Mexico ranked as the top destination for U.S. metallic mineral exports in the first five months of 2025, displacing Canada to second place. Considering full years, Canada held the top position from 2017 through 2024. While metallic mineral exports to Mexico were $836 million from January through May
Lithium exploitation in Mexico focuses on the municipality of Bacadéhuachi, in the northeastern state of Sonora. To note first and foremost: the Mining Law was amended on April 20, 2022 to declare Mexico’s lithium reserves as national patrimony. Lithium is key to modern industry. It is used in
Poland has established itself as the largest exporter of mushrooms (fresh) in the world, with overseas shipments of $604 million in 2024, according to data from the Central Statistical Office. Of all world exports of fresh mushrooms, 38.8% originated in Poland. Its foreign sales go mainly to Germany,
The BRICS group has taken steps and has plans that challenge SWIFT and the dominance of the dollar with SPFS and CIPS systems. According to Canada’s Seabridge Gold, Asian and central bank demand since late 2021 has dominated the gold market. Central banks have stated in surveys conducted
China dominated edible mushroom and truffle exports in 2024, with 242 million dollars, according to data from that nation’s Customs Administration. With this, China reached a record share of 47.1% in world exports of these products. China’s previous maximum participation in this indicator was 42.1% in 2022. Edible
United States soft power has declined with Donald Trump as president, believes Forum Funds II, a U.S. investment trust. What is soft power? The ability of a country to influence others without using force or coercion, but through attraction, persuasion and example. Forum Funds II highlights this transition