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Barrick says 'committed to reaching a mutually beneficial resolution' in Mali
By Portia Crowe March 8 (Reuters) - Barrick Gold remains "fully engaged and committed to reaching a mutually beneficial resolution" with Mali to end a dispute over its assets there, its chief operating officer for Africa and the Middle East said in a memo seen by Reuters on Saturday.The C...Reuters
Sat, Mar 8
At least 14 killed, 37 wounded in Russian missile strike on Ukraine, Kyiv says
Russia attacks Ukraine with missiles, dronesUkraine's Zelenskiy calls for stronger air defenceUkraine attacks Russian major oil refinery KYIV, March 8 (Reuters) - At least 14 people were killed and 37 wounded, including five children, in Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine's east...Reuters
Sat, Mar 8
Russia's Kirishi refinery hit by debris during Ukrainian drone attack
Kirishi refinery is one of Russia's top two refineriesTank at the refinery damaged by falling debris, governor says Russia says 31 drones attacked Russia By Guy FaulconbridgeMOSCOW, March 8 (Reuters) - A tank at Russia's Kirishi oil refinery, one of the country's largest, was damaged by ...Reuters
Sat, Mar 8
Russia's Kirishi refinery attacked by Ukrainian drones, governor says
MOSCOW, March 8 (Reuters) - A tank at Russia's Kirishi refinery, one of Russia's largest, was damaged by falling debris during a Ukrainian drone attack, the governor of the northwestern Leningrad region said on Saturday.Reuters
Sat, Mar 8
ERCOT Issues OCN For March 8, 2025, Through 2400, March 8, 2025 On Wildfire Risk In Large Portion Of Central And West Texas
March 8 (Reuters) - ERCOT - AT 00:01, ERCOT IS ISSUING A OCN FOR MARCH 8, 2025, THROUGH 24:00, MARCH 8, 2025 ON WILDFIRE RISK IN LARGE PORTION OF CENTRAL AND WEST TEXASERCOT - A TO HAS TAKEN ACTION TO DISABLE RECLOSING ON APPROXIMATELY 18 TRANSMISSION LINES.Source text: https://tinyurl.com/39k59rbfReuters
Sat, Mar 8
RPT-China announces retaliatory tariffs on some Canada farm, food products
BEIJING, March 8 (Reuters) - China's announced tariffs on some Canadian agricultural and food products on Saturday in response to Canada placing import levies on Chinese electric vehicles and steel and aluminium products.A 100% tariff will be applied to Canadian rapeseed oil, oilcakes and peas f...Reuters
Sat, Mar 8
China announces retaliatory tariffs on some Canada farm, food products
BEIJING, March 8 (Reuters) - China's announced tariffs on some Canadian agricultural and food products on Saturday in response to Canada placing import levies on Chinese electric vehicles and steel and aluminium products.A 100% tariff will be applied to Canadian rapeseed oil, oilcakes and peas f...Reuters
Sat, Mar 8
LIVESTOCK-CME live cattle futures end higher on firm cash markets
By Julie Ingwersen CHICAGO, March 7 (Reuters) - Live cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange climbed to one-month highs on Friday, supported by firm cash cattle markets and resilient beef prices, traders said.CME April live cattle LCJ25 settled up 4.000 cents at 200.275 cents per pound ...Reuters
Sat, Mar 8
CIF/FOB Gulf Grain-Corn barge basis bids firm, soy steady to lower
CHICAGO, March 7 (Reuters) - Spot basis bids for corn delivered by barge to the U.S. Gulf Coast ticked up on Friday, while soybean bids were steady to lower, as volatility in U.S. trade policies with its top export markets continued, traders said.* U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday railed agains...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
Panama to request legal, financial documents on CK Hutchison-BlackRock port deal
Deal involves CK Hutchison's 80% stake in Hutchison Ports with an equity value of $14.21 bln Deal to be analyzed to ensure protection of public interest in two ports strategically located near the Panama CanalSeparate audit of CK Hutchison's concession ongoingHead of business chamber in Pana...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
USDA eliminates two food safety advisory committees
Committees advised agency on public health issuesOne committee was eliminated March 6, email showsEliminations carried out under Trump order on reducing government bureaucracyBy Tom Polansek and Leah DouglasCHICAGO/WASHINGTON, March 7 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture has eliminated two...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
CANADA-CRUDE-Discount on Western Canada Select heavy crude narrows
March 7 (Reuters) - The discount of Western Canada Select (WCS) heavy crude to the North American benchmark West Texas Intermediate futures (WTI) CLc1 narrowed on Friday to end what has been a week of uncertainty in oil markets due to the fluctuating trade policy in the U.S. * WCS for April delivery...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
GRAINS-Corn futures end higher, extending rally on tariff relief
By Julie Ingwersen CHICAGO, March 7 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade corn futures rose for a third straight session on Friday as news of exemptions for Mexico and Canada to most U.S. tariffs allowed grain prices to stabilize after a plunge early this week.Benchmark soybean declined but stayed i...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
Oil up, but off highs as Trump warns new Russia sanctions possible
Brent and WTI fall more than 3% over the weekTrade war risks and OPEC+ supply increase weigh on marketBy Erwin Seba HOUSTON, March 7 (Reuters) - Oil prices gained on Friday but retreated from session highs after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened sanctions on Russia if it fails to reach a cea...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
Trump says he is weighing big sanctions, tariffs on Russia to end Ukraine war
Trump urges Ukraine, Russia to negotiate end of warRussia already subject to over 20,000 sanctions by US and partnersSanctions could target Russian oil firms, source saysBy Andrea Shalal and Timothy Gardner March 7 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he is "strongly conside...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
US natural gas prices climb on cold weather, supply concerns ahead of summer
Prices up 14.1% this week, in biggest weekly gain since JanuaryUS gas output on track to hit record high in March US LNG export feedgas on track to match February record highBy Brijesh Patel March 7 (Reuters) - U.S. natural gas prices rose on Friday, setting their best weekly performance in t...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
CBOT wheat futures close lower in subdued trade
CHICAGO, March 7 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures closed lower on Friday on improving French winter wheat conditions and a lack of supportive news, traders said.Traders shrugged off weakness in the dollar .DXY, which is normally a supportive factor for grains by making U.S. goods mor...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
US Cash Grains-Corn, soy basis mixed amid slow selling
CHICAGO, March 7 (Reuters) - Spot basis bids for soybeans and corn were mixed in the U.S. Midwest on Friday as farmers were reluctant to sell their crop amid low futures prices, while buyers kept a close eye on U.S. trade policy. * The soy basis ticked up at an Iowa elevator and an Iowa crush pl...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
