Minerals: a strategic tug of war

Pakistan Seeks to Join The Global Mineral Market

By: Salman Rafi SheikhWith more than 90 identified mineral types—including some of the most sought-after rare earth metals —Pakistan is positioning itself in the intensifying global race for control over critical minerals, putting it in unaccustomed bargaining territory with the Chinese decision to cut off the US from exports of the elements needed in computer chips for everything from cars to fighter jets to children’s toys.The strategic pivot …

Minerals: a strategic tug of war

Pakistan's mineral sector has become a growing focal point for the United States, especially following the recent global event, the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum (PMIF25), held in Islamabad. The forum, attended by key stakeholders from both the public and private sectors, highlighted the vast opportunities presented by Pakistan's untapped mineral resources. With significant reserves of copper, gold, rare earth minerals, and more, Pakistan i…

Ukraine is sitting on a treasure trove of critical minerals, with graphite, titanium and gallium being some of the most important for the green transition. But mining has been put on hold during the war. One example is the graphite mine in Zavallia, where production is at a low level after large parts of the staff were called up for war.

Pakistan has long been an example of the phenomenon known as the “resource curse.” Countries with large reserves of natural resources generally experience lower economic growth in… Pakistan’s mineral wealth, the country’s “resource curse,” and the U.S. in the background - SHIPPING BUSINESS

War: US mineral deal unfair, unrealistic – Zelenskyy warned against acceptance

A senior economist with the Centre for Economic Strategy in Kyiv, Volodymyr Landa, has said that the Minerals Deal between the United States of America and Ukraine has gone through “multiple iterations”.According to him, as quoted by the Guardian UK, “It’s hard to say what’s inside.”President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine is keen to improve relations with the US President Donald Trump administration.At the same time, the Ukranian leader has so …

War: US mineral deal unfair, unrealistic - Zelenskyy warned against acceptance - Media Talk Africa

A senior economist with the Centre for Economic Strategy in Kyiv, Volodymyr Landa, has said that the Minerals Deal between the United States of America and Ukraine has gone through “multiple iterations”. According to him, as quoted by the Guardian UK, “It’s hard to say what’s inside.” President Volodymy ...