Talks lay groundwork for a summit between EU and Chinese leaders in Beijing on July 24 and 25. The European Union’s foreign policy chief has urged China to end restrictions on the export of rare earth elements and warned that Chinese firms’ support for Russia’s war in Ukraine posed a serious threat to European security….
London, UK, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a move that’s catching the attention of both new and seasoned crypto users, ZA Miner, a UK-based cloud mining platform, has rolled out a simplified crypto mining experience with a target of making crypto more accessible than ever. The platform is built with first-time users in mind, offering…
The United States has reached an agreement with China on accelerating shipments of rare earth minerals to the US, amid efforts to end a trade war between the world’s two biggest economies. US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the US had signed a deal with China the previous day, without providing more details,…
Standard setters agreed Wednesday to publish changes to the voluntary guidelines underpinning corporate global environmental, social, and governance disclosure rules. The International Sustainability Standards Board unanimously agreed to ratify the changes to reporting rules for mining companies, electricity firms, and food companies. The ISSB requires companies to report on all areas of sustainability considered material—or…
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Sunday, June 8, 2025. Here are the highlights: 8 New Tourist Attractions to Explore in Hong Kong; 10 Must-Visit Tourist Spots in Raja Ampat, Indonesia’s Last Paradise on Earth; and No Indication of Violations by PT GAG Nikel in Raja Ampat, Energy Ministry Says. The following is…
A massive acid spill from a Chinese-owned copper mine in Zambia, which has caused severe environmental damage along a major river, could also cause severe diplomatic damage between the two countries, according to observers. On February 18, a tailings dam containing acid waste from the Sino-Metals Leach Zambia copper mine – which is majority-owned by…
Frank Voon joined Jones Day as a partner in its corporate practice in Hong Kong, the firm announced Monday. Voon advises on complex, cross-border mergers and acquisitions, and private equity transactions across the automotive, health-care and life sciences, mining and energy, real estate, and technology industries. He represents multinational corporations and state-owned entities on their…
The U.K.’s ruling Labour Party has a 103-year winning streak in Wales, but that could end next May. POLITICO talked to officials, politicians and disillusioned steelworkers to track the rapid rise of Farage’s Reform UK. Feb 25 23 mins read Source link
The Cook Islands said Saturday it has struck a five-year agreement with China to cooperate in exploring and researching the Pacific nation’s seabed mineral riches. A copy of the deal — signed during a state visit to China that has been criticised by former colonial ruler New Zealand — showed it covers working together in…
A woman returned to a small village in southwestern China to find her kitchen floor on the verge of collapsing, just before the latest sinkhole – of more than 30 recorded in the past 17 months – in the area opened up beneath her home. The Baxiangping community within Xiangping village, northeast of Fuquan city,…