Critical Minerals
US Investment Agency Plans to Expand Equity Funding in Africa’s Critical Minerals Sector
The US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) plans to increase direct equity investments in Africa, particularly in critical minerals, as Washington seeks to...
EU Selects 46 Critical Mineral Projects to Reduce Dependence on China
The European Commission has selected 46 strategic raw material projects across 16 EU countries to receive faster permitting and assistance in accessing public...
China Seeks Copper Supply Guarantee for Anglo-Teck Merger Approval
China’s antitrust regulator has asked Anglo American to guarantee a steady supply of copper concentrate to the country as a condition for approving...
FG Urges Africa to End Export of Raw Minerals, Boost Local Processing.
The Federal Government has called for stronger cooperation among African countries to end the long standing exploitation of the continent’s critical mineral resources...
Trump Says US Doesn’t Need Canada, but Canadian Minerals Remain Important to US Military
U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly said the United States does not need Canada, amid continuing trade tensions between the two countries. However,...
Carney Calls for Deeper Canada-EU Partnership in Strasbourg
By Benson Daniel Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for deeper cooperation between Canada and the European Union, proposing closer ties in...
EU Opens Door to Canada as First Associate Member
By Benson Daniel European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has backed Canada’s push for a closer relationship with the European Union, proposing...
EU Backs Closer Alliance With Canada Amid US Trade Tensions
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has backed proposals for Canada to become the European Union’s first associate member, as both sides...
