December 19, 2024
The Race for Essential Minerals: A Surge in Global Protectionism
Rising Resource Nationalism: A Shift in Global Energy and Mining Policies Verisk Maplecroft’s Resource Nationalism Index (RNI) has revealed a significant spike in protectionist policies affecting the energy and mining sectors worldwide. Focused on 198 countries, the index shows that the trend is particularly strong in Europe and North America, driven by geopolitical tensions and a changing global economy. The situation in Europe is especially noteworthy, with major economies like Germany, Spain, the UK, and Poland experiencing considerable drops in the RNI rankings. Germany has seen the most dramatic decline, falling 122 places. This shift reflects an aggressive push to
