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In Finland, Europe's first complete lithium mine begins operationTrucks loaded with crushed rock and ore made their way through a craterlike landscape in western Finland, the first place in Europe to hous...
Rare earths just turned even rarerChina has intensified its control over rare earth exports, affecting industries worldwide. India faces supply challenges, particularly for ...
Zimbabwe agrees $455 million deal with Jindal’s Africa unit to upgrade Hwange power plantZimbabwe has secured a $455 million deal with Jindal Africa to refurbish the Hwange coal-fired power plant. The 15-year concession aims to ...
India, Africa co-creating shared future built on trust, collaborationZimbabwe's Vice President highlighted opportunities for India in mining, agriculture, healthcare, ICT, and infrastructure. He spoke at the ...
Europe's lithium quest hampered by China and lack of cashTo succeed, Europe needs to strengthen ties with lithium-rich nations and foster local electric vehicle markets.
It’s too late to China-proof the lithium supply chainIn Chile, which trails Australia as the 2nd-biggest producer of lithium, Chinese money is also dominant.
How Pakistan's electricity crisis is leading to rising spectre of social unrestInflation in electricity prices in Pakistan has been increasing steadily, adding to the economic challenges the country is facing. The pric...
The Global South breaks away from the US-led world orderWhile visiting China in April, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva asked “who decided that the dollar” should be all-powerful. Th...
India increases Africa lending in the race to counter ChinaIndia has become the second-largest issuer of credit to Africa, after neighboring China. Over the last ten years, the country has extended ...
China jumps ahead in the rush to secure Lithium from AfricaIn order to defend its dominance in Electric Vehicles metals processing, China needs to diversify its supply sources.
Given global uncertainties, it is wise for India to do some belt-tighteningIndia has so far remained out of the danger zone. But the situation could worsen. India’s oil import bill in fiscal year 2022 at $119 bn is...
As fuel prices rise to record highs, governments look for solutionsThe moves reflect the economic and political risks governments see in the current energy spike, which has been driven by a rebound in fuel ...
Used cars keep Africans moving, but dumping concerns remainAfrica has become the burial ground of vehicles that run on fossil fuel as the West turns to electric and newer cleaner technologies. In mu...
New Chinese investment fund aims to rival World Bank and ADBWith an anticipated $50 billion kitty, Beijing’s new fund could begin to put the ADB out of business as China effectively bribes leaders fr...
Is platinum a better bet than gold at this time?Platinum has traditionally outperformed gold, but its prohibitive pricing made it difficult to invest in. Now, with gold prices at par with...