August 5, 2024 Commodities face contagion as global market meltdown deepens For commodities linked to industrial cycles, such as copper, a hard-landing scenario would put fresh pressure on bulls.
August 1, 2024 Glencore’s billionaire ex-oil head charged with corruption Alex Beard was charged by the UK’s top fraud agency, alongside four other ex-employees from the commodities trader.
July 27, 2024 Big Oil seizes lithium opportunities Mining companies could benefit in cash and technology as major fossil fuel companies invest in lithium.
July 22, 2024 US Senators release energy permitting reform bill Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 could speed up approvals of clean-energy, pipeline and electricity transmission projects.
July 18, 2024 Column: China’s commodity import trend driven by prices, not economy China's imports of major commodities are often viewed through the prism of the performance of, and outlook for, the world's second-biggest economy.
July 17, 2024 Wildfires erupt in Canada crude patch in threat to oil sands One 7-acre fire is within about 6 miles of MEG Energy Corp.’s Christina Lake site, which produced almost 100,000 barrels a day in May.
July 9, 2024 China’s Plenum promises cues for commodity bulls and bears There’s a view that China is likely to provide more support for its economic recovery.
July 9, 2024 British Columbia Premier walks tightrope between resource boom, green goals David Eby is in talks with Teck around support for a plant to recycle electric-vehicle batteries.
July 1, 2024 Sumitomo looks to tap US shale boom despite exiting production Japanese trading firm sees opportunities in US shale oil and natural gas despite exiting production there three years ago.
June 26, 2024 Andurand ditches famed oil trades for copper and cocoa The pivot comes as the firm recovers from a record loss last year, ending a three-year winning streak.
Australia’s VHM scraps offtake deal with Shenghe Resources The Goschen project is VHM's flagship development, focused on extracting critical minerals such as rare earth elements and titanium. January 11, 2026 | 04:08 pm
US to push for quicker action in reducing reliance on China for rare earths Aside from Japan, G7 members remain heavily dependent on critical minerals from China, which has threatened to impose strict export controls. January 11, 2026 | 09:07 am
Rio Tinto’s bid for Glencore piles pressure on BHP If BHP keeps out of the current talks, it may consider another deal to retain its leadership. January 11, 2026 | 07:49 am