Why the Critical Mineral Ban from China Is Great for the United States

Daily Standup Top Stories The Current State of Critical Minerals in the US Market October 12, 2025 Clark Savage In an era defined by the push toward clean energy, electrification, and advanced technologies, critical minerals have emerged as the backbone of modern manufacturing and national security. These essential resources—ranging from lithium for batteries to […] China and […]

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Has Gavin Newsom\’s War on Oil and Gas Gone Too Far? Can He Recover in Time to Run for President?

California Governor Gavin Newsom has long positioned himself as a climate warrior, pushing aggressive policies to phase out fossil fuels in the Golden State. From banning new fracking permits to imposing setbacks on drilling near communities, his administration has waged what critics call a \”war\” on the oil and gas industry. But with gasoline prices […]

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The Data Center Gold Rush – Where investments, AI, and Energy collide

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, host Stu Turley talks with Mikey Lucas, COO & Partner at MSB Global Services and Matrix Data Center, about the future of AI, data centers, and America’s energy dominance. Mikey shares his journey from self-taught entrepreneur to leading a three-gigawatt data center project powering the AI boom. The discussion covers: Why […]

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Peak Permian? The U.S. Oil Boom Isn’t Over — Trisha Curtis Exposes the Truth

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, Stu Turley dives deep with Trisha Curtis, CEO of PetroNerds, in a no-holds-barred conversation on the myths of peak Permian, U.S. shale resilience, OPEC’s bluff, China’s global energy influence, rising electricity costs, the EU’s energy collapse, and the urgent need for pragmatic U.S. energy policy. From […]

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Is China\’s Debt Bomb About to Explode—and What Does It Mean for the Yuan and Global Markets?

Daily Standup Top Stories Is China’s Debt Bomb About to Explode, and What Is the Impact on Global Markets? September 23, 2025 Clark Savage In a stark admission during a September 2025 press conference, China’s Finance Minister revealed that “every penny we spend is borrowed,” highlighting the precarious state of the nation’s finances. This confession has […]

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UK Government Policies: Taxes, Bans, and Accelerated Decline and Fiscal Collapse 

Under the Labour government, North Sea operations face a barrage of measures that critics argue are deliberately stifling investment and production. A 78% tax rate on offshore profits, including a prolonged windfall tax introduced in 2022, has shattered investor confidence and led to slashed capital expenditures. Operators have cut UK investments, with production projected to […]

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