Zambia Plans State Firm to Own 30% of Critical Minerals Mines
August 30th, 2024
Courtesy of Bloomberg, a report on Zambia’s plan to establish a state-owned entity to own 30% of all critical mineral mines: Mining minister wants more benefits from energy transition African nation has ambitious goals for copper production Zambia plans to establish an investment company that will control at least 30% of critical minerals production from […]
Read more »The World’s Coffee Mostly Comes From Two Countries. That’s a Problem
August 30th, 2024
Via Bloomberg, a look at the consolidation of global coffee production in Brazil and Vietnam: Consolidation in Brazil, Vietnam poses risk in warming world Small producers from Cuba to Thailand could be key to future Coffee from Peru, Thailand and other smaller producers used to be a luxury for dedicated drinkers particular about their morning […]
Read more »Africa, China, and the Race for Critical Minerals: A New Focus for FOCAC?
August 30th, 2024
Courtesy of The Diplomat, an article on the potential of the upcoming Forum on China-Africa Cooperation to play a role in the global critical mineral race: As Beijing prepares for the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), scheduled to take place from September 4 to 6, there is a sense of anticipation […]
Read more »‘Crumbling’: Libya’s Warring Factions Dig In For Fight Over Oil Profits
August 30th, 2024
Via Middle East Eye, a report on deteriorating conditions in Libya: Libya’s oil production and exports plunged Thursday as warring political factions appear to be digging in for a feud over control of the war-ravaged country’s central bank and the petrodollars it holds. The closure of oil fields and terminals across eastern Libya slashed the Opec […]
Read more »U.S. Taps Tanzania For Infrastructure Plan In Battle With China For Minerals
August 30th, 2024
Via The East African, an article on U.S. interest in Tanzania’s mineral sector: The US is roping Tanzania into the mooted Lobito Corridor project to tap the Kabanga nickel deposit, but with a wider focus on rivalry with China in areas where development will take place. The details emerged this week as Washington spoke of […]
Read more »The Uruguayan Company Teaching People How To Turn Regular Cars Into EVs
August 29th, 2024
Courtesy of Rest of World, an article on Organización Autolibre, the Uruguayan company that is teaching individuals and companies across 14 countries to retrofit vehicles: Turning gas-fueled cars into electric ones can be four times cheaper than buying a new EV. Retrofitting, as the practice is known, is gaining traction in Latin America. Citing safety […]
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