Brazil Seeks Clarity on Its Natural Resources
President Lula announces exploration efforts and insists on government oversight in resource marketing.
President Lula announces exploration efforts and insists on government oversight in resource marketing.
Since summer 2023, exports of germanium from China have been subject to strict controls. Following a complete halt, mainly due to the lengthy licensing process, exports eventually resumed, but volumes have remained low.
China published a flurry of trade data this week, underlining Beijing’s market power in the critical minerals markets.
Beijing and Brussels agree on new export mechanism — details and impact remain unclear.
Former mining sites are known to still contain key resources. They could help safeguard the domestic industry's supply, while creating jobs.
Researchers at Ruhr University Bochum are developing a new approach to fight cancer cells beyond the primary tumor site.