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Parallel imports continue to support Russia’s economy

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RUSSIA

Parallel imports have played a crucial role in securing the supply of goods for the Russian economy. The creation and management of parallel import channels is now an important…

US will boost domestic output of clean energy minerals

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UNITED STATES

The aim is to reduce dependence on imports from China and Russia. The executive branch can now channel up to USD750mn to firms developing domestic sources of lithium, nickel…

Kyrgyzstan looks to Russia and gold for salvation

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KYRGYZSTAN

Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the complex fallout for its neighbours have aggravated chronic hardship in Kyrgyzstan just as the country was recovering from the COVID-19…

Tech advances will bolster long-term copper demand

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INTERNATIONAL

The copper market.

Congo’s EAC entry comes with risks and opportunities

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CONGO-KINSHASA

Its admission makes the EAC one of the largest trading blocs in Africa and will create significant new economic opportunities, but also additional political and security…

Afghanistan’s economic outlook is bleak

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AFGHANISTAN

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.

Abu Dhabi’s Africa outreach will accelerate

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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

State-owned company Abu Dhabi Ports (ADP) is also prominent in the continent’s maritime sector, with agreements to operate ports in Angola and Congo-Brazzaville. The UAE’s…

Ecuador’s Moreno looks to mining sector for growth

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ECUADOR

Mining update.

Russia will struggle to expand West Africa gold mining

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WEST AFRICA

More recently, this has involved widely publicised claims that Russia is skirting international sanctions by using African gold from mines seized by proxy forces to help finance…

Saudi Arabia's EV market growth will be gradual

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SAUDI ARABIA

Riyadh also aims to boost the share of EVs in its domestic market through indigenous production, while leveraging its strong ties with China, the world leader in EV sales and…