North Korea to give China right to mine rare earths in return for investment in solar plants – report

China could gain access to a rare earth mine in North Korea in exchange for investment in solar energy, a Chinese industry association website said. The deal could ease North Korea’s chronic power shortages. … Read More >North Korea to give China right to mine rare earths in return for investment in solar plants – report

Trade war with China no longer helping Trump position himself as ‘Mr. America First’ – Prof. Wolff tells Boom Bust

US and Chinese trade negotiators are working on nailing down a Phase 1 deal for their presidents to sign next month, US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has said. … Read More >Trade war with China no longer helping Trump position himself as ‘Mr. America First’ – Prof. Wolff tells Boom Bust