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EU countries approve a weakening of company sustainability laws

After months of pressure, the EU has finally approved a reduction in rules that require companies to consider environmental and human rights risks within their supply chains.

TSX futures are edging lower as gold retreats, with bank earnings being the focus

The futures for Canada's main index of stocks?edged down on Tuesday as gold prices declined, and investors awaited the quarterly results from major banks. As of 5:18 a.m.…

Palm oil prices fall for the third consecutive session due to weak demand and a strong ringgit

The price of Malaysian palm oils futures fell for the third session in a row on Tuesday. This was due to a weakening export market and a strong Malaysian ringgit. By midday…

In mid-2026, Inpex will invite bids for the construction of Indonesia's Abadi Liquefied natural gas project.

Inpex, a Japanese oil and natural gas exploration company, said that it would begin the engineering tender for its Abadi project in Indonesia by the middle of this year.

Woodside posts smaller-than-expected annual profit; CEO update imminent

Australian oil and gas ?producer Woodside Energy posted a ?smaller-than-expected fall in annual profit on ?Tuesday, ?as robust production offset weaker realised prices,…

Investors on edge as tensions over tariffs and inflation data keeps investors on edge

Investors remained 'cautious' ahead of important?domestic data and sought clarity about the latest tariff salvo. The S&P/ASX 200 index closed little changed at 9.022.30 points.

Russell: Copper is the driving force behind BHP and Rio but if you want more, it's up to you.

Copper's role as a major profit driver is highlighted in the latest results of BHP Group and Rio Tinto. However, they also highlight how difficult it will likely be to gain…

US Chemical Safety Board blames Pemex for fatal 2024 accident

According to the 'U.S. Department of Homeland Security,' the lack of a standard identifier for idle equipment at Pemex Deer Park refinery in Texas led to a poison gas release that killed two workers.

Diamondback misses its profit forecast as lower oil prices weigh

Diamondback Energy missed Wall 'Street's expectations for the fourth quarter profit on Monday as it struggled to cope with lower oil prices. Its shares fell more than 3% during extended trading.

US producer Continental claims that the shale resource in Argentina could be "another Permian".

Continental Resources CEO Doug Lawler stated on Tuesday that Argentina's shale resource might be similar to the size of the Permian Basin in the United States. Lawler, a U.S.

EIA: US power plants could avoid retirement by 2026

The Department of Energy's Research arm stated on Monday that U.S. Power Plants scheduled to retire in?2026 may stay online for longer. This builds on a trend which began…

Watch these stocks as Trump's tariffs create more uncertainty

After a Supreme Court decision last week that ruled against his larger levies, tariff uncertainty has returned. Wall Street analysts expect emerging market exchange-traded…

Engie to install bitcoin mining and storage at massive new Brazil solar plant

Eduardo Sattamini is the Engie Country Manager for Brazil. He told journalists last week that he was looking into possible offtakers. Assu, located in northeast Brazil has…

Congo replaces Gecamines as leader amid mineral talks with US

The government announced on Monday that the president of the Democratic Republic of Congo has replaced Gecamines' chief executive and?board?chair. This is a major shakeup…

Chevron and Iraq agree on exclusive talks about West Qurna 2.

Chevron is in exclusive talks with Iraq about the West Qurna 2 giant oilfield. This brings them closer to purchasing the field from the sanctioned Russian oil company Lukoil.

EU delays 'Made in Europe' plan after disagreements over scope

The European Commission announced on Monday that it had 'delayed announcement of a new policy to prioritise industrial products and parts made in Europe by a week due to…

First Venezuela Oil Cargoes Chartered Since US Supply Deal

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Trading houses and buyers of Venezuelan oil have chartered the first very large crude carriers (VLCCs) to export from the South American country since a Caracas-Washington supply deal began…

Palm falls overnight on weakness in Chicago soyoil; ringgit firmer

Malaysian palm futures continued to decline on Monday. They were weighed down by weaker crude oil, overnight weakness in Chicago soyoil and a stronger ringgit. The benchmark…

Saudi Aramco has sold its first Jafurah condensate cargos to US firms and India, according to sources

Four 'trade sources' said that Saudi Aramco, the state energy giant, has sold several cargoes - of ultra-light crude oil from its $100 billion Jafurah plant - to U.S. refiners…

Prices for EUROPE GAS are down due to the warmer weather.

Dutch wholesale gas prices fell on Monday, following a decline in the previous trading day. Warm weather forecasts lowered demand. By 0926 GMT, the Dutch contract for the first month was down 1…