CommodityFeaturedTrump announces USD 15 billion Iowa steel project ahead of US MidtermsInternational Finance Business DeskSeptember 30, 2026September 29, 2026 by International Finance Business DeskSeptember 30, 2026September 29, 2026 Trump unveiled the project with executives from Mesabi Metallics, which recently opened Minnesota's first new iron ore mine in 50 years... Read more
CommodityFeaturedNorthern Star rejects USD 27 billion takeover bid from South Africa’s Gold FieldsInternational Finance Business DeskSeptember 30, 2026September 29, 2026 by International Finance Business DeskSeptember 30, 2026September 29, 2026 The unsolicited approach, submitted on September 13 and received by Northern Star on September 14, valued each Northern Star share at AUSD 27... Read more
CommodityFeaturedChina’s gold rush gathers pace as imports top 1,000 tonnes in eight monthsInternational Finance Business DeskSeptember 24, 2026September 23, 2026 by International Finance Business DeskSeptember 24, 2026September 23, 2026 Investment demand, central-bank buying and weaker domestic alternatives are driving a surge in Chinese bullion purchases... Read more
CommodityFeaturedSaudi Arabia discovers 110 million tonnes of uranium-bearing oreInternational Finance Business DeskSeptember 17, 2026September 16, 2026 by International Finance Business DeskSeptember 17, 2026September 16, 2026 The breakthrough discovery strengthens Riyadh’s mining and civilian nuclear ambitions as it seeks to develop domestic critical-mineral resources... Read more
CommodityFeaturedWhite House stalls copper tariff discussions as economy dominates midterm narrativeInternational Finance Business DeskSeptember 11, 2026September 10, 2026 by International Finance Business DeskSeptember 11, 2026September 10, 2026 Both President Donald Trump and Republican lawmakers are facing pressure from American consumers and businesses over the higher costs... Read more
CommodityFeaturedChina rare earth firms halt US shipments ahead of Xi-Trump summitInternational Finance Business DeskSeptember 8, 2026September 8, 2026 by International Finance Business DeskSeptember 8, 2026September 8, 2026 A handful of Chinese suppliers has reportedly refused to ship rare earths to American companies since early August... Read more
CommodityFeaturedPower demand in MENA region set to double by 2050, forecasts Rystad EnergyInternational Finance Business DeskSeptember 1, 2026September 1, 2026 by International Finance Business DeskSeptember 1, 2026September 1, 2026 Rystad Energy expects installed power capacity across the region to quadruple by 2050 as renewables, data centres and industrial demand accelerate... Read more
CommodityFeaturedAbu Dhabi power demand set to double by 2050 as AI and economy expandInternational Finance Business DeskAugust 24, 2026August 24, 2026 by International Finance Business DeskAugust 24, 2026August 24, 2026 AI is expected to become an increasingly important source of demand, with the Emirati city positioning itself as a global tech hub... Read more
CommodityFeaturedAramco and Maaden dig deep into Saudi Arabia’s USD 2.5 trillion mineral wealthInternational Finance Business DeskAugust 20, 2026August 20, 2026 by International Finance Business DeskAugust 20, 2026August 20, 2026 New joint venture will explore 182,000 sq km for copper, rare earths and other critical minerals as Riyadh accelerates its post-oil diversification drive... Read more
CommodityFeaturedWashington’s USD 3 billion minerals bet and the chokehold it cannot buy its way out ofInternational Finance Business DeskAugust 12, 2026August 12, 2026 by International Finance Business DeskAugust 12, 2026August 12, 2026 Washington is spending hard on mines, magnets and allies. Beijing still owns the refining stage that turns ore into weapons, motors and chips... Read more