An Update On Electric Vehicle Batteries And Innovations In The SectorMarch 28, 2026 4:51 pmCleanTechnicaSupport CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe.
With the support of President Donald J. Trump, the Republican-controlled US Congress rescinded a $7,500 federal EV tax credit, leading to an initial plunge in EV sales. However …
Parliament closes Session with key Bills passed March 28, 2026 4:32 pmGhana News AgencyBy Elsie Appiah-Osei
Accra, March 28, GNA—Ghana’s Ninth Parliament has concluded its First Meeting of the Second Session of the Fourth Republic, marked by significant legislative milestones.
The Session, which reconvened on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, …
Nuclear Renaissance: Why Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) are the Mining Industry’s Next Power PlayMarch 28, 2026 4:21 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaThe mining industry is currently caught in a massive, self-inflicted contradiction. On one hand, the world is screaming for critical minerals: lithium, copper, cobalt, and rare earths: to fuel the global energy transition. On the other, the very process of …
Gold Prices Surge to $4,550 for First Weekly Gain Since Conflict OutbreakMarch 28, 2026 4:21 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy: Charles Pitts
Gold prices surged to $4,550 per ounce on Friday, securing a 4.1% gain for the week and marking the first significant upward move since the outbreak of major hostilities in the Middle East. After weeks of relentless downward pressure, the …
Critical Mineral Supply Matters: Why Processing Infrastructure Is the Real BottleneckMarch 28, 2026 4:20 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Charles Pitts
For decades, the global mining narrative has been dominated by a single metric: the discovery of the “world-class deposit.” Investors and operators alike have historically focused on grade, tonnage, and the geographic location of raw ores …
Rare Earth Markets: The Lynas-Japan $110 Floor and Its Global ImpactMarch 28, 2026 4:20 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Salini Krishnan
The global rare earth landscape underwent a structural shift this week as Japan and Lynas Rare Earths formalized a long-term supply agreement that effectively decouples strategic mineral pricing from the volatility of spot markets. At …
Critical Minerals Funding: Washington’s $500M strategy to bolster domestic supply chainsMarch 28, 2026 4:19 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Charles Pitts
Critical minerals funding has officially moved from a policy talking point to a cornerstone of U.S. industrial strategy. On Friday, the Department of Energy (DOE) finalized a $500 million allocation aimed specifically at the midstream …
Project Vault: The Great Repricing of US Domestic Resource CapitalMarch 28, 2026 4:19 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Penny Laneford
The $12 billion injection known as Project Vault has begun to fundamentally alter the valuation of North American critical mineral deposits, transitioning the United States from a reactive buyer to a proactive architect of its own supply …
Mining ESG Trends: What it is, why it matters, 2026 outlookMarch 28, 2026 4:18 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Charles Pitts
As of late March 2026, the mining industry has reached a definitive crossroads. The era of voluntary ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting: once dismissed by some as a public relations exercise: has been replaced by a …
How Elias Salomonsson went from top prospect to unexpected top four Jets defencemanMarch 28, 2026 3:32 pmThe New York TimesWhen Elias Salomonsson was a boy in Skellefteå, Sweden, his school gave him the opportunity to follow his dad to work for a whole week.
Salomonsson’s father is a carpenter, so this meant putting in sweat equity. His job on his dad’s renovation project that …
Australia-EU trade deal seeks to forge critical minerals alliance in hedge against ChinaMarch 28, 2026 3:28 pmThe Straits TimesSYDNEY – The free trade agreement (FTA) between Australia and the European Union this week comes as a long-awaited breakthrough after more than eight years of negotiations.
But beyond the tariff cuts and improved market access, its real significance lies …
Why Zimbabwe’s Lithium Ban is Not Policy Inconsistency, but Necessary EnforcementMarch 28, 2026 2:15 pmMining ZimbabweKey Takeaways: Zimbabwe’s 2026 Lithium Export Ban
The 2026 Shift: In February 2026, Zimbabwe accelerated its original 2027 timeline, imposing an immediate ban on raw lithium concentrates. This move aims to curb “trust betrayed” by companies allegedly under …
Global Scramble for Critical Minerals Fuels Diplomatic FrictionsMarch 28, 2026 2:09 pmInvesting News NetworkThe US is escalating its push to secure access to critical minerals through trade deals and diplomatic pressure as competition with China intensifies, but the strategy is increasingly meeting resistance from resource-rich countries seeking greater control …
From lab to grid: making LDES bankableMarch 28, 2026 12:13 pmESS NewsThe grid already faces multi-hour and multi-day imbalances caused by transmission constraints, renewable intermittency, and extreme weather volatility. The rapid addition of data centers further complicates this situation, adding peak load to an already …
Africa Holds the World’s Green Minerals and Barely ProfitsMarch 28, 2026 11:30 amNews GhanaWhen Ghana’s Labour Minister Dr. Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo stood before delegates at the African Federation of Miners and Mineral Wealth (AFMMW) meeting in Accra on Wednesday, his message was blunt: Africa holds the resources the world needs most, yet its …
China's new ecological and environmental codeMarch 28, 2026 9:51 amThe Express TribuneChina's consolidation of its environmental laws into a unified code represents a notable developmentThe writer holds a PhD from the University of Melbourne and is the author of Development, Poverty and Power in Pakistan, available from Routledge
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Lunch Wrap: ASX dips as Trump adds 10 days to Iran deadline, oil stocks surgeMarch 28, 2026 9:35 amStockheadThe ASX remains choppy as Trump adds 10 days to Iran deadline. Pic: Getty Images
Markets wobble as Trump kicks the can
Energy stocks surge again, while miners get whacked
BlueScope to monetise its 1,200-hectare land
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Closing Bell: ASX holds onto weekly gain despite Friday dipMarch 28, 2026 9:32 amStockheadDespite murky conditions, the ASX somehow managed to hold onto a 1% gain this week. Pic: Getty Images
ASX dips 0.11%, having added as much as 2.8% over past five trading days
Energy has bumped up 18.31% over the past month, leading gains on the ASX
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Three Strategic Mineral Assets of Portugal: Copper, Tungsten and LithiumMarch 28, 2026 8:22 amThe Portugal NewsSince December 2025, the price of Tungsten as a strategic war metal has leaped on world markets by an astonishing 550% due almost entirely to requirements for weaponry intended for the use of USA and NATO in the conflict zones of Ukraine and Iran.
