The Chinese miners allegedly owed $10 million in unpaid taxes and fines to the government.

Reuters | December 26, 2024 | 6:43 am

Global lithium demand to increase 26% to 1.46m tonnes in 2025, outpacing supply growth.

Christopher Williams | December 26, 2024 | 6:30 am

The biggest change over three decades is China becoming the number one producer, as its output has more than tripled.

Blair McBride- The Northern Miner | December 25, 2024 | 10:00 pm

CHARTS: The coming critical minerals trade war is BRICS short of a load

"While a large number of countries around the world continue to talk about securing raw material supply, China is actually doing something about it."

Frik Els | December 24, 2024 | 1:11 pm

Gemfields said in a statement that "groups associated with the illegal mining and trading of rubies have taken advantage of the political unrest".

Reuters | December 24, 2024 | 7:38 am

Nigeria has lifted a ban on mining exploration in the northwestern state after a five-year suspension.

Reuters | December 23, 2024 | 6:57 am

The project is 6 miles from Africa’s largest copper mining complex, the Kansanshi mine held by First Quantum Minerals.

Staff Writer | December 23, 2024 | 6:22 am

Global gold production will peak at about 3,250 tonnes (105 million oz.) next year, according to CRU's Oliver Blagden.

Northern Miner Staff | December 22, 2024 | 8:05 am

Once in production, the Bougouni project will become the first lithium mine in Mali.

Staff Writer | December 20, 2024 | 10:11 am

Syrah Resources secures loan waiver amid Mozambique unrest