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Dispute Over Congo Lithium Heats Up With Dueling Claims

Via Bloomberg, an update on a long-running dispute over one of the world’s largest lithium deposits in the DRC: Zijin announces new venture with country to explore deposits Australia’s AVZ argues area in question belongs to it A long-running dispute over one of the world’s largest hard-rock lithium deposits in the Democratic Republic of Congo […]

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Indonesia Fast-Tracks Its Electric Vehicle Ambitions

Courtesy of The Diplomat, a look at Indonesia’s efforts to fast track its EV ambitions: Leaping up from his chair, Rachmat Kaimuddin begins to sketch out on a whiteboard the various stages of the complex supply chain for electric vehicles (EVs). From his office in the Coordinating Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Investment, Indonesia’s point […]

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From EVs to Digital, South Korea Bags Deals in Tense Middle East

Courtesy of Nikkei Asia, a look at the results of a recent South Korea business-focused trip to Saudi Arabia and Qatar: South Korea is strengthening business and economic ties in the Middle East, signing deals for electric vehicle manufacturing, digital development, energy, infrastructure and shipbuilding as it seeks fresh opportunities in a region it heavily […]

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Malaysia: Repositioning Itself As Global Hotspot for Foreign Investment

Via KrAsia, a report on Malaysia’s economic plans to repositions itself as a global hotspot for foreign investment: Malaysia is witnessing an influx of foreign investment projects, raising the prospect of an economic resurgence for the nation. This article delves into the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for Malaysia, set against the backdrop of […]

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China Highlights Republic of Congo for BRI Activities

Via China Daily, a report that China is emphasizing joint BRI collaboration with the Republic of Congo: President Xi Jinping called on Thursday for China and the Republic of Congo to explore new growth drivers for their cooperation in the digital economy and green development, while strengthening their partnership under the framework of the Belt […]

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Malaysia Ready to Become Southeast Asian EV Hub, Trade Minister Says

Courtesy of Nikkei Asia, a report on Malaysia’s ambitions to become Southeast Asia’s EV hub: Malaysia is poised to become a regional hub for the electric vehicle industry, the country’s trade minister said in an interview, stating that its existing electronics industry offers a strong foundation for Malaysia to be a crucial part of global […]

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WILDCATS AND BLACK SHEEP
Wildcats & Black Sheep is a personal interest blog dedicated to the identification and evaluation of maverick investment opportunities arising in frontier - and, what some may consider to be, “rogue” or “black sheep” - markets around the world.

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.