The …
Charged, but Unchanged: The EV DelusionMarch 28, 2026 8:05 amThe PioneerEvery civilisation in crisis reaches first for the solution that requires it to change the least. This is not cowardice; it is the structural behaviour of the human ego, which will accept any modification to its tools before it will accept an examination …
Middle-Power Multilateralism In A Hard Power WorldMarch 28, 2026 7:50 amNOEMACredits
Nathan Gardels is the editor-in-chief of Noema Magazine. He is also the co-founder of and a senior adviser to the Berggruen Institute.
There are two divergent takes on the lessons derived from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine four years ago, and …
Mines and men: Alake’s turn from promise to powerMarch 28, 2026 7:30 amThe CableStay connected via Google News
In Nigeria’s long search for economic stability, the solid minerals sector has often been treated as a promise waiting to be fulfilled. Rich in resources yet poor in structure, it has lingered on the margins of national …
Parliament adjourns for Easter after passing key legislationMarch 28, 2026 6:48 amGhana Broadcasting CorporationBY: VALENTIA TETTEH
Parliament of Ghana has adjourned for the Easter break, bringing to a close the First Meeting of the Second Session of the Ninth Parliament after nearly two months of legislative activity.
The session, which commenced on February 3, …
Africa Pushes Resource Control AgendaMarch 28, 2026 5:35 amDaily News TanzaniaDAR ES SALAAM: African countries are increasingly advancing a resource nationalism agenda, seeking to retain greater control over mineral wealth as global demand for critical resources accelerates.
The shift is being driven by a growing realization that …
1414 Degrees untangles data centre energy storage needs with $2.69m raiseMarch 28, 2026 5:15 amStockheadUntangling the transition means more back-up energy storage and high-tech nanoparticle technology to improve batteries. Pic: Getty Images.
Successful $2.69 million placement to support data centres, drones and big power users
Lind Partners facility to be …
Australia poised as ‘global resource rising star’ in electrified world: IEA chiefMarch 28, 2026 5:15 amAustralia MiningAustralia is emerging as a potential “global resource rising star”, with its vast reserves of critical minerals and established mining capabilities positioning it at the centre of the energy transition and the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI)- …
MCA’s $44 billion plan to fix northern Australia’s infrastructure missing linkMarch 28, 2026 5:13 amAustralia MiningThe MCA has called for broader infrastructure investment in Northern Australia, emphasising the possibility of unlocking billions in mineral, manufacturing and agricultural wealth. Image: Gary / stock.adobe.com
The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) …
A new ‘gold rush’? Miners diversify into critical minerals in India and abroadMarch 28, 2026 4:47 amThe WeekThe gold rush is turning into a rush for critical minerals as miners across India and the world eye the opportunities of the changing world order and the new energy transformation demand. These critical minerals include copper, lithium, cobalt and rare …
Health for Minerals: The Extractive Turn in US Africa PolicyMarch 28, 2026 3:57 amObserver Research FoundationThe trajectory of the United States’ Africa policy under Donald Trump increasingly reflects a shift from pragmatic engagement to a narrower, more extractive form of transactionalism. While US engagement on the continent has traditionally balanced strategic …
Report suggests Alberta could sit on $1 trillion lithium goldmineMarch 28, 2026 3:45 amCanadian Mining JournalThe Canadian Energy Centre reports that Alberta could emerge as a major lithium supplier as global demand for electric vehicle batteries surges, with the province pursuing an innovative extraction method that promises significant environmental advantages …
India Steps Up Critical Mineral Strategy with Rare Earth and Lithium ExplorationMarch 27, 2026 10:37 pmChemical Industry DigestGovernment Targets 5,000 Tonnes Rare Earth Magnet Production by 2030
India has intensified its efforts to strengthen domestic capabilities in rare earth permanent magnet production and critical mineral exploration, particularly lithium. Addressing the Lok …
India to Hold Talks with Argentina, Indonesia and Oman to Secure Steel Raw MaterialsMarch 27, 2026 10:34 pmChemical Industry DigestIndia is preparing to hold high-level discussions with Argentina, Indonesia, and Oman next month to strengthen supplies of key steelmaking raw materials, including coking coal and iron ore, while also exploring access to advanced mining technologies.
