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Lindian Resources Secures $100M to Advance Malawi Rare Earths Project
Lindian Resources, an Australian ASX‑listed company, has raised $100 million to fund the first stage of its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi. The financing will be used debt‑free, replacing a previously planned $32 million loan, and aims to start production in 2026.
Since 2023, China has poured more than $120 billion into overseas mining and mineral‑processing projects, covering lithium, rare‑earth metals and battery components. The Australian think‑tank Climate Energy Finance says the outflow fuels clean‑energy deployment in developing economies, supplying inputs for solar, wind, EVs and industrial decarbonisation. By pairing investment with infrastructure, skilled jobs and offtake agreements, Beijing is promoting a resource‑and‑energy diplomacy that supersedes its earlier Belt and Road focus. The strategy positions China at the heart of the global energy transition while reshaping supply chains away from domestic dominance.
Equinor announced a new oil discovery in the Polynya Tubåen prospect, estimating 14‑24 million barrels of recoverable oil equivalents. The find will be tied into the Johan Castberg field, which already holds 500‑700 million barrels and aims to add another 200‑500 million barrels. Production at...
Zimbabwe’s government announced it will finalize the Petroleum Production Sharing Agreement with Australian explorer Invictus Energy by the end of 2026, extending earlier timelines. The PPSA is the legal cornerstone that will allow Invictus to move its Cabora Bassa project...
MOSCOW, March 17 (Reuters) - Russia's state nuclear company Rosatom, the country's sole producer of hafnium used in high-tech industries, said on Tuesday it had redirected its supplies of the metal from European to Asian markets.
Raglan Mine, owned by Glencore, marked a milestone when its first autonomous haul truck successfully discharged ore at the Anuri underground operation in Quebec. The unload was executed from a remote control centre 14 km away using Sandvik’s AutoMine® platform, which...
Australian grain markets are holding steady, with wheat around $300‑$330 per tonne and barley modestly firmer, while canola trades in the high $600s‑low $700s. In stark contrast, energy commodities have surged—crude oil sits near $95 a barrel, up about 50 %...
Australian farmers are confronting force‑majeure claims from fertiliser suppliers, prompting questions about contract obligations. The Fertiliser Australia Trade Rules provide a standard clause, but actual terms vary, making each contract decisive. Force majeure permits suspension of deliveries only when supply...
The China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association’s Recycling Metals Branch (CMRA) will host its third Recycling Metals Spring Convention in Hanoi, Vietnam, from May 9‑12, 2026. The event, rebranded from the ASEAN Recycling Metals International Conference, adopts the theme “Industrial Symbiosis,...
Terra Metals has launched its largest exploration effort at the Southwest high‑grade PGM‑copper‑nickel discovery on the Dante project in Western Australia, deploying up to five drilling rigs. The first diamond hole revealed semi‑massive sulphide mineralisation, supporting the magmatic sulphide model...
Godolphin Resources reported a 21% increase in gold recovery at its Lewis Ponds project after adding a gravity circuit, raising total recovery to roughly 83% in the primary ore zone. Knelson testing produced a high‑grade gravity concentrate up to 51.3 g/t...
Lodestar Minerals’ shares surged 30% after confirming xenotime as the dominant rare‑earth mineral at its Virgin Mountain project in Arizona. The mineral hosts heavy rare earths—dysprosium, terbium and lutetium—critical for defense, electric‑vehicle motors and wind turbines. Assay results from reconnaissance...
Libya’s largest oil field is going offline. Sharara exports halted after a pipeline fire—full shutdown within hours. Another supply hit in an already fragile system. #Oil #EnergyMarkets #Libya #SupplyShock
South Africa: Middle East conflict sparks fears of fuel rationing and petrol shortages in South Africa https://t.co/FvxkRqShtg
On March 26, the U.S. Department of Energy announced a $500 million funding opportunity to fast‑track domestic processing, recycling and manufacturing of battery‑critical minerals. Assistant Secretary of Energy Audrey Robertson said the program will award four to ten U.S. companies between...
On March 17, 2026, Ghana's mining regulator announced it is assessing three local bids—Engineers & Planners, BCM International and a Vortex Resources consortium—to take over the Damang gold mine near Abosso. The takeover would require up to $1 billion to revive...
