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How the world’s biggest mining project is a win for China

How the world’s biggest mining project is a win for China

Update: 2025-11-11
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Saudi Aramco is shifting its focus to natural gas, Donald Trump has threatened to sue the BBC for at least $1bn over an edit of a speech he gave on January 6 2021, and a $23bn mine in Guinea opens today and it is seen as a huge win for China.  


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Saudi Aramco steps up gas push to meet surging electricity demand 

Donald Trump threatens to sue BBC for $1bn over January 6 speech edit

How the world’s biggest mining project is a win for China


Today’s FT News Briefing was produced by Lulu Smyth, Sonja Hutson, and Marc Filippino. Our show was mixed by Kent Militzer. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann. The FT’s acting co-head of audio is Topher Forhecz. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music. 


Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com


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How the world’s biggest mining project is a win for China

How the world’s biggest mining project is a win for China