Congo, Rwanda signal peace deal to finish preventing — and assist U.S. entry essential minerals

Congo, Rwanda signal peace deal to finish preventing — and assist U.S. entry essential minerals

Congo and Rwanda on Friday signed a peace deal facilitated by the U.S. to help end the decades-long deadly fighting in eastern Congo while helping the U.S. government and American companies gain access to critical minerals in the region. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called it “an important moment after 30 years of war.” … Read more

Myanmar performs a essential function

Myanmar performs a essential function

Illustration of the national flag of the People’s Republic of China and a mining site. Craig Hastings | Moment | Getty Images Beijing has been stepping up controls on rare earth exports, triggering global shortages and exposing industries’ dependence on Chinese supply chains.  However, over recent years, China itself has become reliant on rare earth … Read more

G7 leaders agree on AI adoption, vital minerals, however not Ukraine

G7 leaders agree on AI adoption, vital minerals, however not Ukraine

Leaders of the G7 have reached agreements on a “human-centric approach” to artificial intelligence adoption, fighting transnational oppression and creating standards-based markets for critical minerals, but not on holding Russia to account for its war in Ukraine or securing a ceasefire in the Middle East. The seven world leaders wrapped up their summit in Alberta … Read more