August 6, 2024

Canada hits surprise trade surplus on energy, gold exports

Strong international appetites for gold also pushed up Canadian exports, with metals and non-metallic mineral deliveries up 11.8% in June.

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.