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New Brazil mining code may bring further uncertainty

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BRAZIL

The new mining code.

Russian government eyes mining firms as new tax source

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RUSSIA

Facing a budget gap formerly filled by oil and gas, the Russian government is proposing new taxes for the mining, oil and tobacco industries. It is considering proposals to triple…

Botswana's diversification challenges will mount

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BOTSWANA

Botswana's post-diamond economy.

Malaysia’s eastern states will push for more autonomy

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MALAYSIA

Outlook for Sarawak and Sabah states.

Tech and consolidation will support Canada’s oil sands

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CANADA

Canada’s oil sands are some of the biggest oil deposits in the world, holding hundreds of billions of barrels, but face an uncertain future. Dogged by high costs and environmental…

Armenian government faces fiscal and growth challenges

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ARMENIA

Armenian economic update.

Swedish policies will be influenced by far-right party

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SWEDEN

SD, previously a pariah, increased its vote share to 20.5%, from 17.5% in 2018. It is the largest rightist party in a bloc that has a three-seat majority. The centre-right parties…

Obstacles to US tax reform could curb Biden’s spending

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UNITED STATES

With Congress in the legislative endgame over President Joe Biden's proposed USD4tn spending on infrastructure, education, research and clean energy, changes to the US tax code to…

Many factors will restrict Russia’s recovery in 2023

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RUSSIA

This turnout was a far milder contraction than the many assessments made at the outset of the invasion of Ukraine of its likely impact on the Russian economy. It prompted a public…

Zambian mining sector could see further instability

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ZAMBIA

Zambian mining instability.