Lunch Wrap: ASX spikes as two-week ceasefire calms nerves, oil down 15pcApril 8, 2026 5:43 pmStockheadCeasefire, and potential for peace is on the cards. Pic: Getty Images
ASX surges as war fears cool
Oil plunge sparks global relief rally
Tech and miners lead the charge
By lunchtime on Wednesday in Sydney, the S&P/ASX 200 was ripping, soaring 2. …
Resources Top 5: Antimony hopeful Resolution surges 75pc on US Fast-Track inclusionApril 8, 2026 5:40 pmStockheadResolution Minerals has joined mining giants RIo Tinto and BHP on the US Government's FAST-41 Transparency Program list. Pic: Getty Images
Resolution secures fast-track antimony permitting pathway
Advance delivers maiden JORC silver resource at Yoquivo …
CATL: Why Summon the "King of Gold" Out of Retirement?April 8, 2026 4:39 pmGasgooGasgoo Munich-On April 7, sources inside CATL confirmed to media that the company has officially appointed Chen Jinghe—the founder and former chairman of Zijin Mining—as a consultant for its mining division. The move aims to bolster the company's …
Zimbabwe sets lithium export quotas to boost local processingApril 8, 2026 4:17 pmTimes LIVEShare current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn
Zimbabwe will introduce lithium concentrate export quotas and require commitments for more local processing as part of …
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Ghana Prioritises Local Gold Mining Ownership and Value RetentionApril 8, 2026 3:23 pmAfrican Leadership MagazineGhana’s mining sector is undergoing a significant structural shift that goes beyond the transfer of the Damang gold mine from Gold Fields to a local firm. After decades of foreign dominated extraction, the country is placing greater emphasis on local …
Zimbabwe Launches Big Five Banknotes to Rebuild CurrencyApril 8, 2026 3:23 pmAfrican Leadership MagazineZimbabwe is introducing a new series of ZiG banknotes, known as the “Big Five” series, as part of a broader effort by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe to restore public confidence in the national currency. After years of hyperinflation, dollarisation, and …
On-The-Air (27/03/2026)April 8, 2026 3:18 pmEngineering NewsEvery Friday, SAfm’s radio anchor Sakina Kamwendo speaks to Martin Creamer, publishing editor of Engineering News & Mining Weekly. Reported here is this Friday’s At the Coalface transcript:
Kamwendo: The crisis in the Middle East is highlighting South …
ASX spikes as ceasefire cools nervesApril 8, 2026 2:58 pmTownsville BulletinASX surges as war fears cool
Oil plunge sparks global relief rally
Tech and miners lead the charge
By lunchtime on Wednesday in Sydney, the S&P/ASX 200 was ripping, soaring 2.6% like someone had flicked the “risk-on” switch back to full blast.
Only …
India is dependent on imported goods, whether it's oil, gas or green technologyApril 8, 2026 2:12 pmWorld Energy News - Connecticut* Price shocks hasten India's green energy drive
India imports minerals such as lithium and cobalt
Energy security is at risk from processing and refining inefficiencies
Bhasker Tripathi
India's goal is to??install 500 gigawatts (including solar, …
Zimbabwe sets strict conditions for lifting lithium export banApril 8, 2026 2:03 pmBulawayo 24 NewsZimbabwe's government has introduced stringent requirements that lithium producers must meet before the current ban on lithium concentrate exports is lifted, in a move aimed at boosting local beneficiation, improving transparency, and strengthening …
Putin: Russia discovers 276 solid mineral deposits in 2025April 8, 2026 11:56 amCGTNA view of copper ore at the Udokan Copper Mining and Metallurgical Plant, Russia. /VCG
A view of copper ore at the Udokan Copper Mining and Metallurgical Plant, Russia. /VCG
Russia discovered 276 solid mineral deposits in the past year, President …
EVs aren’t the environmental solution we should look towardApril 8, 2026 10:32 amThe Michigan DailyRight now, people rely heavily on individual gas-powered vehicles as a main method of transportation. However, the influence of their emissions on climate change and the environment has prompted discussion of other transportation alternatives.
