On February 8, the U.S. Department of State hosted the inaugural meeting of the C5+1 Critical Minerals Dialogue (CMD) alongside senior officials from all five Central Asian countries. The event represented the first step in implementing the CMD, announced in September during U.S. President Joe Biden’s historic summit with the Central Asian heads of state … Read more
On February 8, 2024, the U.S. Department of State hosted the inaugural meeting of the Critical Minerals Dialogue (CMD) in the C5+1 format, chaired by Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez. The initiative to hold a dialogue on critical minerals was announced by the presidents of the United States, … Read more
At a time of global energy transition, the world is racing to secure critical mineral supplies such as cobalt, nickel, and lithium, so much so that critical minerals security has turned into a strategic geo-economic issue. The electric vehicle (EV) market alone saw unprecedentedly rapid growth of 60 percent in 2022, exceeding 10 million units … Read more
In a global system characterized by geopolitical turbulence, Indonesia stands as a rising economy and key player in international affairs. Over the past two decades, Indonesia has experienced strong economic growth. By 2030, the thriving republic is projected to become one of the world’s seven largest economies and to enter the top five by 2050. … Read more
India emerged from COP28 as a beacon of commitment to a sustainable future, advocating for a phased transition that prioritizes inclusion for all while recognizing the continued role of fossil fuels in the global economy. Yet, amid this discourse, the often-underappreciated narrative of critical minerals has taken center stage in India’s pursuit of a greener, … Read more
November 14 was a pivotal moment in the annals of Indo-Pacific geopolitics, as leaders from 14 nations came together to endorse the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF)’s Supply Chain Agreement. This U.S. initiative is the bedrock of an ambitious initiative that seeks to transcend the traditional boundaries of trade and supply chain resilience to embrace clean … Read more
On Monday, Indonesian President Joko Widodo will hold a bilateral meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House on Monday, prior to next week’s APEC Leaders’ Meeting in San Francisco. There will no doubt be a number of issues on the agenda, but according to some reports, one shared interest is both countries’ … Read more
While the Australian prime minister is visiting China for the first time in seven years, ABC News emphasized the necessity of Chinese investment if Australia is to meet its lofty energy transition targets. The article urged the Australian Foreign Investment Review Board to cease hindering Chinese contributions to the critical minerals sector. This positive signal … Read more
Advertisement In the vast, almost haunting expanse of the high Argentine desert, beneath layers of brine and time, lies an element that could easily be mistaken for table salt. Yet, this mineral holds the key to power electric vehicles, cell phones, and the whole green energy revolution. They call it “white gold” – lithium. The … Read more
Magazine Access to critical materials has become a paramount national security concern and the object of increasing competition between China and the United States. Trucks and machinery are seen on the grounds of Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe’s processing plant in Goromonzi about 80 kilometers southeast of the capital Harare, July 5 2023. Credit: AP Photo/Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi … Read more