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Thungela Q1 2026 profit soars 467% as coal prices rebound
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Thungela Q1 2026 profit soars 467% as coal prices rebound

South African coal producer posts record quarterly earnings, citing a sharp recovery in thermal coal prices and improved operational efficiency.

David Chen · 17 Aug 2026
China sets oil, gas output targets in five-year plan
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China sets oil, gas output targets in five-year plan

Beijing aims to boost domestic energy production amid rising import dependence and supply security concerns.

David Chen · 17 Aug 2026
Wall Street strategist bullish on gold amid market uncertainty
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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.

David Chen · 17 Aug 2026
Thungela Resources shares surge on strong coal price rally
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Thungela Resources shares surge on strong coal price rally

South Africa-focused coal producer Thungela Resources gains as benchmark Newcastle coal prices jump 15% in a single session amid tight supply and robust Asian demand.

David Chen · 17 Aug 2026
Canadian farmers brace for disease threat ahead of harvest
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Canadian farmers brace for disease threat ahead of harvest

Potato blight and other crop diseases risk reducing yields as growers prepare for the autumn harvest season.

David Chen · 17 Aug 2026
Gold retreats as yields rise and oil prices climb
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Gold retreats as yields rise and oil prices climb

Bullion faces pressure from higher Treasury yields and rising crude costs, weighing on safe-haven demand.

David Chen · 17 Aug 2026
Mila Resources restarts drilling at Queensland gold project
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Mila Resources restarts drilling at Queensland gold project

Junior miner resumes exploration activities at its flagship gold project in Australia’s Queensland state, targeting resource expansion.

David Chen · 17 Aug 2026
Oil prices rise toward $90 as Middle East tensions escalate
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Oil prices rise toward $90 as Middle East tensions escalate

Brent crude approaches three-month highs amid growing geopolitical risks and supply concerns in the Middle East.

David Chen · 17 Aug 2026
Gold price seen nearing $4,581 on Square of 9 breakout signal
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Gold price seen nearing $4,581 on Square of 9 breakout signal

Technical analysis using the Square of 9 charting method suggests gold may climb to $4,581, with a breakout above $2,650 triggering the next leg higher.

David Chen · 17 Aug 2026
Gold faces risk of deeper pullback despite bullish trend
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Gold faces risk of deeper pullback despite bullish trend

Technical analysis suggests gold's recent gains may be vulnerable to a sharper correction, even as the broader uptrend remains intact.

David Chen · 17 Aug 2026
Gold faces three pullback scenarios before $4,496 test
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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.

David Chen · 17 Aug 2026
Largo Resources posts 68% revenue surge on vanadium demand
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Largo Resources posts 68% revenue surge on vanadium demand

Miner reports sharp increase in revenue driven by higher vanadium prices and increased sales volumes. Vanadium prices remain elevated amid steel sector demand.

David Chen · 17 Aug 2026
Brent crude tests key volume-weighted price levels
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Brent crude tests key volume-weighted price levels

Technical resistance and support levels defined by volume-weighted average prices (VWAP) shape near-term trading in Brent crude futures.

David Chen · 17 Aug 2026
Gold Tests Key Resistance Amid Geopolitical and Energy Risks
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Gold Tests Key Resistance Amid Geopolitical and Energy Risks

Gold prices tested key technical resistance levels as ongoing conflict involving Iran sustained elevated risks across global energy markets.

David Chen · 17 Aug 2026
Gold Consolidates Near $4,456 as Technical Indicators Show MACD Divergence
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Gold Consolidates Near $4,456 as Technical Indicators Show MACD Divergence

Gold prices are consolidating around $4,456 per ounce, accompanied by a divergence in the Moving Average Convergence Divergence indicator.

David Chen · 17 Aug 2026
Trump Urges Acceptance of Higher Gas Prices Amid Iran Rhetoric
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Trump Urges Acceptance of Higher Gas Prices Amid Iran Rhetoric

Donald Trump has called on Americans to accept potential increases in gasoline prices as tensions with Iran escalate.

David Chen · 17 Aug 2026
Gold Faces Resistance Near $4,500 Amid Persistent Structural Bull Case
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Gold Faces Resistance Near $4,500 Amid Persistent Structural Bull Case

Gold prices continue to encounter resistance near the $4,500 threshold, even as underlying structural factors supporting the bull market strengthen.

David Chen · 17 Aug 2026
US Oil Rigs Rise to 455 Amid Strait of Hormuz Disruptions
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US Oil Rigs Rise to 455 Amid Strait of Hormuz Disruptions

Active US oil rigs increased to 455 following attacks in the Strait of Hormuz that brought maritime traffic to a halt.

David Chen · 17 Aug 2026