The main …
Zimbabwe to introduce lithium export quotas, sets conditions for resumption of shipmentsApril 8, 2026 9:09 amZawyaHARARE - Zimbabwe will introduce lithium concentrate export quotas and require commitments for more local processing as part of conditions to allow the resumption of mineral exports, the mines ministry has told producers.
Africa's top lithium …
Townsville upgrade powers critical minerals growth in the northApril 8, 2026 8:58 amAustralia MiningThe Port of Townsville. Image: Cameron/stock.adobe.com
The Queensland Government has taken another step in positioning the state’s north as a critical minerals hub, with key infrastructure works completed at the Port of Townsville to support the region …
ASX mining stocks jump higher on Middle East truceApril 8, 2026 7:39 amCairns PostResolution secures fast-track antimony permitting pathway
Advance delivers maiden JORC silver resource at Yoquivo
Hot Chili returns broad copper hit at Costa Fuego
Your standout small cap resources stocks for Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
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India’s clean energy ambitions face critical minerals crunchApril 8, 2026 7:00 amThe Hindu Business LineWhile India targets 500 GW of green energy capacity by 2030 and higher non-fossil power share, it relies heavily on imports of lithium, cobalt and nickel.
The conflict in the Middle East is pushing India, which imports 80%
of its oil and gas, to …
Terrain builds on 20-year gold exploration legacy with multi-metal tiltApril 8, 2026 6:59 amThe West AustralianAfter two decades of exploration and patience on the ASX, the moment of truth may finally be approaching for Terrain Minerals.
With drilling stacking up at its Smokebush gold project in Western Australia and geological models rapidly taking shape, the long …
Zenith targets high-grade WA gold uplift with new drilling blitzApril 8, 2026 6:58 amThe West AustralianZenith Minerals Ltd has wasted no time putting the rig to work at its Consolidated Dulcie gold project in WA’s Southern Cross region, officially kicking off a high-impact drilling campaign just weeks after locking in a substantial resource at site.
The …
2026 Battery & Electrification Summit (Online)April 8, 2026 5:23 amTech BriefsAs electrification reshapes how vehicles are designed, powered, and integrated into energy ecosystems, OEMs and design engineers are faced with complex design challenges. Presented by Battery & Electrification Technology magazine and SAE International …
Graphite One (TSX-V:GPH) Progresses Integrated Project with Expanding Financial SupportApril 8, 2026 4:33 amKalkine MediaHighlights
Graphite One raised C$35 million through a public offering to support project development.
The company structured the offering with shares and warrants to extend funding flexibility.
EXIM Bank increased potential financing support to $2.07 …
Skillings Mining Intelligence: The Streaming Surge and Panama’s Copper Pivot (April 7, 2026)April 8, 2026 1:29 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Salini Krishnan and Sonny Jimerson
Mining industry capital flows are undergoing a rapid realignment as of April 7, 2026, characterized by high-value streaming agreements and a cautious de-escalation of regulatory tensions in key copper and lithium …
Sunday Power List: The 10 Titans Defining the 2026 Resource Realignment!April 8, 2026 1:29 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Charles Pitts & Sonny Jimerson
The April 5 Weekly Power List review tracks the companies and capital pools exerting the greatest influence on the 2026 resource realignment. Across copper, uranium, lithium, rare earths, gold-linked cash flow, and …
Skillings Mining Intelligence: The $6B Streaming Supercycle & The P/NAV Arbitrage (April 7, 2026)April 8, 2026 1:26 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Salini Krishnan
The global mining finance landscape reached a fever pitch in the first week of April 2026, as a massive wave of streaming deals and mid-tier consolidations collided with a widening valuation gap in the senior gold sector. With gold …
Copper Growth: IGO Consolidates Arizona Assets While Vizsla Expands B.C. Porphyry FootprintApril 8, 2026 1:25 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaOn April 7, 2026, the global copper sector signaled a renewed push for domestic supply security as two major mid-tier players announced significant advancements in Tier-1 jurisdictions. IGO Limited (ASX:IGO) confirmed it has moved to 100% ownership of the …
Planet One and state mining company of Tanzania sign JVApril 8, 2026 12:11 amGulf NewsPlanet One Group announced signature of a joint venture agreement with State Mining company of Tanzania for funding and developing 3 graphite concessions in the Mererani region of Tanzania. This marks a significant step towards diversification of Planet …
Top 50 mining companies power through Iran war – up $250 billion in 2026April 7, 2026 11:48 pmCanadian Mining JournalAt the end of the first quarter the MINING.COM TOP 50* ranking of the world’s most valuable miners had a combined market capitalization of $2.41 trillion, up $250 billion so far in 2026.
