From Goldfields to Ghost Revenues: What Tanzania gets right that Uganda still struggles withApril 7, 2026 8:23 amIndependent (Uganda)Uganda is rich in minerals yet the sector contributes less than 1% to the country’s GDP
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda may soon establish mineral markets as part of the efforts to ensure that the minerals produced in the country benefit the economy and …
CXU added to major uranium ETFApril 7, 2026 8:23 amTownsville BulletinCauldron Energy included in BetaShares’ Global Uranium ETF
Latitude 66 seeks exploration permits over K1, K2 and K3 prospects at KSB
OD6 rock chip sampling at Quinn returns strong fluorspar results
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ASX rockets 1.74pc higher in info tech led rallyApril 7, 2026 8:23 amTownsville BulletinASX benchmark surges 1.74% higher with 149/200 stocks rising
Info tech leads gains with support from resources and major banks
Latest Trump deadline looms, threatening escalation in Iranian conflict
ASX sets course for the moon
The S&P/ASX 200 …
Energy Transition Minerals clears key hurdle for Penouta acquisition in SpainApril 7, 2026 8:00 amProactive AustraliaEnergy Transition Minerals Ltd (ASX:ETM) has secured foreign direct investment approval from the Spanish Government for its proposed acquisition of the Penouta tin-tantalum mine, marking a key step towards completing the deal.
The approval clears a major …
Chamber of Mines urges higher state equityApril 7, 2026 7:19 amBusiness and Financial TimesBy Kizito CUDJOE
Ghana is seeking to deepen its stake in the fast-growing global lithium market following parliamentary ratification of the Ewoyaa mining lease, with industry players urging government to secure greater long-term value from the project amid …
South Australia’s geoscience front welcomes new leadershipApril 7, 2026 7:17 amAustralia MiningSouth Australia has appointed Suzanne Hunt as the new director of its Geological Survey, bringing 30 years of experience in geoscience, mineral exploration, petroleum systems, and subsurface energy.
Hunt replaces Bronwyn Camac as the head of the Geological …
Red Metal spins out Maronan share bounty for holdersApril 7, 2026 7:15 amBrisbane TimesBrought to you by BULLS N’ BEARS
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Askari Metals: Uis Project trenching supports next drill plans - ICYMIApril 7, 2026 6:15 amProactive AustraliaAskari Metals Ltd (ASX:AS2, FRA:7ZG) recently disclosed new Phase 1 trenching results from the OP pegmatite target at the Uis Project in Namibia, with executive director Gino D’Anna saying the work had confirmed continuous polymetallic mineralisation …
ASX surges as tech ripsApril 7, 2026 5:07 amCairns PostASX rallies while war risk hangs in the air
Tech and miners lead as oil surges past US$110
NextDC and Guzman steal the show as jobs data softens
By lunchtime in Sydney, the S&P/ASX 200 was up about 1.5%, which is a pretty decent effort since …
Rio Tinto CEO: China a key hub for innovationApril 7, 2026 3:15 amChina DailyVisitors check out exhibits at Rio Tinto's booth during the eighth China International Import Expo in Shanghai in November. CHINA DAILY
Rio Tinto is strategically targeting China's growing demand for critical minerals, capitalizing on the country…
Wildcat extends Bolt Cutter lithium discovery to 2.3km with northerly spodumene mineralisationApril 7, 2026 2:42 amThe Market HeraldJoin our daily newsletter At The Bell to receive exclusive market insights
Explorer Wildcat Resources (ASX:WC8) has this week identified a 300 metre northerly extension of interpreted spodumene mineralisation at the Bolt Cutter Central discovery within …
Lithium extraction in Fiambalá poses a direct threat to lagoons and the ecosystemApril 7, 2026 2:40 amNoticias AmbientalesThe lithium extraction in Fiambalá is generating controversy in northern Argentina, where residents, researchers, and tour operators are warning about the decreasing water levels in the lagoons and the potential damage to the local ecosystem.
With lithium …
New Maine law aims to make recycling batteries easierApril 7, 2026 2:31 amDaily Bulldog - MaineAUGUSTA — A bill to make it easier to recycle lithium-ion and single-use batteries in Maine has been signed into law by Governor Janet Mills.
