December 26, 2024

Congo frees most of Chinese men held for illegal mining

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

December 26, 2024

Lithium market could see modest recovery in 2025

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

December 25, 2024

Infographic: How global gold production has evolved since 1993

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

December 24, 2024

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."

December 24, 2024

Gemfields says unrest could disrupt Mozambique ruby mine

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

December 23, 2024

Nigeria resumes mining in Zamfara state on improved security

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

December 23, 2024

Midnight Sun receives exploration license renewal for Solwezi copper project in Zambia

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

December 22, 2024

Video: Gold mining faces a cliff after 2025, CRU analyst predicts

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

December 20, 2024

Kodal Minerals’ Mali lithium mine remains on track for Q1 2025 production

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

December 20, 2024

Chinese men accused of running illegal gold mine in Congo

Around 60 Chinese nationals were at the site and officials detained 17 who appeared to be in charge.