Global race for energy and critical minerals reshapes geopolitical power
A new era of geopolitical rivalry is unfolding as energy security, advanced technology and critical minerals emerge as…
The government shutdown’s unintended blow to critical minerals
Photo credit: Barnes Ian / Shutterstock The Trump administration has doubled down on federal involvement in the domestic…
Chinese check: On the détente in the U.S.-China trade war
While there may be much relief after the détente in the tariff war between China and the U.S.,…
Japan Tells Trump Tokyo Will Struggle to Ban Russian LNG Imports
Japan’s newly elected Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, told U.S. President Donald Trump at their meeting in Tokyo earlier…
Trump’s rare earths deal to counter China was a badly needed ‘Sputnik moment’
The other day US President Donald Trump said: “With a communist in charge? Look, you just go back…
U.S. and Australia Forge $3B Pact to Counter China’s Minerals Grip
The United States and Australia this week closed a deal to cooperate in the development of a local…
When Donald Trump was ready to take his pound of flesh, Kevin Rudd was here to help
From his humble early days as a child reading Hansard in the regional Sunshine State pocket of Eumundi,…
Trump Should Be Wary of Partnering With Pakistan – Foreign Policy
U.S.-Pakistan relations are undergoing a significant shift in President Donald Trump’s second term, which seemed to begin in…
Rubio, Liberian minister discuss boosting US participation in Liberia’s critical minerals sector
(Reuters) -U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed avenues for expanding U.S. participation in Liberia’s critical minerals sector…
Australia sees opportunity in China-US rare earths dispute
While the world has been celebrating some rare, good news from the Middle East this week, the strategic…
Landmark Trade Deal: Indonesia and EU Forge Economic Future
The long-awaited comprehensive economic partnership agreement between Indonesia and the European Union has been finalized after nine…
Ottawa eyes Europe markets to diversify critical mineral trade beyond U.S.
Canada is positioning itself as a supplier of choice for Europe as the continent works to strengthen energy…