Globe Editorial: Ottawa Shouldn’t Stake a Direct Claim on Critical Minerals

Globe editorial: Ottawa shouldn’t stake a direct claim on critical minerals

In an attempt to counter China, the federal government is intervening heavily into the mining sector

Turkish president attends G20 session on critical minerals, AI

Recep Tayyip Erdogan continues intense diplomacy at G20 summit in Johannesburg, South Africa - Anadolu Ajansı

G20: South Africa, EU sign "unprecedented agreement" on critical minerals

Analysts view the US's absence or any obstructive move as an opportunity for South Africa to build closer ties to the European Union and China, its two largest trading partners

G20: SA, EU sign 'unprecedented agreement' on critical minerals

President Cyril Ramaphosa, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa attend a EU-South Africa summit, ahead of the G20 Summit, which was held from 22 to 23 November 2025 in Johannesburg. Image credit: Reuters/Yves HermanSouth Africa and the European Union vowed to defend multilateralism as they signed a partnership on critical minerals in the lead-up to the G20 Summit, which concluded in Joha…