Trump says he signed proclamation to adjust tariffs on aluminum imports US demand for primary aluminum currently outpaces the production capacity of US smelting facilities, according to the proclamation. Reuters | July 20, 2026 | 1:53 pm
New Zealand gas exploration interest picks up after years in doldrums Seven oil and gas players are racing to secure offshore exploration rights. Reuters | July 20, 2026 | 12:48 pm
Eramet signs MOU with Gabon on manganese ore processing Eramet and its Comilog subsidiary will also commit to developing a local biochar production sector. Reuters | July 20, 2026 | 12:26 pm
Russian central bank sells 44 tons of gold in first half of 2026 The value of the bank's holdings was estimated at $299 billion. Reuters | July 20, 2026 | 9:49 am
South32 Q4 copper output declines, missing market estimates South32 flagged that its operating unit costs for fiscal 2027 for the project will be around 10% above the forecast. Reuters | July 20, 2026 | 7:27 am
EU waives penalties for oil and gas firms that breach methane law The European Commission urges EU states to pause methane law penalties for oil and gas firms, citing energy supply risks. Reuters | July 20, 2026 | 7:22 am
Column: LME wanted more lead stocks. It certainly got them London Metal Exchange stocks of the battery metal jumped by 58% in the space of two days earlier this week. Reuters | July 19, 2026 | 9:18 am
China to take measures on UK’s nationalization of British Steel The foreign ministry also urged Britain to seek a mutually acceptable solution, including arrangements for compensation. Reuters | July 19, 2026 | 9:07 am
China’s June aluminum imports fall as higher overseas prices curb flow Imports of unwrought aluminum and aluminum products declined 17.4% in June. Reuters | July 18, 2026 | 10:09 am
Panama bids for full ownership of strategic oil terminal The acquisition will give Panama 100% ownership of Petroterminal. Reuters | July 17, 2026 | 3:19 pm
Dangote refinery raises $2.5 billion in private placement The 650,000-bpd refinery, which started production in 2024, has ramped up output of diesel, jet fuel, naphtha and petrol. Reuters | July 17, 2026 | 11:45 am
US proposes lease of seabed mining blocks off American Samoa coast The department's Marine Mineral Administration said it aims to lease two blocks, one of 16.3 million acres and the other 15.1 million acres. Reuters | July 17, 2026 | 9:39 am