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Chinese independent refiners turn to Iraq, Qatar as Iranian crude supplies dwindle

Chinese independent refiners have turned to buying Iraqi and Qatari crude as Iranian supplies dwindle. The traders report purchases totaling up to 20 million barrels from regional trading houses. Refining margins have weakened due to a cap on fuel prices and rising crude costs. As a result, refinery utilization rates…

The Economic Times · 2h ago

Iraq oil exports surge, India set to benefit as Hormuz flows ease

Iraq's oil exports increased significantly in August and September. This rise followed wide profit margins and Iranian tanker passage approvals. Buyers were incentivized by substantial discounts offered on Iraqi crude oil. Major importers like China and India are receiving more heavy crude. Shipments are improving supply to key Asian markets.

The Economic Times · Sep 3

US billionaires are piling millions into Argentina's Shale boom, here’s what is driving it

American billionaires are increasing investments in Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale basin. Harold Hamm's Continental Resources plans a $4 billion joint venture with Mercuria Energy Group. Peter Thiel's hedge fund acquired a significant stake in Vista Energy, a leading producer. These investments follow President Javier Milei's economic reforms and deregulation. Vaca…

The Economic Times · Aug 24

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Diet Coke shortage hits India as Iran-war driven can crunch fuels panic buying

Shortages spread from shops to delivery apps as summer demand collides with aluminium supply disruption

The Independent UK · Apr 23

Banks Split On Copper Outlook As Citi, JPMorgan Turn Bullish And Goldman Counters

Copper extended its recent surge on the London Metal Exchange, with benchmark futures topping $11,700 a ton. It was the strongest rally since last summer, as investors began positioning for a possible regime of phased, near-universal copper tariffs starting in 2027.

Benzinga · Dec 6, 2025

Trump Ally Eyes $500 Million Deal in Peace Plan for DR Congo

Global financier and longtime Trump associate Gentry Beach is reportedly negotiating for control of the Rubaya coltan mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The Trump administration-backed initiative, accompanied by support from a consortium including the Swiss trading house Mercuria, shows the current preference for the US engagement with…

Benzinga · Jun 28, 2025

Fossil fuel interests have large, yet often murky, presence at climate talks, AP analysis finds

Close to 400 people connected to fossil fuel industries in some way or another attended last year’s United Nations’ climate talks in Egypt

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023

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City row as investors claim Phoenix being sold on the cheap to Swiss giant

A DAVID and Goliath City battle broke out today when minority shareholders in Phoenix Global Resources vowed to fight off a £200 million takeover deal from Mercuria, a Swiss commodity behemoth with sales of $130 billion a year.

Evening Standard · Sep 1, 2022

Newcastle's Connected Energy attracts further £15m from five new investors

A range of blue chip investors have backed the innovative battery storage firm will now embark on bigger developments as demand for its systems ramps up

Birmingham Post · Jun 17, 2022

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