US-China Trade War Broadens from Tariffs to Strategic Materials and Products
Following the 145% tariff imposed by the US upon China, China has raised tariff on US up to 125%. In
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Ionic Rare Earths and Rwenzori Rare Metals Readies Makuutu Mine
The Makuutu Mine is one of the few ionic adsorption clay mines and a cost-efficient source of rare earth elements
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USA Presses Ukraine for Deal on Critical Minerals
On 21 February 2025, sources close to the matter revealed that the USA threatened to cut off internet access to
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South Africa Advocates Higher Local Beneficiation at African Mining Indaba 2025
Delivering the keynote address on behalf of President Ramaphosa at the opening session of the African Mining Indaba 2025 (#AMI2025)
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China-EU Summit Takes Place Amidst Geopolitical and Trade Tensions
As a regional bloc, the EU is 2nd largest trading partner of China, behind ASEAN. From the other perspective, China
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EU Must Secure Supply Chain for Critical Minerals
On 28 September 2023, at the International Energy Agency (IEA) Summit in Paris, #EU Commissioner Thierry Breton raised the issue
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