December 26, 2024 Unlocking shared value for our global energy transition: 3 proven models for LSM-ASM collaboration As metal prices soar, mining expands into new frontiers, more communities and Indigenous peoples will be impacted as they are attracted to ASM as a vital lifeline in times of…
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.
Chile delays copper output peak, cuts short-term forecasts Cochilco said Chile's copper output is set to reach 5.86 million metric tons in 2034, after hitting a peak of 6.06 million tons the previous year. January 19, 2026 | 07:59 am