Germany and China Seek to Reset Trade Ties TEC News November 24, 2025 Following export disputes, the rivals attempt renewed cooperation—planning high-level visits to strengthen economic dialogue.
China’s Restrictions on Rare Earth Exports Spur EU Retaliation Zolta Győri October 24, 2025 Beijing’s latest move has sent shockwaves through Europe’s supply chains, leaving factories scrambling and Brussels vowing to respond.
Sweden Relocates Historic Church to Make Way for Iron Mining Zolta Győri August 20, 2025 State-owned mining company LKAB estimates ground instability will require relocating about 6,000 people and 3,000 homes.
Who Controls Rare Earth Minerals Can Control the World Robert Fig May 31, 2025 U.S. attempts to challenge China’s dominance over rare earth elements explain President Trump’s interest in Ukraine and Greenland
Trump Authorises Deep Sea Mining in International Waters, China Unhappy TEC News / AFP April 25, 2025 The move is part of a broader U.S. strategy to break China’s quasi-monopoly on rare-earth minerals and metals.
Ukraine Wants “Mutually Acceptable” Minerals Deal With U.S. TEC News April 1, 2025 The announcement comes as data suggests the Russian advance has slowed for the fourth consecutive month.
Trump Criticises Both Putin and Zelensky Over Ceasefire Talks TEC News March 31, 2025 The U.S. president said he was “very angry” with his Russian counterpart, and said Ukraine could have “big, big problems.”
Zelensky U-Turns and Agrees to U.S. Deal and Peace Tamás Orbán March 5, 2025 The unorthodox U.S. strategy is vindicated as Europe’s ‘peace through strength’ approach collapses.
Ukraine’s Rare Earths: Who Will Get the Mineral Advantage? Javier Villamor March 3, 2025 Ukrainian territory is highly coveted for its immense natural resources that both the U.S. and Europe hope to get access to.
Macron’s Fever Dream of a ‘Special Relationship’ with Donald Trump Hélène de Lauzun February 25, 2025 Emmanuel Macron posed as Europe’s spokesman at his meeting with the U.S. president, but no EU leader shares his Ukraine defence plans.
