US lowers Ukraine aid estimate in minerals deal talks, Bloomberg News reports#Americas#Content produced in Bangalore#Central
US, Ukraine hold tense talks as mineral deal remains elusive, source says#Diplomacy#Foreign Policy#Europe
Trump not seeking to re-invigorate US-Russia trade with lack of tariffs, Greer says#Aluminum#Americas#Asia
Pakistan's army vows to protect investors in billion-dollar mining sector in conflict zone#Asia#Pacific#Commodities Markets
Putin's envoy says new Russia-U.S. contacts may continue next week, IFX reports#Americas#Asia#Pacific
Bill Gates & Jeff Bezos-backed firm plans lithium exploration in DR Congo#Africa#East Africa#DR Congo
US envoy Witkoff optimistic about Ukraine talks, says Putin wants peace#Overseas Development Aid#Americas#Asia