Mining sector

Latin America FDI surge continues

3 clusters · 39 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Banreservas and Banco Popular Meet to Boost Dominican Financial System

Early July 2026 Ecuador reported a sharp rise in first‑quarter foreign direct investment, hinting at a regional upswing. By late July the Dominican Republic’s central bank confirmed FDI of US$3.276 billion in the first h

Global copper price surge impacts

4 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Copper Price Forecasts Influence Agricultural Leases and Mining Costs

Analysts continue to cite a more‑than‑30 % rise in copper prices – now observed for both 2021 and 2023 – as a major cost driver for manufacturing, power‑grid construction, agricultural irrigation and defence equipment wo

Brazil mining expansion and environmental impacts

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Carajás Iron Mine and Jwaneng Diamond Mine Highlight Global Mining Impacts

The first snapshot describes Brazil’s emerging role in the critical‑mineral supply chain, noting that the country holds roughly a quarter of global graphite reserves and large rare‑earth deposits. It highlights that most

South America-Mexico agribusiness expo (June‑July 2026)

18 clusters · 173 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Javier Milei ties energy, mining growth to eliminate export retentions

The 138th Exposición Rural in Palermo (16‑26 July 2026) anchored Argentina’s agribusiness policy shift. President Javier Milei opened the fair by confirming a multi‑year plan to cut export retentions: soybean levies to 1

Japan local festivals & openings summer 2026

2 clusters · 61 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: China’s 2025 GDP tops 140 trillion yuan as renewable energy capacity hits 40.4 GW

Late July 2026 saw a wave of cultural festivals, community openings and seasonal activities across Japan. High schools staged major summer cultural festivals on July 25‑26, highlighted by the "アチアチ青春爆発フェスだゾ！" at Shiroish