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Near-term IMF funds are ample, but more may be needed

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IMF funding dynamics.

EU 'circular economy' will boost resource efficiency

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Circular economy in the EU.

Asteroid mining becomes a serious proposition

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Asteroid mining.

Global resource nationalism is set to soften

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Commodity-producer countries react to low prices and sector sluggishness.

'Mega-foundations' will help global aid programmes

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The role of 'mega-foundations' in aid programmes to developing countries.

Energy systems and economies will be mineral-intensive

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Exploration, substitution and component minimisation will adapt supply to demand over time, but new supply chain risks will emerge, owing to narrow supply bases and long lead…

Treaty will help to protect the seas globally

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The high seas, or international waters, account for around 60% of the world’s oceans. They have, until now, been a largely ungoverned space, exposed to unrestricted shipping…

China’s dual circulation goals alter commodity markets

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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…

Climate finance will grow but huge challenges persist

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Climate investment globally topped USD1tn last year but remains well short of the estimated USD8tn requirement. Most funding goes to developed economies and mitigation projects…

Space programmes will prioritise moon mining

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The potential benefits are so attractive that governments and firms have begun the groundwork. Over the past two years, the focus of commercial and state initiatives has shifted…