Commodities and Futures
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China’s Soybean Purchases from the US Remain Nonexistent Despite Promises
China has purchased zero U.S. soybeans in the ongoing marketing year, which began Sept. 1.…
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Guinea’s Simandou Mine Set to Transform Iron Ore Exports
Operation of Guinea’s Simandou mine would change the face of the world iron ore trade.…
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Nippon Steel Unveils Major Investment Plans for U.S. Steel Acquisition
Nippon Steel Corporation has announced a significant new investment aimed at revitalizing U.S. Steel as…
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BHP Abandons Acquisition Bid for Anglo American
BHP, the Australian mining colossus headquartered in Melbourne, has formally called off its bid to…
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Global Steel and Mineral Markets Shift Amid Geopolitical Pressures
Our global steel and mineral markets are seeing fundamental transformations as new geopolitical and economic…
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Japanese Chemical Giants Unite for Polyolefin Plastics Merger
Mitsui Chemicals, Idemitsu Kosan and Sumitomo Chemical have formally signed the agreement in principle. They’re…
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Australia and US Seek Independence from China in Rare Earths for Military Hardware
Kevin Rudd, the new Australian Ambassador to the United States, addressed this vital concern in…
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Australia and U.S. Urged to Secure Rare Earths for Military Hardware
On August 20th, Kevin Rudd, the new Australian Ambassador to the United States, made an…
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Lynas Announces $488 Million Fundraising to Expand Malaysian Operations
Australian rare earths producer Lynas Corporation has just announced plans for a multi-billion-dollar expansion. This…
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Guinea’s Simandou Mine Set to Transform the Global Iron Ore Landscape
Guinea’s Simandou mega-mine recently entered production in breezy remoteness, southeastern mountain tops. If successful, this…