Commodities
Mining Majors Consolidate Adjacent Assets to Build Giant Deposits
Barrick, Newmont, Agnico Eagle and BHP are all expanding operational hubs by acquiring or merging neighboring mineral properties into larger complexes.
Venture Global Signs 20-Year LNG Supply Deal With China Gas
Venture Global agreed to sell 0.5 million tonnes per annum of U.S. LNG to China Gas under a 20-year contract beginning in 2030, raising total long-term offtake between the two firms to 2.5 Mtpa.
Valeura Energy Approves Bussabong Gas Field Development in Gulf of Thailand
Thailand’s cabinet has cleared Valeura Energy’s stake in a $55M offshore gas project, targeting first production by 2028 and 12 million cubic feet per day by 2029.
Oil prices surge amid Saudi Arabia strikes, Gulf shipping disruptions and Ukraine-Russia refinery attacks
Oil prices rose as new strikes in Saudi Arabia and Gulf shipping disruptions coincided with escalating Ukraine‑Russia refinery attacks.
Alamos Gold Outlines 2030 Growth Plan Amid Operational Adjustments
The mining giant targets 1 million ounces annually by 2030, despite recent seismic disruptions at Young-Davidson and infrastructure upgrades at Island Gold.
Oil Recovers Slightly as U.S.-Iran Talks and Saudi Flows Ease Supply Fears
Brent and WTI climbed modestly in Tuesday Asian trading after four straight sessions of losses, as markets weighed potential U.S.-Iran diplomacy and rising Saudi crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
Gold climbs to $4,359 as oil slump eases inflation concerns, Trump hints at Iran talks
Spot gold rose 0.4% to $4,359.40 amid a 9% oil decline, while Fed rate hike and ETF inflows support the rally; President Trump is set to address the UN later Tuesday.
EU Gas Prices Rally on Storage Deficit and ECB Inflation Pressure
Dutch TTF and British NBP contracts climbed as Europe's underground storage lags the five-year average by 16 percentage points and ECB rate hikes reinforce inflation dynamics.
Brent crude breaches $100 as Middle East tensions compress Strait of Hormuz flows
Brent crude settled at $101.21 a barrel Wednesday, the highest close since April, as vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell below 2 million barrels per day amid renewed US-Iran strikes.
Oil Prices Drop 2%-3% as Iran Diplomacy Advances and Saudi Aramco Boosts Hormuz Exports
Brent crude fell about $2.12, or 2%, to $101.75, its lowest level since September 10, while WTI also slipped. The decline reflects easing supply‑disruption concerns amid diplomatic progress in the Iran conflict and increased Saudi Aramco shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
First Phosphate Corp. publishes study on phosphate deposit in scientific journal
First Phosphate Corp. has published a study on its phosphate deposit in Saguenay, Quebec, in the scientific journal Ore Geology Reviews. The study highlights the deposit's potential for purified phosphoric acid production.
Cuba’s Peso Hits Record Exchange Rate Amid Economic Crisis
New banknotes and private exchange markets reflect deepening monetary strain, but reforms lag behind inflation and fuel shortages.
Copper Near All-Time Highs as Double-Top Caution Signals Possible Reversal
Copper trades below $6.890 resistance, nearing all-time highs, while RSI approaches overbought territory and a bearish wick at $6.8412 raises questions about further upside.
Silver Consolidates in $65.50-$67.50 Range as Symmetrical Triangle Nears Completion
Silver trades at $66.55 inside a chop zone marked by low volume and weak trend, with a symmetrical triangle pattern 70% complete ahead of a potential breakout.
Gold Holds Near $4,383 Amid Descending Triangle Pattern
The precious metal trades in a tight range between $4,315 support and $4,435 resistance, with technical indicators showing a bullish MACD crossover and RSI recovering to 49.2. Traders watch for a break above $4,440 to invalidate the bearish setup.
Brent crude slips below $103 support, trades near $100.55
Brent oil fell to $100.55, breaking the $103 support level and entering a $100.44‑$100.47 battle zone, with bearish targets down to $92.35.
WTI crude oil tests $91.58 support amid bearish technical outlook
Price action nears oversold levels as WTI crude oil slides toward $87.50 support after a failed rally above $98.58.
London Gas Oil Trades Near Key Technical Levels
London Gas Oil's price action is analyzed through technical indicators, with key support and resistance levels identified. The article provides trade scenarios for both bullish and bearish positions.
Natural Gas Tests $2.83 Support Amid Trading Volatility
Price action near $2.83 raises questions about near-term support and potential breakout dynamics in natural gas futures.
Forgent completes additional drilling at Curley's prospect
Forgent plc has finished 12 additional drill holes around the Phase I intersection at its Peak Hill Gold-Copper Project, bringing total drilling to 56 holes across two prospects.
European High-Yield Real Estate Debt Faces 2023-Style Stress as Zins Risks Emerge
European issuers of high-risk real estate debt are experiencing renewed pressure, mirroring the 2023 market turmoil triggered by rising interest rates and deteriorating refinancing conditions.
Sunrun and Tesla dispatch 580 MW from home batteries to California grid
Over 140,000 home batteries supplied power to California's grid during peak demand, with Tesla Powerwalls contributing 517 MW and Sunrun operating 55% of them.
Sinda Ltd. Drills 12,500 g/t Silver at Mexico’s Caracol Project
High-grade silver intersections at the Dolores vein system advance exploration plans, with a 2026 resource update and infrastructure development underway.
Bernstein cuts 2030 gold price forecast to $5,600 an ounce
Analysts at Bernstein revised their long-term outlook amid shifting monetary policy expectations and central bank reserve trends.
