The urgent need for the mining sector to embrace a Just TransitionMarch 4, 2026 9:54 amIOLDorah Modise|Published 54 minutes ago
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The 2026 Mining Indaba provided a good platform and brought together governments, investors, industry leaders, and civil society from across Africa and beyond. As a premier mining investment platform, it focused …
Belgian museum, US mining company at odds over colonial-era congo archiveMarch 4, 2026 8:54 amGlobal Banking & Finance ReviewUS Mining Company and Belgian Museum Clash Over Congo's Colonial Mineral Archives
Dispute Over Digitisation of Congo's Colonial-Era Mineral Archives
DAKAR, March 4 (Reuters) - A U.S. mining company backed by billionaires Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates …
Supporting tech companies to boost B.C. critical minerals sectorMarch 4, 2026 8:34 amAsian JournalAs part of the implementation of the Look West economic strategy, B.C. businesses now have new opportunities to test, deploy and scale cutting-edge technology that can support the continued growth of B.C.’s mining and critical minerals sector.
“By putting …
Lithium Mine in Czech Coal Heartland Exposes Flaws in EU’s Green TransitionMarch 4, 2026 8:26 amBalkan InsightStanding higher up the hills at an altitude of 700 metres above sea level right at the German border is the small settlement of Cinovec. This town, whose name derives from the Czech word for tin, may seem rather inconsequential at first, if it weren’t …
Zimbabwe says fast-tracked ban over lithium export rushMarch 4, 2026 8:23 amAfrican InsiderHarare – Zimbabwe fast-tracked the entry of a ban on raw lithium exports last week after mining companies engaged in an “unacceptable scramble” to export ahead of the planned entry into force, the government said Tuesday.
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Japan, India in talks to jointly develop Rajasthan rare earth depositsMarch 4, 2026 8:16 amOrissa PostNew Delhi: In a move aimed at reducing dependence on China for critical minerals, Japan is in discussions with India to jointly explore rare earth deposits in the desert state of Rajasthan, according to reports.
The talks come after India recently …
Lithium shortages could hit by 2028 as EV demand surgesMarch 4, 2026 8:12 amElectrekBy Dnn87 - Self-photographed, CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3215855
Global lithium demand could top 13 million tonnes by 2050 if the world moves fast on clean energy, according to Wood Mackenzie’s latest Energy …
ASX endures a dumpy Wednesday rideMarch 4, 2026 7:46 amCairns PostASX closes down 1.94%, wiping $63 billion off the Australian sharemarket in a single session
Global markets plunge as fallout following fallout from Iran, US and Israel conflict
All 11 ASX sectors finish lower with materials down ~3% as commodity prices …
Chinese Ambassador Zhou Ding meets Mines Minister after ban on lithium raw material exportsMarch 4, 2026 7:23 amBulawayo 24 NewsNews / National
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Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe Zhou Ding has met Mines and Mining Development Minister Polite Kambamura following the government’s recent ban on the export of raw lithium concentrate.
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How will the Middle East conflict impact critical minerals and rare earth markets?March 4, 2026 7:21 amThe Market HeraldJoin our daily newsletter At The Bell to receive exclusive market insights
While gold and petroleum prices have already been affected by the current Middle East conflict, analysts are also keeping a close eye on whether defence spending will impact the …
Australian sharemarket suffers massive tumble as escalating Middle East war wipes out $63bnMarch 4, 2026 6:57 amPerthNowThe Australian sharemarket has suffered a massive tumble amid fears of an escalating war in the Middle East and increased concerns about inflation.
The ASX 200 plummeted 176.1 points, or 1.90 per cent, to 8901.20 — wiping about $63bn from the market.
The …
Resources Top 5: OD6 and Akora nail solos as most ressie acts stay backstageMarch 4, 2026 6:13 amStockheadOD6 and Akora delivered standout solo performances on a largely tuneless Wednesday. Pic: Getty Images
OD6 moves on district-scale fluorspar play in Nevada
AKO granted mining permit for Bekisopa iron ore project in Madagascar
Assays from PSL’S Grace gold- …
Allens advises Ontario Teachers’ on critical minerals investmentMarch 4, 2026 5:41 amThe National TribuneAllens has advised Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board (Ontario Teachers’) on its acquisition of a portfolio of critical minerals royalties in Western Australia from RCF Management, Global Advanced Metals Wodgina and Global Advanced Metals Greenbushes …
LGMG Showcases Localized Product Portfolio at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026March 4, 2026 4:47 amWFMZ - PennsylvaniaThree New Equipment Introductions Highlight North American Market Focus
LAS VEGAS, March 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- From March 3–7, LGMG presented a comprehensive portfolio of mining machinery, aerial work platforms, and material handling equipment at …
ASX plunges as miners hit rough seasMarch 4, 2026 4:25 amTownsville BulletinASX drops almost 2pc as Middle East tensions rattle markets
Miners smashed as gold and iron ore slide
Strong GDP spooks rate cut hopes as stocks wobble
By lunchtime in Sydney, the mood on the S&P/ASX 200 had turned pretty ugly.
