A 2024 Swissaid report reveals that between 321 and 474 metric tons of gold are smuggled from Africa annually through artisanal mining, repr

USAID Administrator Samantha Power and Deputy Secretary Richard Verma visited Luanda, Angola, on April 23-25, 2024. They focused on enhancin

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged as a major player in Africa's critical minerals sector, driven by the global shift towards clean

Vietnam's power delivery concerns have been a significant issue since 2020, when electricity demand began outpacing generation capacity. In

South Africa's upcoming general election could significantly impact the global platinum market, with potential implications for the country'

Vietnam and Thailand are taking a regional approach to address the surge in Chinese steel imports, known as steel dumping. Vietnam's April 2

Thailand's Ministry of Commerce is contemplating broadening current anti-dumping measures against Chinese hot-rolled coil steel, which makes

Chile's CORFO has agreed to increase Albemarle's lithium production quota by 240,000 metric tons of lithium metal equivalent (LME), nearly 5

Colombia's avocado industry soared in 2023 with a 104% increase in U.S. shipments, totaling 32 million pounds. Projections for 2024 anticipa

The U.S.-Africa Business Summit in Dallas, Texas, announced a €381.5 million investment to upgrade Angola's road network, focusing on the Lo

The leading copper producers globally in 2023 were Chile, Peru, the DRC, China, and the United States, together accounting for 59% of worldw

In Q1 2024, Singapore surpassed Thailand as the Southeast Asian nation with the largest gold reserves, with a total of 236.60 metric tons. S

Rwanda has strongly denied accusations from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that Apple sources conflict minerals from a disputed area

In an update to earlier reports by Emerging Markets Business, Shell is not exiting its entire South African operation but only divesting its

Juan Valdez's footprint is about to grow in North America through a strategic partnership with GCC, aiming for $100 million in sales by 2030

This Washington Times article by Michael Stumo highlights the significant trade issues between Mexico and the United States, particularly in

The World Bank report highlights a shift in global economic growth patterns, with non-resource countries poised to outpace their resource ab

The Oyo State Government and Shell Nigeria Gas have secured a $100 million investment deal to enhance Oyo State's energy infrastructure, con

Shell, a global energy giant, is reportedly planning to exit South Africa, a move that could put thousands of jobs at risk. The company has

In 2023, global gold investment trends show that production reached over 3,000 tonnes, with Africa contributing 370 tonnes, or 11.67%. Despi