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Kim Jong-un Demands Exponential Nuclear Weapons Growth
Kim Jong-un orders 'exponential' growth of North Korea's nuclear arsenal after inspecting a new uranium enrichment facility, doubling production capacity in five years, per KCNA and IAEA reports.
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Fed to Hold Rates Steady in June: Trump Disappointed
The Fed is expected to hold interest rates steady at its June 2025 meeting, disappointing Trump who wants cuts. The Beige Book shows rising consumer strain, income inequality, and tariff-driven inflation complicating the outlook.
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Copper Chokepoint: 2026 Supply Deficit Threatens Electrification, AI, Rearmament
Global copper supply deficit hits 150,000-330,000 tons in 2026 as demand from AI, EVs, defense, and electrification surges. S&P Global warns of 10M ton gap by 2040. Learn how the copper chokepoint threatens industrial policy goals.
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ReSourceEU Plan: Europe's Critical Minerals Dilemma in 2026
Europe's ReSourceEU plan commits €3B but needs €100B+ by 2030 to meet CRMA targets. With China controlling 90% of rare earth processing and Gulf SWFs outspending the EU, can IMERA emergency powers and stockpiling close the...
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Critical Minerals Geopolitics: The New Scramble Reshaping Supply Chains in 2026
China controls 70% of rare-earth processing while the US, EU, and Gulf states race to secure lithium, cobalt, and copper supply chains in 2026. Geoeconomic confrontation tops global risks. Learn how critical mineral diplomacy...
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Critical Minerals Arms Race: Project Vault, China Controls, 2026
China's 2026 export controls on rare earths caused sixfold price spikes and slashed European licensing below 25%. The US launched Project Vault ($12B reserve) and the 54-nation FORGE alliance. Can the West rebuild supply...