The benchmark index …
The Pentagon's Most Important Tech is No Longer "Made in China"March 4, 2026 4:24 amFairfield Sun Times - MontanaOilPrice.com Market Commentary
NEW YORK, March 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. government spends roughly $900 billion on defense each year. The private aerospace and defense sector generates close to $1 trillion in annual revenue. Over the next …
China’s Trillion-Dollar Rare Resource Axis Is At Stake in Iran WarMarch 4, 2026 3:14 amOil PriceAmerica’s February 28 missile strikes that leveled the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps headquarters ended more than a decade of nuclear stalemate.
By the time the dust settled and the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was confirmed, the focus of the …
NRCan Awards Nano One $3M To Support LFP Cathode Material Supply Chain InitiativeMarch 4, 2026 1:52 amInvesting News NetworkHighlights
$3M in funding from NRCan's Energy Innovation Program.
Funds ongoing development, process optimization and scaled-up production of LFP cathode materials utilizing a range of iron input sources.
Supports work that is building on existing …
Mining cooperation shaping India-Argentine partnershipMarch 4, 2026 1:07 amThe Economic TimesArgentine Ambassador Mariano Caucino has stated that mining cooperation is one of the “key milestones of our bilateral economic relationship”.
He was speaking at the Bharat Steel 2026 pre-gathering organized by the Ministry of Steel.
“Argentina and India …
3 Reasons Why Mining ETFs Are Shining BrightMarch 3, 2026 11:18 pmNasdaqMetal and mining stocks are shining bright this year, withState Street SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF XME gaining 11% so far this year (as of Feb. 27, 2026), clearly outperforming State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust SPY (up 0.4% so far this year …
WoodMac warns of lithium supply deficit by 2028March 3, 2026 10:40 pmSolar Power WorldGlobal lithium demand could exceed 13 million tonnes by 2050 under an accelerated energy transition, more than double base case projections, according to Wood Mackenzie’s latest Energy Transition Outlook for Lithium. Without significant new investment, …
Australian Critical Minerals drilling into upside of Peru’s world class La Libertad gold beltMarch 3, 2026 10:23 pmStockheadAustralian Critical Minerals will test its undrilled Flint project in Peru’s prolific La Libertad gold belt after identifying high priority targets along a potential 4km strike
Flint sits in a belt that has produced more than 50Moz of gold, and is in the …
Zimbabwe Fast-Tracks Lithium Export BanMarch 3, 2026 9:21 pmNews Central TVZimbabwe has fast-tracked a ban on raw lithium exports after mining companies rushed to ship the mineral before the original deadline, the government said Tuesday.
The ban, which came into effect last Wednesday, covers all raw minerals and lithium …
Why the U.S. is unlikely to curtail China’s dominance over critical mineralsMarch 3, 2026 7:24 pmThe National TribuneThe United States government recently hosted a critical minerals summit aimed at reducing China’s predominant role in the global production of smartphones, weapons systems, lithium-ion batteries and electric vehicles (EVs).
The meeting, which included …
Eyes on the mines: Burgum, Zinke tout tariffs and mining in visit to ButteMarch 3, 2026 6:39 pmKULR 8 - MontanaBUTTE — U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum and Rep. Ryan Zinke are touting tariffs as the solution to bringing back Montana mining.
Burgum and Zinke discussed where Montana fits in the global mineral trade after touring the Lance College of Mines …
Cabinet Cements Raw Minerals, Lithium Export Ban, Reveals Shocking Scale of Mineral PlunderMarch 3, 2026 6:28 pmMining ZimbabweThe Zimbabwean government has decisively cemented its position on raw mineral exports, with Cabinet formally approving the immediate suspension of all lithium concentrate and unprocessed mineral exports following revelations of massive illicit stockpiling …
Zimbabwean cabinet approves ban on exports of lithium concentrates, raw mineralsMarch 3, 2026 5:21 pmXinhua News AgencyHARARE, March 3 (Xinhua) -- The Zimbabwean Cabinet on Tuesday approved a ban on raw minerals and lithium concentrates exports, following an announcement by the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development in late February.
Speaking at a post-Cabinet media …
Electric car switch in jeopardy amid lithium 'supply crunch' and calls for £200bn boostMarch 3, 2026 5:18 pmGB NewsExperts are warning that major car brands could face a serious headache in the coming years as lithium demand is expected to soar as electric vehicles become more popular.
New data reports that global lithium demand could exceed 13 million tonnes by 2050 …
PDAC 2026: Ecuador Unveils Massive Mining Overhaul to Fast-Track Permits and SecurityMarch 3, 2026 2:50 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaEcuador has spent the last decade as the mining industry’s most frustrating "what if." The geology is world-class, but the bureaucracy has been a graveyard for capital. That narrative changed this week in Toronto.
