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Guinea’s bauxite exports surge 36% to 99.8 million tons in first half of 2025, driven by strong Chinese demand
Guinea's bauxite exports have experienced a significant surge in the first half of 2025, reaching a record 99.8 million metric tons—a 36% increase...
Gabonese President Brice Oligui Nguema seeks U.S. investment to process mineral resources domestically
Gabonese President Brice Oligui Nguema has actively sought to attract foreign investment to bolster the nation's economic development, particularly in the processing of...
Colombian President Petro retracts accusations against U.S. officials in letter to Trump amid escalating tensions
Colombian President Gustavo Petro sought to de-escalate rising tensions with the United States by sending a letter to President Donald Trump. In this...
President Trump Delays New Tariffs Until August 1, Causing Mixed Reactions Among Trade Partners and Businesses
President Donald Trump has postponed the implementation of new tariffs on key trading partners until August 1, 2025, a move that has elicited...
China Criticizes Manufacturers Over Price Wars Amid Deflation Concerns
China's government has intensified its criticism of manufacturers and local authorities for promoting overproduction and excessive price competition, attributing these practices to ongoing...
China’s BYD to start assembling electric cars in Brazil
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD has commenced production at its new plant in Camaçari, Bahia State, Brazil, marking a significant milestone in...
Bolivian Congress erupts in chaos over $2 billion lithium contracts with China and Russia, leading to physical altercations and protests against the deals.
Bolivia's Congress erupted into chaos on July 3, 2025, during a contentious debate over proposed lithium extraction contracts with Chinese and Russian firms,...
Botswana’s Debswana Diamond Company Halts Production Amid Persistent Weak Global Demand
Botswana's Debswana Diamond Company has announced temporary production halts at several of its mines due to sustained weak global demand for diamonds. The...
Algerian President Tebboune Chairs Meeting to Activate One-Stop Shop Service
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has initiated a significant reform to streamline the country's investment processes by activating the One-Stop Shop service. This move...
EU Enhances Relations with South Africa to Counter Global Power Shifts
European Union (EU) and South Africa convened their eighth bilateral summit in Cape Town, underscoring a mutual commitment to strengthening their strategic partnership...
