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To secure the critical minerals for a new economy, investors need to think differently

In the last decade, innovation and economies of scale have dramatically reduced the cost of clean technologies. But this success story is under threat from the availability and costs of the critical raw materials that underpin this global transformation. In this blog, we look at how critical minerals extraction is…

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Developing strategies to attract critical mineral supply chains

As the world eyes a cleaner future of electric vehicles, wind farms and solar plants, so demand for the critical minerals that make up these green technologies is rapidly growing.…

A look at Irish Influence across the globe this St Patrick’s Day

Every year, on the 17th of March, the world turns its gaze towards Ireland as we celebrate St Patrick’s Day. But beyond the festivities and green-clad revelers, there’s a deeper…

Our guide to ‘Friend-shoring’ – The OCO insight on getting the right global supply chains for you.

What is Friend Shoring? In recent years there has been no shortage of discussion around ‘shoring’ in trade. Terms like “near-shoring” or “far-shoring” almost speak for themselves, but the…

Cash Crisis waits for Northern Ireland’s restored executive

After a long absence the Northern Ireland Assembly is seated in Stormont, Belfast but strained budgets do not bode well for an easy road ahead. Our Executive Chairman Mark O’Connell…

The New UK border controls create a competitive advantage for Northern Ireland firms

For companies sending goods into the UK, this month marks the start of a new relationship with customs officials and paperwork. The UK’s Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) came into…

The Global Outlook 2024

OCO’s Prediction For 2024 – There May Be Trouble Ahead… This week we published a new report on trade and investment trends from 2023 and our predictions for 2024. Read…

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