On March 17, 2026 Resolution Copper, a Rio Tinto‑BHP joint venture, completed a federal land exchange that transferred roughly 2,400 acres of Oak Flat in the Tonto National Forest to the company. The move follows a Ninth Circuit ruling on March...
Resolution Minerals will launch a 45‑hole, 13,700‑metre Phase 2 diamond drill program at its Horse Heaven project in Idaho, targeting the Golden Gate gold‑antimony‑tungsten‑silver system. The campaign, slated for May‑August 2026, will allocate 60% of holes to the southern target and...
Australian researchers led by CSIRO have demonstrated the world’s first proof‑of‑concept quantum battery, proving that a quantum system can charge, store and release energy. The laser‑charged organic microcavity prototype exhibits a counter‑intuitive effect: it charges faster as its size grows,...
The presentation highlighted a looming copper supply gap as global demand is set to double every 20‑30 years, meaning consumption over the next 30 years will surpass all copper ever mined. Since 1900, 1,360 primary deposits containing about 4,200 Mt of...
Vulcan Energy secured its first lithium production licence for the Lionheart project in Germany, clearing a critical regulatory hurdle and moving the $3.9 billion venture toward production. The licence, LiThermEx, covers the Insheim geothermal area and is valid for six years,...
The Global Open Innovation Colab challenge, hosted by Austmine and AusIMM, is closing its submission window on March 26, one week before the deadline. The competition seeks breakthrough technologies—such as AI‑driven geological modelling, remote sensing, and low‑impact drilling—to accelerate discovery and...
SLB OneSubsea secured a multi‑well integrated EPC contract from China National Offshore Oil Corporation for the deep‑water Kaiping 18‑1 field, covering 20 wells. The agreement includes delivery of standardized subsea production hardware—dual electric submersible pumps, gas‑lift and gas‑injection horizontal trees, manifolds,...
The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (AMEC) warns that domestic diesel distribution bottlenecks are hampering remote Australian mining projects, especially junior operators. While fuel imports remain steady, major wholesalers are rationing supplies to independent distributors, creating uncertainty for smaller...
Standard Chartered raised its 2026 Brent forecast to $85.50 a barrel, up from $70, citing a 7.4‑8.2 million bpd supply cut from the Middle‑East war and limited off‑ramps. The bank projects quarterly Brent prices ranging from $78 in Q1 to $98...
Dakota Gold reported a 260‑metre north step‑out drill at Richmond Hill that intersected 13 metres grading 3.14 g/t gold and 10.57 g/t silver, indicating mineralization extends beyond the current measured and indicated resource. Additional holes, including BG‑GW‑11 and BG‑GW‑13, returned further gold‑silver...
BluVein has launched testing of its fourth‑generation dynamic charging system at Heidelberg Materials' Wolffdene bluestone quarry, fitting a retrofitted Epiroc MT42 Minetruck with the Hammer rail‑collector. After surviving extreme‑condition electrical tests at Germany's KEMA Labs, the system now undergoes six...
Iraqi Kurdistan authorities have come under strong U.S. pressure to get this done. Not a lot of oil (~300,000 b/d) but it’s better than nothing.
American Rare Earths (ARR) has been selected to supply feedstock for the DOE’s METALLIC research consortium, leveraging ore from its Cowboy State mine in Wyoming. The mine, part of the Halleck Creek project, was recently estimated to contain 547.5 million...
"Chinese aluminum producers are set to benefit from a rerouting of raw materials away from the Middle East." https://t.co/1y03SlyLey https://t.co/vALp8dzRls
Terra Balcanica Resources announced Phase III drill results from its Cumavici Ridge target in Bosnia and Herzegovina, highlighting two high‑grade intercepts. Drillhole CMV25005 returned 607 g/t Ag Eq over 3.0 m, including 842 g/t Ag Eq over 1.7 m with 3.05% Sb. Drillhole CMV25006 intersected 670 g/t Ag Eq over...
"The West's last aluminum smelter is coming down, taking a way of life with it" https://t.co/lMTBTxsTWc https://t.co/9NccDrPbTA
District-scale antimony mineralization has been identified at @A2GoldCorp's Taylor project, very compelling since historical production grades ranged from 39%-76%! Could be even more significant since it’s a critical mineral and largely sourced from China: https://t.co/Qmpk7PAMID
The White House is evaluating a direct equity partnership to finance the Ambler Road, a proposed highway that would link Alaska’s mineral‑rich Ambler Mining District to national supply chains. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said the administration could become a financing...
