Biden’s pro-ESG veto will err on the side of free markets
Biden’s pro-ESG veto will err on the side of free markets
First Published by Business Day on   March 9th, 2023
Authored chapter 5, "The Impact of Climate Change on Long-Term Growth and Debt Sustainability" in "The World Bank’s Role in and Use of the Low-Income Country Debt Sustainability Framework"
Authored chapter 5, "The Impact of Climate Change on Long-Term Growth and Debt Sustainability" in "The World Bank’s Role in and Use of the Low-Income Country Debt Sustainability Framework"
First Published by World Bank on   March 9th, 2023
It pays to future-proof climate investments
It pays to future-proof climate investments
First Published by Business Day on   February 23rd, 2023
Zambia shows it’s not too late for SA’s mining sector
Zambia shows it’s not too late for SA’s mining sector
First Published by Business Day on   February 16th, 2023
Without stents, mining industry is headed for a heart attack
Without stents, mining industry is headed for a heart attack
First Published by Business Day on   February 9th, 2023
China’s ‘warm embrace’ not always in Africa’s best interest
China’s ‘warm embrace’ not always in Africa’s best interest
First Published by Business Day on   February 2nd, 2023
Agoa shows US has successfully courted Africa
Agoa shows US has successfully courted Africa
First Published by Business Day on   January 26th, 2023
Keep Eskom off the balance sheet and the budget
Keep Eskom off the balance sheet and the budget
First Published by Business Day on   January 19th, 2023
SA should be making better use of its mineral resources to create jobs
SA should be making better use of its mineral resources to create jobs
First Published by Business Day on   January 12th, 2023
Could Africa replace China as the world’s source of rare earth elements?
Could Africa replace China as the world’s source of rare earth elements?
First Published by Brookings on   December 29th, 2022
An awful 2022, but a few encouraging upsides
An awful 2022, but a few encouraging upsides
First Published by Business Day on   December 8th, 2022
SA’s motor export industry at risk as the West goes green
SA’s motor export industry at risk as the West goes green
First Published by Business Day on   November 23rd, 2022


The Bank Trump Is Relying On for Rare-Earth Minerals
The Bank Trump Is Relying On for Rare-Earth Minerals
First Published by The New York Times on   March 9th, 2026
This mineral makes your life run – and now it’s a trade issue
This mineral makes your life run – and now it’s a trade issue
First Published by CNN on   February 11th, 2026
The Cornish mine that could help Trump in his new arms race with China
The Cornish mine that could help Trump in his new arms race with China
First Published by The Telegraph on   February 10th, 2026
What are critical minerals and why do countries need them?
What are critical minerals and why do countries need them?
First Published by BBC on   February 5th, 2026
Canada opens door to defense capital
Canada opens door to defense capital
First Published by Politico on   December 17th, 2025
Silicon Valley Is Racing to Make Critical Minerals—and Blunt China’s Dominance
Silicon Valley Is Racing to Make Critical Minerals—and Blunt China’s Dominance
First Published by The Wall Street Journal on   December 10th, 2025
The Failed Crusade to Keep a Rare-Earths Mine Out of China’s Hands
The Failed Crusade to Keep a Rare-Earths Mine Out of China’s Hands
First Published by The Wall Street Journal on   November 22nd, 2025
Rare-earth magnet maker plans 1,000-job factory in North Carolina
Rare-earth magnet maker plans 1,000-job factory in North Carolina
First Published by Axios on   November 18th, 2025
Gracelin Baskaran on the Rare Earths Showdown
Gracelin Baskaran on the Rare Earths Showdown
First Published by The Wire China on   November 9th, 2025
Trump scrambles for minerals to break dependence on China
Trump scrambles for minerals to break dependence on China
First Published by Axios on   November 8th, 2025
Trump meets Central Asian leaders to boost critical mineral ties
Trump meets Central Asian leaders to boost critical mineral ties
First Published by Reuters on   November 7th, 2025
How China’s Rare Earth Chokehold Could Strangle Europe’s Military Buildup
How China’s Rare Earth Chokehold Could Strangle Europe’s Military Buildup
First Published by The New York Times on   November 6th, 2025