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China's Southeast Asia Expansion: Balancing Economic Growth with Environmental Concerns

Driven by stricter regulations and overcapacity at home, Chinese companies are expanding their mining and processing operations across Southeast Asia, raising concerns about environmental damage and social impacts, despite also funding clean energy projects in the region.

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Ecuador Ordered to Protect Last Isolated Indigenous Groups

On March 13, 2024, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights ruled that Ecuador must protect the Tagaeri and Taromenane, Ecuador's last voluntarily isolated indigenous groups, from threats like oil extraction and illegal logging, following a 19-year legal battle.

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Fraser's UNDRIP Remarks Highlight Canada's Indigenous Development Dilemma

Justice Minister Sean Fraser's accurate statement on the lack of Indigenous veto power in Canadian law under UNDRIP sparked a political crisis, revealing the tension between legal obligations and political goals regarding industrial development on Indigenous lands.

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Sáttítla Highlands Monument Designation Faces Legal Challenge

President Biden designated the 224,676-acre Sáttítla Highlands in northeastern California as a national monument in January 2024, protecting it from energy development, fulfilling a decades-long effort by the Pit River Tribe; however, President Trump aims to reverse this, triggering a legal battle.

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Amur Oblast's GRP Reaches 1 Trillion Rubles in 2024

The Amur Oblast Governor reported a record-breaking 1 trillion ruble GRP in 2024, driven by infrastructure development, resource extraction, and growing Sino-Russian trade, positioning the region as a key economic player in the Russian Far East.

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Ukraine to Vote on Controversial US Resource Deal

The Ukrainian parliament will vote this week on a US-Ukraine resource extraction agreement involving a 10-year joint venture, shared profits, and a joint investment fund; the deal waives Ukraine's debt for past military aid but lacks binding security guarantees, sparking intense debate.

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Adani's Carmichael Mine: Zero Tax Despite Billions in Revenue

Despite initial projections of $22 billion in tax revenue and 10,000 jobs, Adani's Carmichael coal mine, operational since late 2021, generated over $1.27 billion in revenue in 2025 but paid zero company tax due to reported losses and complex financial structures, highlighting regulatory failures an...

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Trump's DRC Peace Deal: Securing Minerals, Risking Sovereignty

The Trump administration brokered a peace deal between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda on June 27th in Washington, aiming to secure access to DRC's vast mineral resources vital for the US tech sector, while simultaneously facing concerns about DRC's sovereignty and potential exploitation...

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DRC-Rwanda Peace Deal Faces Hurdles Despite Government Acclaim

The DRC and Rwanda signed a US-brokered peace agreement to end conflict in eastern DRC, focusing on ceasefire, economic cooperation, and neutralizing armed groups; however, the M23 rebel group rejected the deal, raising concerns about implementation and inclusivity.

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New Mexico Court Rejects Oil and Gas Pollution Lawsuit

A New Mexico appeals court on Tuesday rejected a lawsuit alleging the state's insufficient protection against oil and gas pollution, citing the legislature's authority to balance environmental concerns with resource development; environmental groups plan to appeal.

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Ukraine to Vote on Controversial US Resource Agreement

The Ukrainian parliament is set to vote on a controversial US-Ukraine agreement establishing an investment fund for reconstruction, funded by Ukraine's natural resources and granting the US preferential access, sparking debate over transparency and security guarantees.

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US-Ukraine Joint Investment Fund Agreement Signed

The US and Ukraine signed an agreement on April 30th to create a joint investment fund for reconstruction, with Ukraine contributing 50% of revenue from new raw material licenses and the US providing financial and potential in-kind contributions; investments are expected after the conflict concludes...

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