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Environment

Fears Trump's deep-sea mining order will irreparably harm ecosystems

fromThe Verge

Bending to industry, Donald Trump issues executive order to "expedite" deep sea mining

The Trump administration is attempting to expedite deep sea mining, raising concerns about environmental impact and international law violations.

Trump signs controversial order to boost deep-sea mining industry

Trump's executive order aims to expand US deep-sea mining for critical minerals, countering China's control in the sector.

fromNew York Post

US news

White House weighs executive order to fast-track deep-sea mining, sources say

fromwww.npr.org

1 month ago

US news

This company wants to be the first to mine the ocean floor, with Trump's help

Environment

Fears Trump's deep-sea mining order will irreparably harm ecosystems

fromThe Verge

Bending to industry, Donald Trump issues executive order to "expedite" deep sea mining

The Trump administration is attempting to expedite deep sea mining, raising concerns about environmental impact and international law violations.

Trump signs controversial order to boost deep-sea mining industry

Trump's executive order aims to expand US deep-sea mining for critical minerals, countering China's control in the sector.

fromNew York Post

US news

White House weighs executive order to fast-track deep-sea mining, sources say

more#deep-sea-mining

#congo

fromwww.twincities.com

1 month ago

World news

Congo and Rwanda sign a US-mediated peace deal aimed at ending decades of bloody conflict

European startups

Critical minerals: The future lies underground and the fight for control is relentless

Leopold II's exploitation of the Congo led to immense suffering and long-term geopolitical struggles over its resources.

fromwww.twincities.com

1 month ago

World news

Congo and Rwanda sign a US-mediated peace deal aimed at ending decades of bloody conflict

European startups

Critical minerals: The future lies underground and the fight for control is relentless

Leopold II's exploitation of the Congo led to immense suffering and long-term geopolitical struggles over its resources.

From Ukraine to Greenland, Are Trump's Geopolitical Ambitions Driven by Mining?

The U.S. clean energy transition relies heavily on critical minerals, while the Trump administration shifts policy back to fossil fuels.

Access to minerals from regions like Ukraine and Greenland is crucial for U.S. industrial and military strategy.

fromThe Atlantic

US politics

Trump's Mineral Paradox

fromTruthout

2 months ago

From Ukraine to Greenland, Are Trump's Geopolitical Ambitions Driven by Mining?

The U.S. clean energy transition relies heavily on critical minerals, while the Trump administration shifts policy back to fossil fuels.

Access to minerals from regions like Ukraine and Greenland is crucial for U.S. industrial and military strategy.

fromThe Atlantic

US politics

Trump's Mineral Paradox

more#clean-energy

2 months ago

Peace for minerals: Negotiations between the US and Democratic Republic of the Congo raise alarm bells

The U.S. aims to secure coltan supplies from the DRC to counter China's dominance, amidst ongoing conflicts impacting local communities.

#us-ukraine-relations

Thursday Briefing

The U.S. has established a joint investment fund with Ukraine focused on mineral reserves, but military support remains uncertain.

fromwww.mediaite.com

Trump Advisor Mike Waltz Predicts We're Going to See Some Movement' After Good Talks' With Ukrainian Leader

U.S. and Ukraine negotiations might resume after recent tensions.

Zelensky remains open to signing a minerals deal with the U.S.

Trump demands public apology from Zelensky before negotiations progress.

No security guarantees in US-Ukraine minerals deal, Zelenksyy says

Success of US-Ukraine economic deal contingent on talks with Trump; crucial security guarantees missing.

Preliminary agreement paves way for potential deeper collaboration based on shared interests.

Thursday Briefing

The U.S. has established a joint investment fund with Ukraine focused on mineral reserves, but military support remains uncertain.

fromwww.mediaite.com

Trump Advisor Mike Waltz Predicts We're Going to See Some Movement' After Good Talks' With Ukrainian Leader

U.S. and Ukraine negotiations might resume after recent tensions.

Zelensky remains open to signing a minerals deal with the U.S.

Trump demands public apology from Zelensky before negotiations progress.

more#us-ukraine-relations

No security guarantees in US-Ukraine minerals deal, Zelenksyy says

Success of US-Ukraine economic deal contingent on talks with Trump; crucial security guarantees missing.

Preliminary agreement paves way for potential deeper collaboration based on shared interests.

