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Public Policy

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Africa • Jul 9, 2025

Africa Mining Jobs Take Center Stage as

Africa’s push to process critical minerals domestically is transforming its mining sector and creating thousands of new industrial jobs.

Latin America • Jun 25, 2025

Who’s Hijacking the Energy Game?

Amidst the tariff wars, are we about to see the birth of new energy dynamics in the Americas? A few days ago, Russia offered to supply…

Base Metals • Jun 23, 2025

Why Australia’s Mining Giants Are Pleading

Australia’s top miners are demanding Australia energy subsidies to prevent smelter shutdowns amid soaring power costs, warning of major job losses and supply chain disruptions.

North America • Jun 14, 2025

Steel Shock: Trump’s 2025 Tariffs Slam U.S

Trump’s sweeping tariffs on steel, aluminum, and appliances have redrawn the U.S. cost structure. As courts challenge legality and prices surge, industries brace for long-term pain.

Base Metals • Jun 13, 2025

Why Aluminium Scrap Is Disrupting Global Trade

A loophole in the U.S. aluminum tariff policy is redrawing global scrap trade. By exempting aluminum scrap from steep import duties, Washington has triggered a rush…

Africa • Jun 10, 2025

Uganda Launches National Mining Company to

President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda has officially inaugurated the Uganda National Mining Company (UNMC), a state-owned enterprise designed to take a significant stake—up to 15%—in all…

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