Corruption in oil and mining, real or perceived, fuels resource nationalism, which in turn undermines socially beneficial resource investment, argues Daniel Litvin.

Saudi Arabia is planning to sell shares in state-owned oil giant Saudi Aramco in a high-profile IPO – but investors will need to get comfortable with growing political risks.

WWF Director General Marco Lambertini makes the business case for sustainability, and shares his thoughts on water stewardship, environmental protection and civil society.

The dispute between President Magufuli and Acacia has drastically eroded investor confidence in Tanzania – but it offers lessons for investors in countries at risk of resource nationalism.

Critical Resource’s Founder & MD talks with a leading resource-sector website about ‘social licence’ myths and realities.

Leading mining entrepreneur Ross Beaty gives his investment tips – and puts the boot in on fossil fuels, Trump and global ‘over-consumption’.

Talos’ major discovery offshore Mexico has triggered wide interest from oil and gas companies in the country, but the sector will likely experience some growing pains.

In a Critical Resource Q&A, Lukas Lundin discusses commodity prices, DRC and Ecuador deals, and his hunt for a multi-billion-dollar acquisition.

BHP’s operations return to normal following the end of a costly strike – but labour challenges and upcoming elections could spell more uncertainty.

Madagascar’s Minister of Mines and Petroleum sees a bright future for investment in his country, but only if it makes the necessary reforms.

The scrutiny facing Shell over a block offshore Nigeria is the latest in a string of corruption-related controversies in the extractive sectors.

Critical Resource advisors and other leading experts reflect on the implications of Trump’s presidency for energy and resource companies globally.

In a Critical Resource Q&A, Abdoulaye Magassouba argues that recent scandals distract from Guinea’s improvements as an investment destination.

In a Critical Resource Q&A, EITI Chair Fredrik Reinfeldt discusses why oil and gas firms lag behind mining companies on transparency.

Vedanta subsidiary KCM faces industrial action amidst a series of recent challenges, but Zambia’s broader outlook is improving.