# Mining

Beijing’s Great Lakes Gambit: Why China is Pushing for Stability in the DRC

China has urged the UN Security Council to facilitate an immediate ceasefire in the eastern DRC, linking regional peace to the sustainable management of mineral resources. Beijing’s intervention highlights its desire to protect significant mining interests while promoting its own model of 'security through development' in the Great Lakes region.

SoMi2026年4月16日 03:57

#China#Democratic Republic of the Congo#United Nations Security Council

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Business

CATL’s $32 Million Daily Profit Underscores China’s Unshakable Grip on the Global Battery Chain

CATL reported a nearly 50% jump in Q1 2026 profits, surpassing market expectations and generating roughly $32 million in daily earnings. The company is now pivoting toward a vertically integrated mining strategy, enlisting veteran mining expertise to secure its supply chain amid a booming energy storage market.

NeTe2026年4月16日 03:29

#CATL#Lithium Batteries#Energy Storage

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World

Beijing Asserts Role as Peace Broker in DRC as Resource Interests and Security Collide

China has called for an immediate ceasefire and political resolution in the Democratic Republic of the Congo during a UN Security Council briefing. Beijing emphasized the importance of sovereignty and the implementation of Resolution 2773 to restore stability in the conflict-ridden eastern region.

SoMi2026年3月27日 09:27

#China#DRC#United Nations Security Council