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Manufacturers will seek diversification and resilience

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INTERNATIONAL

Just-in-case manufacturing.

AI use in the fashion industry will proliferate

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INT

Firms in this sector are deploying AI in functions as diverse as consumer behaviour analysis and product development to supply chain management and marketing. The fashion industry…

Rare-earth diversification may boost African producers

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AFRICA

This growing demand will place African countries in an unusually strong bargaining position in negotiations over access to these commodities.

Ultra-fast fashion risks eroding sustainability gains

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INT

Brands in this segment of the textile and apparel industry such as the Chinese Shein and the US Fashion Nova saw their profits grow sharply as consumers cut spending and shopped…

Global food supply chain sustainability gaps are vast

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INT

This concern appears to be holding up despite the economic and other disruptions triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Future of mining is Africa’s for the taking

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AFRICA

The future of mining and its potential in Africa.

Xinjiang issues place US firms in a difficult position

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UNITED STATES

Many are facing a combination of ethical and commercial dilemmas as China uses the commercial power of its domestic consumers to silence critics. Those targeted so far, mostly…

Critical minerals demand will boost Canadian mining

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CANADA

Although low commodity prices deterred investment in recent years, this is changing as the market rallies. The creation of a regional electric vehicle (EV) supply chain straddling…

Beijing battles reputational damage from Xinjiang

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CHINA

However, Beijing’s policy of oppression continues. Xinjiang is a major possible flashpoint for governments, international organisations and businesses as they seek to mitigate…

India’s vaccine diplomacy brings money and influence

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INDIA

Last week, its partners in the ‘Quad’ grouping -- the United States, Japan and Australia -- agreed to help increase its vaccine manufacturing and exporting capacity. Each of the…