US$400 Million Revenue Stolen April 11, 2026 8:28 amZim EyeUS$400 Million Revenue Stolen
By Business Reporter-Zimbabwe has reportedly lost an estimated US$400 million in potential revenue through the export of undeclared caesium and tantalum—high-value by-products smuggled out of the country concealed within …
SRK Consulting launches first office in Zambia and 10th in AfricaApril 11, 2026 8:01 amConsultancy.orgSRK Consulting, a global advisory firm in the mining sector, has launched a new office in Kitwe, its 10th in Africa.
The launch of an operation in Zambia positions the firm to support the country’s growing mining sector. “The opportunities for growth in …
Big EV push: India plans full battery ecosystem in just 2–3 yearsApril 11, 2026 7:26 amMathrubhumiNew Delhi: India is confident of developing a fully integrated electric vehicle (EV) battery ecosystem within the next two to three years, Mines Secretary Piyush Goyal said on Friday, outlining a multi-pronged strategy covering lithium sourcing, critical …
FACT-CHECK: Was US Vice President Vance Honest About Ukraine During His Hungary Visit?April 11, 2026 7:08 amKyiv PostUS Vice President JD Vance in an Apr. 8 public discussion at the Mathias Corvinus Collegium (MCC) spoke on several subjects, among them the Russo-Ukrainian War, White House efforts to bring peace, and his view of Budapest’s role in that process. Almost all …
India aims to build full EV battery ecosystem in 2-3 years: Mines SecretaryApril 11, 2026 7:06 amETEnergyworld.comGoyal said "With the strategy that we have made, we are confident that the whole ecosystem of the EV battery chain will be ready in the next couple of years, or 2-3 years".India is confident of building a complete electric vehicle (EV) battery …
Scheme for processing of critical minerals at advanced stage: Mines secyApril 11, 2026 7:05 amETEnergyworld.comIndia is advancing a key government scheme to process critical minerals, aiming to secure its supply chain for clean energy and defense technologies. New Delhi, A key government scheme for processing of critical minerals is at an advanced stage of …
Italy’s Eni takes stake in Canada’s Nouveau Monde GraphiteApril 11, 2026 5:27 amThe Globe and MailOpen this photo in gallery:Graphite extraction at Nouveau Monde Graphite's Phase-1 Matawinie mining site.JULIEN PERRON GAGNE PHOTOGRAPHE/Supplied
Italian energy giant Eni SpA E-N is taking a minority stake in Canadian graphite producer Nouveau …
Argentina eases glacier protection in $40bn mining push despite environmental fearsApril 11, 2026 2:54 ambne IntelliNewsArgentina’s Congress has approved a reform to the country’s glacier protection law, relaxing restrictions on mining in high-altitude regions in a move aimed at attracting billions in investment, while drawing criticism from environmental groups concerned …
Black Rock paves path to rapid construction at green graphite troveApril 11, 2026 2:07 amStockheadBlack Rock is paving the path toward green graphite production in Tanzania. Pic: Getty Images
Black Rock gearing up to be construction-ready when FID is made at Mahenge
Despite a big wet season, access road and earthworks set for Q2 completion
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Top 10 at 11: ASX in the red as market resumes defensive rotationApril 11, 2026 2:05 amStockheadIn the red corner: Traders are taking a much more defensive stance on the ASX this morning. Pic: Getty Images
Morning, and welcome to Stockhead’s Top 10 (at 11… ish), highlighting the movers and shakers on the ASX in early-doors trading.
With the market …
Lunch Wrap: Tech clipped again, Fortescue bets big on going greenApril 11, 2026 2:05 amStockheadMarkets don’t trust the ceasefire just yet
Tech feels the AI hangover again
Iron ore slips as BHP-China thaw spooks supply
By lunchtime on Friday in Sydney, the S&P/ASX 200 was down 0.4%.
Investors are still trying to price a situation that keeps …
Monsters of Rock: Can EVs keep the weekend alive?April 11, 2026 2:04 amStockheadSpiking fuel prices have given EVs a leg up, something which could help lithium stocks. Pic: Getty Images
More Aussie consumers are buying up EVs, as fuel prices begin to bite
We’re a small market, but rising EV demand from the Iran War’s fuel disruptions …
Closing Bell: ASX holds onto strong weekly gains despite Friday dipApril 11, 2026 2:04 amStockheadThe market managed to hold its ground this week despite all the chaos and confusion around the Iranian ceasefire. Pic: Getty Images
ASX dips 0.14%, recovering from low of -0.76%
Market cinches weekly gain, holding steady despite geopolitical volatility
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India to build complete EV battery ecosystem within 2-3 years: GoyalApril 11, 2026 1:41 amAsianet NewsableMines Secretary Piyush Goyal announced India's ambitious plan to establish a complete EV battery ecosystem in 2-3 years, focusing on lithium sourcing, domestic processing, global acquisitions, and comprehensive mining sector reforms.
