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Madagascar seeks economic lifeline from UAE to cushion blow from US tariff threat
Business Insider Africa
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June 2, 2025
Madagascar is looking to boost investments from the United Arab Emirates to drive growth in its tourism and energy sectors, a move that has become more urgent as it faces steep tariffs from the US. The United States is Madagascar’s third-largest...
She’s at home in rural Madagascar
Youth Journalism International
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June 7, 2025
Andrainjato Kiririoka, MADAGASCAR – My hometown is Andrainjato Kiririoka, a small village in Madagascar surrounded by mountains. The people there love and help each other. They are welcoming and not arrogant. Listen to an audio recording of this...
Graphite growth charging ahead – Mining.com.au
Skillings Mining Review - Florida
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June 5, 2025
Natural graphite demand is projected to grow substantially as the need for lithium-ion batteries and active anode material accelerates leading to an expected near-term supply deficit in the non-metallic mineral. The International Energy Agency...
Feature: Sowing seeds of hope -- Chinese agronomist's 18-year dedication to Madagascar's rice dream
Xinhua News Agency
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ANTANANARIVO, June 5 (Xinhua) -- As usual, 67-year-old Chinese agronomist Hu Yuefang started his day at dawn, donning a wide-brimmed hat and draping a towel over his shoulders. Barefooted and with trousers rolled up, he waded into the muddy...
Ukrainian graphite and Serbian lithium mining among the EU’s new strategic projects
CEENERGYNEWS
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June 5, 2025
The Commission has identified projects related to strategic raw materials in non-EU countries for the first time. The 13 selected developments add to the existing list of 47 strategic projects focusing on critical raw materials. Seven of the...
Research & Commentary: Heartland Policy Study Provides State-Level Blueprint for Curbing the Destructive Expansion of Industrial Solar Power
The Heartland Institute
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A new Policy Study from The Heartland Institute details the major problems caused by the construction of industrial solar facilities and offers legislators solutions they should consider to prevent large scale solar development in their states. In...
Investornewsbreaks Energy Fuels Inc. (NYSE American: UUUU) (TSX: EFR) Hits Uranium Production Record, Advances Key U.S. Projects
MENAFN
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June 3, 2025
(MENAFN- Investor Brand Network) Energy Fuels (NYSE American: UUUU) (TSX: EFR) a leading U.S. producer of uranium and rare earth elements, announced record May production from its high-grade Pinyon Plain mine in Arizona, with 258,745 pounds of...
Sumitomo's Madagascar nickel mine transforms into $3bn money pit
Nikkei Asia
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TOKYO -- A Madagascar nickel mining operation has generated over 430 billion yen ($3 billion) in net losses for Sumitomo Corp. since the Japanese trading house joined the project two decades ago. Sumitomo acquired a stake in the Ambatovy mine in...
Critically endangered chameleon discovered outside its known habitat in Madagascar
Mongabay
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June 3, 2025
In April, researchers found individuals of a critically endangered chameleon species in southwestern Madagascar. Furcifer belalandaensis had not previously been recorded outside of a tiny area threatened by deforestation for charcoal and...
Madagascar - victim of a past and present colonial policy
International Viewpoint
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The truth about the 1947 massacres The trip was marked by the signing of a financial agreement for the construction of the Volobe hydroelectric dam. France’s state-owned energy company, EDF, will join the consortium with a contribution of around...
Tweaking Big Brands And Pleasing Consumers
Forbes
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As times and tastes change, many companies are rolling the dice and taking a chance on reformulation ... More of their classic products.getty From the Colosseum to Coca-Cola, Mona Lisa to Mondelez’s billion-dollar brands, classics are classics,...
Back to Tampere: WOMEX 2025 Reveals First Set of Showcases
World Music Central
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June 16, 2025
WOMEX, the leading world music expo, has announced the first wave of Official Showcase artists for its 31st edition, set to take place in Tampere, Finland, from October 22–26, 2025. This marks the second time the event returns to Tampere,...
Nat Geo’s ‘Underdogs’ Hilariously Celebrates Nature’s Unsung Animal Heroes
PetaPixel - California
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June 16, 2025
National Geographic’s newest wildlife documentary series, Underdogs, celebrates nature’s unsung heroes and adds a generous helping of humor thanks to Ryan Reynolds’ narration. PetaPixel spoke to Mark Linfield and Vanessa Berlowitz, co-founders of...
Cedar Rapids’ Eco Lips, like many small manufacturers is adjusting to uncertainty amid tariffs
The Gazette - Iowa
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The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. CEDAR RAPIDS — The Eco Lips plant in northeast Cedar Rapids was humming along on a recent weekday morning, its 100 employees producing and packaging...
Mining innovations to reduce carbon footprints
ESI Africa
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May 22, 2025
When it comes to energy, the mining sector faces criticism of its reliance on fossil fuels—and the industry is taking heed. Mine operations worldwide are reporting the adoption of renewable energy solutions. Let’s explore the projects leading this...
In Madagascar, Fondation H Anchors a Rising Contemporary Scene
The New York Observer
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May 31, 2025
An installation view of Yinka Shonibare’s “Safiotra.” Photo: Fabio Thierry Andriamiarintsoa © Fondation H This past April, scores of art world insiders from institutions, organizations and galleries—MoMA, Serpentine Gallery, V&A East and Goodman...
The power of islands: offshore Africa enters a new energy era
African Business
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May 30, 2025
Scattered around the fringes of the continent, Africa’s small island countries are notable for their diversity. Some – such as Mauritius, a hub for financial services, and Cabo Verde, a tourist hotspot – are relatively wealthy. Others, like...
Work starts on 5 MW of solar in Madagascar
pv-magazine
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May 29, 2025
Construction has begun on a 5 MW solar plant with 3.2 MWh of battery storage off Madagascar’s northwestern coast. The project aims to cut local electricity costs and support round-the-clock power supply. May 29, 2025 Patrick Jowett Image:...
Madagascar distributes mature poultry to rural farmers
Food Business Africa Magazine
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May 20, 2025
MADAGASCAR – The first batch of day-old chicks reared by Livestock Feed Limited (LFL) in Madagascar has grown into fully developed birds and is now being handed over to small-scale farmers across the country. These birds, which are suitable for...
Escalating Threats to Maritime Security in the Western Indian Ocean Region
Center for International Maritime Security - Washington D.C.
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June 16, 2025
African Maritime Forces Week By Brigadier General John M. Waweru (Ret.), IMO Consultant Introduction The Western Indian Ocean Region (WIO) holds substantial geopolitical and economic importance due to its location along vital international sea...