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Critical minerals set to rock geopolitical status quo

Supply of critical minerals is dominated by one country and other nations are moving to diversify their supply chains in response.

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Rare earth elements a potential bonanza for Malaysia

Demand for rare earth elements has risen in tandem with the push towards greener technologies and decarbonisation.

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Who’s fuelling the transition to greener energy?

China processes the biggest share of the critical minerals needed for the transition to greener sources of energy but other countries are mining them too.

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Australia set to power India’s clean energy transition

Australia is pulling out all the stops to address India’s critical minerals needs, in the shadow of China’s dominance in the sector.

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Harnessing our critical mineral wealth for profit and planet

Australia has the chance to leverage its critical mineral deposits for huge economic gain, but will it also benefit environmentally?

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Booming Indonesian nickel industry faces challenges

The world’s largest nickel producer will have to manage its global trading strategies while addressing concerns over the environment at home.

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Will critical minerals be another poisoned chalice for Africa?

Critical minerals offer African economies a chance to transform — will their governments seize it or will history repeat itself?

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‘New oil’ to play critical role in a greener future

Managing expectations around the supply of critical minerals will be key to avoiding conflict and moving the world towards decarbonisation.

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In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content

Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you

AI and the news: How it helps, fails, and why that matters

Critical minerals set to rock geopolitical status quo

Rare earth elements a potential bonanza for Malaysia

Who’s fuelling the transition to greener energy?

Australia set to power India’s clean energy transition

Harnessing our critical mineral wealth for profit and planet

Booming Indonesian nickel industry faces challenges

Will critical minerals be another poisoned chalice for Africa?

‘New oil’ to play critical role in a greener future

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