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FT News Briefing

The world’s biggest mining project finally gets off the ground

Jan 12, 2024
11:30
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US and UK strike Houthi rebels, US inflation cools interest rate cut expectations, world's biggest mining project faces setbacks, challenges, and scandals, impacting the green energy transition.
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  • US and UK launched military strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen, raising concerns about escalation in the Middle East conflict.
  • Rio Tinto's mining project in Guinea, which took 30 years, highlights the challenges and opportunities in meeting the increasing demand for minerals in remote locations.

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US and UK carry out military strikes in Yemen as response to Houthi attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea

The US and the UK conducted military strikes against the Houthi rebels in Yemen in response to their attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea. These strikes aimed to degrade the group's military capabilities and protect US shipping vessels. The actions of the US and UK are raising concerns about a potential escalation of the conflict in the Middle East.

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