US-backed KoBold launches $50mi lithium exploration drive in CongoApril 13, 2026 10:17 pmMining WeeklyLONDON – Mineral explorer KoBold Metals, backed by billionaires Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates, has launched a lithium exploration campaign in Democratic Republic of Congo, committing more than $50-million by early 2027, it said on Monday.
The United States has …
Argentina's Glacier Mining Law Opens Supply Chain PathwaysApril 13, 2026 9:04 pmProcurement MagazineArgentina has authorised mining activities in ecologically sensitive glacier and permafrost regions following the approval of a controversial bill. The legislation, promoted by President Javier Milei, could reshape the country's role in global metal …
Copper Prices Are Surging; Here’s the Mining ETF That Gives You Pure ExposureApril 13, 2026 8:59 pm24/7 Wall St.Copper has climbed from roughly $9,173 per metric ton in April 2025 to nearly $12,951 per metric ton in early 2026, a move driven by structural demand from electric vehicles, data center buildouts, and grid electrification that shows no sign of reversing. …
Zimbabwe grants lithium export quotas to Chinese firmsApril 13, 2026 8:24 pmBulawayo 24 NewsZimbabwe has issued export quotas for lithium concentrates to two Chinese mining companies, months after suspending shipments of the key battery mineral as part of efforts to tighten oversight and boost local value addition.
According to China Securities …
US, Australia advance mineral projects under $3.5B agreementApril 13, 2026 6:51 pmE&E NewsInterior Secretary Doug Burgum and Australia Resources Minister Madeleine King are backing a dozen rare earth and critical mineral projects in Australia to counter China.
The projects stem from an agreement President Donald Trump and Australian Prime …
The Future of Uranium Enrichment is Being Developed TodayApril 13, 2026 5:37 pmETF TrendsOne critical step of the nuclear fuel chain, uranium enrichment, has long been a domestic vulnerability for the United States. Traditional gas-centrifuge technology has been the proven workhorse for decades, delivering low-enriched uranium (LEU) for today’ …
Alchemia LLC and Minería Positiva SRL Announce Strategic Merger to Expand Across the AmericasApril 13, 2026 5:13 pmEIN PresswireAlchemia LLC y Minería Positiva SRL Anuncian su Fusión Estratégica para Expandirse en las Américas
HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, April 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Alchemia LLC, a Houston-based company focused on advanced engineering solutions, …
Canadian mining executives accused of hijacking Brazil lithium claimsApril 13, 2026 4:59 pmThe Kingston Whig-StandardArticle content
Shares of Emerita fell as much as 38 per cent in Toronto to their lowest level in nearly five years after the release, while Lithium Ionic plunged as much as 45 per cent. Both Toronto-based companies are penny stocks, with market values …
PTM mulling partnerships with furnace operators to process Waterberg concentrateApril 13, 2026 4:26 pmMining WeeklyTSX- and NYSE-listed Platinum Group Metals (PTM) [SJ1] [Cd2] says it is investigating opportunities to collaborate and co-invest with smaller furnace operators in South Africa who are interested in modifying and expanding their existing operations to …
Liquefied Natural Gas Market Size to Worth USD 291.67 Billion by 2035April 13, 2026 3:24 pmEIN PresswireOttawa, April 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to Towards Chemical and Materials, the global liquefied natural gas (LNG) market size was estimated at USD 165.19 billion in 2025 and is expected to increase from USD 174.85 billion in 2026 to USD 291.67 …
How much does an investor need in an ISA to target £1,500 in monthly passive income?April 13, 2026 3:19 pmThe Motley Fool UKWhen it comes to creating a passive income stream for retirement, a Stocks and Shares ISA is an excellent tool. After all, any profits made or dividends received in this sort of account are free from tax. That could make a huge difference when it’s time to …
Elektros Highlights Surge in Used EV Demand as U.S. Market Adapts to Rising Gasoline CostApril 13, 2026 1:51 pmVoice of Alexandria - MinnesotaSUNNY ISLES BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / April 13, 2026 / Elektros Inc. (OTC PINK:ELEK) today highlighted key trends shaping the U.S. electric vehicle market in 2026, underscoring the long-term demand fundamentals management believes will …
Lithium Ionic Confirms Valid Title to Brazilian Mineral ClaimsApril 13, 2026 1:08 pmEIN PresswireTORONTO, April 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lithium Ionic Corp. (TSXV: LTH; OTCQX: LTHCF; FSE: H3N) ("Lithium Ionic" or the "Company") is providing additional context further to its news release dated April 10, 2026. The Company is …
Trump’s BlockadeApril 13, 2026 11:55 amHeatmap NewsCurrent conditions: A storm corridor is set to pummel a swath of the United States from the Plains to Great Lakes for the next days • Super Typhoon Sinlaku is barreling toward Guam, where it is poised to make landfall as the equivalent of a Category 5 …
Gold scam rocks Zimbabwe mining sectorApril 13, 2026 10:31 amZimbabwe IndependentGold scam rocks Zimbabwe mining sector
The Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) has raised alarm over a growing fraud scandal in the gold sector, where some Chinese nationals are allegedly adulterating gold with tungsten to inflate its weight and value.
