State-owned companies still see a future for gas to fill any gaps left by renewable sources
Oil major paused work on Rotterdam project this week amid difficult market
Also in this newsletter: Germany and Turkey locked in diplomatic spat over a hand gesture
US officials encouraged state miner Gécamines to review sale to a subsidiary of Chinese defence company Norinco
Also in today’s newsletter, a new report casts doubt on clean hydrogen’s role in the power sector
Some brides switch to artificial jewellery, although richest consumers have not been put off
Brent crude has risen about $10 a barrel since early June as US stockpiles dwindle
Current market is in gridlock, with governments flip-flopping on green targets
Work on energy transition project in Rotterdam will be further delayed
Plan includes relaxing sanctions on Israeli billionaire to counter Chinese control of critical minerals
The tale of a jackpot hidden in the Indonesian jungle has been told before but a mind-blowing theory adds a new shine
Williams set to escalate dispute with rival Energy Transfer through lawsuit for ‘anti-competitive’ actions
Growing dependence gives Moscow more leverage over European crop production
Manila pitches itself as alternative for western countries seeking to diversify sources of EV battery material
Poor harvests hitting production have forced up the cost of key ingredient
Also in today’s newsletter, US shareholder meetings show a mixed picture on sustainability
Britain’s biggest steelmaker also challenges validity of Unite ballot on industrial action
Hedge funds cut bullish bets as seasonal rains improve production outlook in Ghana
Serica ‘actively’ looking overseas ahead of potential increase in UK government’s windfall levy on producers
For Paladin Energy and Fission Uranium, teaming up looks like a sensible move
Statkraft forced to cut growth because of lower electricity prices and higher costs
Protectionist policies are exacerbating inflation, says Olam Agri
Some producers have started to row back on low-carbon strategies amid high fossil fuel demand and investor concerns
UAE and Saudi Arabia are leading region’s efforts to reduce dependence on oil and gas
Islamist regime has issued hundreds of contracts to tap gold, gemstones and minerals
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