India's EV …
Prominent US-listed lithium miner to emerge from Jindalee, investment firm mergerApril 11, 2026 1:19 amMining WeeklyASX-listed Jindalee Lithium subsidiary HiTech Minerals and Constellation Acquisition Corporation have entered into a definitive business combination agreement that will result in the common shares of US Elemental being listed on Nasdaq.
The transaction is …
Why Zimbabwe Earns $400 Less Per Tonne of Lithium Than Australia — and the Bold Plan to Fix ItApril 11, 2026 12:06 amMining Zimbabwe• A pricing gap, an export ban, and 11 conditions: The Minister of Mines is working to close a gap that has cost the nation billions.
• Zimbabwe is losing billions from its lithium exports, earning up to $400 less per tonne than Australia. A new export ban …
Breaking China’s rare earth monopoly will define the next industrial eraApril 10, 2026 11:34 pmThe Economic TimesBrussels: There's much talk about critical materials like lithium and cobalt, and rare earths like dysprosium and cerium, these days. China has a near-monopoly on these minerals that are essential for high-technology manufacturing, as well as for …
Zvigananda Loot US$400 Million Mineral RevenueApril 10, 2026 10:49 pmZim EyeZvigananda Loot US$400 Million Mineral Revenue
By Business Reporter — Zimbabwe’s extractive sector is once again under scrutiny after revelations that the country may have lost up to US$400 million in mineral revenue through illicit and undeclared exports …
Consolidated Lithium Metals Announces Closing of $8.9 Million Private Placement FinancingApril 10, 2026 9:30 pmEIN PresswireNOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES TORONTO, April 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Consolidated Lithium Metals Inc. (TSXV: CLM | FRA: Z36 | OTCQB: JORFF) (“CLM” or the “Company”) is pleased to …
Scientists recover 90% of lithium from old batteries — here's why it mattersApril 10, 2026 9:10 pmThe Cool Down - Oregon"This brilliant technological leap guarantees Japan's absolute economic security."
by Ben SternApril 10, 2026
Two major issues with the rapid development of battery technologies have traditionally been the amount of waste they produce after …
Trump’s $12 Billion Bet Against ChinaApril 10, 2026 8:23 pmEnergy and CapitalThe older, veteran members of our investment community can remember back to October of 1973.
That was when the Arab oil embargo hit us like a freight train.
If you do, then you certainly remember the gas lines that stretched for blocks and the rationing …
China and the Geopolitics of Africa’s 6.2 Million IPv4 AddressesApril 10, 2026 7:17 pmCircle IDAFRINIC is the only institution authorised to distribute Internet number resources for Africa and the Indian Ocean. When that institution is weakened, Africa does not simply lose an administrative service. It loses leverage over the most basic layer of …
DOE to award $100 million in grants amid science funding cutsApril 10, 2026 6:07 pmResearch & Development WorldWhile most labs are bracing for funding cuts and a decreasing payline, Lithios and Deep Isolation just secured a combined $40 million from the Department of Energy as part of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy’s (ARPA-E) SCALEUP Ready program.
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Air pollution near the Salton Sea doesn’t get enough attentionApril 10, 2026 5:52 pmLos Angeles TimesTo the editor: I want to thank the Los Angeles Times for publishing the article that details how the health of residents who live near the Salton Sea is being harmed by the toxic dust that is being thrown up into the air as the lake dries (“For water and …
Zimbabwe Imposes Strict Conditions on Lithium Exports — Domestic Processing Facilities RequiredApril 10, 2026 5:31 pmZambian ObserverZimbabwe Imposes Strict Conditions on Lithium Exports — Domestic Processing Facilities Required
Harare — Zimbabwe’s government has set tough new rules to lift its recent ban on lithium concentrate exports, requiring mining companies to commit to building …
Why this ASX mining stock could be a strong buy after major milestoneApril 10, 2026 3:10 pmThe 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, …
What Does Argentina's Bill Mean for Mining Sustainability?April 10, 2026 12:10 pmMining DigitalThe bill has been backed by governors in northern Andean provinces, specifically those with strong mining sectors. This includes those from Mendoza, San Juan, Catamarca and Salta.
The previous legislation was seen as a hinderance, as it barred mining and …
Grand lithium rip-off: Foreign firms pocket 53-fold windfallApril 10, 2026 9:55 amZimbabwe IndependentMultinational resource firms controlling vast interests in Zimbabwe’s lithium fields earned up to US$20 000 per tonne from exports to international markets after extracting the mineral at production costs of about US$370 per tonne, latest export …
Illicit Gold Mining Is Fueling Gang Violence in Niger State’s Capital CityApril 10, 2026 9:41 amHumAngleFor Ike Uche and many others looking to flee the turmoil of gang violence in Niger State, North Central Nigeria, the eastern bypass area of the Minna metropolis was supposed to be a sanctuary. After years of hard work, Ike finally finished building his …
Lithium and DLE: game-changer for the energy transition?April 10, 2026 7:33 amNorth American Mining - ColoradoAdionics’ CCO François-Michel Colomar talks about its work in direct lithium extraction (DLE), doing what no one else has: performing direct lithium salt extraction via a liquid-liquid process.