LD 474 updates the state’s product stewardship laws to require that manufacturers help set up recycling programs …
Rebuilding the Supply Chain April 7, 2026 12:57 amInside Unmanned SystemsWhen Inspired Flight Technologies began manufacturing drones in 2020, they didn’t want to depend on supply chains from adversary countries like China. They instead opted to create systems built in the U.S. with mostly U.S. sourced components, relying on …
Skillings Stock Slam: 5 Mining Picks to Buy Now (April 6, 2026)April 6, 2026 11:41 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Salini Krishnan
Are you watching the tape? You better be! Gold is screaming past $4,700, and if you aren’t positioned in the miners, you are leaving money on the table. For years, the bears told you the miners were a value trap. They said costs were too …
Wheaton & BHP: $4.3B Antamina deal finalized and 2026 outlookApril 6, 2026 11:40 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Salini Krishnan
April 5, 2026
VANCOUVER and MELBOURNE – Wheaton Precious Metals (WPM) and BHP have officially finalized a landmark US$4.3 billion silver streaming agreement for the Antamina Mine in Peru, marking one of the largest precious metals …
USA Rare Earth Round Top: Update, Timeline, and Investment RisksApril 6, 2026 11:40 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaUSA Rare Earth (USAR) has finalized a $73 million strategic buyout of Texas Mineral Resources Corporation (TMRC), securing 100% operational control and the total economic benefit of the Round Top project. This consolidation marks a pivotal moment for …
US-China tensions: what changed and impact on critical mineralsApril 6, 2026 11:40 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaThe mining sector entered 2026 facing a more overtly policy-driven mining cycle, where geopolitics is shaping capital allocation, permitting, offtake strategy, and even the timing of cross-border deals. Recent analysis from White & Case points to a …
Antimony price forecast 2026: drivers, risks, base/bull/bear caseApril 6, 2026 11:40 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaChina’s tightening export controls are raising the strategic importance of both antimony and graphite, but the two markets are diverging in important ways. Antimony is facing the sharper near-term supply constraint, driven by concentrated production, …
Lithium price recovery: drivers, risks, and 2026 outlookApril 6, 2026 11:40 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaLithium markets spent 2024 and much of 2025 working through a brutal correction, with oversupply, weaker spot sentiment, and tighter capital markets forcing investors to separate long-life assets from marginal tonnes. By early 2026, that washout is …
Mining stocks P/NAV: market reset, strategic loan, 2026 outlookApril 6, 2026 11:40 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaAs the second quarter of 2026 gains momentum, the mining investment narrative is shifting decisively toward capital allocation, balance-sheet repositioning, and security of supply. The Pivot is Here: investors are increasingly focused on Price to Net Asset …
Australia’s prosperity paradoxApril 6, 2026 11:17 pmManufacturers’ MonthlyDespite record commodity wealth, Australia remains one of the least economically complex nations – exposing a structural weakness in how we create and capture value.
Australia is experiencing what can only be described as a prosperity paradox.
As gold and …
Aussie junior hunting ‘copper elephants’ in NamibiaApril 6, 2026 10:24 pmTownsville BulletinNamibia has emerged as the latest hunting ground for ASX copper explorers
The jurisdiction is regarded as one of Africa's best, including a world class uranium sector and emerging gold scene
ASX small caps like Elevate Uranium and upcoming float Kaoko …
The California lake billed as the ‘Saudi Arabia of lithium’April 6, 2026 10:20 pmThe Boston Globe - MassachusettsBut not everyone is eagerly welcoming the lithium industry.
The Salton Sea is already an environmental disaster zone. It’s shrinking, and as it does, it spews plumes of pesticide-laden dust throughout Imperial County, home to 182,000 people. Extracting …
Facing a hotter climate and drying Great Salt Lake, some families plan to leave UtahApril 6, 2026 7:04 pmStandard Examiner - UtahA recent Saturday in Orem was sunny and warmer than usual, but the Cardon family was inside, surrounded by cardboard boxes and bubble wrap. As they cleared off shelves and packed away family photos, they talked about the decision they’ve revealed slowly to …
Wealthy Chinese are transforming Zimbabwe’s housing marketApril 6, 2026 6:46 pmSemaforChinese buyers are transforming Zimbabwe’s luxury housing market.
An influx of wealthy Chinese immigrants has prompted real estate agencies to hire Mandarin speakers as demand for high-end homes drives double-digit price increases in Harare, Bloomberg …
Exclusive — David Park: Direct Lithium Extraction in Arkansas Could Help Break Reliance on ChinaApril 6, 2026 6:46 pmBreitbartDirect lithium extraction in the U.S. in key states such as Arkansas could help break U.S. reliance on China, which dominates the supply chain on many critical minerals, Standard Lithium CEO David Park said during an appearance on Breitbart News Daily.
