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The Global Mining Politics of Foreign-Controlled Mineral Wealth
The global competition for mineral wealth is escalating, with China, Russia, and the U.S. strategically leveraging mining to expand their geopolitical influence, economic dominance,...
Saudi Arabia’s Strategic Move: Investing in Pakistan’s Reko Diq Mine
Saudi Arabia’s recent decision to invest in Pakistan’s Reko Diq copper and gold mining project marks a pivotal moment in the economic and geopolitical...
India’s First Offshore Mineral Auction: Critical Gains vs. Environmental Risks
India on November 28, 2024 initiated a first-of-its-kind e-auction of offshore mineral blocks, located off the coast of Kerala and Gujarat and the Great...
Indonesia’s Trade Dispute on Nickel Ore in the WTO: Current Progress and Developments
Indonesia, the world’s largest producer of nickel, has found itself at the center of a significant trade dispute at the World Trade Organization (WTO)...
Europe’s Raw Materials Challenge: Recycling for Our Industrial Future
While Brussels' corridors of power buzz with talk of critical raw materials, our discussions remain fixated on geopolitics and extraction. These aren't just any...
Sudan’s Struggle with Economic Development from Natural Resources
Sudan, a country with immense natural resource wealth, has faced long-standing struggles in utilizing its economic potential due to a combination of geographical challenges,...
Moon Mining: Concept to Reality
The Apollo 11 mission marked ‘a giant leap’ in humanity’s quest for space exploration, as it was the first time mankind set foot on...
The Double Standard of the European Union Regarding Indonesia’s Nickel Export Ban
In recent years, the European Union (EU) has moved towards a strong emphasis on sustainability and environmental responsibility, particularly with respect to raw materials...
India Explores a Mix of Strategies to Reduce Supply Risks to Critical Minerals
Decarbonization and energy transition, that is the shift away from fossil fuels to renewables is primarily based on solar and wind power. But converting...
China’s Network Dominance across Critical Minerals is a Cause for Considerable Worry
Last month, the US House Select Committee on China announced it was forming a bipartisan group, led by Congressman Rob Wittman, to counter China’s...