Edited by Donna Schmidt
A reduced footprint for lithium? Yes, …
Argentina Approves Mining In Glacier Zones, Sparking Water Security ConcernsApril 10, 2026 2:18 amInternational Business Times SingaporeArgentina's approval of a controversial law allowing mining in glacier and permafrost regions has brought into sharp focus a growing global dilemma, the clash between water security and the rising demand for minerals critical to the clean energy …
The Skillings Power List: 10 Mining Companies Dominating the 2026 Energy TransitionApril 10, 2026 2:03 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Salini Krishnan | Skillings Mining Intelligence | April 9, 2026
The global energy transition is no longer a distant projection; in 2026, it is a hard-fought reality dictated by supply chains, geopolitical maneuvering, and capital allocation. As the …
Mining boom just getting started, says Lion Selection Group’s Hedley WiddupApril 10, 2026 1:20 amStockheadThe ASX mining boom could just be getting started. Pic: Getty Images
Hedley Widdup says mining boom still in early stages as capital flows return
Lion Selection Group growing exposure to explorers, especially gold
Widdup sees potential in Koonenberry Gold …
Rising FIDs Drive New Phase of Growth for African MiningApril 10, 2026 12:02 amRealnews MagazineBusiness
AS more mining projects reach FID stage, Africa’s mining industry is entering a new phase of expansion, with the capital strengthening the continent’s role in global supply chains while driving infrastructure development, job creation and long- …
Zimbabwe Clamps Down on Lithium ExportsApril 9, 2026 11:46 pmMENAFN(MENAFN) Zimbabwe's government is clamping down on lithium exports, imposing state-enforced quotas and laying out strict conditions for the resumption of suspended mineral shipments — a move that signals Harare's growing ambition to dominate its …
Billion-Dollar Mining Decisions Signal Africa Investment SurgeApril 9, 2026 11:32 pmNews GhanaA cluster of major final investment decisions (FIDs) across Africa’s mining sector is pushing several large-scale projects into construction, as developers and investors move to capitalise on rising global demand for minerals and an estimated $8.5 trillion …
AI-Energy Nexus: Big Tech’s Impact on 2026 Mining OutlookApril 9, 2026 10:32 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Salini Krishnan
April 9, 2026
The convergence of artificial intelligence and the global energy grid has moved from a theoretical bottleneck to a primary driver of mineral commodity markets in 2026. As hyperscalers: including Microsoft, Google, and Meta …
Mining Stocks Power List: 10 Dominating the April 2026 MarketApril 9, 2026 10:31 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Salini Krishnan
April 9, 2026
The mining sector in April 2026 is navigating a landscape defined by aggressive M&A activity, a widening structural deficit in copper, and a geopolitical race to secure critical mineral supply chains. As industrial …
Lithium’s 2026 Recovery: Why the “Demand Wall” is Narrowing the Supply WindowApril 9, 2026 10:31 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Salini Krishnan
As the second quarter of 2026 begins, the global lithium market is undergoing a structural shift that is catching many market participants off guard. Following a period of price volatility and supply-side adjustments in 2024 and 2025 …
Lithium Price Forecast 2026: Navigating the ‘Demand Wall’ and Global Supply ShiftsApril 9, 2026 10:31 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaAs of April 9, 2026, the global lithium market is entering a critical transition phase characterized by a tightening supply-demand balance and a structural shift in refining geography. After the volatility of 2024 and 2025, current market data suggests …
Lithium Landscape Report: Final $29 Presale and 2026 OutlookApril 9, 2026 10:31 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Salini Krishnan
Skillings Mining Intelligence
The global lithium market is entering a transformative phase as we approach mid-2026. After years of price volatility and supply chain realignments, the industry is bracing for a new demand cycle driven not …
Deep-Sea Mining Regulations 2026: The Race for Manganese and CobaltApril 9, 2026 10:31 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Salini Krishnan
Published: April 9, 2026
The frontier of global resource extraction has officially shifted from the terrestrial mountaintops to the abyssal plains of the Pacific Ocean. As of April 9, 2026, the race for critical minerals has entered a …
Mining boom just starting: Hedley WiddupApril 9, 2026 10:24 pmTownsville BulletinHedley Widdup says mining boom still in early stages as capital flows return
Lion Selection Group growing exposure to explorers, especially gold
Widdup sees potential in Koonenberry Gold, Medallion Metals and Plutonic
The resources sector roared back to …