China Is Building Megaports in South America to Feed Its Need for Crops
May 15th, 2025
Via Wall Street Journal, a report on China’s state grain trader Cofco plans to build the world’s biggest export terminal in Brazil to substitute U.S. soybeans and other foodstuffs: China is investing in South American infrastructure to secure agricultural imports. Santos, Brazil’s main port for exports to China, is struggling with capacity and infrastructure. Brazil’s […]
Read more »Colombia Moves to Join China’s Belt and Road
May 10th, 2025
Via France24, a look at Colombia’s move to join China’s Belt and Road: Colombia’s president on Tuesday said he intends to sign an accord to join Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative during an upcoming China trip, a move sure to damage already frayed relations with Washington. Leftist leader Gustavo Petro said he would sign a […]
Read more »Oman Sovereign Wealth Fund In Preliminary Pact With Algeria For Investment Fund
May 10th, 2025
Via Reuters, a report on the preliminary pact between Oman’s sovereign wealth and Algeria for a new investment fund: The Oman Investment Authority signed a preliminary agreement with Algeria’s Finance Ministry to establish an investment fund worth 115 million Omani riyals ($298.79 million). The fund announced by the sultanate’s sovereign wealth fund will focus on […]
Read more »Bezos-Backed Firm Signs Deal to Advance Congo Lithium Mine
May 10th, 2025
Via Bloomberg, a report on KoBold Metals Co’s agreement to develop one of the world’s largest hard rock lithium deposits in the DRC: KoBold Metals Co. has reached a preliminary agreement with AVZ Minerals Ltd. to develop one of the world’s biggest hard rock lithium deposits in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Summary by Bloomberg […]
Read more »Qatar Deepens Its Reach in Africa, From Eastern DRC to RwandAir
May 10th, 2025
Via The Africa Report, an article on Qatar’s growing reach in Africa, from eastern DRC to RwandAir: Doha is working to position itself as a trusted mediator in African conflicts – a strategic move that aligns with the broader ambitions of the Gulf monarchy, which is also expanding its footprint across the continent. Here is […]
Read more »Disney: Bringing Its Next Theme Park To Abu Dhabi
May 8th, 2025
Via Quartz, a report on Disney’s planned theme park in Abu Dhabi for which, this time, it won’t be footing the bill: Disney is headed to Abu Dhabi — but it’s not picking up the bill. In a deal announced Wednesday, The Walt Disney Company (DIS) revealed plans to open its seventh global theme park […]
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.