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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] By providing exclusive resources for AI computing and support for Tokens, China Mobile will empower the accelerated release of new quality productive forces through AI innovation. WebWire
• [New] Dubai is positioning itself as a digital asset and data center hub, which could help Hut 8 source capital, partners, and potentially new sites for AI-ready compute or Bitcoin infrastructure closer to Middle East energy resources. Simply Wall St
• [New] The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development plays a crucial role in ensuring economic and social stability, improving quality of life for citizens and mitigating social risks. / Saudi Arabia BTI 2026
• [New] The lack of snow may usher in drought across much of California, raising wildfire risks later in the year and further stressing crops and wildlife as resources dry up. Insurance Journal
• [New] Gulf Cooperation Council countries are expected to accelerate the adoption of IoT driven by smart city projects, 5G connectivity, and a strong focus on operating stores with fewer resources. Precedence Research
• [New] South-West Wales will see investment in two connected clusters: energy security, centred on offshore wind and hydrogen, and materials security, aimed at improving the recycling and processing of critical resources to reduce reliance on imports. Business Matters
• [New] Ars Technica covered how quantum computers might break vital encryption systems with far fewer resources than previously thought, thanks to advances in neutral atoms and elliptic curve cryptography. Coaio Limited
• [New] The Iran war is currently a top priority for the United States and risks diverting resources that Ukraine needs, such as air defence systems. www.timesfreepress.com
• [New] Feeding a global population nearing 10 billion by 2050 will require a ~50% increase in food production, placing additional strain on water resources. Seametrics
• [New] Anthropic, which is valued at $US380 billion ($550 billion), will share data from its economic index with the federal government to track AI adoption across sectors including natural resources, agriculture, healthcare and financial services, with a focus on implications for workers. The Sydney Morning Herald
• [New] Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Quebec and the Maritimes may face inadequate power reserves during periods of extreme weather, warning that the continuing shift in the resource mix toward weather-dependent resources and less fuel diversity increases risks of supply shortfalls during winter months. Fraser Institute
• [New] Greenland Resources strategically located Malmbjerg project has the potential to supply 100% of all EU and Canadian defence molybdenum consumption where more than 80% of the metallic materials (including carbon and stainless steels) to be used for defence applications require molybdenum alloying. Junior Mining Network
• [New] The policy framework targeting 80% indigenous energy production by 2030 encompasses both conventional petroleum resources and coal-to-liquids expansion programmes. / China Discovery Alert
• [New] The renewed drive for exploration arises as demand for critical minerals is expected to quadruple by 2040, positioning Africa as a key frontier in the global race for resources. ALN | Africa Legal Network
• [New] India aims to achieve 60% of cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources by 2035. Outlook Business
• [New] Major outages and grid disruptions in Texas and California underscore the importance of maintaining enough energy resources that providers can quickly turn on during periods of extreme weather, including winter storms and heatwaves. Fraser Institute
• [New] Global energy and natural resources companies are not giving up on renewable energy investments, but more executives expect the world to reach net zero emissions by 2070 or later. Energy in Demand - Sustainable Energy - Rod Janssen
• [New] As the world moves towards a phase of water bankruptcy, sustainable and cooperative management of water resources will be crucial for global stability and development. eKuhipath
• [New] The developer, Fermi America, plans to use hybrid air / water cooling systems and says it is investigating the use of recycled water to conserve resources. Consumer Reports

Last updated: 08 April 2026