Lithium Mining
latest news & developments
KZN coastal communities demand withdrawal of SA Lithium mine expansion over legal, environmental concerns
A coalition of KwaZulu-Natal coastal organisations is calling for the withdrawal of SA Lithium’s Highbury Mine expansion near Umzumbe, citing alleged legal flaws, water risks,…
Minerals boom but benefits bypass communities
South Africa is positioning itself as a key player in the global race for critical minerals but new research and warnings suggest those closest to extraction might lose out,…
Mining red flags along KwaZulu-Natal’s South Coast
Thirteen prospecting applications have been submitted to the department of minerals and petroleum resources by seven companies since 2023
On the trail of lithium smugglers in Southern Africa
International intelligence data shows a recent boom in lithium exports from Southern Africa to Chinese markets. Where’s it coming from, and how does it get there?
China’s interests in Africa are being shaped by the race for renewable energy
As the ninth Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) kicks off in Beijing, a new, green theme is shaping their relationship: the global renewable energy race