Nigerians protest illegal mining, seek to stop Chinese miners in Osun, Lagos

2023-05- Many Nigerians have expressed outage on social media over Chinese “illegal mining” activities in Lagos and Osun communities, Nigerian Tribune Online reported. Expressing their displeasure through the Twitter hashtag #StopChineseIllegalMining, the protesters stated that Chinese miners have made themselves lords of the Nigerian natural resources which belong to the people and government. They also […]

Chile lawmakers ask courts to stop bidding on lithium mining contracts

2022-01-04 15:03:28 By Natalia A. Ramos Miranda SANTIAGO, Jan 4 (Reuters) – Chilean lawmakers went to court on Tuesday to stop the outgoing government from taking bids for lithium mining contracts, with SQM and Albemarle , the world’s two largest producers of the ultra-light battery metal, in the running. Lawmakers from the center-left opposition party […]