Environmental Security Weekly Watch: March 30-April 3, 2026April 3, 2026 9:04 pmNew Security BeatA window into what we’re reading at the Stimson Center’s Environmental Security Program
Experts Sound Alarm Over Peru-Brazil Biooceanic Railway Risks (Mongabay)
A proposed railway linking Peru’s Pacific coast to Brazil’s Atlantic is drawing alarm from …
For water and mining policy near Salton Sea, keep in mind local children's healthApril 3, 2026 5:10 pmLos Angeles TimesSouthern California’s Salton Sea was once a resort playground, with sunny beaches, celebrities and people waterskiing on the vast inland lake in the 1950s and ’60s.
Today, those resorts are long gone, replaced by a drying and increasingly toxic landscape. …
AI-Energy Nexus: What it is, why it matters, 2026 outlookApril 3, 2026 4:05 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Penny Laneford
For over 114 years, Skillings Mining Review has documented the evolution of the extraction industry, from the early days of the Mesabi Iron Range to the globalized commodity markets of the 21st century. But as we sit here on April 2nd, …
Atlas Lithium Neves Project Joins US-Japan Critical Minerals PactApril 3, 2026 4:04 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Salini Krishnan and Penny Laneford
SAO PAULO and TOKYO : In a significant shift for the global battery supply chain, Atlas Lithium’s (NASDAQ: ATLX) Neves Project has been officially recognized as a cornerstone of the burgeoning Japan-U.S. strategic …
Rare Earths Guide: What it is, why it matters, 2026 outlookApril 3, 2026 4:03 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaThe geopolitical chess match over critical minerals has reached a fever pitch in April 2026. As the world transitions toward a decarbonized economy and advanced defense systems, the rare earth elements (REE) supply chain has moved from a niche industrial …
Newsletter: The 2026 Lithium Power Map – Presale LaunchApril 3, 2026 4:03 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaThe global energy transition has reached a critical inflection point. As we move into the second quarter of 2026, the lithium market is no longer defined solely by the ebbs and flows of electric vehicle (EV) adoption. A new, more powerful force is …
Double your donation to London Mining Network in April with Big Give’s Earth RaiseApril 3, 2026 12:26 pmLondon Mining NetworkApril marks the start of a crucial period for London Mining Network. As mining companies host their annual general meetings, they like to focus on the profits they are generating and on greenwashing the impact of their operations. Every year, we disrupt …
US tech company eyes Saudi’s lithium resourcesApril 3, 2026 12:16 pmSemaforSaudi Arabia has all the ingredients needed to be a hub for battery production, according to the chief executive of Pure Lithium, a US-based technology firm.
The kingdom has lithium and vanadium in its oil-field brine, which Pure Lithium wants to use to …
To Deliver on the America First Energy Agenda, We Must Dominate the Critical Minerals RaceApril 3, 2026 12:03 pmBreitbartThe following content is sponsored by the Restoring Energy Dominance (RED) Coalition, a nonprofit organization that supports President Trump’s America First energy agenda, and written by the organization’s senior advisor, Dan Brouillette, who served as …
Strength in Numbers: Portfolio DiversificationApril 3, 2026 11:18 amInvesting News NetworkWith resource price swings and accelerating demand for critical minerals, “strategic patience” in mining is no longer enough.
Junior players are becoming more accustomed to exploring and developing multiple commodities in line with industry changes and …
Gold Coating Could Solve Long-Standing Challenge With Zinc BatteriesApril 3, 2026 11:16 amMENAFN(MENAFN- Investor Ideas) ( Newswire)
As the demand for more reliable power systems grows in the renewable energy sector, the race is on to develop batteries that cost less but have a longer lifespan.
While zinc-based batteries are safer and more cost- …
Hydrogen Exploration Stock Max Power (CSE: MAXX) (OTC: MAXXF) Series Of New MilestonesApril 3, 2026 11:15 amMENAFN(MENAFN- Investor Ideas) (Investorideas Newswire) at top rated investor news site for breaking mining stock news issues news for MAX Power Mining Corp. (CSE: MAXX; OTC: MAXXF; FRANKFURT: 89N).
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‘It’s moving so fast’: inside Ontario’s push to speed up mine approvalsApril 3, 2026 10:10 amThe NarwhalSummary
The Government of Ontario is overhauling the mine permitting process to funnel all stages through the relatively new Ministry of Energy and Mines, under the “one project, one process” system.
