Tag: Critical Minerals
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Mining firms embrace bumper investor interest from the Middle East
Gulf States turn to critical minerals as a growth lever Mining executives are witnessing a sharp upswing in investor interest from the Middle East, a trend that aligns with regional ambitions to diversify economies and participate more deeply in the global supply chain for critical minerals. From copper and lithium to nickel, cobalt and the…
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Mining firms embrace bumper interest from the Middle East
Gulf States Amplify Role in Critical Minerals Mining executives are reporting a sharp uptick in investor interest from the Middle East as Gulf countries accelerate plans to secure critical minerals essential for the energy transition. Metals like copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt and the rare earth elements that power modern technologies are at the center of…
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Gulf States Bet on Critical Minerals Boom, Rallying Behind Rare Earths and Lithium
Gulf States Bet on a New Frontier: Critical Minerals From Riyadh to Abu Dhabi, a new wave of investment is turning the Middle East into a growing hub for critical minerals. While oil has long fueled the region’s wealth, policymakers and business leaders are laying the groundwork for a diversified economy centered on materials essential…
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Australia gears up for a defence revamp ahead of Albanese–Trump talks as Ukraine peace hopes rise
Australia backs a defence revamp before the Albanese–Trump meeting As Prime Minister Anthony Albanese prepares for a high-stakes encounter with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, Canberra has signalled a robust plan to modernise its defence posture. The government has outlined a credible path to boost Australia’s military capabilities in the coming year, aiming to…
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Australia’s Bold Pivot: Defence Revamp for US Ties as Albanese Heads to Washington
Australia’s Diplomacy in Overdrive: A Defence Restart for the US Alliance In a high-stakes diplomatic sprint, Australia has signalled a major defence revamp to reassure the United States as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese prepares for a pivotal meeting with President Donald Trump. The pledge comes amid broader discussions about burden-sharing, submarine capabilities, and Australia’s role…
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Australia Stakes Out Defence Stand Ahead of Albanese-Trump Meeting as Global Talks Pivot to Ukraine Endgame
Australia signals a bold defence revamp ahead of Albanese-Trump talks Australia is placing a high-stakes bet on its defence posture as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese prepares for a pivotal meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington. With discussions anticipated to touch on the Ukraine war’s potential endgame, Australia is leveraging its strategic role in…
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Rare Earth Export Controls Reshape Global Supply Chains
Introduction: A Strategic Tool Locked into Minerals China’s October 9 decision to broaden export controls on rare earths marks a watershed moment in global geopolitics and industrial strategy. By expanding restrictions to cover more of the 17 recognized rare-earth elements and related technologies, Beijing is moving beyond upstream material bans to manage midstream and downstream…
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Earth Controls Send Shockwaves Through Global Supply Chains
Beijing Tightens Rare Earth Exports, Expanding a Geopolitical Tool In a move with immediate implications for global manufacturing and defense, China announced sweeping export controls on rare earths and related technologies on October 9. The policy expands restrictions beyond the seven rare earths first targeted in April, now covering nearly all of the recognized 17…
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US Calls China’s Rare Earths Curbs a ‘Power Grab’ as Trade Tensions Persist
Introduction: A Fresh Friction in US-China Trade The relationship between the United States and China faces another point of contention as US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer characterized Beijing’s latest move to tighten controls on rare earth minerals and magnets as a “power grab.” The commentary follows a broader pattern of disputes over trade, security, and…
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Sergio Gor on Trump-Modi Ties Amid Tariffs: A New Chapter in US-India Diplomacy
Introduction: A pivotal visit as tariffs loom Ambassador-designate Sergio Gor arrived in New Delhi for his first trip to India since being confirmed as the United States’ top diplomat to the country. The visit occurred against a backdrop of tariff tensions, with the United States having imposed additional duties on India in the preceding months.…