Washington eyes fishlike nanorobots as a potential alternative to break China’s 80% control over global lithium refining and supply. The US is researching fishlike nanorobots as a potential solution to counter China’s dominance in lithium supply and refining. China current
Iron ore futures in Singapore fell to their lowest intraday level in one year as deteriorating fundamentals continued to weigh on the market. Steel demand in China remains soft amid an ongoing construction slump and weakening mill margins, while supply continues to increas
The U.S. Department of Defense has canceled a tender to buy up to $300 million worth of lithium carbonate for the national strategic stockpile in another blow to the Administration looking to secure critical minerals for the defense and other strategic industries Do
The FTSE 100 energy firm accelerates asset divestments to refocus on core oil and gas operations after biogas underperformance. BP will sell its US biogas business Archaea, acquired for $4.1bn in 2022, as part of a strategic pivot back to oil and gas. The move follows fina
Traffic at the Strait of Hormuz remains at the lowest in more than two months as security concerns have intensified with recent attacks on ships and persistent threats to shipping in the region. After a brief respite between the middle of June and early July, when traffic
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
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