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Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban want production to expand to 19,000 b/d shortly. They are counting on the extractives sector to help boost revenue and shore up the flailing economy.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284299
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Millions of Russians (close to 10% of the population) still live in depressed 'monotowns' – single-factory (or single-industry) towns built in the Soviet era. Many monotowns are…
Anticipating a surge in demand, the EU and Washington are incentivising greater electricity storage while research scientists and manufacturers look at efficient, cheaper and more…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB275068
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Sentiment soured due to rising interest rates, mounting fears of global recession and paltry growth in China’s main copper-consuming sectors. These trends overwhelmed a market…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB275558
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Prices have moved within a relatively tight trading range of USD800-1,050 per ounce in recent years, moving above this briefly in 2021 and again in the wake of Russia’s invasion…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB273029
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The policy involves restricting exports of certain raw materials in an attempt to encourage greater value-added processing domestically. The government banned exports of nickel…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB273964
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The rebound of commodities prices fuelled new investments in agroindustry and the energy and mining sectors, while the lifting of lockdown measures helped to boost private…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB264190
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It intends to produce up to 11 million tonnes of ‘blue ammonia’ annually by 2030, using 'blue' hydrogen made from natural gas but with mitigated carbon impacts. The target lacks…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB271565
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The World Bank in its August 17 Economic Update warned about the downside risks to South Africa posed by anticipated US monetary policy tightening and cooling Chinese growth…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB202912
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MEXICO: FDI flows hold up despite security woes