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The battle for critical minerals: Why the fight over rare earths could shape the future global economy

For much of the 20th century, oil was the world’s most strategically important resource. Countries that controlled energy supplies often held enormous geopolitical and economic influence. Today, however, a new global competition is rapidly emerging around another group of resources that many experts believe could define the 21st century economy: critical minerals.

19 May 2026-23:21
Which Central Asian countries are leading the green energy transition?

As the world accelerates its transition away from fossil fuels, a new geopolitical and economic competition is emerging around renewable energy, green hydrogen, electricity exports, and critical clean technology infrastructure.

19 May 2026-22:30
World Hydrogen Summit opens in Rotterdam with focus on clean energy future

The World Hydrogen Summit & Exhibition has opened in Rotterdam, bringing together global energy leaders, policymakers and investors for one of the industry’s largest events focused on hydrogen and clean energy development. The event is taking place at Rotterdam Ahoy and is expected to gather around 10,000 industry experts from around the world.

19 May 2026-15:16
HSBC backs China’s global clean tech push with $4B

18 May 2026-09:26
UK and Azerbaijan expanded defence cooperation over the past four years, Fergus Auld says

The United Kingdom and Azerbaijan significantly expanded cooperation in defence, investment and reconstruction projects during the past four years, the outgoing British Ambassador to Azerbaijan Fergus Auld said in his farewell remarks.

12 May 2026-22:44
Microsoft may delay 2030 clean energy target, report says

Microsoft is reportedly considering delaying or scaling back its 2030 clean energy goal as the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure drives a sharp increase in electricity demand.

06 May 2026-17:42
China-built water system boosts clean water access in Cambodia

The Battambang Water Supply System in northwest Cambodia’s Battambang province was inaugurated on Thursday, marking a significant upgrade aimed at expanding access to clean water and meeting rising demand in the region.

30 Apr 2026-15:56
Bangladesh announces major clean city initiative for Dhaka

Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday presented a 12-point plan in parliament aimed at transforming Dhaka into a clean and green city.

29 Apr 2026-15:57
Solar surge halts fossil fuel growth as China and India lead historic shift

A record-breaking surge in clean power met all of the world's new electricity demand in 2025, effectively halting the growth of fossil fuel generation.

22 Apr 2026-09:44
Uzbekistan launches clean hydrogen energy project

A new clean energy initiative aimed at developing hydrogen technology has been officially launched in Uzbekistan, marking another step in the country’s transition toward renewable energy.

03 Apr 2026-12:56