Aluminium is considered a critical mineral, and not for its use in kitchen foil. The metal is vital for the global transfer of goods, power transmission, and energy storage. But… read more →
The global market for sukuk – also known as Islamic investment certificates or Islamic bonds – has surpassed $1 trillion, revealed the London Stock Exchange Group’s (LSEG) 2025 Islamic Investment… read more →
Today, 1 July, the European Union (EU) ended its longstanding de minimis exception, which allowed for goods valued under €150 to enter the bloc duty-free. Such goods will now incur… read more →
The global race over critical battery metals is continuously accelerating, but the decisive battle is fought not at the extraction sites but in the refining and recycling facilities. While western… read more →
In 2026, prices of oil, gold, wheat, beef, and other commodities hit all-time highs, fueled by the inflationary effects of the Iran war. But one global good has plummeted –… read more →
As the global energy transition heats up, one continent that we must watch carefully is Africa. The continent is known to hold significant natural resources, especially some of the most… read more →
The post-war liberal trading system isn’t simply fraying. It is being deliberately replaced, and Brussels is doing the replacing. In globalisation’s previous chapter, the prevailing logic was that trade should… read more →
On Wednesday, 20 May, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer finalised a free trade agreement with six Gulf countries, projected to expand the British economy by £3.7 billion annually. However, the… read more →
Mozambique’s parliament has called for the immediate shutdown of all illegal mining operations in the central province of Manica, after widespread mercury contamination was found in drinking water sources used… read more →
The European Commission, the executive cabinet of the European Union (EU), has published the draft Implementation Regulation, covering the ‘Article 9’ regulation of the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM). The… read more →
