Some 22,000 South Africa mining jobs under threat: union | Reuters

The project is one of the largest lithium mines in Africa.

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 economic turmoil.

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

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