ASX slumps in March as war rages in Middle EastApril 2, 2026 5:43 pmTownsville BulletinThe S&P/ASX 200 slumped more than 7% in March on back of war in Middle East
Global oil prices surged above US$100 per barrel as equity markets faltered
Heavyweight appointments drive Killi to 300% gain
While a week may be a long time in politics, …
ASX slumps as Trump fails to deliverApril 2, 2026 5:42 pmTownsville BulletinASX reverses from highs of +0.5% to -1.06%
US President Trump’s speech fails to impress market
Oil prices jump 5% as Iranian conflict continues
ASX reverses course on Trump address
US President Trump gave his much-anticipated address at midday today, …
Forget oil and tungsten – have you seen the tantalum squeeze?April 2, 2026 5:42 pmTownsville BulletinTantalum minnow surges as DRC mine tragedy sends critical mineral's price flying
Niobium developer Globe up over 30% as investors digest major study update
KGL runs hot as Wheaton stumps up US$300m in stream funding for rights to copper developer' …
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 …
Viksit Bharat will need energy sovereignty, not just energy securityApril 2, 2026 3:21 pmBusiness TodayThe entire arc of human civilization is a story of energy. The ability to start and control fire gave early humans dominance over every other species on earth. Coal gave Britain an industrial headstart that became two centuries of empire. Oil handed …
Top 10 at 11: ASX edges higher as markets brace for Trump addressApril 2, 2026 2:12 pmStockheadMilitary withdrawal or the start of a ground invasion? US President Trump’s speech later today could go either way. 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 …
Lunch Wrap: Trump’s war speech flips ASX as tech stocks dumpedApril 2, 2026 2:08 pmStockheadASX tech gets thrown overboard after Trump’s speech. Pic: Getty Images
Trump war tone flips ASX
ASX turns red as investors rush to defensives
Northern Star ready, while ASX shrugs off regulator hit
The market kicked off the day waiting on Trump’s speech …
Closing Bell: Trump rains all over ASX parade; market unwinds gainsApril 2, 2026 2:07 pmStockheadIs it too early to say “I told you so?”. US President Trump’s much-anticipated speech left the market out to dry, offering little to be hopeful about. Pic: Getty Images
ASX reverses from highs of +0.5% to -1.06%
US President Trump’s speech fails to impress …
Resources Top 5: You may not have seen it, but tantalum prices are flyingApril 2, 2026 2:06 pmStockheadTantalum prices are at levels not seen in two decades. Pic: Getty Images
Tantalum minnow surges as DRC mine tragedy sends critical mineral’s price flying
Niobium developer Globe up over 30% as investors digest major study update
KGL runs hot as Wheaton …
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 …
KULR Technology Group, Inc. (AMEX:KULR) Q4 2025 Earnings Call TranscriptApril 2, 2026 1:10 pmInsider MonkeyKULR Technology Group, Inc. (AMEX:KULR) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript March 31, 2026
KULR Technology Group, Inc. misses on earnings expectations. Reported EPS is $-0.74 EPS, expectations were $-0.08.
Stuart Smith: Welcome, everyone, to the KULR …
Aqua Metals, Inc. (NASDAQ:AQMS) Q4 2025 Earnings Call TranscriptApril 2, 2026 1:08 pmInsider MonkeyAqua Metals, Inc. (NASDAQ:AQMS) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript March 31, 2026
Aqua Metals, Inc. misses on earnings expectations. Reported EPS is $-4.69 EPS, expectations were $-4.
Operator: Greetings, and welcome to Aqua Metals Fourth Quarter 2025 …
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 …
The Fire That Wouldn’t Die: The Story of Centralia — America’s Eternal Coal InfernoApril 2, 2026 12:55 pmWealth DailyThere are places in America where history whispers.
And then there are places where it burns.
Centralia, Pennsylvania, is one of those places.
This story is 100% true. And shocking.
You don’t just arrive in Centralia… you feel it first. The road warps …
A strategic neglectApril 2, 2026 11:53 amThe Express TribuneThe writer is a public policy analyst based in Lahore. She can be reached at durdananajam1@gmail.com
The global contest for power is being redefined, not by oil, nor by traditional trade routes, but by control over critical minerals. Copper, lithium and …
Trump makes case for Iran war. And, SCOTUS leans toward upholding birthright citizenshipApril 2, 2026 11:44 amWQLN - PennsylvaniaGood morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day.
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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 …
Giant copper project signs deal for Australia’s biggest off-grid hybrid renewables facilityApril 2, 2026 4:35 amRenew EconomyOne of Australia’s biggest copper mining projects has signed a 15-year deal that will pave the way for the biggest off-grid hybrid renewables power facility in the country.
The deal has been signed by Harmony Gold, the owner of the $2.4 billion Eva copper …
No, Sorry, the War Doesn’t Mean ‘Renewables’ Will Replace OilApril 2, 2026 1:41 amAmerican GreatnessRight on schedule, the climate activists and their corporate backers are capitalizing on wartime fuel shortages to claim that now, finally, we can get serious about fighting climate change. On March 15, The New York Times weighed in with an article titled …
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 …