The UK’s critical minerals wake-up call: why midstream processing is the missing link Opinion With rising geopolitical tensions and soaring demand for rare earth elements, the UK must invest in midstream critical mineral processing to reduce reliance on China and secure its defence, energy, and technology sectors, says Nitesh Shah I have over 30 years’ experience across commodities, mining and advanced materials –watching as the UK and the West [...]
Britain should offer Ukraine our own minerals deal Opinion The door for Ukraine to co-develop its extensive reserves of rare earth minerals with the US appears all but closed. That’s a golden opportunity for Britain, says Andriy Dovbenko The UK has been a steadfast ally to Ukraine, offering military aid and economic support. However, the new £2.26bn loan extended to Ukraine presents an opportunity [...]