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Claro Indicates Interest in Expanding Through Acquisitions in Brazil's Telecom Sector

Following its recent acquisition of Desktop, Claro, a subsidiary of America Movil, has expressed openness to pursuing additional acquisitions in Brazil's telecom market.

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Chile's Potential to Transform Mining Waste into Valuable Minerals

Chile is investigating innovative methods to repurpose mining waste, potentially creating a new source of minerals. This could reshape the landscape of resource extraction in the country.

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New Mexico's Ambitious Nuclear Energy Goals Highlighted by Local Representative

A Democratic representative from New Mexico emphasizes the state's potential to become a leader in nuclear energy production, suggesting significant growth in the sector.

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Growing Interest in Uranium Explored at 'Nuclear in New Mexico' Conference

The 'Nuclear in New Mexico' conference, held on April 20, 2026, reflects a rising interest in uranium as the state considers its nuclear energy options.

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Reclassification of Brazil Fossil: From Pterosaur to Fish

A recent study has prompted a reevaluation of a fossil once thought to be a pterosaur, suggesting it may actually belong to a fish species, challenging previous assumptions.

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Unseasonably High Temperatures Expected in Spain and Brazil

This week, Seville is projected to reach 34C, while regions in Brazil may see temperatures in the high 30s, alongside storm forecasts in southern Africa.

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Chile's Rare Earth Project Advances with Initial Plant Site Selection

In a significant step forward, a rare earth project in Chile has identified its first plant site following drilling operations that reached a depth of 426 meters.

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In Brazil’s capital, Indigenous leaders rally as land disputes and mining pressures grow

Strategic angle: Indigenous leaders in Brazil's capital unite to address escalating land disputes and the impact of mining activities.

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Rare Earth & Graphite Assets in Brazil Offer Major Upside Potential

Strategic angle: Streetwise Reports highlights the investment opportunities in Brazil's rare earth and graphite sectors.

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Chile and Argentina agree to unblock binational mining cluster with giant economic potential - BNamericas

Strategic angle: Chile and Argentina agree to unblock binational mining cluster with giant economic potential BNamericas

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Argentina's 'murgas' nurture joy and solidarity

Strategic angle: These groups, made up of amateur percussionists, singers and dancers, spend the entire year preparing for carnival season in February. But beyond their festive side, they play a crucial social role.

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Briefing: Rice’s whales predate modern humans. Now Trump could make them extinct

Strategic angle: The US has invoked national security to remove protections for the endangered cetacean, of which only about 50 are left.

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US lifts sanctions on Venezuelan interim leader Delcy Rodriguez

Ties between the United States and Venezuela have warmed since Nicolas Maduro's ouster.

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Briefing: US Interior Secretary meets with Rodriguez, mining companies in Venezuela

Strategic angle: A significant meeting aimed at enhancing mining cooperation in Venezuela.

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Briefing: The Lithium Triangle – land rights and loss in Chile’s Atacama Desert

Strategic angle: Exploring the impact of lithium mining on land rights in Chile's Atacama Desert.

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Briefing: Faculty Advisor Spotlight: Mostafa Hassanalian, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

Strategic angle: Highlighting the contributions of Mostafa Hassanalian in aerospace education.

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Briefing: Exclusive: Shell in advanced talks with Venezuela for more gas areas, sources say

Strategic angle: Shell is reportedly negotiating with Venezuela to expand its gas operations.

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U.S. could exempt oil industry from protecting Gulf animals, for 'national security'

National security has never been used to call a meeting of the 'God Squad.' But other federal agencies have been citing the 'energy emergency' to avoid rules meant to protect endangered animals.

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Briefing: US exempts Gulf of Mexico drillers from endangered species rules

Strategic angle: New regulations allow drilling operations to proceed without the constraints of endangered species protections.

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Briefing: Palm Sunday Bird Sellers in Mexico City Cling to Fading Tradition

Strategic angle: Despite tighter laws and growing criticism, pajareros continue to line the streets of Mexico City with birds and flowers on Palm Sunday.