The …
Zimcodd backs govt’s raw lithium export restrictionsApril 13, 2026 9:26 amZimbabwe IndependentTHE Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (Zimcodd) has commended the government’s new lithium framework aimed at retaining more value from the mineral, amid concerns that Zimbabwe has been losing billions of United States dollars annually through raw …
Why Nigeria must intensify regulation of its booming mining sector, By Mukhtar Ya’u MadobiApril 13, 2026 8:14 amPremium TimesWomen at a mining site in Barikin Ladi, a town near Jos, Plateau State. (Credit: Kabir Yusuf, PREMIUM TIMES)
Ultimately, the stakes are high. Nigeria’s mining sector can either remain a fragmented, conflict-prone space exploited by criminal networks or …
Lunch Wrap: ASX flips as Trump threatens naval blockade, Telix bags a big oneApril 13, 2026 8:09 amStockheadUS naval blockade of Hormuz flips the market mood
Energy wins while tech gets dumped
Telix lands billion dollar biotech deal
The S&P/ASX 200 started the day up about 0.7%, then flipped hard and was sitting roughly 0.5% lower by lunchtime in …
Closing Bell: ASX braces for more geopolitical chaos as US blocks Strait of HormuzApril 13, 2026 8:09 amStockheadThe market is bracing for a worsening of the energy crisis as the US opts to blockade the Strait of Hormuz following failed peace negotiations. Pic: Getty Images
ASX slides 0.39% with 8 of 11 sectors lower
Oil rebounds to +US$100 a barrel as US blockades …
Control mineral wealth or risk external exploitation…Dr Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo warns Africa gov’tsApril 13, 2026 7:53 amGhanaian TimesAfrica must present a united front to take control of its vast mineral wealth or risk renewed external exploitation, the Minister of Labour, Jobs and Employment, Dr Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, has warned.
According to him, Africa’s abundant reserves of …
Grand lithium rip-off: Foreign firms pocket 53-fold windfall.April 13, 2026 7:28 amZimbabwe IndependentGrand lithium rip-off: Foreign firms pocket 53-fold windfall
Multinational 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 …
Chinese Rare Earth Price Hike: 44% Q2 Surge as Beijing Tightens GripApril 13, 2026 7:20 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaChina Northern Rare Earth Group significantly hiked prices for the second quarter of 2026. (Bottom 10% alignment).
**BEIJING : ** China’s dominant rare earth producer has signaled a sharp tightening of the global market, raising transaction prices for the …
Electric Mining Trucks: India’s BEML Unveils First Indigenous 35t EV – April 12th, 2026April 13, 2026 7:20 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaMYSURU, India : BEML Limited, a cornerstone of India’s heavy engineering and defense manufacturing sector, has officially entered the era of sustainable extraction with the unveiling of the BH35-2 EV. The vehicle, launched at the company’s Mysuru complex …
Deep-Sea Mining Merger: AOMC and Odyssey Create $1B Offshore Powerhouse – April 12th, 2026April 13, 2026 7:20 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaThe merger of AOMC and Odyssey Marine Exploration creates a $1 billion leader in the nascent deep-sea mining sector.
TAMPA, Fla. : In a transaction that signals a major shift in the global quest for critical minerals, American Ocean Minerals Corporation ( …
Upcoming Meeting Dates – April 13, 2026April 13, 2026 6:23 amThe Kingston Whig-StandardCompany
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Simonis Storm projects slower GDP growth for NamibiaApril 13, 2026 6:05 amWindhoek ObserverStaff Writer
Simonis Storm Securities projects Namibia’s real GDP growth at about 2.3% in 2026, slightly below government estimates.
The firm said recent developments such as stability in the mining sector, infrastructure spending and improving private …
Powering Australia’s next phase of decarbonisation: Why long-duration storage must leadApril 13, 2026 4:19 amEnergy Storage NewsAcross Western Australia’s mining regions and remote communities, diesel generation remains the backbone of energy supply. It’s reliable, but increasingly expensive, carbon-intensive and exposed to supply chain volatility.
While renewable energy is rapidly …
Mining 4.0: How AI and Subsurface Intelligence are Shrinking TimelinesApril 13, 2026 3:25 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaArtificial intelligence and advanced subsurface modeling are becoming the industry’s primary tools for reducing exploration risk.
