G7 nations seek joint projects and stockpiling to reduce reliance on China for key metals used in tech and defense. Canada and Japan are exploring joint critical mineral projects and stockpiling agreements worth over C$1 billion to counter China’s dominance in the sector.
Shipowners remain wary after a container ship was targeted near the chokepoint, though crude and empty supertankers continue transiting. Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz increased over the past week, with two crude-laden tankers exiting and four empty supertankers ente
Lithium demand rises on battery storage systems The lithium industry is growing more optimistic about a market recovery. Accelerating demand for battery storage systems is helping to offset a slowdown in electric vehicles. This shift in demand is leading pr
Silver rebounded from session lows near $56.50 to trade around $58.00 following US economic releases. Silver prices climbed 0.8% on Thursday, recovering from a session low of $56.50 to briefly touch $59.00 after US economic data was released. The metal later settled near $
A brief rebound in silver prices following US economic data failed to signal a trend reversal amid persistent Fed hawkishness. Silver prices climbed 0.8% on Thursday, recovering from a session low near 56.50 to briefly touch 59.00 before settling around 58.00. The move fol
National gasoline prices fall to $3.75 per gallon for Independence Day, marking the second-highest level on record. Gasoline prices in the US have declined for six consecutive weeks, yet the national average is projected to reach $3.75 per gallon on July 4. This figure rep
XRP reserves fell to 2.48 billion on Upbit and 82 million on Bybit XRP reserves have declined across major exchanges, with Upbit's reserve falling to 2.48 billion XRP from 2.51 billion XRP. Binance led in absolute outflows, while Bybit recorded the steepest percent
Rystad Energy forecasts a tenfold revenue increase by 2030 as data centers seek alternatives to grid power. The fuel cell market is projected to grow from $2.8 billion in 2025 to $30 billion by 2030, driven by surging demand for AI data centers. Developers are shifting awa
Silver July futures open at $57.60, down 0.8%, as Fed rate hike fears weigh on precious metals before PCE release. Silver July futures opened at $57.60 per ounce on June 25, 2026, marking a 0.8% decline from Wednesday’s close of $58.09. Prices dipped further to $57.23 in e
ADNOC partners with European energy majors to develop Abu Dhabi’s Bab Gas Cap, targeting 1.5 billion cubic feet per day output. ADNOC has finalized agreements with BP and TotalEnergies, granting each a 10% stake in the Bab Gas Cap project in Abu Dhabi. The field is project
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