A critical minerals agreement with the United States could help reduce the Philippines’ dependence on Chinese and Indonesian exports and enable the country to focus on producing nickel suitable for battery use, according to Nickel Asia Corp. President and CEO Martin Antonio G. Zamora. Speaking at the Pilipinas Conference 2024, Zamora explained that China, the...
READ MOREChina has strengthened its dominance over critical minerals essential for high-tech and renewable energy industries amid escalating geopolitical competition. Western nations are striving to regain market share, while countries in the Global South seek to capitalize on rising demand. In 2023, Chinese companies invested $16 billion in foreign mines—the highest level in a decade, up...
READ MOREUK Export Finance (UKEF) will now provide financial support for overseas projects that supply critical minerals essential to major UK industries, as announced by the Chancellor. This move aims to help British industries access a stable and long-term supply of these crucial resources, including minerals like lithium, graphite, and cobalt, which are vital to sectors...
READ MOREUK Export Finance (UKEF) will now provide financial backing for overseas projects that source critical minerals essential to major UK industries, such as automotive, defence, and aerospace. This move aims to secure long-term access to materials like lithium, graphite, and cobalt, which are increasingly vital for emerging technologies, renewable energy, and the transition to net...
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