Soaring long-term demand for copper will require as much as US$250bn in investment over the next five years, UN research says, yet analysts warn the mining sector is bracing for a tariff-induced recession. Global demand for copper is expected to rise 40% by 2040, driven by digital expansion and clean energy, UN Trade & Development…| Global Trade Review (GTR)
Atradius DSB is preparing to launch a product aimed at boosting critical mineral imports into the Netherlands, joining several other export credit agencies (ECAs) in tackling concerns over long-term supply. The Dutch ECA has started a pilot phase for a facility that will enable loan guarantees for foreign raw materials projects, thereby bolstering manufacturing in ...| Global Trade Review (GTR)
Western nations have agreed to collaborate on expanding export credit agency (ECA) backing and development finance for critical minerals, following concerns over lagging investment in long-term supply and over-reliance on China. The Minerals Security Partnership, a coalition of 14 countries including all G7 states, Australia, India and South Korea as well as the European Union, ...| Global Trade Review (GTR)