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In a 2021 climate summit, nearly 200 governments agreed to phase down coal, and major banks pledged to decarbonize.

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How China tightened its grip over its rare earth sector

Through consolidation and quotas, Beijing has turned a once-unruly sector, responsible for 90% of rare earth processing capacity, into a powerful source of diplomatic leverage.

Reuters | July 7, 2025 | 3:41 pm

China’s PBOC keeps buying gold as reserves grow for eighth month

Bullion held by the People’s Bank of China rose by 70,000 troy ounces last month, according to data on Monday.

Bloomberg News | July 7, 2025 | 9:14 am

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Third of chip production could face copper supply disruptions by 2035, PwC report says

Banks channeled $385 billion into coal industry since COP26

How China tightened its grip over its rare earth sector

China’s PBOC keeps buying gold as reserves grow for eighth month