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Mineral Sands - Page 2

September 10, 2026
Columns/Geopolitics

Who Really Controls Afghanistan’s Mineral Wealth

The Afghanistan’s mineral resources have traditionally been one of hidden wealth ready to be unlocked by peace, investment, and modern technology. This narrative is becoming outdated now. Even the much talked about

Diplomacy/Geopolitics

Fairy Circles May Point to a Hidden Hydrogen Bonanza Beneath the Earth

Across some of the world’s driest regions, strange barren circles known as “fairy circles” may be revealing something far more valuable than an unusual geological curiosity: naturally occurring hydrogen beneath the ground. In recent years, scientific measurements in Australia, North

September 6, 2026

China’s Rare Earth Export Curbs Give Domestic Firms Opening to Challenge Foreign Rivals

Business

Chinese manufacturers that rely on rare earth materials are using Beijing’s export controls as an opportunity to move higher up the industrial supply chain

Sudan’s Mineral Wealth Plunges $7 Billion Amid Civil War

Business

Sudan’s mining industry has suffered catastrophic losses totaling approximately $7 billion as the country’s civil war stretches into its 34th month, according to Ahmed

Trump Allies Target Greenland’s Rare-Earth Trove in Bid to Outflank China

August 9, 2025
Diplomacy

Greenland’s icy, mineral-rich landscape has once again captured Washington’s attention — and a former U.S. Green Beret with close ties to Donald Trump is helping lead the charge. As Bloomberg reports, Drew

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Newly Discovered Rare Earth Mineral Reinforces China’s Dominance

July 20, 2025
Trade Wars

A groundbreaking discovery by Chinese scientists has sent ripples through the global rare earth market, highlighting China’s continued supremacy in this critical sector. The mineral, officially named Huanghoite-(Nd) and colloquially dubbed the

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Indonesian Miners Warn of Output Cuts and Lower Profits Amid Royalty Hikes

April 29, 2025
Business

Indonesia’s mining industry is bracing for a turbulent period after the government announced significant increases in royalties on key mineral exports, including nickel, coal, copper, and gold. The move, aimed at shoring

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Geopolitical Rivalry Escalates Over Central Asia’s Rich Mineral

March 26, 2025
Business/Trade Wars

Central Asia is rapidly becoming a focal point in the global competition for critical resources, as the United States, European Union, Russia, and China intensify their efforts to secure access to the

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Sri Lanka: $300 Million Corruption Exposed in Puttalam Mining Deal

August 29, 2024
Corruption

Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has escalated its concerns regarding a proposed mineral sands mining project in Puttalam, filing a formal complaint with the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) on

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