Tag: minerals
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Philippines to spotlight renewables and semiconductors during ASEAN
Philippines to spotlight renewables, minerals, and semiconductors during ASEAN hosting The Philippines is positioning itself as a hub for high-growth sectors as it prepares to host the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced a policy push prioritizing renewable energy, minerals, and semiconductors, aiming to attract investment, create…
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Philippines to Spotlight Renewable Energy, Minerals, and Semiconductors During ASEAN Hosting
Philippines Sets Agenda for ASEAN Hosting: Focus on Renewable Energy, Minerals, and Semiconductors The Philippines will foreground three strategic sectors—renewable energy, minerals, and semiconductors—as it hosts the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced this priority as part of the country’s push to attract investment, strengthen regional supply…
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Philippines to Spotlight Renewable Energy, Minerals and Semiconductors During ASEAN Hosting
Philippines Sets Sight on Renewable Energy, Minerals and Semiconductors The Philippines, in its role as host of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), has unveiled a targeted strategy to boost investment in three critical sectors: renewable energy, minerals, and semiconductors. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced plans to elevate these industries as…
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Zimbabwe to Continue Mineral Purchases in 2026, Central Bank Governor Says
Overview: A strategic push to strengthen reserves Zimbabwe intends to continue its policy of strategic mineral purchases in 2026 as a cornerstone of efforts to bolster the nation’s foreign currency reserves. Central bank governor John Mushayavanhu outlined the plan, highlighting how mineral acquisitions are being leveraged to diversify Zimbabwe’s assets and improve liquidity in the…
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Zimbabwe Says It Will Continue Mineral Purchases in 2026 to Fortify Reserves Ahead of ZiG Currency Rollout
Zimbabwe Signals Continued Mineral Purchases in 2026 to Boost Forex Reserves Zimbabwe is signaling that it will maintain strategic mineral purchases in 2026 as part of a broader effort to strengthen the nation’s foreign currency reserves. The move comes as the central bank tightens policy and accelerates preparations for the planned adoption of the ZiG,…
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Africa at COP30: Turning mineral wealth into climate power
Introduction: A Moment of Opportunity at COP30 As COP30 unfolds, African nations stand at a crossroads where mineral wealth, climate ambition, and development needs intersect. The continent holds vast reserves of critical minerals essential for clean energy, from copper and cobalt to rare earth elements. Yet the challenge is to convert this resource advantage into…
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Africa at COP30: Turning Mineral Wealth into Climate Power
Ford to the Forum: Africa’s Ambition at COP30 As COP30 unfolds, African nations enter the negotiations with a sharpened focus on translating mineral wealth into genuine climate leverage. The continent holds vast reserves of critical minerals—nickel, cobalt, copper, lithium—that underpin the global energy transition. Now, leaders aim to turn that abundance into durable climate power…
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Grey hair in your 20s? 5 key nutrients that slow premature greying
Understanding premature greying in your 20s Seeing grey strands early can be worrying, but you’re not alone. While genetics and aging are major drivers of hair color, nutrition plays a surprisingly influential role. Research published in the International Journal of Dermatology links lower levels of certain nutrients to accelerated greying. In particular, vitamins and minerals…
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Pasni Port Offer: Pakistan’s Mineral Gateway to the US
Background: A controversial idea surfaces amid shifting geopolitics A Financial Times report has stirred discussions by claiming Pakistan floated a US-backed port proposal at Pasni, intended to serve as a strategic terminal for minerals such as copper and antimony. The idea was reportedly shared with U.S. officials and discussed with Pakistan’s military leadership in the…
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Pakistan’s Pasni Port proposal: US minerals deal and geopolitics in play
Background: A new idea in a complex web of tensions Pakistan is reportedly floating a plan to develop a mineral-export port at Pasni on the Arabian Sea, linked to a railway that would move ore from Pakistan’s interior. The minerals in view include copper and antimony, essential components in batteries, electronics, and defense-related industries. The…