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Public Policy

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North America • Feb 22, 2025

Ottawa Moves to Reduce Trade Barriers

The federal government is making strides in reducing internal trade barriers, announcing the removal of nearly half of its remaining exemptions under the Canadian Free Trade…

Europe • Feb 19, 2025

EU Warns of Counterstrike as U.S. Tariffs Push

Global Trade Tensions Mount Amid Rising Steel Prices The European Union is preparing to retaliate against new U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum, escalating trade tensions…

Public Policy • Feb 18, 2025

Trump Reinstates 25% Steel Tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump has reinstated the full 25% steel tariffs originally imposed in 2018 under Section 232 steel tariffs, citing national security concerns amid a…

Critical Minerals • Feb 14, 2025

Ukraine and the U.S. Partner in the Critical

Recently, President Donald Trump initiated access to Ukraine’s critical minerals in exchange for U.S. military support in its war with Russia. Attracting strategic investors to develop…

Market Intelligence • Feb 11, 2025

Global Trade War Reignites as U.S. and China

The specter of a global trade war loomed large this week as the U.S. and China exchanged fresh tariffs, rattling metals markets and raising concerns about…

Battery Metals • Feb 11, 2025

Manna Lithium Project at Center of Alleged

In a high-stakes dispute over foreign investment in Australia’s critical minerals sector, Global Lithium Resources (ASX: GL1) has urged the federal government to intervene in what…

Base Metals • Feb 10, 2025

Trump Aluminium and Steel Tariff: New 25%

In a major shift in trade policy, President Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminium imports into the United States.

Iron Ore • Feb 8, 2025

US Steel Decision Escalates Geopolitical Risks

The Biden administration’s decision to block Nippon Steel’s acquisition of US Steel, coupled with Donald Trump’s return to the White House, has intensified geopolitical risks for…

Copper • Feb 6, 2025

British Columbia Mining Projects Fast-Tracked

In a strategic move to fortify its economy against potential U.S. tariff impositions, the British Columbia mining projects initiative has been unveiled by the provincial government.

Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) • Feb 4, 2025

What Space Debris and Deep-Sea Mining Can

The regulatory frameworks emerging to manage mining on the ocean floor could offer valuable insights into tackling the growing crisis of space debris.

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