Americans failed to safeguard decades of diplomatic and financial investments in Congo, where the world’s largest supply of cobalt is controlled by Chinese companies backed by Beijing.
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How the U.S. Lost Ground to China in the Contest for Clean Energy
Americans failed to safeguard decades of diplomatic and financial investments in Congo, where the world’s largest supply of cobalt is controlled by Chinese companies backed by Beijing.
The World Wants Greenland’s Minerals, but Greenlanders Are Wary
The island has rare elements needed for electric cars and wind turbines. But protesters are blocking one project, signaling that mining companies must tread carefully.
Iran’s Push to Enrich Uranium Amid Nuclear Talks: What to Know
A highly purified form of uranium is needed to make an atomic bomb, but the main point of Tehran’s action may be to give it leverage in nuclear talks.
Iran Talks Resume, Gingerly, After Attack on Nuclear Site
Another round of Vienna talks on reviving the 2015 nuclear accord is considered to be positive despite an apparent Israeli attack on Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility.
Iran Vows to Increase Uranium Enrichment After Attack on Nuclear Site
Iran also attacked an Israeli cargo ship at sea, raising tensions but causing little or no damage.
Iran and U.S. Agree on Path Back to Nuclear Deal
In indirect talks in Vienna, the U.S. and Iran agreed to try to synchronize Washington’s lifting of sanctions and Iran’s limiting of uranium enrichment.
The Iran Nuclear Talks, Explained
Talks in Vienna to try to bring both the United States and Iran back into compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal were never going to be easy. They might have just gotten even harder.
Iran Increases Uranium Enrichment at Key Nuclear Facility
The move is another a series of escalations with the United States. In another provocation, the country seized a South Korean chemical tanker.
Iran Increases Uranium Enrichment at Key Nuclear Facility
The move is another step toward producing a nuclear weapon. Iran, in another provocation, also seized a South Korean vessel.