The global mining industry is currently grappling with a fundamental disconnect: the world’s demand for critical minerals is …
Q1 2026 Mining Recap: The $2.4 Trillion Market Cap ResilienceApril 13, 2026 3:25 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaThe global mining sector demonstrated remarkable fortitude in the face of escalating geopolitical tension during the first quarter of 2026. While broader equity markets grappled with volatility stemming from persistent Middle East conflicts, the world’s …
MSDA launches its Maiden Easter Festival Expo in SaltpondApril 12, 2026 8:56 pmNews GhanaThe Mfantseman-Saltpond Development Alliance (MSDA) has launched its maiden Easter Festival Exposition to promote local businesses, showcase cultural and historic heritage, and stimulate tourism to drive the transformation of the ancient coastal city.
The …
Australian firm enters Nigeria’s lithium sector with acquisition of mining licencesApril 12, 2026 8:02 pmThe CableStay connected via Google News
Chariot Resources Limited, an Australian firm, has announced the acquisition of six lithium mining licences, marking its entry into Nigeria’s lithium sector.
In a statement dated March 10, Chariot said the Mining Cadastre …
Expedite action on lithium mining – Mfantseman youth group to gov’tApril 12, 2026 5:42 pmCNR Citi NewsroomThe Mfantseman-Saltpond Development Alliance (MSDA), a development-oriented youth group in Saltpond, has welcomed the ratification of the Atlantic Lithium exploration agreement by Parliament, urging the government to expedite outstanding requirements for …
G Mining Ventures Guyana: Update, Timeline, and Key Risks – April 11th, 2026April 12, 2026 7:41 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Salini Krishnan
The landscape of South American gold mining shifted decisively this week as G Mining Ventures (GMIN) finalized its $2.2 billion (C$3 billion) acquisition of G2 Goldfields. The deal, which consolidates the high-grade Oko district in …
Glacier Mining Reform: Argentina’s New Law and the Impact on Andean Copper – April 11th, 2026April 12, 2026 5:31 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Salini Krishnan
BUENOS AIRES : In a legislative shift that could fundamentally alter the global supply chain for critical minerals, the Argentine Congress has approved President Javier Milei’s controversial reform to the 2010 Glacier National Law. The …
Daily Mining Industry News: Operation 100K and the 2026 Market Outlook – April 12th, 2026April 12, 2026 5:31 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Salini Krishnan – Skillings Mining Intelligence
The global mining landscape in 2026 is defined by a rapid acceleration in regulatory shifts, high-stakes M&A, and a technological pivot toward autonomous operations. At Skillings Mining Review, our …
Lithium Market Outlook: Identifying the Bottom in the 2026 CycleApril 12, 2026 12:32 amSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBy Salini Krishnan
The lithium market has reached a critical inflection point. After three years of aggressive price correction and supply-side restructuring, the lithium market outlook for the remainder of 2026 suggests that the cyclical bottom is now …
Group hosts 'show to be at' for mining industryApril 11, 2026 9:21 pmThunder Bay Chronicle JournalThe Northwestern Ontario Prospectors Association Showcase, held in Thunder Bay this week, marked 30 years of highlighting exploration in Northwestern Ontario.
The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) partnered with the Prospectors …
Expedite action on lithium mining – Mfantseman youth group implores governmentApril 11, 2026 8:21 pmGhana News Agency By Prince Acquah, GNA
Saltpond, April 11, GNA- The Mfantseman-Saltpond Development Alliance (MSDA), a development-oriented youth group in Saltpond, has welcomed the ratification of the Atlantic Lithium exploration agreement by Parliament, urging …
The Weekly Power List: Top 10 Mining Innovators Powering the AI Grid – April 10th, 2026April 11, 2026 3:34 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaMining innovators are the silent architects of the modern artificial intelligence revolution. As of April 2026, the narrative surrounding the AI boom has shifted from large language models and GPU architectures to a more grounded, physical reality: the AI- …
Skillings Mining Intelligence: Mali’s Gold Surge & The $6B Streaming ArbitrageApril 11, 2026 12:06 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaThe global mining landscape on April 10th, 2026, is defined by a widening chasm between fiscal ambition and operational reality. In West Africa, Mali has provided the definitive case study for the “State-First” mining model, reporting a massive surge in …
Argentina Streamlines Permitting for Frontier Lithium ProjectsApril 11, 2026 12:04 pmSkillings Mining Review - FloridaBUENOS AIRES : The Argentine federal government has introduced a comprehensive regulatory overhaul designed to accelerate permitting for lithium exploration and extraction in “frontier” basins, aiming to solidify the nation’s position as the world’s …
Infographic: Era of the Glut Ends as Lithium Careens Toward 2026 DeficitApril 11, 2026 11:10 amInvesting News NetworkThe global lithium market is undergoing a massive structural reversal.
Following a multi-year period of severe oversupply that crushed spot prices, the critical battery metal is now aggressively tightening, with major financial institutions projecting a …
What if the future of mining looked like a farm?April 11, 2026 9:04 amAnthropoceneA single lithium-ion electric vehicle battery pack can contain more than 100 pounds of nickel, along with many other metals. Those raw materials often come from mines that drive deforestation and produce pollution and huge carbon emissions in places like …
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 …
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 …
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 …