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Algerian efforts to diversify the economy will be slow

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ALGERIA

Beijing is already involved in several investment projects in Algeria, largely focused on exploiting the country’s untapped mineral resources. China will reportedly now invest…

Mining sector reforms will prove limited in Brazil

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BRAZIL

Outlook for the mining sector.

Egypt gold mining boom comes with risks for investors

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EGYPT

The government is prioritising expansion of the mining sector, including attracting foreign investment, after many years of neglect. However, the military's increasing dominance…

China’s dual circulation goals alter commodity markets

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INT

The country relies heavily on imports of natural resources and technology. China’s trade surpluses are less pronounced with the major commodity producers. Growing geopolitical…

Seabed mining, and environmental fear of it, will rise

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INTERNATIONAL

Japan, Norway and the United States have announced plans to tap their own seabed resources, while the UN International Seabed Authority (ISA) has issued permits for international…

A major Saudi mining sector push faces uncertainties

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SAUDI ARABIA

The announcement is part of the kingdom’s strategy to develop mining -- at home as well as abroad -- as a pillar of its economy and to attract foreign investment. Saudi Arabia…

Ukraine war alters mineral market dynamics

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INTERNATIONAL

Russia remains an important producer of precious, ferrous and non-ferrous metals, as well as fertiliser feedstock, where the market had already been affected by the sanctions…

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…