Commodities
Vibra Energia targets mining sector with premium diesel expansion
Brazilian fuel retailer launches Supera Plus diesel for mining operations after trials at Vale’s Salobo and Onça Puma mines showed fuel savings and reduced maintenance costs. Expansion planned into agribusiness, industry and logistics.
Whitehaven Coal posts A$1.25bn FY26 EBITDA as costs fall despite softer prices
Record output of 40.3 million tonnes offsets a 6% price decline, while unit costs drop to A$132 per tonne. Net profit rises to A$385m on A$5.4bn revenue.
Gold steadies near $4,500/oz as yields ease; Fed minutes awaited
Bullion pared losses after a sharp drop as U.S. Treasury yields declined and oil prices rose. Treasury to double buyback operations next month as Fed minutes loom.
Iluka’s H1 2026 cash flow jumps 115% as rare earths refinery nears completion
Mineral sands producer Iluka Resources reported a surge in operating cash flow and slashed net debt by 42% in the first half of 2026, while advancing its Eneabba rare earths refinery project toward a 2027 commissioning target.
Whitecap Resources sets 2026 debt target after Veren acquisition
Canadian oil producer outlines CAD 2 billion debt reduction plan and forecasts CAD 2.2 billion free cash flow in 2026 base case. Production guidance maintained at 384,000-386,000 BOE/day.
Industries Qatar posts 89% profit slump in H1 2026 on lower volumes
Net profit fell to QR 216 million as volumes declined 31% and sales dropped 46% year-over-year. Steel segment remained profitable while petrochemicals and fertilizers posted losses.
Swiss investor backs Synhelion’s e-fuels to revive combustion engines
Kenny Eichenberger, a Mercedes-Benz dealer turned investor, has taken a multi-million-franc stake in Synhelion, a Swiss firm producing synthetic fuels for aviation, shipping and road transport. He sees e-fuels as a potential lifeline for internal combustion engines.
Radiant World cuts jobs after bank account freezes amid fraud allegations
Singapore-based iron ore trader Radiant World has laid off staff and sold inventories after Deutsche Bank and KBC Group froze accounts, citing concerns over falsified documents.
European gas prices hit highest since March as geopolitical risks rise
TTF front-month contract surges to €64.60/MWh amid escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf and declining European storage levels. Storage fills lag 12.63 percentage points below last year's levels.
TCOMAS to unveil gold limited-edition AIO cooler at Gamescom 2026
PC hardware brand TCOMAS will debut a gold-themed liquid cooler at Gamescom 2026, alongside a new AI PC configurator and a custom build by MudzieModz. The event runs Aug. 26–30 in Cologne.
Analysis: Diesel prices seen nearing record highs amid refining constraints
Diesel crack spreads surge to historic levels as refining deficits tighten global supplies, with prices just 6.4% below all-time peaks. Analysts warn of further upside risk amid constrained distillate capacity and rising export flows.
Global bond yields hit multi-decade highs on debt, inflation pressures
Long-term government bond yields in the U.S., Germany, France, Canada and Japan have surged to levels not seen since the 2000s, driven by rising debt loads and competing corporate borrowing.
European gas prices retreat from five-month highs as geopolitical risks ease
Wholesale European gas contracts slipped on Wednesday after a five-day rally paused, with Dutch TTF futures down 0.45% from intraday peaks tied to Middle East tensions. Storage levels remain below 63% ahead of winter.
Floating-rate bond ETFs outperform as yields rise in 2026
Top-performing bond ETFs in 2026 focus on floating-rate and ultra-short strategies, avoiding duration risk amid rising Treasury yields. Key picks include USFR, JAAA and JPST.
Goldman Sachs upgrades protein market outlook ahead of Hormel Foods earnings
Pork and beef cutout prices fell in July while packer margins diverged. Analysts see improving conditions for Hormel Foods ahead of its August 27 earnings release.
Lonza completes decade-long mercury cleanup in Swiss Valais
Pharmaceutical group removes 3.5 tonnes of mercury from 170,000 sq m of contaminated soil in Upper Valais after 10-year remediation effort costing 51 million francs.
NexGen Energy Discusses Saskatchewan Uranium Project with BHP
NexGen Energy has entered into discussions with mining giant BHP regarding a potential development of its Saskatchewan uranium project.
NexGen Energy in talks with BHP for $1 billion uranium financing
Canadian uranium miner NexGen Energy is in early-stage discussions with BHP to secure funding for its flagship Rook I project, sources say.
Skyline Builders acquires two Nevada gold and silver properties
Transaction expands Skyline Builders' portfolio in Nevada’s mining sector. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
BASF warns of supply constraints due to low Rhine water levels
German chemicals giant cites reduced cargo capacity on Europe's key waterway as output impacted.
Wall Street strategist bullish on gold amid market uncertainty
Gold gains favor as hedge against volatility, with one strategist recommending a long position amid shifting macro conditions.
Gold faces three pullback scenarios before $4,496 test
Analysts outline potential retracement paths for gold amid record highs, with key support levels in focus.
Deep-sea mining emerges as key source for critical minerals
Industry and policymakers eye underwater reserves to meet surging demand for rare earths and battery metals amid supply chain constraints.
Gold, silver plunge after hitting sell targets; key levels breached
Precious metals tumble as gold drops over $144 an ounce and silver falls more than $3.30, testing critical support levels after technical sell signals.