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Congo eyes US minerals deal by end of June, FT reports
May 25 (Reuters) - Officials from the Democratic Republic of Congo are optimistic they can reach a deal with Washington next month to secure U.S investment in critical minerals alongside support to end a Rwandan-backed rebellion in the country’s east, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.An invest...Reuters
Sun, May 25
North Korea detains officials over warship accident, state media says
SEOUL, May 25 (Reuters) - North Korea has detained shipyard officials responsible for a recent major accident during the launch of a new warship, state media said on Sunday.The failed launch that crippled the 5,000-tonne warship was witnessed by leader Kim Jong Un who said the accident damaged the c...Reuters
Sat, May 24
Documents show US EPA wants to erase greenhouse gas limits on power plants, NYT reports
May 24 (Reuters) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has drafted a plan to eliminate all limits on greenhouse gases from coal and gas-fired power plants in the United States, the New York Times reported on Saturday, citing internal agency documents reviewed by them.Reuters
Sat, May 24
EXCLUSIVE-Saudi Aramco considers asset sales to free up funds, sources say
By Federico Maccioni, David French and Yousef Saba DUBAI/NEW YORK, May 24 (Reuters) - Saudi state oil giant Aramco is exploring potential asset sales to free up funds, two people with knowledge of the matter said, as it pursues an international expansion and weathers lower crude prices. Aramco 22...Reuters
Sat, May 24
US regulators greenlight construction of Venture Global CP2 LNG plant in Louisiana
By Curtis Williams HOUSTON, May 23 (Reuters) - U.S. regulators have given Venture Global VG.N permission to proceed with construction of its CP2 liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant in Louisiana, a FERC document showed on Friday.If constructed, CP2 will be the single largest LNG export facility in t...Reuters
Fri, May 23
CIF/FOB Gulf Grain-Corn, soy barge bids flat ahead of long US weekend
CHICAGO, May 23 (Reuters) - Basis bids for corn and soybeans delivered by barge to U.S. Gulf Coast terminals were mostly steady on Friday, supported by a generally quiet pace of farmer selling ahead of a three-day weekend, traders said.U.S. markets and most government offices will be closed on Monda...Reuters
Fri, May 23
LIVESTOCK-CME feeder cattle futures firm ahead of Memorial Day holiday
By Renee HickmanCHICAGO, May 23 (Reuters) - Chicago Mercantile Exchange feeder cattle futures were firmer on Friday with a strong cash cattle trade and traders positioning just before the U.S. Memorial Day weekend, according to market analysts.CME most-active August feeder cattle FCQ25 settled up 0....Reuters
Fri, May 23
Canada's new energy minister vows to speed up permitting, reset industry relations
Hodgson pledges two-year decision timeline for all projectsOil sector welcomes Hodgson's pro-development stanceOttawa aiming to diversify Canadian exports away from the USBy Amanda Stephenson CALGARY, Alberta, May 23 (Reuters) - Canada's new Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson vowed to...Reuters
Fri, May 23
US Cash Crude-Mars firms on last day of roll trade
May 23 (Reuters) - Mars firmed on Friday, dealers said, on the last day of roll trade after touching four-month lows earlier this week. Mars strengthened to a premium of 15 cents to U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude. The cash roll from June to July traded at 70 cents. Traders use the three-day roll...Reuters
Fri, May 23
CORRECTED-BlackRock says coal competition case risks US energy independence
By Simon Jessop LONDON, May 23 (Reuters) - U.S. government support for a "baseless" case alleging asset managers conspired to reduce competition in the coal sector risks undermining its goal of energy independence, BlackRock BLK.N, the world's biggest asset manager, said on Friday.The...Reuters
Fri, May 23
US regulators give Venture Global go ahead to build CP2 LNG plant in Louisiana
HOUSTON, May 23 (Reuters) - U.S. regulators have given Venture Global VG.N permission to proceed with construction of its CP2 LNG plant in Louisiana, a FERC document showed on Friday.The decision follows a final environmental study that shows the 28 million metric tons per annum plant is in the publ...Reuters
Fri, May 23
GRAINS-Corn and soy fall on Trump recommendations for EU tariffs
Corn and soybeans fall on Trump recommendations for EU tariffsWheat dips on profit-takingCorn also pressured by large global production forecastBy Renee Hickman CHICAGO, May 23 (Reuters) - Chicago corn and soy futures eased on Friday ahead of a long weekend in the U.S., after President Donald Tru...Reuters
Fri, May 23
Chile's ENAMI says lithium venture with Rio Tinto to start production in 2032
By Daina Beth Solomon SANTIAGO, May 23 (Reuters) - Chile's state-run mining firm ENAMI aims for its new Rio Tinto lithium partnership at Altoandinos to begin production in 2032 with 35,000 metric tons of the battery metal per year, and ramp up over three years to 75,000 tons, ENAMI company ch...Reuters
Fri, May 23
U.S. nuclear power plant outages
May 23 (Reuters) - The following table lists total U.S. nuclear power generation capacity and the capacity offline due to planned and unplanned reasons, according to the daily data from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.Total capacity EL-USTOTCAP-MW ......... 96,986 MW Total ...Reuters
Fri, May 23
Chicago wheat futures fall on profit taking
CHICAGO, May 23 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures dipped on Friday on profit-taking following rallies earlier in the week driven by adverse weather concerns, an unexpected decline in crop conditions reported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and an uptick in demand, according to ...Reuters
Fri, May 23
Chile's ENAMI says lithium venture with Rio Tinto to start production in 2032
SANTIAGO, May 23 (Reuters) - Chile's state-run mining firm ENAMI aims for its new Rio Tinto lithium partnership at Altoandinos to begin production in 2032 with 35,000 metric tons of the battery metal per year, and ramp up over three years to 75,000 tons, ENAMI company chief Ivan Mlynarz said on ...Reuters
Fri, May 23
US approves Utah uranium mine after two-week environmental review
May 23 (Reuters) - The Trump administration approved Anfield Energy's AEC.V proposed Velvet-Wood uranium mine project in Utah on Friday after a rapid 14-day environmental review as part of a new process to fast-track permitting of energy and mining projects.Such studies typically take years beca...Reuters
Fri, May 23
Trump seeks to fast-track new nuclear licenses, overhaul regulatory agency
Trump signs executive orders seeking to boost U.S. nuclear production Order directs nuclear regulatory agency to rule on new licenses within 18 monthsDepartment of Defense expected to have a prominent role in ordering reactors and installing them on military basesBy Jarrett Renshaw May 23 (Reuter...Reuters
Fri, May 23
CBOT soybeans fall on tariff threats ahead of US holiday weekend
CHICAGO, May 23 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures slipped on Friday as U.S. President Donald Trump said on social media that he was recommending a 50% tariff on goods imported from the European Union. CBOT July soybeans SN25 settled down 7-1/4 cents at $10.60-1/4 a bushel.CBOT July ...Reuters
Fri, May 23
