Commodities
Energy
Eni, Petronas merge Indonesia, Malaysia assets in joint venture
New entity NewCo plans to invest over $15bn in next five years
Materials
Japan to dig into Pakistan's Reko Diq mine amid copper deficit fears
JBIC likely to finalize loan by early 2026; Komatsu plans to supply equipment, experts
Commodities
China finds leverage over Trump in trade talks with soybeans boycott
Prices surge on expectation that Beijing will resume crop purchases
Supply Chain
Japan's Sojitz launches Australian rare-earth imports to reduce China risk
Operation marks Japan's first rare earth imports from non-China source
Materials
Turkey unveils rare earth find, seeks partners amid China-US rivalry
If verified,12.5m ton site could significantly change global supply chain
Trump administration
US sanctions Russian oil majors over Ukraine, sending prices up
Latest move by Trump administration prompts jitters in India and China
Commodities
Japan looks to subsidize storage of soybeans bought under Trump tariff deal
Government to demonstrate commitment to trade pact ahead of US president's visit next week
Energy
Japan's JERA to acquire US shale gas assets in $1.5bn deal
Power producer calls location of assets near Gulf of Mexico a 'strategic advantage'
Economy
East Timor faces uphill task to cut oil dependence and create jobs
PM cites plan to set up National Development Bank to support new priority sectors
Commodities
US-Australia critical minerals deal unlikely to quickly dent China's lead
While a good start, ambitious rare earth projects will be slow and costly, experts say
Commodities
Gold falls after rally, on track for biggest daily drop since 2020
Investors take profits on expectations for higher interest rates
Commodities
Gold jewelry loses shine in India as steep prices bite
Sales of coins and bars prop up volume amid shift to seeing gold as asset class
Commodities
Critical minerals on the agenda as Australian PM to meet with Trump
Albanese's White House visit comes as US scramble to shift supply chains away from China
Supply Chain
Rare-earth 'de-risking' from China will be dirty and costly, analysts warn
Bessent urges US and allies to diversify supply chains immediately
Supply Chain
China rare earth curbs put pressure on US to build domestic supply
While government buys into miners, cuts to clean-energy support risk hurting demand
Commodities
Gold bars for Japan retail investors sell out as prices soar
Weak yen pushes people to safe haven asset, expecting even further increases
Trade war
China's rare-earth miners flying high as export rules tighten
Prices, profits and shares trend upward amid high-stakes US negotiations
Opinion
Indonesia must look beyond nickel to unleash its global potential
The metal may be the starting point, but should not be the destination.
Climate Change
Australia's carbon credits in spotlight as emissions rules tighten
Resources companies worry about higher transition costs in event of credit shortage
Technology
China's rare-earths shock: 5 things to know about the latest curbs
Tech manufacturers are braced for disruption but non-China producers could get a boost
Supply Chain
China unveils sweeping new export rules on rare earths, batteries
Mining and processing technologies, companies outside country subject to licensing
Commodities
Southeast Asian 'gold rush' fuels wave of business projects
From lion-embossed bullion to new mining sites, companies ride investment boom
Commodities
Gold soars past $4,000 per ounce for the first time
Economic doubts, geopolitical risks and FOMO push investors to haven bullion
Commodities
Mitsui, Rio Tinto, Nippon Steel to invest $660m in Australia iron mine
Expanded production to make up for falling output at other locations
Commodities
Gold surge bolsters Australia's exports despite LNG and coal headwinds
Rising prices may vault metal into 2nd place among country's most lucrative exports
Commodities
US corn exports seen at record high after shift from China-bound soybeans
Farmers changed crops in response to trade war, driving down prices
Commodities
Vietnam's coffee exports jump 61% as high prices create tailwind
Nine-month total surpasses that for all of 2024 as costs rise for coffee drinkers
Commodities
Australian wool prices skyrocket amid China 'panic' over supply concerns
Consumer concerns about polyester and other synthetics also work in wool's favor
Energy
China stockpiling supports crude oil prices despite production increases
Beijing looks to secure supply as US raises pressure on Russia, Iran
Commodities
Indonesia's Merdeka starts operation at gold mine with 200 tons in reserves
Precious metal has become an investment of choice in the country amid economic uncertainties