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WHAT'S NEXT?: The world is depleting its natural resources at an alarming rate due to population growth and over consumption. Increased competition for ever-diminishing food and water resources may amplify socio-economically motivated armed conflicts and causing quests for more efficient resources on and beyond Planet Earth.

• [New] On the international scale, major powers like the US and China agree to share (at least some) future resources, while they are both unsure who might dominate without a power-sharing agreement. Forethought
• [New] Lithium Argentina revised mineral resources upward at its Cauchari-Olaroz operation in Jujuy province, Argentina, strengthening the phase 2 development plans that will double lithium carbonate equivalent production to 85,000 t / y. BNamericas
• [New] Human Resources Minister Wang Xiaoping has stated that China is actively leveraging AI to expand opportunities for the 12.7 million university graduates entering the workforce in 2026. devFlokers
• [New] The planned Chang'e 7 mission, launching later in 2026, will likely land at the Shackleton Crater on the south pole to survey it for water ice and other resources that might be used to support the ILRS. Scientific American
• [New] By diverting resources to military operations, the U.S. risks underfunding public health systems, preventive care, and social determinants of health that could reduce disease and mortality rates. Modern Ghana
• [New] For Ukraine, the main risk is associated with the redistribution of resources and attention of Western countries.
• [New] Atlassian announced it will cut approximately 10% of its workforce, or 1,600 jobs, to redirect resources toward AI and enterprise sales. NeuralBuddies
• [New] With favorable government policies supporting green energy solutions and renewable resources, the algae oil industry is projected to experience robust growth in the coming years. openpr
• [New] By fusing its riverways, rail arteries, and Arctic sea routes into a seamless logistics web, Moscow is betting that control over the flows of goods and resources will define the next era of global power. New Eastern Europe
• [New] The 2026 NDS represents a further shift from liberal internationalism to realist prioritization, accepting calculated risk in secondary theaters to concentrate resources on homeland defence and near-peer deterrence. / China Atlas Institute for International Affairs
• Corporate citizenship budgets enter 2026 largely stable, although 52% of leaders said they expect to allocate more resources toward volunteering, while a significant minority anticipate reductions in cash grantmaking and sponsorships. EIN News
• On-site manufacturing and leveraging nearby resources are priorities to minimize costs and emissions, reduce risks associated with global volatility, and strengthen local economies. 3D Printing Industry
• Botswana, the world's top diamond producer by value, plans to expand exploration for minerals such as copper and other critical resources to reduce its exposure to a prolonged downturn in the diamond trade. Mining.com
• Better-connected health data is also expected to drive major efficiencies, with estimates suggesting $9.4 billion in annual savings from reduced duplication, fewer missed appointments and more effective use of resources. / Canada SenCanada
• The Port of Churchill Plus proposal envisions a new resource corridor capable of transporting Western Canada's natural resources, including liquefied natural gas, oil, mineral ores, potash, fertilizer and agricultural products, to Hudson Bay, where they can be shipped to international markets. The Narwhal
• The predicted trend for future malaria cases indicates that cases will likely decline by 2025; however, they will not achieve the malaria elimination goal by 2035, given the existing resources and intervention policies. PubMed Central (PMC)
• In 2026, countries of the Global South with large critical mineral reserves such as Indonesia and Mexico will leverage their access to natural resources in exchange for lower tariffs and greater investment in domestic processing and manufacturing sectors. ORF Middle East
• The US-China competition over critical technologies and resources that fuel AI and advanced manufacturing will intensify in 2026. ORF Middle East
• Offshore resources will continue to serve as a critical component of the global energy landscape, balancing traditional energy needs with evolving sustainability objectives. openpr
• Africa stands out because it still combines geological potential with the prospect of large, commercially meaningful discoveries, particularly for operators looking to secure long-life resources in a tightening global supply environment. Splash247
• Smartphone manufacturers are dedicating substantial R&D resources to neural processing architecture, understanding that AI capabilities will define competitive positioning for the next decade. The Cornea Impression | The Latest For The World Of Car

Last updated: 18 March 2026