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06.04 / 09:03
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Minerals become ultimate bargaining chip in Trump’s diplomatic deals
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. WASHINGTON—President Trump is pressing for access to mineral rights across the globe, hoping to outduel China in a global competition for raw materials to fuel U.S. military and industrial might.
18.05 / 18:39
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India takes precautionary measures as WHO declares Ebola an emergency
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.The Union health ministry has initiated strict precautionary public health measures amid the spreading Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, according to two officials familiar with the matter.The outbreak, driven by the Bundibugyo virus strain, has rapidly intensified across the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.The move follows the World Health Organization’s declaration of the Ebola Virus Disease outbreak as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.The epidemic, according to the latest WHO situation reports, has already resulted in at least 246 suspected cases and 80 suspected deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ituri province alone. Cross-border transmission has also been confirmed, with imported cases reported in the Ugandan capital, Kampala, signalling a high risk of regional spread due to intense population mobility and trade links.Key components of India’s preparedness strategy include a comprehensive review of standard operating procedures governing passenger screening, surveillance, quarantine measures and clinical case management.
26.04 / 10:33
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Carbon neutrality mission: India’s clean energy future hinges on access to critical minerals
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.India is moving fast on clean energy. Solar capacity is rising, electric vehicle (EV) sales are climbing and green hydrogen is now part of official strategy. But beneath this momentum sits a less visible constraint in the form of the materials required to build this future.
28.03 / 14:53
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How a Bill Gates-backed company landed in a fight between Congo and Belgium
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09.03 / 00:45
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Can Lloyds replicate Gadchiroli success in Congo’s copper belt?
copper demand is expected to surge globally amid electrification, renewable energy and grid expansion, even as supply remains constrained. Global benchmark copper prices are currently around $11,000-12,000 per tonne, jumping a little over 30% over the last one year.Drawing a parallel between operating a mine in Gadchiroli and in Congo is not entirely fair, said Suman Kumar, assistant vice-president for metals and mining at brokerage Philip Capital.In India, companies understand regulatory and political ecosystem, but in foreign jurisdictions, especially parts of Africa, execution risks are far higher, said the sell-side analyst.He pointed to examples of Indian companies that struggled to scale overseas mining projects, including Jindal Steel and Power Ltd in Mozambique and Vedanta Ltd's challenges at Konkola Copper Mines in Zambia.“Even companies with significantly deeper financial muscle have struggled.
27.02 / 01:33
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America’s dangerous pursuit of critical-mineral dominance
mismanaging these trade-offs. Officials seem to deem almost any expense to be an acceptable price for security. Money is being spread wastefully thin, not focused where China’s grip is tightest, in refineries and smelters.
19.02 / 10:01
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Beijing’s BRI isn’t in retreat and ‘debt trap’ warnings are falling on deaf ears in the Global South
China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is not in retreat, although many have been predicting its untimely demise for some time. Far from shrinking, President Xi Jinping’s signature lending plan is adapting, and in doing so becoming harder to counter. It’s shifting from financing megaprojects to becoming a long-term development partner, particularly for fast-growing economies in the Global South.
16.02 / 11:03
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Millions face starvation in Congo. Their new rulers are to blame.
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. KAMPALA, Uganda—Ten million people face hunger in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s east, and it isn’t because there is no food to be had. It is largely because people can’t get what food there is.
12.02 / 08:01
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A US-led critical minerals alliance presents India with opportunities as well as challenges
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Critical Minerals Ministerial Meeting convened in Washington D.C. last week underscored the extent to which resource security has become central to contemporary geopolitics.
19.12 / 07:47
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Tata Steel pact boosts Lloyds Metals, but will its copper mining bet pay off?
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Lloyds Metals and Energy Ltd is in the thick of things. Apart from signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Tata Steel Ltd, the company acquired a 50% stake in Nexus Holdco FZCO, Dubai on 10 December.
04.12 / 07:21
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For first time in decades, child deaths will rise this year
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. One of the greatest public-health achievements of recent decades has been driving down child mortality around the world. Now, that long-running decline is reversing.
25.03 / 05:03
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How China beat out the US to become the top player in rare-earths refining
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. President Trump wants to secure the minerals the U.S. needs for everything from smartphones to jet fighters by striking deals in Ukraine, Greenland and even Russia.
19.03 / 14:15
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War-torn Congo has a deal for Trump: Kick out rebels, get minerals
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The leader of a war-torn African nation has put a secret deal on the table for President Trump: Help his country defeat a powerful rebel force in exchange for access to a trove of minerals needed by U.S. high-tech firms.
13.03 / 22:35
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St Patrick's Day 2025: NBA to Premier League; here's some sporting events you can enjoy this weekend
While the consumption of «green beer» and several popular Irish beverages is one of the most common traditions associated with the festival, there's no harm in throwing a bucket of fried chicken and some great sporting fixtures in the mix.
26.02 / 20:17
25.02 / 16:05
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Mystery illness kills over 50 people in Congo, with many dying within hours: What WHO has said on threat level and symptoms
mystery illness detected in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has led to the deaths of at least 53 people, prompting fears among researchers. Almost half of the deaths have occurred within 48 hours of the onset of symptoms.
21.02 / 09:17
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Varun Beverages is betting big on growth amid rising competition
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Varun Beverages Ltd’s (VBL) strategy is clear: aim for double-digit volume growth in India, focus on international expansion, and strengthen the distribution network. Despite facing new competition from Campa Cola and the complexities of global markets, management remains confident amid strong demand tailwinds and robust execution.
19.02 / 20:45
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As Pope Francis' health declines, questions arise on who will be elected the next most powerful Catholic in the world; here's the list of probable
Pope Francis is currently the most powerful Catholic in the world in the position of the oldest pope in a century, but there are already thoughts about his successor due to his declining health. Currently, Pope Francis is aged 88 years and he has now developed pneumonia in his lungs and is currently hospitalized while he battles the infection, as per sources from the Vatican.
29.01 / 23:23
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Rwanda-backed rebels take more towns as they expand control after seizing east Congo's largest city
Rebels backed by Rwanda have captured more towns in eastern Congo as fighters moved beyond the key city of Goma in an apparent attempt to expand their control in the conflict-battered region
28.01 / 20:27
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Protesters attack embassies in Congo’s capital as security forces try to slow rebels in the east
United Nations officials say there were dead bodies on the streets of eastern Congo’s largest city where hospitals are overwhelmed and hundreds of thousands are fleeing gunfire and shelling
28.01 / 18:11
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Conflict Intensifies in DR Congo, as M23 Rebels Take Over Key City
The M23 rebels in Congo have taken over Goma, saying the government broke peace agreements. As a result, hospitals are overcrowded, corpses lie abandoned in the streets, and thousands of people have been driven from their homes. The violence and suffering are getting worse. The United Nations is urgently asking for help to deal with the crisis. Immediate action is needed to stop more damage. Aid is necessary to help the people who are affected. Budget with ETIndia, get ready for
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