A mix of political populism, higher commodity prices, and the expectation electrification will spur demand for some raw materials has led resource-holding governments to change the rules for miners operating in their countries. In most cases, governments are seeking to increase their share of profits, rather than all-out resource nationalism,
From washing machines and ovens to microwaves and fridges, today’s homes are packed with appliances and devices that have become crucial to modern living. Many of these devices incorporate connected technology that, for instance, enables people to use their smartphones to turn their washing machine on and off. At the
Southeast Asia’s biggest economy suffered a drop in foreign direct investment last year, but one area that attracted more overseas money was nickel processing, including a $4 billion Chinese-led project to produce battery-grade nickel chemicals to power electric vehicles (EVs). Indonesia is also set to overtake Japan and India to