Many First Nations leaders have voiced concerns about …
Zim seeks billions for energy infrastructure investmentsApril 3, 2026 9:07 amNewsDay ZimbabweEnergy and Power Development minister July Moyo
ZIMBABWE requires several billions to transform the country’s energy sector, with the bulk of the investment expected to be driven by private capital, Energy and Power Development minister July Moyo has …
On the horizon: Kazakhstan advances toward strategic lithium extractionApril 3, 2026 8:42 amKazinformAccording to him, active geological exploration is currently underway in Kazakhstan. To date, four promising sites have been identified in the East Kazakhstan region, including the Bakennoye and Maralushenskoye deposits.
The projects are under development …
How Zimbabwe is unplugging from the matrix of extractionApril 3, 2026 4:07 amZimbabwe IndependentZimbabwe’s ministry of Mines and Mining Development has suspended the export of raw lithium.
In a continent often praised for its potential but plundered for its resources, a comprehensive shift is required to break the cycle of poverty disguised by wealth …
Houthis’ Potential Impact on Africa; DRC Commences Anti-FDLR Ops: Africa File, April 2, 2026April 2, 2026 11:12 pmCritical Threats - Washington D.C.To receive the weekly Africa File or triweekly Congo War Security Review via email, please subscribe here. Follow CTP on X, LinkedIn, and BlueSky.
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Shepherd Manamike elected the Mine Rescue Association of Zimbabwe (MRAZ) PresidentApril 2, 2026 8:34 pmMining ZimbabweGWERU, ZIMBABWE – Shepherd Manamike has been elected President of the Mine Rescue Association of Zimbabwe (MRAZ) at the association’s elective Annual General Meeting held in Gweru, marking a key leadership transition in the country’s mining safety sector.
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Lithium ore export ban firestorms boomerang, MMCZ says being ‘set back’ US$500 000 monthlyApril 2, 2026 5:16 pmZimbabwe IndependentMMCZ general manager Nomusa Moyo
A Zimbabwean agency tasked with marketing the country’s vast mineral endowment says it is absorbing nearly US$500 000 in monthly revenue losses from the lithium export ban imposed in February.
It is the latest feedback in …
Rhyolite Ridge lithium mine clears hurdle despite rare wildflower concernsApril 2, 2026 1:44 pmKNPR - NevadaA federal judge in Nevada has ruled against conservationists who wanted to stop a lithium-boron mine they said would harm an endangered wildflower.
The ruling marks a major legal victory for the 11-square-mile (28.49 square-kilometer) Rhyolite Ridge …
Chamber of Mines commends Gov’t, Atlantic Lithium on ratification of Ewoyaa Mining LeaseApril 2, 2026 12:57 pmGhana News AgencyAccra, April 1, GNA – The Ghana Chamber of Mines has commended the Government and Atlantic Lithium Limited on the successful ratification of the Ewoyaa Mining Lease.
This marks a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to harness its critical …
Ganfeng Lithium 2025 Net Profit Surges 177.77% YoYApril 2, 2026 11:29 amGasgooGasgoo Munich-Gasgoo has learned that on the evening of March 31, Ganfeng Lithium released its 2025 annual report. The company saw a significant turnaround in operational performance, returning to profitability, while its core business continued to grow …
Tianqi Lithium Swings to Profit in 2025April 2, 2026 11:25 amGasgooGasgoo Munich-Tianqi Lithium has swung back to profitability. According to a report by Gasgoo on April 1, the company's latest annual filing for 2025 reveals a full-year turnaround, with steady gains in operational quality. It notched up phased …
Zulu lithium project nears milestoneApril 2, 2026 11:23 amSouthern EyeThe funding, raised through a new share issue, is earmarked for the final stages of installation and the critical commissioning phase of the Xinhai flotation plant.
Premier African Minerals, the London-listed mining house, has secured a fresh capital …
2 ASX 200 mining shares this fund manager is backing for long-term growthApril 2, 2026 10:53 amThe Motley Fool AustraliaASX 200 mining shares are leading the market on Thursday, as resources companies recover from the March sell-off. The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is currently up 0.5%, with the materials sector today's strongest riser, up 0.8%. After a 32% …
Report: Weak sanctions, poor prosecution fueling illegal mining, illicit flowsApril 2, 2026 9:25 amThe CableStay connected via Google News
Poor prosecution outcomes and weak sanctions are fuelling illegal mining activities in Nigeria, allowing illicit financial flows to thrive despite increased arrests and enforcement actions, a new report has shown.
The report …
Mining boosters see a golden opportunity for Minnesota's Iron Range, if it doesn’t slip awayApril 2, 2026 7:45 amGazetteXtra - WisconsinNASHWAUK, Minnesota – Colossal rust-red barn walls rise out of the gravel and pine forest in this northern Minnesota town. A welder’s torch spits blue sparks.
