July 2025

In a development that could disrupt critical industrial supply chains across Asia, China has imposed fresh export restrictions on rare-earth magnets and related raw materials—an essential component in everything from electric vehicles to…

In 2024, the United States consumed about 94 quadrillion British thermal units (quads) of energy, a 1% increase from 2023, according to our Monthly Energy Review. Fossil fuels—petroleum, natural gas, and coal—accounted for 82% of…

XRP crypto bulls are targeting $3. Ripple, the issuer of RLUSD stablecoin, has submitted an application to the OCC for a national banking license. Yesterday, XRP crypto surged, closing above $2.20 and extending gains initiated on June 23.…

Liebherr-Canada has recently handed over four PR 776 dozers to Taseko Mines at its Gibraltar mine in British Columbia, marking a major milestone for the OEM’s Canada business. Of the four PR 776 dozers, one is the latest generation of…

In many markets European carmakers are falling behind Chinese EV manufacturers as they have little to offer to aspiring drivers in the Global South right now. Last year Luca de Meo took me aside at the Geneva motor show to explain…

India's cement logistics just received a sustainability upgrade. With the introduction of specialized tank containers, CONCOR takes a giant leap toward decarbonizing the infrastructure supply chain. The Container Corporation of India Ltd.…

The Trump family appears to have a much bigger stake in the crypto world than most people realized. New data from Arkham Intelligence shows that wallets linked to Donald Trump, his son Barron, and several associated tokens hold more than…

In a significant move aimed at enhancing transparency, efficiency, and investor confidence in India’s mining sector, the Ministry of Coal is set to launch a dedicated Exploration Module on the Single Window Clearance System (SWCS) portal.…

Changes to Batteries Regulation rules would threaten responsible and resilient supply chains and weaken European companies’ competitive advantage. A coalition of over 30 global civil society organisations, labour organisations,…

Ripple is making a serious move into traditional finance. The company behind XRP has applied for a national banking charter in the United States, aiming to bring its RLUSD stablecoin under direct federal oversight. This isn’t just about…