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By Rhod Mackenzie
The concentration of production of critical minerals (nickel, copper, lithium, etc.) in a small number of countries and the imposition of export restrictions by the 2030s could create serious problems for high-tech industries around the world. This is the conclusion reached by ana...
By Rhod Mackenzie
Russia's oil reserves are expected to last for only a further 26 years, according to the latest assessment given by the head of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Alexander Kozlov.
On initial observation, this figure appears to be of a frightning nature. Will Russia really run...
By Rhod Mackenzie
In 2024 Russia produced record levels of alcohol including wine,beer and spririts although alcohol consumption and exports rose. Rhod Mackenzie looks at the sector and what is behind the increase in the volume of production.
In 2024, Russia set a new record for alcohol producti...
By Rhod Mackenzie
The global financial system is no longer exclusively a matter for the West. The decision by the Chinese agency CCXI to assign a BBB+g credit rating to Russia is not merely a technical assessment; it is a symbol of a global turning point. It is evident that Fitch, Standard and Poo...
By Rhod Mackenzie
the EU puts duties Russian fertilisers this will cause food shortages, rising prices and farm bankruptsies
The EU imposing duties on Russian and belarussian fertilisers will cause consumers in the European Union to face "Rising food prices caused by the large-scale by farm...
By Rhod Mackenzie
According to S&P Global, seaborne exports of Russian crude oil increased by more than 50% in April, reaching a 13-month high. In particular, oil tankers from G7 countries have been actively involved in transportation. Lets explore the reasons behind Western ships' increased invol...