The market correction for the world’s major miners and the metals …
BREAKING: Zimbabwe Sets Strict New Terms for Lifting Lithium Export BanApril 7, 2026 11:17 pmMining ZimbabweZimbabwe’s government has announced strict conditions that lithium producers must meet before the current ban on lithium concentrate exports can be lifted. The new requirements emphasise local beneficiation, financial transparency, and worker welfare, …
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2026 vocational tire outlook: Volatility to valueApril 7, 2026 7:42 pmFleetOwnerMining tire demand stabilizes with strong commodity prices
Joaquin Gonzalez, president of Tire Group International (TGI), said demand for mining tires “was fairly steady throughout the year, supported by consistent mining activity and a continued focus by …
The California lake billed as the 'Saudi Arabia of lithium'April 7, 2026 4:37 pmSan Francisco Examiner - CaliforniaCALIPATRIA, Calif. -- Beneath California's Salton Sea, there is so much metal essential to rechargeable batteries that Gov. Gavin Newsom calls the vast lake "the Saudi Arabia of lithium."
An estimated $500 billion worth of lithium here could …
Elektros Issues Lithium Research Outlook for 2026 Amid Escalating Geopolitical TensionsApril 7, 2026 1:26 pmVoice of Alexandria - MinnesotaSUNNY ISLES BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / April 7, 2026 / Elektros Inc. (OTC PINK:ELEK) releases its research outlook on lithium prices for 2026 amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
The global lithium market has reached a critical crossroads. …
Planet One signs strategic JV with STAMICO for graphite mineApril 7, 2026 1:15 pmAfrican Mining MarketPlanet One Group announced signature of a joint venture agreement with State Mining company of Tanzania for funding and developing 3 graphite concessions in the Mererani region of Tanzania. This marks a significant step towards diversification of Planet …
Saudi Arabia reschedules timeline for Phase 3 of mineral exploration programmeApril 7, 2026 12:46 pmZawyaSaudi Arabia’s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has extended the timelines for the third phase of the Exploration Enablement Programme (EEP), aimed at accelerating mineral exploration and attracting high-quality local and international mining …
Ghana Chamber of Mines Pushes for Bigger State Stake in Ewoyaa LithiumApril 7, 2026 11:30 amGhana MMAThe Ghana Chamber of Mines has called on government to increase the state’s financial interest in the Ewoyaa Lithium Project beyond its current 13 percent free carried interest, arguing that greater equity participation would deliver stronger long-term …
Why this ASX lithium stock is charging higher after a major breakthroughApril 7, 2026 9:40 amThe Motley Fool AustraliaCore Lithium Ltd (ASX: CXO) shares are pushing higher on Tuesday after the company announced another major operational milestone. In early trade, the Core Lithium share price is up 5.88% to 27 cents. The gain comes after the lithium miner confirmed that …
ASX 200 surging as investors look beyond Iran warApril 7, 2026 9:37 amThe Motley Fool AustraliaS&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) shares are surging on Tuesday, rising by 2.6% or 224.5 points to an intraday peak of 8,804 points. All 11 ASX 200 market sectors are higher today, with tech shares in the lead, up 6.2%, followed by materials and …
The Policy Edge of Japan and South Korea in Securing Critical MineralsApril 7, 2026 9:29 amObserver Research FoundationIntroduction
The past decade has witnessed an intensifying scramble for critical minerals as their importance for technological innovation and economic growth is being increasingly recognised. Resource-rich countries with established refining and …
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 …