2 projects, 2 timelines for @WEXExploration. Doby George prepares for permitting and is already fully funded, Gravel Creek gears up to drill in early May, which could double the Resource. Both growth and development, this #gold stock is back in...
The pit at @HeliostarMetals San Agustin project gets extended by >200 meters, from some wide bulk tonnage results today. Drill program increased to 15k-18m, 2nd rig now turning. Core #gold stock for me, way overweight, still a Buy: https://t.co/xlfZ9rXOlq
Australian mining magnate Gina Rinehart’s rare‑earth holdings have surged to over $2.4 billion, driven by a global push to diversify away from China. The portfolio, once a modest side‑investment, now represents a significant portion of her $25 billion wealth. China still controls...
Donaldson Co. introduced ArmorSeal, a new air filtration system designed for off‑highway equipment engines. The system uses a precision spin‑welded joint and a geometry‑based seal to replace traditional snaps and adhesives. This design delivers consistent sealing pressure, cuts filter removal...
The recent Iran conflict highlights America’s vulnerability due to heavy reliance on foreign critical minerals for defense production. Interceptor missiles and other modern munitions depend on rare earths, lithium, cobalt, and similar elements sourced from geopolitical rivals. While the Trump...
Europe is accelerating domestic lithium mining to lessen reliance on China, which supplies roughly two‑thirds of refined lithium worldwide. The EU expects lithium demand to grow fivefold by 2030, prompting projects in Germany, Serbia, Portugal and other member states. European...
Superior Industries unveiled its Adjustable Skirtboard Systems and RockGuard Skirting Liners, targeting conveyor load zones and transfer points. The modular, 3‑inch incremental design enables precise length and height adjustments, creating tighter seals that curb fugitive dust and material spillage. Integrated...
The uranium market is entering a critical juncture as nuclear power demand accelerates while supply tightens. At the PDAC conference, Cameco’s president and a UxC analyst warned that structural constraints—geopolitical disruptions and project development risks—could reshape pricing and security for...
Sandvik has launched the RG550Be, a mid‑range, semi‑automatic drill‑bit resharpening machine that operates as a stationary, non‑pneumatic plug‑and‑go unit with integrated water recirculation, filtration and ventilation. The machine is offered in a battery‑electric, rig‑mounted version and includes Wi‑Fi connectivity and...
Caterpillar unveiled the Cat 6015 hydraulic mining shovel, featuring a 14.6‑metric‑ton payload that pairs directly with its 773, 775, and 777 trucks. The machine runs on a 615‑kW engine that meets Tier 4‑Final/EU Stage V standards without diesel exhaust fluid and offers...
Benz Mining announced an ultra‑high‑grade gold intercept at Mt Egerton, Western Australia, returning 7 metres grading 223 g/t gold within an 11‑metre, 144.2 g/t zone beneath the historic Hibernian mine. The hit validates the company’s revised structural model and adds to an existing...
Antimony Resources (CSE: ATMY) is advancing its Bald Hill deposit in New Brunswick toward a first‑ever mineral resource estimate, completing a 10,000‑metre drill program with half the holes already finished. The company hired SRK Consultants to perform the estimation, leveraging...
The U.S. Department of Energy announced up to $500 million in grants to expand domestic production of critical minerals for advanced batteries, marking its third funding round since 2022. The Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation will fund up to...
Saudi Arabian phosphate producer Maaden will restart exports through the Red Sea port of Yanbu, shifting from its traditional Ras Al‑Khair gateway. The move circumvents the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has blocked since late February. Maaden plans to ship...
A significant copper shortage is projected over the next 15 years, with ING Group forecasting a 600‑kiloton refined copper deficit in 2026, extending the shortfall from the previous year. Ongoing mine disruptions and growing tariff anxieties are tightening supply further....
At PDAC 2026, Stakeholder Gold Corp highlighted its strategic position in Yukon’s revitalizing White Gold District. The company has staked claims along a planned $70 million road corridor and secured a Class I permit for a 2,000‑meter, multi‑target drill program slated for...
The article examines how digitalisation is reshaping blasting operations, drawing on insights from industry leaders BME, Enaex, and Orica. It highlights the massive data generated by each blast and the potential of AI, sensors, and edge computing to improve efficiency,...
