Congo Wants to Pivot Away From China’s Dominance Over Its Mining
October 11th, 2024
Via Bloomberg, an article on the DRC’s desire to pivot away from Chinese dominance over its mining sector: Goverment blocked Chinese bid for Chemaf copper-cobalt firm Country mulls tender to refurbish rail to border with Angola Democratic Republic of Congo’s top mining official said the country is courting new investors for its world-class deposits of […]
Read more »The East-West Battle for Serbia
October 11th, 2024
Via Real Clear Defense, commentary on the global interest in Serbia: Serbia, like Yugoslavia, before it, has long been a major prize in the East-West struggle for ascendancy in Europe. In this East-West rivalry there is no way to stop foreign influences from entering Serbia, at least not in the short-term, especially given its complex […]
Read more »Africa: Two Railroads, One Vision
October 10th, 2024
Via the Center for Strategic and International Studies, commentary on the two new African railway projects: There has been a lot of talk lately about trains in southern Africa. Driven in part by the race for critical minerals, the United States and China are seemingly backing rival railroads to secure access to 70 percent of […]
Read more »Why Tanzania Is A Promising Investment Destination In East Africa
October 10th, 2024
Via Tanzania Daily News, a look at why Tanzania is a promising investment destination in East Africa: TANZANIA is increasingly emerging as a top choice for investors worldwide, reflecting the sixth phase government’s achievements in enhancing the business environment. The country stands out as a beacon for investors seeking stability and growth in East Africa, […]
Read more »Hefei: A 21st Century Detroit You’ve Never Heard Of
October 10th, 2024
Via Marco Polo Econ, a report on Hefei, a city that has reasons to lay claim to the title of the Detroit of the 21st century: In the 2010 remake of The Karate Kid, Sherry Parker (Taraj P. Henson) moves with her son Dre (Jaden Smith) from Detroit to Beijing for a new career and a […]
Read more »The Future Is Nickel In Indonesia
October 10th, 2024
Via The Asia Times, an interview with Indonesia’s nickel policy point man outlines the nation’s EV vision, tackles China issues and debunks critics: Indonesia’s nickel industry is booming. The global adoption of electric vehicles (EV) is driving demand for the metal, which is a key element in many EV batteries. In 2023, Indonesia produced a […]
Read more »Focusing primarily on The New Seven Sisters - the largely state owned petroleum companies from the emerging world that have become key players in the oil & gas industry as identified by Carola Hoyos, Chief Energy Correspondent for The Financial Times - but spanning other nascent opportunities around the globe that may hold potential in the years ahead, Wildcats & Black Sheep is a place for the adventurous to contemplate & evaluate the emerging markets of tomorrow.