At PDAC 2026, President Daniel …
Nevada Reclaims Crown as Top Global Mining Jurisdiction in 2025 Fraser SurveyMarch 3, 2026 2:50 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Charles Pitts
Stability isn't a luxury in the extractive industries; it is the only currency that matters when you are staring down a thirty-year capital cycle. In the global competition for exploration dollars, the 2025 Fraser Institute Annual …
Chile’s Mining Policy: Impact of the Kast Election on CopperMarch 3, 2026 2:50 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Charles Pitts and Salini Krishnan
SANTIAGO, Chile : Chile’s mining policy just underwent its most radical shift in four decades. Forget the constitutional hand-wringing and the "royalty-or-bust" rhetoric of the Boric administration. With José …
Lithium Demand Could Cross 13 Mt by 2050; Supply Deficits May Begin in 2028: Wood MackenzieMarch 3, 2026 11:49 amEnergetica IndiaWood Mackenzie warns global lithium demand may exceed 13 million tonnes by 2050 under net-zero pathways, with supply deficits emerging by 2028 unless up to USD 276 billion is invested across mining, refining and recycling.
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Zimbabwe bans export of raw lithium after Oxpeckers exposed smugglingMarch 3, 2026 10:41 amOxpeckersThe unexpected move is testament to the power of journalism to enforce accountability, offer scrutiny and influence policy re-think, writes Tatenda Chitagu
Smuggling route: Tatenda Chitagu at the Machipanda border post, where between three and five trucks …
Zimbabwe Boasts Stable, Skilled Labour Force as Key Mining Advantage – Mimosa MDMarch 3, 2026 8:44 amMining ZimbabweAmid global competition for investment, Zimbabwe’s mining sector possesses a distinct and powerful advantage: a stable, educated, and experienced labour force with constructive industrial relations, Mining Zimbabwe can report.
By Rudairo Mapuranga
Speaking …
Flotation Plant on Track as Premier Engages Zimbabwe Over Lithium Export BanMarch 3, 2026 8:44 amMining ZimbabwePremier African Minerals, has confirmed that its new spodumene flotation plant for the Zulu Lithium and Tantalum Project is expected to arrive on site today, following a short delay from the previously announced timetable, Mining Zimbabwe can report.
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Mine workers welcome raw lithium export banMarch 3, 2026 7:38 amNewsDay ZimbabweMinister of Mines Polite Kambamura
The Zimbabwe Diamond and Allied Mine Workers Union (ZDAMWU) has welcomed government’s decision to suspend the export of all raw minerals and lithium concentrates, citing alignment with broader African efforts to promote …
Lithium suspension won’t derail Zulu Project: PremierMarch 3, 2026 7:38 amNewsDay ZimbabweLithium suspension won’t derail Zulu Project: Premier
PREMIER African Minerals has downplayed concerns over Zimbabwe’s recent ban on lithium concentrate exports, assuring investors that the move will not affect the future commercial production of its Zulu …
Governments increase support for critical minerals at Toronto mining conferenceMarch 3, 2026 1:59 amOrillia NewsTORONTO — Critical mineral projects got increased support from government during a major mining conference on Monday as the rush to secure supplies accelerates.
At the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada conference in Toronto, the federal …
Federal bureau approves lithium mine expansionMarch 3, 2026 1:37 amThe Center Square(The Center Square) - The only operational lithium mine in the U.S., Silver Peak in Nevada’s Esmeralda County, could double its production with a recently approved expansion, including into some public lands.
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management announced …
Edison Lithium Acquires Option for Joutel North-West and Gagne Gold Properties from GlobexMarch 3, 2026 12:51 amInvesting News NetworkEdison Lithium Corp. (TSXV: EDDY,OTC:EDDYF) (OTC Pink: EDDYF) (FSE: VV0) ("Edison" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has entered into a property option agreement (the "Agreement"), effective February 27, 2026, …
Africans for Africa (AFA) advances strategic Responsible Resource Investment at Mining Indaba 2026March 3, 2026 12:43 amAfrican Mining MarketThe Africans for Africa Initiative (AFA) team successfully concluded a high-impact week at Mining Indaba 2026. As the continent’s premier mining investment gathering, the event served as the official first “outing” for the Africans for Africa Fund, a …
Government of Saskatchewan Promotes Mineral Sector at Major Mining ConferenceMarch 2, 2026 8:28 pmGovernment of SaskatchewanCANADA, March 2 - Released on March 2, 2026
This week, the Government of Saskatchewan is attending one of the world's premier mining conferences to strengthen Saskatchewan's position as a global leader in mineral resource development.
Held each …
Local contractor begins enabling works at Cornish Lithium projectMarch 2, 2026 8:13 pmNew Civil EngineerA Cornish contractor has started enabling works at a geothermal‑based lithium project near Truro as the developer prepares to drill production‑scale wells this year.
Cornish Lithium, which is exploring ways to extract lithium from deep saline waters …