor having withdrawn following protracted land disputes and apparent financial constraints, …
Consolidated Lithium Metals Announces First Tranche Closing of Private Placement FinancingMarch 18, 2026 1:16 pmEIN PresswireNOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES TORONTO, March 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Consolidated Lithium Metals Inc. (TSXV: CLM | FRA: Z36 | OTCQB: JORFF) (“CLM” or the “Company”) is pleased to …
Ghana’s slip in global mining investment attractiveness ranking troublingMarch 18, 2026 11:39 amBusiness and Financial Times By Samuel A. JINAPOR, MP.
The recent release of the Global Mining Investment Attractiveness Index reveals a troubling decline in Ghana’s position, with our country falling seven places in the global ranking of mining investment destinations, from 46th in …
Weak licensing could cost Ghana lithium revenue — NRGIMarch 18, 2026 10:03 amGhana MMAThe Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI) has called for broader stakeholder consultation, transparency, and accountability in Ghana’s emerging lithium and mining value chain, warning that gaps in the current system could cost the country …
Uzbekistan Mining Expansion: 2030 Targets, $2.2B Investment, and Production RisksMarch 18, 2026 8:57 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Charles Pitts, PUBLISHER
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan : Uzbekistan is no longer content with being a quiet heavyweight in the gold markets. The Central Asian nation has unveiled a 2030 roadmap that reads less like a traditional development plan and more like a …
Vulcan secures lithium production licence for LionheartMarch 18, 2026 5:12 amGlobal Mining ReviewVulcan Energy has announced it has been issued its first lithium production permit for its flagship Lionheart Project, which is now funded and in construction.
It is the first such licence to be granted in the Upper Rhine Valley Brine Field (URVBF), and in …
Mining's green transition: Balancing production goals with stricter environmental standardsMarch 18, 2026 5:11 amGlobal Mining ReviewExplore how the mining industry can align production with stricter environmental standards. It needs to balance supply demands for energy transition materials while reducing ecological and social impacts through innovation and improved governance.
The …
BHP and Woodside appoint new CEOs in major mining shake-upMarch 18, 2026 4:57 amABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)The world's biggest miner, BHP, and Australia's largest energy producer, Woodside Energy, have announced the appointment of their new bosses.
From July, Brandon Craig will take over the role of BHP's chief executive officer from Mike Henry, who …
Ghana’s Mining Investment Ranking Tumbles …Jinapor Expresses ConcernMarch 18, 2026 2:34 amThe Chronicle News OnlineGhana’s standing as a preferred destination for mining investment has come under renewed scrutiny, following a significant drop in the latest Global Mining Investment Attractiveness Index, prompting concern from the country’s immediate past Minister for …
Core Lithium approves Finniss FID with $300M+ funding package to...March 18, 2026 2:03 amProactive USACore Lithium Ltd (ASX:CXO, OTC:CXOXF, FRA:7CX) has approved a Final Investment Decision (FID) to restart operations at its Finniss Lithium Project in the Northern Territory, alongside securing a fully funded restart package exceeding $300 million.
The FID …
Atlantic Lithium lands fresh funding for Ewoyaa’s advancementMarch 18, 2026 12:27 amAfrican Mining MarketAtlantic Lithium Ltd. has lined up access to about US$16.4 million in fresh funding as it pushes the Ewoyaa lithium project in Ghana toward production, bringing Ghanaian pension-fund investors onto its register while also drawing down the final tranche of …
Ghanaian pension funds back $11m investment in Atlantic Lithium projectMarch 17, 2026 7:41 pmNew Crusading GuideA group of Ghanaian pension funds has committed up to $11 million to support Atlantic Lithium, marking a significant step in local participation in the country’s emerging lithium industry.
The investment forms part of a broader $16.4 million funding …
ERONGO GOVERNOR CALLS FOR URGENT MINING POLICY REFORMMarch 17, 2026 7:13 pmNamibian Broadcasting CorporationThe Erongo Governor has called for an urgent reform to mining policies to support small-scale miners in the Daures constituency.
Nathalia |Goagoses made this remark during the official opening of the induction and ordination seminar for members of the …
Should you buy the dip on ASX mining shares?March 17, 2026 6:57 pmThe Motley Fool AustraliaASX mining shares have been the worst hit by the Iran war, with the materials sector falling 14.15% so far this March. A stronger indicator of the decline is the S&P/ASX 300 Metal & Mining Index (ASX: XMM), which has dropped 14.6% this month …
Kamativi women not benefitting from lithium jackpotMarch 17, 2026 3:00 pmSouthern EyeA Gender Impact Assessment of lithium mining conducted by the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Organisation shows that out of 418 workers employed at Kamativi Mining Company only 26 are women, highlighting stark gender disparities in one of the country’s …