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The Midas Touch, or Not So Much? The Mythical Metal vs Shares
Gold is the age-old standard that once underpinned our modern currencies; what value does it have in physical form? In times of economic uncertainty and geopolitical turbulence, gold traditionally serves as an icon of stability. The weighty precious metal has
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The Midas Touch: Physical Gold vs Gold Shares
Gold: A Hedge Against Uncertainty Gold has long been considered a safe haven in times of economic instability. As Forbes reports, gold prices tend to rise during geopolitical tensions, making it a popular hedge against inflation and currency depreciation. But
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A Bold Shift in the Desert: Saudi Arabia’s $100bn Mining Venture and the Future of Battery Metals
Saudi Arabia is accelerating its economic transformation. In its latest move to reduce reliance on the oil that has long been the backbone of its economy, the Kingdom recently announced a massive mineral exploration project valued at $100 billion. This
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Russian Gas Transit to Europe Discontinued Following Lapse of Ukrainian Agreement
Ukraine has terminated a longstanding transit arrangement that, even amid an active conflict with Moscow since 2022, allowed Russian oil and gas to continue flowing to European markets. By choosing not to renew the deal, Kyiv has cut off a
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Generational Call-to-Arms in the Fight to Save Our World
An Irish group puts into words the unspoken fears of a global population, and turns buzzwords into direct action. Environmental services and technology business FLI Global is ready to take on the world — or its problems, anyway. The firm,
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The Man Driving the Rio Tinto Bus: Meet Jakob Stausholm
Rio Tinto chief executive Jakob Stausholm is steering this mining giant as it rolls towards sustainability. Since taking over as CEO in January 2021, Stausholm has led the company through hills and valleys of transition, aiming always for environmental responsibility,
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Nordea Asset Management: Uniting Investors to Confront Rising Menace of Methane
By Eric Pedersen, Head of Responsible Investments at Nordea Asset Management If the world has any chance of slowing the rate of global warming, methane emissions must be cut. This greenhouse gas is estimated to account for as much as
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Compelling Case for Making Guinea the Destination for Your Next Investment
When you consider the appeals and advantages of the West African country, think beyond extractives… World renowned as the home of the largest bauxite and untapped high-grade iron ore reserves, the West African nation of Guinea is open for business
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UAE’s Economic Progress to Extend Beyond Post-Oil Era
Nearly seven years ago, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan provided a glimpse of what the future holds for the UAE. “In 50 years, when we might have the last barrel of oil, the question is: When
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Climate change denier, Mining Champion, Sworn Enemy of Green Policies — Gina Rinehart’s Lonely, Determined Path
The Thatcher fan and chair of Hancock Prospecting has little sympathy for the Left, green policies, or the Channel Nine TV station… By TONY LENNOX Gina Rinehart has the power to move mountains — literally — and the chair of
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