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This week in energy: Rio Tinto and Chalco acquire controlling stake in Brazilian aluminum producer; renewable energy capacity additions accelerate globally; rare earth recycling investment surges. Key developments across oil, gas, renewables, and mining sectors.
Read articleThis week in energy: Gold prices surge toward $5,000 per ounce amid monetary signals and safe-haven demand, while renewable energy projects advance globally from Greenland wind farms to UAE solar-plus-storage installations. Key developments across oil, gas, renewables, and mining sectors reflect shifting market dynamics.
Read articleThis week in energy: Major mining expansions across gold, copper, and iron ore sectors; renewable energy breakthroughs in solar, sodium-ion batteries, and green hydrogen; and shifting geopolitical dynamics reshaping global commodity markets. Key developments span from North America to Asia-Pacific and Brazil.
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Mine permitting timelines vary dramatically based on project type, location, and regulatory complexity, typically ranging from several years to over a decade.
Read articleGreen hydrogen is hydrogen gas produced using renewable electricity, offering a zero-carbon fuel alternative for hard-to-decarbonize industries.
Read articleWTI and Brent are the two major global crude oil benchmarks, differentiated by their geographic origins, API gravity, sulfur content, and the markets they serve.
Read articleBlockchain enables peer-to-peer energy trading by creating transparent, automated records of transactions without requiring a central intermediary.
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A major investment by Orion CMC in Glencore's Democratic Republic of Congo mines signals intensifying competition for critical minerals as the US and allies move to counter China's dominance in the supply chain.
Read articleAs artificial intelligence data centers strain electricity grids worldwide, energy markets are experiencing a seismic shift. From fuel cell companies riding a stock surge to warnings about LNG shortages, the AI boom is forcing a reckoning with how we power the future.
Read articleDevon's $58 billion acquisition of Coterra marks another wave of shale consolidation, but shareholder skepticism looms as oil prices tumble on easing U.S.-Iran tensions and warmer weather forecasts reshape the energy landscape.
Read articleEurope's biggest oil companies are preparing to slash shareholder payouts as crude prices weaken, while OPEC+ maintains output discipline despite geopolitical volatility.
Read articleBrent crude breaks through a key psychological barrier for the first time since July 2025, driven by Iran tensions and sweeping policy changes in Venezuela that could unlock billions in crude reserves.
Read articleSemiconductor makers report record sales driven by AI demand, while energy stocks surge 11.2% year-to-date as oil prices stabilize and production recovers from winter disruptions.
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