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Commercial Shipping Faces Geopolitical Risks in Critical Mineral Logistics

Commercial Shipping Faces Geopolitical Risks in Critical Mineral Logistics

Commercial Shipping Faces Geopolitical Risks in Critical Mineral Logistics
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European Parliament Calls for Stronger, Fairer Trade and Investment Relations with Africa

European Parliament Calls for Stronger, Fairer Trade and Investment Relations with Africa

The European Parliament has passed a resolution advocating for stronger trade and investment relations between the European Union and Africa. The resolution emphasizes the need for fair, rules-based, and mutually beneficial partnerships, acknowledging the growing interdependence between the two continents within a fragmented geopolitical context. Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) highlighted the significant untapped economic potential in Sub-Saharan Africa, recognizing its vital role in advancing Europe’s green and digital transitions. The Parliament expressed support for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) as a key mechanism to boost intra-African trade and reduce dependence on global markets. MEPs also called for modernizing economic partnership agreements to support sustainable growth, investment, and job creation, stressing that good governance, inclusive policies, and local job creation should remain central to the EU-Africa economic relationship. The Global Gateway strategy was a...
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US opens direct talks with Myanmar's generals, reversing years of isolation

US opens direct talks with Myanmar's generals, reversing years of isolation

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China's rare-earth truce puts 3 stocks on a Jan. 10 clock

China's rare-earth truce puts 3 stocks on a Jan. 10 clock

Washington and Beijing gain two months, but August magnet shipments still pressure MP Materials, USA Rare Earth and Lynas holders.
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Exclusive-US opens direct talks with Myanmar's generals, reversing years of isolation

Exclusive-US opens direct talks with Myanmar's generals, reversing years of isolation

By Simon Lewis Washington, Oct 8 (Reuters) - The Trump administration has begun direct talks with Myanmar’s military-installed government, according to US officials and others familiar with the outreach, in a sharp reversal of Washington’s efforts to isolate the country’s generals after the 2021
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European Union Seeks to Leverage Investment in Argentina's Critical Minerals Sector Through EIB and Global Gateway

European Union Seeks to Leverage Investment in Argentina's Critical Minerals Sector Through EIB and Global Gateway

The European Union (EU) is actively working to deepen its relationship with Argentina to leverage investment in the critical minerals sector, aiming to open a new stage of financing. This initiative is driven by the EU's need to diversify suppliers and secure supply chains for critical raw materials, which are essential for its energy transition and industrial competitiveness. The EU's strategy, outlined by Ambassador Erik Høeg, involves connecting Argentine projects with European financing and buyers, and developing local infrastructure, capabilities, and governance. Institutions like the European Investment Bank (EIB), along with MIGA, the World Bank, the IDB, and AFD, are providing financing instruments, guarantees, technical cooperation, and infrastructure to reduce risks for mining projects. A €5 million technical cooperation program is also set to be signed before the end of the year.
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Utah Incentives Boost Anson Resources' Green River Lithium Project Valuation

Utah Incentives Boost Anson Resources' Green River Lithium Project Valuation

Utah Incentives Boost Anson Resources' Green River Lithium Project Valuation
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WTO upgrades goods trade forecast as AI boom offsets Middle East disruption

WTO upgrades goods trade forecast as AI boom offsets Middle East disruption

By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, Oct 8 (Reuters) - The World Trade Organization upgraded its forecast for global merchandise trade growth on Thursday, saying demand for AI-related products had helped offset the impact of disruptions caused by the US-Israeli war with Iran.
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Wood Mackenzie Analysis Reveals Battery Storage Cheaper Than Gas Peakers Globally

Wood Mackenzie Analysis Reveals Battery Storage Cheaper Than Gas Peakers Globally

Wood Mackenzie Analysis Reveals Battery Storage Cheaper Than Gas Peakers Globally
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Global Order Shifts Towards Multipolarity, Challenging U.S. Unipolar Dominance

Global Order Shifts Towards Multipolarity, Challenging U.S. Unipolar Dominance

The world is experiencing a significant shift from a U.S.-led unipolar order to an emerging multipolar system, where no single power holds uncontested authority over international rules, institutions, and norms. This transition is characterized by the rise of China and the increasing influence of middle powers such as Türkiye, Singapore, and India, which are aligning with different global actors based on their interests. UN Secretary-General António Guterres noted that while the world is moving towards multipolarity, it has not fully arrived yet. This evolving landscape suggests a future where conflict, both direct and indirect, may become more persistent, with numerous states hedging between major powers like Washington, Beijing, and Moscow. The concept of deglobalization is also being discussed, though the U.S. dollar's continued dominance as the world's currency indicates that a complete reversal of globalization is not yet a megatrend. Additionally, private companies are increasingly influencing geopol...
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Xcelsior Capital Focuses on Midstream Critical Minerals Investment Amidst Western Supply Chain Shift

Xcelsior Capital Focuses on Midstream Critical Minerals Investment Amidst Western Supply Chain Shift

Xcelsior Capital Focuses on Midstream Critical Minerals Investment Amidst Western Supply Chain Shift
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Laos names veteran diplomat with international outlook to be new prime minister

Laos names veteran diplomat with international outlook to be new prime minister

Laos has a new prime minister after the National Assembly elected veteran diplomat Saleumxay Kommasith