#ukraine

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Russo-Ukrainian War

Ukraine poised to sign much anticipated mineral resources deal with the US on Wednesday

Russo-Ukrainian War

Ukraine working on minerals deal as US ceasefire bid grinds on

UK news

fromtheconversation.com

Extracting Critical Minerals in Ukraine Won't Be Simple

Ukraine's mineral wealth is vital for ceasefire negotiations and postwar recovery plans with the U.S.

fromABC News

Trump, Zelenskyy hold high-stakes summit amid tensions over peace talks with Putin

The U.S. and Ukraine agree on access to Ukrainian mineral resources for economic support against Russia.

Is the US-Ukraine mineral deal a win-win agreement?

Ukraine will provide the US access to its mineral wealth, crucial for tech and defense, amidst strategic geopolitical interests.

US Elections

fromtime.com

Why the Trump Administration May Want Ukraine's Minerals

The U.S. will gain access to Ukraine's rich mineral resources crucial for clean energy transition under a new agreement.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Ukraine poised to sign much anticipated mineral resources deal with the US on Wednesday

Ukraine is set to sign a crucial mineral resources deal with the U.S. in Washington, contingent on final approvals.

Russo-Ukrainian War

Ukraine working on minerals deal as US ceasefire bid grinds on

UK news

fromtheconversation.com

Extracting Critical Minerals in Ukraine Won't Be Simple

Ukraine's mineral wealth is vital for ceasefire negotiations and postwar recovery plans with the U.S.

fromABC News

Trump, Zelenskyy hold high-stakes summit amid tensions over peace talks with Putin

The U.S. and Ukraine agree on access to Ukrainian mineral resources for economic support against Russia.

Is the US-Ukraine mineral deal a win-win agreement?

Ukraine will provide the US access to its mineral wealth, crucial for tech and defense, amidst strategic geopolitical interests.

US Elections

fromtime.com

Why the Trump Administration May Want Ukraine's Minerals

The U.S. will gain access to Ukraine's rich mineral resources crucial for clean energy transition under a new agreement.

US Second Lady Usha Vance to visit Greenland DW 03/24/2025

Usha Vance will travel to Greenland to celebrate its culture and heritage amidst US interests in the territory's mineral wealth.

Canada news

fromFast Company

Why major global powers are so interested in Greenland right now

Trump's interest in Greenland underscores the strategic importance of the region amid climate change and global tensions.

Zelenskyy says Ukraine ready to sign minerals deal after US spat

Ukraine is poised to sign a minerals deal with the US, but tensions with Trump complicate negotiations.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Zelenskyy says he may be forced to sign mineral agreement with U.S. in exchange for continued aid

Zelenskyy may accept a U.S. deal for mineral profits in exchange for aid, depending on security guarantees.

Trump official says Zelenskyy will sign US minerals deal in the very short term'

Zelenskyy is expected to sign a minerals agreement with the US, enhancing cooperation and contributing to military and technological needs.

fromeuronews

Zelenskyy says Ukraine ready to sign minerals deal after US spat

Ukraine is poised to sign a minerals deal with the US, but tensions with Trump complicate negotiations.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Zelenskyy says he may be forced to sign mineral agreement with U.S. in exchange for continued aid

Zelenskyy may accept a U.S. deal for mineral profits in exchange for aid, depending on security guarantees.

Trump official says Zelenskyy will sign US minerals deal in the very short term'

Zelenskyy is expected to sign a minerals agreement with the US, enhancing cooperation and contributing to military and technological needs.

more#ukrainian-politics

Europe news

Europe makes slow progress on critical minerals as US and China lead the way

Trump's focus on Greenland is linked to national security and critical minerals.

Europe aims for strategic autonomy in mineral resources against Chinese dominance.

How Trump and Biden Pursued Critical Minerals in Ukraine, Greenland and Other Countries

Trump's focus on Ukraine's minerals reveals a historical pattern of resource-driven foreign policy.

fromTruthout

Civilians in Congo Suffer as Elites at Home and Abroad Jockey for Profits

The M23's control over eastern DRC has escalated conflict and civilian suffering amid complex regional dynamics involving Rwanda and Uganda.

World politics

fromTruthout

As Rwanda-Backed Insurgents Wage War in Congo, Western Nations Stay Silent

The M23 insurgents' advance in eastern Congo is causing mass panic and human rights violations, with thousands displaced.

Western nations are complicit in the violence due to their demand for Congo's minerals and ties with Rwanda.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

In Ukraine, a potential arms-for-minerals deal inspires hope and skepticism

Ukraine's ilmenite reserves are significant but underdeveloped due to war and state policies; potential U.S. partnership may change this.

6 months ago

A Conflict in Congo

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels quickly seized large parts of eastern Congo, raising security concerns amid a humanitarian crisis.