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Nato (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) is a military and political alliance of 32 member countries from North America and Europe. Established in 1949 by the signing of the North Atlantic Treaty in Washington, the organisation was founded to provide collective security against the Soviet Union during the Cold War. The alliance operates on the principle of collective defence, enshrined in Article 5 of its founding treaty, which states that an armed attack against one member is considered an attack against all. Nato's headquarters are located in Brussels, Belgium, and the alliance is led by a secretary-general who oversees the North Atlantic Council, its principal political decision-making body. Member states include the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Poland and Turkey, among others. Beyond its original defence mandate, Nato has expanded its activities to include crisis management, cooperative security and partnerships with non-member countries. The alliance has conducted military operations in the Balkans, Afghanistan, Libya and the Mediterranean, and provides training and support missions in various regions. In recent years, Nato has increasingly focused on emerging security challenges including cyber threats, hybrid warfare, terrorism and the security implications of climate change and access to critical resources. The organisation's strategic concept is periodically updated to reflect evolving geopolitical realities and threats to member states' security.

NATO News


Greenland landscape
Rare earths developer in Greenland says security agreement with US, Denmark shows region's strategic importance
21st September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Rare earths developer Greenland Mines has welcomed a landmark security agreement between the US, Denmark and Greenland, saying it provides for a substantially expanded and enduring US security... 


LKAB Kiruna mine, in Sweden
Sweden declares mining national security interest to counter dependence on China
24th July 2026 By: Reuters

Sweden's government declared mining of critical metals and rare earth minerals a national security interest on Thursday, saying a new mining strategy was needed to counter the dependence on China.... 


An oil rig
Oil surges, stocks tumble as Trump declares Iran MoU 'over'
8th July 2026 By: Reuters

Oil surged by more than 5% on Wednesday and global stocks and bond prices tumbled, as investors fled risk assets after US President Donald Trump said the memorandum of understanding signed with... 


Tungsten in containers
EU shortlists tungsten, rare earths for first stockpile to curb China reliance
20th May 2026 By: Reuters

The European Union has shortlisted tungsten, rare earths and gallium for its first joint stockpile of critical minerals aimed at reducing its reliance on China, three sources familiar with the... 


Booyco Engineering HVAC/climate control system manufacturing facility, with workers
Faster delivery times trending as geopolitical climate boosts defence contracts
20th February 2026 By: Tracy Klückow

The need for rapid development and delivery of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) units, and climate-control systems for military use is well known. However, the geopolitical issues... 


Image of Etion Create’s CheetahNAV Compact
South African electronics system showcased at defence expo
19th February 2026

Pretoria-based electronics company Etion Create unveiled a range of products, including cybersecurity systems, at the recently held World Defense Show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The company’s new... 


Image of graphite ore taken from the Amtisoq project
Amitsoq graphite project, Greenland – update
12th December 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Greenland has issued a 30-year exploitation licence to GreenRoc Mining for the Amitsoq graphite deposit. 


Amitsoq Island with drill rig visible centre left and GreenRoc chartered ship centre right.
Greenland approves 30-year mining permit for EU-backed graphite project
9th December 2025 By: Reuters

Greenland has issued a 30-year exploitation licence to London-listed GreenRoc Mining for the Amitsoq graphite deposit, marking the third such permit granted by the Arctic island's government this... 


UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says boosting domestic production and recycling will help shield the economy.
UK unveils critical minerals strategy, industry welcomes push for domestic supply
24th November 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

The UK government on Sunday launched a new critical minerals strategy, setting out ambitions to reduce the nation’s reliance on imported minerals by scaling up domestic mining, refining and... 


Canada establishes foundation for critical minerals stockpiling
Canada establishes foundation for critical minerals stockpiling
3rd November 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Canada has taken a major policy step to safeguard its national security and strengthen allied supply chains, with the government formally designating critical minerals as essential to Canadian... 


Resources Minister Tim Hodgson
Canada leads G7 push with C$6.4bn boost for critical minerals development
3rd November 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Canada's Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson has announced 26 new investments, partnerships and measures to unlock C$6.4-billion of critical minerals projects. These initiatives are... 


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