Andy Home, Andy Home: The US and Canada are now working together to secure critical minerals.
The U.S. president Donald Trump just announced "Project Vault", an $12 billion stockpile of critical minerals intended to protect U.S. manufacturing companies from disruptions in supply. The U.S.
US takes on Chinese dominance in the race for African minerals
Diplomats, executives and analysts have said that the U.S. uses offtake agreements and state-backed financing to compete with China?in a short time frame? in order to secure supplies of African cobalt…
Tesla executives announce that the company is expanding its solar strategy to include more employees.
According to senior executives, Tesla is currently hiring to help support Elon Musk’s plan to become the largest U.S. manufacturer for solar energy components. The posts indicate…
Tesla executives are hiring to support Musk’s solar expansion strategy
According to senior executives, Tesla is currently hiring to support Elon Musk’s recent announcement to become the largest U.S. producer of solar energy components. The posts…
As the Gulf crisis spills over into business, some UAE companies withdraw from Saudi defence show
Two sources who are directly involved in the matter have confirmed that some UAE companies pulled out of the'major defence exhibition' taking place in Saudi Arabia. This is…
Chinese solar stocks surge after Tesla visit
Chinese solar shares rose in early trading on Wednesday, after local media reported that Tesla staff had visited various companies in the sector. This was just days after Elon…
Glencore is in talks with a US-backed consortium to sell a 40% stake in DRC mining to Glencore
Glencore has been in discussions to sell a 40 percent stake in its copper-and-cobalt operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The assets are valued at $9 billion, including debt.
Count down to CMA Shipping 2026
The count down is on for this year’s CMA Shipping 2026 conference and exhibition taking place from 10–12 March 2026 at the Hilton Stamford Hotel in Stamford, Connecticut. Organised…
Brokers say that Brazil's sugar mills will focus more on ethanol because they are underhedged.
Sugarcane producers in Brazil have been very slow to hedge for the season 2026/27 that will begin in April. They are also likely to focus more on ethanol, as the current sugar…
EDP CEO Warns EU on Lost Urgency for Energy Security
Four years after the start of the Ukraine war, the European Union has lost the sense of urgency needed to strengthen its energy security, with bureaucracy still slowing renewable…
China may require asset sales in the Rio Tinto-Glencore merge to win them over
Rio Tinto and Glencore's proposed merger could require asset sales in order to gain regulatory approval from China, the world's largest commodity buyer. China has long-standing…
JERA Nex BP will buy EnBW’s stake in UK’s Mona offshore Wind project
JERA Nex BP has announced that it will purchase its partner EnBW’s stake in Mona 'offshore wind project. It also signed a lease agreement with the British 'facility. This move…
What excites and concerns LNG exporters by 2026? Maguire
In 2025, the LNG industry will make history after exports and production of super-chilled fuel broke records and generated billions in revenue across the global supply chain.
What excites and concerns LNG exporters by 2026? Maguire
In 2025, the LNG industry will make history after the production and exports of super-chilled fuel broke records and generated billions in revenue across the global supply chain of liquefied gas.
Orsted contests US stoppage of its $5 Billion offshore wind project
Orsted, a Danish company, said it would seek an injunction to stop its $5 billion offshore wind project after the U.S. government suspended the lease of its Revolution Wind joint-venture.
Glencore purchases majority stake in Dutch fuel firm FincoEnergies
LONDON, December 22 - Global commodities traders and miners Glencore have?agreed? to purchase a majority stake of Dutch fuel supplier FincoEnergies, for an undisclosed amount, the Dutch company announced on Monday.
Gas prices in Europe reach 10-week high amid Iran tensions
Early trade on Europe's benchmark contract for gas reached a 10-week-high, continuing the bullish trend from?the last session amid forecasts of increased demand, short covering…
EnBW cancels two UK offshore wind farms, incurring $1.4 billion in impairment
EnBW, the German utility, announced on Thursday that it would take a 1.2 billion euro ($1.4 billion) impairment charge for scrapping two British wind projects. This was a direct…
China may require asset sales in the Rio Tinto-Glencore merge to win them over
The proposed tie-up of Rio?Tinto with Glencore may require asset sales in order to gain regulatory approval from China, the world's largest commodity buyer. China has long-standing…
Germany launches 30 billion Euro fund to mobilize private investment
Germany launched the 30 billion?euro initiative "Deutschlandfonds", aiming to boost competitiveness in Europe's biggest economy by mobilizing private capital. The state-owned…