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The Russian side pointed out in the briefing that mineral fertilizers have always been a core export category in the composition of agricultural-related technology product exports. This year, the supply scale of this category has increased by nearly 7%, with corresponding export revenue reaching 5.5 billion US dollars. The Russian Ministry of Agriculture further disclosed that since the beginning of 2026, the total cumulative export value of Russian agricultural technology products has reached 5.9 billion US dollars, an increase of 6% compared to the same period in 2025.

The cause of this heatwave is a high-pressure dome over continental Europe, where descending air compresses towards the ground, leading to rising temperatures. William Henneberg, a meteorologist at Commodity Weather Group, stated that the developing strong El Niño phenomenon and the cold-water mass in the North Atlantic have further reinforced this pattern, which helps to form jet stream dips over the ocean and pushes the high-pressure system towards Europe. "This situation is very rare," he added, noting that this weather pattern may persist and lead to above-normal temperatures before early July. Expand

Sources reveal that if the government moves forward with the plan, Ghanaian mining companies will be required to submit bids for evaluation; at the same time, authorities are also weighing the option to extend Gold Fields' lease. The transfer of ownership of the Tarkwa gold mine will help create more jobs for Ghanaian engineers, suppliers, and entrepreneurs. In evaluating the bids, the government will focus on the bidders' commitments to environmental remediation, local employment, and infrastructure development in host communities. (Bloomberg)