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Southern Africa court ruling limits mining liabilities

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SOUTHERN AFRICA

Amid considerable uncertainty over who is responsible for clean-up operations at historical mine sites, the case may have significant consequences for other mining companies, host…

Chinese cybercampaigns will become disruptive

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CHINA

These routers can compromise US critical infrastructure. This indicates that Chinese cyber operations are shifting from espionage to disruption.

US rules for China's ultrafast fashion firms to change

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UNITED STATES

In recent months, growing geopolitical tensions -- especially between the United States and China -- have had a significant effect on the operations of these businesses as well…

South Africa mining slump hurts ANC election campaign

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SOUTH AFRICA

The timing is disastrous for the ruling ANC party, which faces elections in May with its support already crumbling, in part due to its poor performance on economic issues. Major…

Easing of China's data rules would aid foreign firms

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CHINA

The policies, currently open for public comment and likely to be implemented within six months, significantly ease the application of existing data export rules, and suspend the…

Tanzania faces foreign investment controversies

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TANZANIA

The discussions reflect in part misunderstandings of the deal’s nature and purpose, but also some genuine concerns. The episode underscores the sustained legacy of former…

India eyes more foreign investment in space industry

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INDIA

In late August, they landed near the lunar south pole. India thereby became the fourth country to achieve a soft landing on the moon, and the first to do so in the lunar south…

Informal and illegal gold mining to endure in Bolivia

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BOLIVIA

This sector has grown substantially with the rise in recent years of the world gold price, contributing to the rapid deforestation of the rainforest in the north of the country…

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.

China’s platform economy will expand

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CHINA

The e-commerce platforms are among several key firms in China’s platform economy. Since early 2023, Chinese authorities have softened their approach towards platforms following a…