After more than two decades of sometimes dramatic stops and detours, Mesabi Metallics iron ore …
Chinese Lithium Miners Deny Smuggling, Blame Unregistered OperatorsApril 2, 2026 5:36 amThe Zimbabwean
Speaking at a recent event on the raw minerals ban, the Second Secretary at the Chinese Embassy, Liu Yang, pointed an accusing finger at small, unregistered operators who, he says, are using legitimate companies’ documents to smuggle lithium across …
Mining industry intelligence: Skillings Intelligence, April 1, 2026April 1, 2026 5:19 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Salini Krishnan and Sonny Jimerson
The global mining sector enters the second quarter of 2026 facing a paradox of cooling commodity prices and accelerating geopolitical tension. As we close the books on March, the dominant narrative remains the …
Rare Earth Mining: What it is, why it matters, 2026 outlookApril 1, 2026 5:19 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaEveryone wants to talk about the "green transition" as if it’s a foregone conclusion. We see the sleek EVs and the towering wind turbines and think we’ve already won. But here is the uncomfortable truth: the entire revolution is built on a …
PMET submits environmental assessment for Quebec lithium projectApril 1, 2026 4:34 pmCanadian Mining JournalPMET Resources (TSX; PMET; US-OTCQX: PMETF) submitted its environmental and social impact assessment for the Shaakichiuwaanaan CV5 lithium project in Quebec, marking the most significant milestone in the project's permitting journey.
"Moving from …
Nevada lithium mine clears major hurdle despite worries for rare wildflowerApril 1, 2026 4:25 pmKTNV - NevadaLAS VEGAS (AP) — A federal judge in Nevada has ruled against conservationists who wanted to stop a lithium-boron mine they said would harm an endangered wildflower.
The ruling marks a major legal victory for the 11-square-mile (28.49 square-kilometer) …
Lithium export ban may jolt global market as last shipments reach China April 1, 2026 3:42 pmZimbabwe IndependentRaw lithium
ZIMBABWE’S ban on raw lithium and mineral concentrate exports could begin tightening global supplies within weeks, as the final shipments made before the restriction reach Chinese ports, analysts have said.
Speaking at a breakfast meeting in …
Sigma Lithium Corporation (NASDAQ:SGML) Q4 2025 Earnings Call TranscriptApril 1, 2026 1:03 pmInsider MonkeySigma Lithium Corporation (NASDAQ:SGML) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript March 30, 2026
Sigma Lithium Corporation misses on earnings expectations. Reported EPS is $-0.22 EPS, expectations were $-0.01442.
Operator: Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. …
Daily Mining News: Operation 100K and the 2026 industry outlookApril 1, 2026 11:07 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Penny Laneford
The mining industry enters the second quarter of 2026 facing a landscape defined by aggressive capital mobilization and a fundamental shift in how critical minerals are secured. As global supply chains decouple and the energy transition …
Lithium’s Second Act: Predicting the Rebound of 2027 as EV Inventories ClearApril 1, 2026 9:50 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy: Charles Pitts
The lithium market in early 2026 remains caught in a restrictive range, a byproduct of the aggressive oversupply that characterized the previous 24 months. For many retail investors, the “white gold” rush of the early 2020s feels like a …
Lithium Supply Chains: The LFP Revolution and 2026 Investor OutlookApril 1, 2026 9:49 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Charles Pitts
The global landscape for battery chemistries is undergoing a fundamental realignment. For the better part of a decade, the narrative for electric vehicle (EV) adoption was centered on high-nickel chemistries: Nickel-Cobalt-Manganese (NCM) …
Mining Power List 2026: Top 10 Executives Leading the Energy TransitionApril 1, 2026 9:49 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Charles Pitts
The global mining industry in 2026 stands at a critical juncture, defined by a desperate race for supply and a radical shift in corporate strategy. As the demand for critical minerals is projected to quadruple by 2040, the responsibility …
China's Lithium Battery Industry Powers A Lot More Than EVsApril 1, 2026 8:56 amSlashGearIn a 2024 International Energy Agency report on batteries and energy security, Executive Director Fatih Birol said a sustainable future will "critically hinge on whether or not we will see batteries having a significant market share in the global …
China gains ground in DR Congo’s mining sector as Australian firm loses permitsApril 1, 2026 7:07 amCongo PlanetTwo significant decisions within eight days made by the government of the
Democratic Republic of Congo reflect the current state of its mining industry, where Chinese companies have emerged as preferred partners.
On March 19, DR Congo’s Mining Registry …
Lithium mine clears hurdle despite conservationists’ worries for rare wildflowerApril 1, 2026 1:22 amFergus Now - MinnesotaLAS VEGAS -- A federal judge in Nevada has ruled against conservationists who wanted to stop a lithium-boron mine they said would harm an endangered wildflower.
The ruling marks a major legal victory for the 11-square-mile (28.49 square-kilometer) Rhyolite …