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The Lobito Corridor: Washington’s Answer to Belt and Road in Africa

Zachary Fillingham — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 12:01:38 +0000

With the launch of the Lobito Corridor, Washington has made clear its intention to compete with China’s Belt and Road Initiative in Africa.

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Simandou: China’s Pilbara Killer Comes of Age

Zachary Fillingham — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 11:33:55 +0000

An in-depth examination of the historical intrigues and geopolitical dynamics surrounding Guinea’s Simandou iron mine – one of the world’s last untapped major reserves of high-grade iron ore, and the central pillar of Beijing’s push to diversify iron supply lines away from the West.

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Geopolitics and Protectionism Inflate Uranium Prices

Arman Sidhu — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 11:40:22 +0000

Uranium prices are testing decade highs as the geopolitical upheaval of the Ukraine war and protectionism in major producers squeezes global supply.

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Teke-Yaka Tensions See Violence Spread to Western DRC

Avery Warfield — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 13:58:28 +0000

A longstanding sectarian conflict, fueled by disputes over land rights and customary taxes, is fomenting violence in the once peaceful regions of western DRC.

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Critical Minerals: Supply Eases as US, Canada Secure Supply Lines

Arman Sidhu — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 14:04:26 +0000

A concerted effort by Canada, the United States, and other Western allies is helping to secure the supply of critical minerals and easing price pressures in the process.

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The Impact of New Russian Sanctions on Metals Markets

Arman Sidhu — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 12:00:55 +0000

The effects felt in the metals market across the next few months will likely prompt Western governments to provide funding and political backing for domestic mining projects.

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Can Blockchain Revolutionize Commodities Trading?

Richard Garner — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 11:42:46 +0000

New technology is upending old certainties in commodities trading, and for the first time ever grassroots investors can lead the way.

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Soy Prices Slip from Post-Pandemic Highs

Geopolitical Monitor — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 13:37:06 +0000

While down from their post-pandemic highs, global soy prices are still beating a slow retreat to historical averages amid robust demand from China and inclement weather in major exporters.

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Global Wheat Markets Stabilize amid Ukraine War

Zachary Fillingham — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 11:48:15 +0000

After a price spike that reverberated around the world, wheat markets have stabilized, even as the Ukraine war grinds on.

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Roads, Copper, and Cobalt: DRC and China Strike New Mega Deal

Alex Stonor — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 13:43:31 +0000

A new mega-deal between Sinohydro Corp and China Railway Group promises $7 billion in infrastructure investment for the Democratic Republic of Congo, a country that has struggled to leverage its vast mineral wealth as a development engine.

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