Greenland Mines Secures Iceland Infrastructure Option Amid Critical Minerals Shift
The contest for control of critical mineral supply chains is increasingly shifting beyond the mine gate. ...
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DR Congo Eyes Giant Chinese Backed Copper Mine in Strategic Minerals Push
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is considering the development of a major new copper mining ...
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Zimbabwe’s Lithium Strategy Is Not China’s Problem. It Is an Economic One
The United States congressional report China’s Minerals Mafia presents Zimbabwe’s lithium sector as a cautionary tale ...
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Toyota plans major India expansion with three new plants
Toyota Motor Corporation is reported to be planning a significant expansion of its manufacturing footprint in ...
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AfCFTA at an Inflection Point: Why Africa Must Accelerate Implementation Now
As of 28 April 2026, the African Continental Free Trade Area stands at a decisive juncture. ...
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Lithium Rush Reshapes Global Power as African Mineral Wealth Gains Strategic Weight
The global surge in demand for lithium and other critical minerals is reshaping economic priorities across ...
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China Solar Exports to Africa Surge as Continent Navigates Energy Transition
China’s solar panel exports to Africa increased markedly in 2025, reflecting a broader shift in global ...
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Afreximbank Launches US$10bn Gulf Crisis Support Programme
Afreximbank has approved a US$10 billion facility aimed at supporting African and Caribbean economies facing heightened ...
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Malawi Advances into Global Rare Earths Market with A$100 Million Kangankunde Investment
Malawi is positioning itself within the evolving geography of global critical minerals production following a A$100 ...
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Strike on Iran’s Mobarakeh Steel Raises Global Supply Concerns
Mobarakeh Steel, widely recognised as the largest steel producer in the Middle East and North Africa, ...
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