In a bold move that underscores the shifting dynamics of global resource competition, China’s Zijin Gold International has agreed to acquire Toronto-listed Allied Gold Corp. in an all-cash deal valued at C$5.5 billion (approximately US$4 […]
In the face of escalating Western sanctions following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Russia’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector has demonstrated remarkable resilience, particularly in its trade with China. As Europe’s demand for Russian energy […]
There is a lot to unpack today, but if you want to make money, Silver, and Nat Gas are at the top of the list. The JP Morgan story with their silver problem is a […]
In a rapidly escalating geopolitical drama, U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Canada: proceed with a new trade partnership with China, and face a blanket 100% tariff on all goods entering […]
On this episode of the Energy News Beat Stand Up, I cover the key issues around Davos, Greenland, and some investing stories around Oil Field Service Companies, and why this is important. The main topics […]
As an energy-rich nation with the fourth-largest proven oil reserves in the world, Canada paradoxically continues to import billions of dollars’ worth of crude oil annually. This irony was recently highlighted in a viral X […]
Iran’s crude production is expected to remain stable near 3.2 million bpd, with protests posing limited short-term risk to upstream operations. Heavy discounting to China and costly sanctions-evading logistics mean Iran captures only about two-thirds […]
In a landmark move to bolster bilateral ties, the United Arab Emirates and India have committed to doubling their trade to $200 billion by 2032, while sealing a significant long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply […]
In a significant shift for global energy markets, Vitol, the world’s largest independent oil trader, has begun offering Venezuelan Merey heavy sour crude to Chinese refiners at a narrowed discount of approximately $5 per barrel […]
In a bold escalation of its campaign against illicit oil trading, the United States has seized yet another vessel from the shadowy “dark fleet” — a network of aging tankers that evade international sanctions to […]
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