Critical Minerals & Permits: A new policy comparison shows how permitting uncertainty is reshaping project economics for critical minerals—turning approvals into a direct input for cost of capital, timing, and financing. Indigenous Rights vs Mining: Swedish politicians are again targeting Sami reindeer herding in a mining dispute, spotlighting how election-year rhetoric can frame Indigenous livelihoods as obstacles to “development.” Shipping Decarbonisation: Wallenius Marine plans its first commercial wind-assisted retrofit, adding two wing sails to the car carrier Way Forward in 2027 with Oceanbird and Alfa Laval. Logistics Automation: Nowaste Logistics becomes the first firm to install AutoCase from AutoStore, aiming to cut manual buffer handling and boost storage density for apparel flows. Sweden Startup & Elections: Jacob Wallenberg warns Sweden could lose its startup and equity-market edge if leftwing opposition wins, citing fears of higher taxes and more state involvement. Space Industry: Isar Aerospace’s Spectrum rocket reached orbit from Arctic Norway, a milestone for Europe’s push for independent launch capability. Inflation Watch: The global fight against inflation is back on as price pressure rises, with the ECB expected to lift rates. Health Tech: A review finds game-based telerehabilitation for multiple sclerosis is safe and well adopted, with the most consistent gains in balance and postural control.