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1 – 10 of 13The 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
ISSN: 2633-304X
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This is preventing the country from taking full advantage of strong copper prices to the benefit of both the trade balance and fiscal revenues. Recent figures from Codelco, the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB273695
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This followed both of Myanmar's parliamentary houses passing a new investment law.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB214166
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Indonesia is the G20’s president this year. It is set to host the 17th G20 summit in Bali in late October.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB266869
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Nearly 50 million tonnes of electronic waste (e-waste) was generated last year but only 20% was recycled. China generates the most but the EU leads both e-waste per person and…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB242578
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This is part of a 'crackdown' on mining under the new president: speaking on August 1, Rodrigo Duterte demanded that mining companies follow regulations or the country will…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB212888
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BRAZIL: Environmental issues raise external pressures
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES244960
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BRAZIL: Vale shakeup may not avert criminal charges
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES242287
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Bolsonaro's claims have further increased global concerns about the future of the Amazon rainforest, and international ire over his suggestion that NGOs were seeking revenge…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB245963
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Trade-offs with other policy concerns such as domestic job creation pose political dilemmas. Both green technology products and their inputs are increasingly seen as strategic…