The …
A Congo Basin-led bioeconomy could boost Central Africa’s green transition (analysis)April 6, 2026 6:33 pmMongabayAs the global economy shifts toward greener, more sustainable models, the Congo Basin has a unique opportunity to position itself within this landscape by building a resilient bioeconomy that prioritizes local value creation while preserving critical …
Argentina debates the reform of the Glacier Law: between water protection and mining pressureApril 6, 2026 4:08 pmNoticias AmbientalesGlaciers function as water savings banks: they accumulate water resources and release them during drought periods, ensuring the supply for populations and ecosystems. In Argentina, these ice bodies —including rock and debris glaciers— are fundamental for …
Homeland Nickel Terminates Participation in Benton Joint VentureApril 6, 2026 3:29 pmInvesting News Network(TheNewswire) Toronto, Ontario April 06, 2026 TheNewswire Homeland Nickel Inc. ("Homeland" or the "Company") (TSX-V: SHL, OTC: SRCGF), announces that the Company will no longer participate in its joint venture with Benton Resources Inc …
REOS - VIRUNGA CRITICAL ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF A NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORSApril 6, 2026 1:15 pmMENAFN(MENAFN- PR Newswire)
NEW YORK, April 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Virunga Critical Inc., a Delaware-based mining and critical minerals company focused on the Democratic Republic of Congo, recently acquired a 54,750,000-share majority stake in REOSTAR …
Africa’s largest uranium producer, Namibia, unveils new high-grade critical mineral siteApril 6, 2026 10:55 amBusiness Insider AfricaThese minerals are considered critical metals due to their essential role in modern technology and industrial applications. Tin is used in electronics and alloys, lithium powers batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage, tantalum is crucial for …
Sigma Lithium (SGML) Drops as Short Seller Flags Legal and Operational RisksApril 6, 2026 7:51 amYahoo FinanceSigma Lithium Corporation (NASDAQ:SGML) among the Lithium Stocks List: 9 Biggest Lithium Stocks. On February 26, Blue Orca disclosed a short position in Sigma Lithium Corporation (NASDAQ:SGML), citing concerns based on Brazilian court records that …
Albemarle (ALB) Could Benefit from Major U.S.-Led Supply Chain InitiativeApril 6, 2026 7:50 amYahoo FinanceAlbemarle Corporation (NYSE:ALB) among the Lithium Stocks List: 9 Biggest Lithium Stocks. On March 24, the U.S. administration announced plans to establish a large-scale international consortium aimed at investing over $1 trillion in energy, minerals, and …
Zim lithium potential reshaping Africa’s critical mineral landscape: RushwayaApril 6, 2026 12:23 amNewsDay ZimbabweZMF president Henrietta Rushwaya said Zimbabwe accounts for approximately 30% of all lithium production in Africa.
ZIMBABWE’S lithium potential is already reshaping Africa’s critical minerals landscape, the Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) has said.
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Newsom promised California ‘Lithium Valley.’ But the renewable energy bounty has yet to be tappedApril 5, 2026 11:39 pmTimes of San Diego - CaliforniaThis article was produced by Capital & Main. It is published here with permission.
In one of California’s poorest corners, jagged rocks rise like Godzilla’s scales along a muddy lakeshore. The glassy Obsidian Butte forms the remains of an all-knowing …
Zim lithium mines being sold for a songApril 5, 2026 11:20 pmThe StandardIn the past few months, multinationals have pounced on three lithium mines in Zimbabwe for US$610 million.
BY TATIRA ZWINOIRA
Zimbabwe’s lithium mines are being sold for a song by foreign investors to Chinese multinationals, who have recently swooped on …
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan: A Bullish Signal for Energy Storage?April 5, 2026 10:52 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBeijing is doubling down on energy storage while simultaneously throttling domestic lithium mining. That contradiction tells you everything about where China's critical minerals strategy is headed through 2030.
The 15th Five-Year Plan, covering 2026- …
Lithium price forecast 2026: Why AI infrastructure is the investment multiplierApril 5, 2026 10:52 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaThe conversation around mining investments has shifted. For the better part of the decade, lithium was synonymous with the Electric Vehicle (EV) revolution. While passenger vehicles remain a primary consumer, a new, more aggressive demand vector has …
Previewing the BMO Global Metals & Mining Conference 2026April 5, 2026 10:52 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaThe BMO Global Metals & Mining Conference has always mattered. But the 35th edition, running February 22-25 in Hollywood, Florida, arrives at a moment when institutional investors, mining executives, and policymakers aren't just talking about the …
Lithium price forecast 2026: AI demand and storage outlookApril 5, 2026 10:52 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaPRESALE DAY 4
WHY AI IS THE LITHIUM MULTIPLIER: THE DATA CENTER DEMAND MONSTER!
LISTEN UP! The 2026 lithium market is not just an EV story anymore. STOP LOOKING AT EVS! The new force in this market is AI infrastructure. Data centers need constant power. …
China’s Energy Storage Pivot: Implications for Global Battery Metal MarketsApril 5, 2026 2:02 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaChina just changed the rules. And if you're tracking lithium or cobalt markets, you need to understand what happened in Beijing over the past twelve months: because the ripple effects are about to hit global supply chains harder than most analysts are …
Skillings Mining Intelligence: Defense Metals, M&A Leads, and the AI Copper PivotApril 5, 2026 4:46 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Charles Pitts
The mining industry is moving faster than the permitting process for a Nevada lithium clay project. Welcome to the March 8th edition of Skillings Mining Intelligence. We are currently in the middle of our Operation 100K blitz: pushing 14 …
First mining threats, now solar. Could a small town make Ash Meadows the next Red Rock?April 4, 2026 10:22 pmLas Vegas Review Journal - NevadaAMARGOSA VALLEY — The office of Amargosa Valley Town Board Chair Carolyn Allen is routinely among the first stops for industry representatives as they court favor for their next extractive project.
When an energy developer showed up at town hall to pitch …