Tapping Sub-Saharan Africa’s critical minerals for a sustainable energy future
As the world transitions to cleaner energy solutions, the demand for critical minerals such as cobalt, nickel and lithium is projected to surge dramatically. According...
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India’s cobalt rush: Navigating geopolitical rivalries and deep-sea exploration
India’s rush to explore the cobalt–rich Afanasy Nikitin Seamount (AN Seamount) in the Indian Ocean highlights the intense geopolitical competition for critical mineral resources. Located...
“Financial Times” publishes letter from 40 Serbian experts on Rio Tinto: We are not geopolitical pawns on Europe’s periphery
“Financial Times” published a letter signed by more than 40 experts and civil society organizations from Serbia in response to an article titled “Serbia Ready...
Expanding Gulf nations’ investments in Africa’s critical minerals: Economic opportunities and geopolitical challenges
On May 27, Abu Dhabi’s International Holding Company, a government-backed investment entity, revealed ongoing negotiations with the Zambian government to acquire Konkola copper mines. This...
The Philippines’ mining dilemma: Navigating critical minerals demand, environmental conservation and indigenous rights
The demand for critical minerals like nickel, cobalt and rare earth elements has surged in recent years due to their indispensable role in modern technologies...
Strategic approaches: US initiatives in Africa’s critical minerals sector to counterbalance Chinese influence
China’s presence in Africa’s mining sector has grown steadily, now accounting for approximately 8% of the continent’s mining activities, up from 6.7% in 2018. While...
Saudi Arabia explores mining collaboration with Morocco to enhance economic partnership
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Bandar Alkhorayef, emphasized the potential for leveraging Morocco’s mining expertise during a recent roundtable with investors and...
Algeria positioned as key supplier of iron ore to China, diversifying global trade dynamics
Algeria, Africa’s largest country, is poised to transform into a major iron ore supplier for China, reducing Beijing’s reliance on Australian imports crucial for its...
Unlocking Türkiye’s gold reserves: Potential, production goals and economic impact
According to Mehmet Yılmaz, head of the Miners’ Association of Türkiye (TMD), Türkiye possesses untapped gold reserves valued at approximately $300 billion. Yılmaz stated that...
Anglo-Asian Mining Plc. sets ambitious goals for Gilar deposit in Azerbaijan
Anglo-Asian Mining Plc. (AAM), renowned for its expertise in gold, silver and copper extraction in Azerbaijan, is focusing on developing the Gilar deposit in the...