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KINSHASA : The Democratic Republic of Congo’s tax authority, the Direction Générale des Impôts (DGI), has escalated its multi-billion-dollar standoff with Glencore by sealing the administrative…
The stability of the global copper market increasingly hinges on a few square miles in the Lualaba Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).…
KOLWEZI, Democratic Republic of Congo : The Democratic Republic of Congo’s national tax authority, the Direction Générale des Impôts (DGI), has forcibly sealed the administrative and…
Lithium Supply Shock: How Zimbabwe’s Export Ban Could Redraw the Global Market The global lithium market reached a significant turning point on February 25, 2026, when…
The global semiconductor supply chain isn't just under pressure; it's being fundamentally rewired. While the mainstream media spent most of 2023 and 2024 treating China’s export…
The November 2025 "pause" wasn't a reversal. It was tactical repositioning. While headlines celebrated China's suspension of certain October 2025 export controls, the core architecture remained…
When the EU steel tariffs proposal was unveiled in October 2025, few in Brussels could have predicted how seismic its effects would be. The European Commission’s…
Mining equipment parts cost 2025 is climbing fast as US copper tariffs drive up rebuild kits, wiring harnesses, and aftermarket expenses.
Key Takeaways U.S. Customs and Border Protection confirmed that 1 kg and 100 oz gold bars are subject to a 39% tariff. The decision caught the…
Argentina eliminates mining export duties under Decree 563/2025, opening the door for investment, growth, and competitive advantage in the global market.
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