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Russia to rethink prospecting policies in Africa?
In yet another indication that a global race for resources is in full swing, this opinion piece carried by the Russian news agency Ria Novosti suggests that Russia, a generally resource-rich country,...
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Resource Wars: China and Brazil to Battle over Copper Deposits in Africa
In what may become the most expensive diversified minerals takeover to-date, China and Brazil appear set to engage in a strategic battle over copper deposits in Africa, according to Bloomberg. In line...
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With China taking the lead, global resource race heats up in Africa
A lengthy piece in the Asia Times online edition discusses China’s ever-increasing footprint in Africa, arguing that this manifestation of China replacing the West as the “dominant economic and...
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Unlikely allies? China and India ink copper development deals
In 2011, we saw a lot of countries enter into cooperative agreements to develop critical minerals. This trend will likely continue this year, as nations that do not possess or develop some of the...
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African mining conference proves resource race heating up
An interesting article in a South African weekly discussing the upcoming African Mining Indaba, an annual conference now in its 18th year with the stated goal of bringing investors in to help fuel...
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China’s African resource footprint continues to grow
China’s aggressive pursuit of mineral resources around the globe continues with Africa being a “key destination for meeting China’s resource acquisitiveness,” according to a presentation given at the...
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Global resource insecurity an issue that “should be on everyone’s radar screen”
In yet another comprehensive piece for Resource Investor Aheadoftheherd.com host and Northern Venture Group President Rick Mills discusses the issue of global resource insecurity. Pointing out a long...
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China and Brazil increase resource footprint in Africa
Last month, the Huffington Post published a column discussing the growing footprint of two emerging powers in Africa – China and Brazil. China is a known quantity on the continent, and has been the...
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Africa Taking Center Stage in China’s Quest for Resources
It is “the single largest source of mineral commodities for the United States, particularly for resources like rare earth elements, germanium, and industrial diamonds,” according to the United States...
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Against Backdrop of Tech Wars, Russia Seeks to Boost Footprint in Africa
As the tech wars deepen, the United States is — finally — taking important first steps to secure critical mineral resource supply chains both domestically and through cooperative agreements with allied...
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