US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order declaring a national emergency to expand the nation’s domestic mining industry and reduce its dependence on
Category: Geopolitics
Africa’s Natural Resources, COVID-19 Pandemic and Urgency for Economic Diversification
The low level of economic diversification in Africa is a leading factor to economic fragility across the continent. The global crisis caused by the COVID-19
Electrolyser Manufacturing: Europe & China Are Locked in Battle for Global Supremacy
While China currently produces the cheapest electrolysers in the world, Europe leads on innovative technologies which are better suited to produce green hydrogen seen by
Potash & (Geo)Politics: Belarus Stops Some Potash Output, Sending Jitters Through Commodity Markets
Belarus state-owned mining company JSC Belaruskali is key player in the country’s economy and global fertilizer business as well as a major supplier of fertiliser
Russia‘s $1.5bn Strategic Plan Aspires to Dent China’s Rare Earth Dominance
Russia plans investment of $1.5-billion in rare earth minerals, critical to the defence, renewable energy sectors and telecommunications, with the aims to become the biggest
Nord Stream 2‘ Controversy: Germany Ready to Strike Back Against US Santions
Germany is preparing to strike back against the United States, if President Donald Trump follows through on his threat to kill off the Nord Stream
Geopolitics of Energy: Crude Recovery Uncertain Despite OPEC+ Oil Cut Deal
Despite recent uptick in prices, Brent and WTI are down around 45% from their pre-pandemic peaks earlier in the year. Oil prices remained rather steady
What Does Covid-19 Crisis Mean for LNG Buyers in Europe
Although oil prices have hit rock bottom recently, liquefied natural gas (LNG) is still holding its ground as a cheap and reliable energy source –
Geopolitics of Energy: Oil in Freefall Prompts MENA Markets Slump as Budget Concerns Intensity
Gulf stock markets fell on Tuesday (20 April), with oil company Aramco down 1.7 percent and the Saudi riyal dropped in the forwards market after
Stability is Key: Manoeuvering the Africa’s Challenging Mining Landscape
With over 100 junior and mid-tier member mining companies actively exploring and successfully operating in Africa’s resource-rich mining sector, the Australia-Africa Minerals & Energy Group