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DRC cancels 79-block lithium exploration permit held by AVZ MineralsMarch 27, 2026 9:49 pmBusiness Insider AfricaThe Mining Registry (CAMI) published the forfeiture order in accordance with Article 289, paragraph 2, of the Mining Code on March 19, 2026, citing non-payment of annual surface rights for permit PR 4029 in the Manono territory, Tanganyika province.
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Despite U.S. efforts to ease Congo-Rwanda tensions, DRC signs fresh mining deal with ChinaMarch 27, 2026 9:48 pmBusiness Insider AfricaCongo, the world’s top producer of cobalt and a major supplier of copper, lithium and coltan, has signed a fresh mining cooperation deal with China, reinforcing its central role in the global energy transition.
According to Reuters, the agreement focuses …
India to boost critical mineral exploration, push startup-led mining ecosystem: Dr Jitendra SinghMarch 27, 2026 6:27 pmThe Sentinel - Assam NewsNEW DELHI: India is stepping up efforts to explore critical minerals, promote startups in mining and build strong domestic supply chains to reduce import dependence, Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh said on Thursday.
Speaking at the governing body …
Putin’s bullion heist as gold and lithium are looted from occupied UkraineMarch 27, 2026 5:47 pmLondonlovesBusinessRussia has started auctioning off natural resource assets in occupied areas of Ukraine, including a valuable gold deposit, which is likely to escalate international outrage over the exploitation of seized land.
According to a Reuters report, the …
Take Ownership Of Ghana’s Natural Resources – IEA To GovtMarch 27, 2026 3:46 pmGhana MMAFormer Chief Justice, Sophia Akuffo
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has called for full state ownership of the country’s natural resources following recent concerns over new tax reductions and the ratification of the Ewoyaa Lithium Mining Lease.
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Under-fire lithium giant says US$400m refinery by year 2027March 27, 2026 8:40 amZimbabwe Independentlithium mine
A unit of the China-headquartered mining and resources conglomerate Sinomine Resource Group, with substantial interests in Zimbabwe’s lucrative lithium fields, said this week its planned US$400 million battery chemicals production plant will …
Akuffo Calls Mining Fiscal Reforms “Kwaku Ananse Mathematics”March 27, 2026 8:17 amNews GhanaFormer Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo has dismissed the government’s recently enacted mining fiscal amendments as internally contradictory, saying raising royalties while simultaneously cutting a key development levy amounts to moving money between pockets …
Mining Paid Ghana GH₵54.7bn in a Decade. Now the IEA Says a Tax Cut Risks Future GainsMarch 27, 2026 8:13 amNews GhanaGhana’s gold mining sector has paid the government GH₵54.74 billion, equivalent to more than $7.5 billion, in taxes, royalties and dividends over the decade from 2014 to 2024, according to data from the Ghana Chamber of Mines, figures that sharpen the …
Lithium Junior Miners News For The Month Of March 2026March 27, 2026 5:29 amSeeking AlphaAnalyst’s Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of GLOBAL X LITHIUM ETF (LIT), CONTEMPORARY AMPEREX TECHNOLOGY CO [HK:3750], ASX:RIO, ALB, GANFENG LITHIUM GROUP [SHE:002460], ASX:PLS, ZIJIN MINING GROUP [SHA:601899], TSX:LAC, …
Lithium naysayer WoodMac is now a cheerleader, as ASX juniors stir on rising demandMarch 27, 2026 2:23 amStockheadExperts are tipping a big upswing in lithium demand, putting ASX juniors in the spotlight. Pic Getty Images
WoodMac says lithium demand will sky-rocket to 13Mt by 2050 with supply challenged as early as 2028
The market now wants builders, not just big …
Transforming Mining Demand Through Solid-State BatteriesMarch 27, 2026 12:06 amMining DigitalAll-solid-state batteries are primarily composed of a cathode, anode and solid electrolyte, differing from traditional lithium-ion batteries that use liquid electrolytes.
All-solid-state batteries offer higher output and offer a longer life compared to …
Premier Advances Zulu Lithium Flotation Plant: Q2 2026 Commissioning on TrackMarch 26, 2026 10:15 pmMining ZimbabwePremier African Minerals has reported significant progress at its Zulu Lithium and Tantalum Project. The new Xinhai flotation plant is now fully installed, and commissioning activities are advancing toward a targeted start in the second quarter of 2026, …
Zimbabwe’s raw minerals, Lithium concentrates Export Ban 30 Days and CountingMarch 26, 2026 10:10 pmMining ZimbabweA month after Zimbabwe introduced a ban on the export of raw minerals and lithium concentrates, the policy continues to be viewed as a defining step in the country’s evolving mineral strategy. Announced and enforced on 25 February 2026, the move signalled …