SM Energy and Civitas Resources announce all-stock ‘strategic combination’
Crude prices climb after eight countries agree to pause further production increases at start of 2026
Suppliers of chemical used to process metal have rapidly expanded production on back of rising prices
Ottawa uses national security legislation to accelerate production as G7 nations hunt for resources
Eli Cohen claims he is holding up agreement to obtain better commercial terms but move has upset US
Two biggest US oil majors report rising production in third quarter amid supply glut forecasts
Their role powering the growth of key industries means we cannot ignore economic security risks
Buyer had close ties to Moscow and was co-founded by close associate of Vladimir Putin
FTSE 100 energy company boosted by gas trading rebound and launch of Canada LNG project
Aid groups warn Islamist insurgency is intensifying and restart of investments by oil majors could inflame tensions
Cheniere Energy and Venture Global among operators of terminals in violation of Clean Air Act
Chancellor seeks assurances from industry that the move would boost investment in North Sea
Statement follows FT reporting on crude purchases that had been transported on sanctioned vessels
Transaction has attracted criticism from groups that say it will reinforce Beijing’s control of critical metals market
European policymakers are racing to secure raw materials after Beijing imposed export controls earlier this month
Indian refinery received at least four crude shipments this year worth almost $280mn on sanctions-listed vessels
A lack of rare earths is just one way in which nature disadvantages the continent
Market hit by disruption to production and Donald Trump’s tariffs
Despite the scepticism about renewables in Washington, falling prices for new panels are making a compelling business case around the world
Twin-island nation has been a vocal supporter of Donald Trump’s campaign against alleged drug traffickers
Also in today’s newsletter, Swedish zinc mine hosts the ‘world’s deepest marathon’
Also in this newsletter: Campaigners file complaint against appointment of ex-tech lobbyist to data privacy watchdog
Russia’s second-largest oil producer makes move after the US imposed sanctions on the company
Bullion has slumped 9% from recent peak in move welcomed as ‘healthy correction’
Britain’s trade minister says a ‘club’ would be natural response to global glut of metal
