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Russia says Ukrainian drone attack on oil depot already violates proposed ceasefire
MOSCOW, March 20 (Reuters) - Russia's foreign ministry said on Thursday that Ukraine had already violated a proposed ceasefire on energy sites in the three-year-old war by attacking a Russian oil depot. Russia's TASS news agency reported foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova to...Reuters
Thu, Mar 20
Trump invokes emergency powers to boost US critical minerals production
David Copley to oversee mining for U.S. Energy Dominance CouncilU.S. to sign minerals deal with Ukraine soon, Trump announcesU.S. miners welcome executive order to increase outputBy Jarrett Renshaw and Ernest Scheyder WASHINGTON, March 20 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday in...Reuters
Thu, Mar 20
CIF/FOB Gulf Grain-Soy, corn barge bids strengthen on exporter demand
CHICAGO, March 20 (Reuters) - Basis bids for soybeans and corn delivered by barge to the U.S. Gulf Coast firmed on Thursday, supported by exporter demand for grain at a time when barge delays on the mid-Mississippi River and a slow pace of farmer offerings kept Gulf supplies tight, traders said.* Fa...Reuters
Thu, Mar 20
LIVESTOCK-CME cattle futures firm as funds take long positions
By Renee Hickman CHICAGO, March 20 (Reuters) - Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures firmed on Thursday as funds built long positions after a rally Wednesday driven by slowed slaughter operations, according to analysts. CME June live cattle LCM25 ended up 2.175 cents at 205.025 cents per pou...Reuters
Thu, Mar 20
EXCLUSIVE-Former Newmont executive tapped to oversee mining on US energy council, sources say
David Copley to oversee US mining policy -sourcesNew council aims to boost US production of critical mineralsCopley to advise on permitting reform, industry oversightBy Ernest Scheyder and Divya Rajagopal March 20 (Reuters) - Former Newmont NEM.N executive David Copley has been tapped to oversee ...Reuters
Thu, Mar 20
Trump signs executive order to boost US minerals output, White House says
March 20 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to boost domestic production of lithium and other critical minerals in part by using the Defense Production Act to finance mining projects.The order also directs federal agencies to create a list of U.S. mining pr...Reuters
Thu, Mar 20
Trump says US will sign Ukraine minerals deal soon
Trump says peace talks going 'pretty well'Ukraine minerals deal seen as repayment for U.S. aidEU leaders support Ukraine but delay artillery funding decisionBy Jeff Mason, David Brunnstrom and Erin Banco WASHINGTON, March 20 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Thursday the United S...Reuters
Thu, Mar 20
Brazil sees prolonged US tariff talks, minister says, linking ethanol and sugar
BRASILIA, March 20 (Reuters) - Brazilian Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said on Thursday his government expects lengthy tariff negotiations with the United States, and suggested they would include trade discussions involving sugar and ethanol."As they are waging war with the entire world, they...Reuters
Thu, Mar 20
US Cash Crude-Mars firms after OPEC+ issues plan for oil cuts
March 20 (Reuters) - Mars strengthened on Thursday, dealers said, bouncing off nearly two-month lows after OPEC+ issued a new plan for oil cuts to compensate for overproduction.Mars Sour WTC-MRS strengthened 25 cents to a 90-cent premium to U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude, the lowest since late J...Reuters
Thu, Mar 20
Nucor Announces Guidance For The First Quarter Of 2025 Earnings
March 20 (Reuters) - Nucor Corp NUE.N:NUCOR ANNOUNCES GUIDANCE FOR THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2025 EARNINGSEXPECTS Q1 EARNINGS TO BE IN RANGE OF $0.45 TO $0.55 PER DILUTED SHAREEXPECT Q1 ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER DILUTED SHARE TO BE IN RANGE OF $0.50 TO $0.60INCLUDES $16 MILLION ONE-TIME CHARGES IN Q1 NON-ADJ...Reuters
Thu, Mar 20
Trump says to sign Ukraine minerals deal soon, peace efforts going 'pretty well'
WASHINGTON, March 20 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Thursday the United States will sign a minerals and natural resources deal with Ukraine shortly and that his efforts to achieve a peace deal for the country were going "pretty well" after his talks this week with the Russian and...Reuters
Thu, Mar 20
EXCLUSIVE-Former Newmont executive tapped to oversee mining on US energy council
By Ernest Scheyder and Divya RajagopalMarch 20 (Reuters) - Former Newmont NEM.N executive David Copley has been named to oversee the mining portfolio for the U.S. National Energy Dominance Council, two sources familiar with the appointment told Reuters. In the new role, Copley will be the highest-ra...Reuters
Thu, Mar 20
Trump says US to sign minerals deal with Ukraine shortly
WASHINGTON, March 20 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday the United States will sign a minerals and natural resources deal with Ukraine shortly.He made the comment after signing an order to increase U.S. production of critical minerals.Reuters
Thu, Mar 20
Trump administration to open more Alaska acres for oil, gas drilling
WASHINGTON, March 20 (Reuters) - U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum on Thursday announced steps to open up more acreage for oil and gas leasing and lift restrictions on building an LNG pipeline and mining road in Alaska, carrying out President Donald Trump's executive order to remove barrie...Reuters
Thu, Mar 20
NTSB calls for urgent safety assessments of 68 US bridges
WASHINGTON, March 20 (Reuters) - The National Transportation Safety Board on Thursday called for the owners of 30 owners of 68 bridges in 19 states to perform vulnerability assessments to determine the risk of catastrophic collapse from a vessel collision.The NTSB is making the recommendation after ...Reuters
Thu, Mar 20
ICE canola futures fall on China tariffs
REGINA, Saskatchewan - March 20 (Reuters) - ICE canola futures fell Thursday as China's tariffs on Canadian processed canola products took effect.• May canola RSK5 settled down $11.50 at $572.70 per metric ton. July fell $10.50 to $584.20. November, which is the first month for the crop harveste...Reuters
Thu, Mar 20
El Paso Lifts Force Majeure At Line 3191 Between South Carlsbad And Pecos River Compressor Station, New Mexico
March 20 (Reuters) - KINDER MORGAN'S KMI.N EL PASO NATURAL GAS COMPANY, L.L.C (EPNG):LIFTS FORCE MAJEURE AFTER COMPLETING ANOMALY REPAIR ON LINE NO. 3191 BETWEEN SOUTH CARLSBAD AND PECOS RIVER COMPRESSOR STATION, LOCATED IN EDDY COUNTY, NEW MEXICORELATED: [nAQN2K6950]Reuters
Thu, Mar 20
Cargill, Marex, JDE lost money to fallen Brazilian coffee traders
By Marcelo Teixeira March 20 (Reuters) - Commodity traders Cargill, Marex, Olam and Louis Dreyfus, along with the world's largest coffee roaster JDE Peet's, are among firms that lost money with the downfall of Brazilian coffee traders Atlantica and Cafebras, according to court documents.A...Reuters
Thu, Mar 20
