Blog • Aug 2, 2023
Nationalization in the Mining Industry
The history of nationalization in the mining industry is a complex tapestry woven from governments' desire to assert control over valuable natural resources and their pursuit…
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Blog • Aug 1, 2023
U.S. Government Proposes the BRIDGE to DRC
In an effort to secure critical mineral supply channels and promote ethical sourcing practices, the U.S. government has introduced the ambitious 'BRIDGE to DRC Act.' This…
Blog • Aug 1, 2023
Navigating China’s Influence: Vulnerabilities
As China continues to expand its global influence, the repercussions of its expanding presence in Southeast, Central, and Eastern Europe have come under intense scrutiny. This…
Blog • Jul 31, 2023
China’s Footprint in the Congo: Dominating
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has long been renowned for its extensive cobalt reserves, a key component in the production of batteries for electric…
Blog • Jul 30, 2023
Avalon and Metso Join Forces to Pave the Way
The province of Ontario in Canada - Avalon Resources Ltd. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Metso Corporation, the global champion in critical minerals…
Blog • Jul 30, 2023
No More Plundering: Africa’s Bid to Assert
As the global demand for green minerals increases, Africa finds itself at the center of a new chapter in its mining history that is both promising…
Blog • Jul 29, 2023
Angola & DRC Partner to Revive Crucial Railway
Angola and DRC (the Democratic Republic of the Congo) have announced a joint project to rehabilitate a vital railway line that connects the two countries in…
Blog • Jul 28, 2023
DRC Enacts New Tax Policy: Miners Required to
The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has implemented a new tax policy that requires all mining companies to pay their taxes in…
Blog • Jul 28, 2023
Engineer Unemployment Persists Despite
Unfortunately, the current economic downturn has been particularly hard on engineers, with hiring freezes and layoffs affecting even highly qualified and experienced professionals. In the midst…
Blog • Jul 27, 2023
DOD Renews PEO Summit to Improve Acquisition
The Department of Defense (DOD) rescheduled the PEO Summit for the 25th and 26th of July, 2023, in an effort to enhance acquisition collaboration across the…
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