London copper prices surge to $14,000 per ton as U.S. tariff uncertainty and tight supply drive short-term scarcity. Copper prices climbed to a two-month high near $14,000 per ton in London, driven by uncertainty over U.S. tariffs and dwindling global inventories. Steep ba
Vaca Muerta's record oil output fails to boost Argentina's economy Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale province has seen record oil and near-record natural gas production. The region's growth is largely confined to the Neuquén province. The rest of Argentina's ec
Finland's sand battery reduces emissions 70% Europe faces an energy crisis due to over-reliance on imported fossil fuels. The continent has added solar and wind capacity, but energy storage lags behind. This creates vulnerabilities for the grid and energy markets
Venture capital investment in nuclear energy firms reaches $4.5 billion in 2026, driven by rising AI-driven power demand. Venture capital funding for U.S. nuclear startups has surged to $4.5 billion across 81 companies in 2026, as demand for AI infrastructure accelerates e
September Comex copper contracts hit multi-month highs as physical market tightness outweighs Fed rate decision relief. Copper futures jumped as much as 3% Thursday, nearing June’s record levels, driven by signs of tightening physical supply. September Comex copper contrac
The share of coal in China’s electricity output fell in the first half of 2026 to below 50% for the first time on record, in a landmark achievement of the Chinese policy to boost non-fossil power sources. The share of coal averaged 49.7% of China’s total electricity output
Rabobank raises TTF and JKM gas price forecasts due to Strait of Hormuz risks and QatarEnergy’s extended force majeure. European TTF natural gas prices are expected to remain elevated at €51-52 per megawatt-hour through Q4 2026, driven by persistent supply risks. The Strai
September silver futures open at $57.97, failing to sustain gains above $60 despite the Fed holding rates steady. Silver September futures (SI=F) opened at $57.97 per ounce on July 30, 2026, down 0.2% from Wednesday’s close. Prices briefly climbed to $58.24 before retreati
US commits $4.84 million to Madagascar rare earths project The US has committed up to $4.84 million to Harena Rare Earths' Ampasindava project. The funding will support pilot plant operations and metallurgical testing. The project is part of US efforts to r
Annual investment in nuclear energy falls short of required levels to achieve 2050 expansion goals, industry report shows. The nuclear energy sector requires $6 trillion in cumulative investment by 2050 to meet global capacity expansion targets, according to an industry re
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