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Trump adds lumber to list of goods facing tariffs over 'next month or sooner'
Lumber could see 25% tariffs in early AprilTrump sees tariffs raising big revenuesAdds details on lumber tariffsBy Andrea Shalal and Kanishka Singh ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE, Feb 19 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he will announce fresh tariffs over the next month or sooner, ...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
Gold Fields profit jumps, boosts dividend amid price rally
JOHANNESBURG, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Gold Fields GFIJ.J said profit last year jumped 42%, as it reaps a windfall from a rally in gold prices even though its gold output fell 10%.The Johannesburg-gold miner raised its dividend 34% to 10 rand per share, after its profit jumped to about $1.2 billion last y...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
WRAPUP 9-Trump tells 'dictator' Zelenskiy to move fast or lose Ukraine
Adds more Trump criticisms of Zelenskiy, Trump quotes on possible minerals deal, paragraphs 7, 21-22, Australia reaction 18-20Trump calls Zelenskiy 'a dictator without elections'Trump speaks after Zelenskiy accuses him of being trapped in Russian disinformation bubble'We will defend our ...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
US ally Australia says Ukraine conflict must be resolved on Ukraine's terms
By Kirsty Needham SYDNEY, Feb 20 (Reuters) - U.S. security ally Australia, which has provided A$1.5 billion in support to Ukraine in its war with Russia, said on Thursday that Moscow was the aggressor in the conflict and it must be resolved on Kyiv's terms.U.S. President Donald Trump denounce...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
GRAINS-Corn and soy rise on South America output concerns; Trump tariff risk weighs
Updates at 0322 GMTBy Mei Mei Chu BEIJING, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Chicago corn and soybeans rose on Thursday, recouping some of the previous session's losses as high temperatures in South America hit output, although concerns over U.S President Donald Trump's threats of more tariffs kept trad...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
In a major shift, Japex to prioritise oil and gas investment through 2030
Aims to buy tight oil operator business in USE&P investment set to exceed initial planConsiders Trump's energy policy "favourable" By Yuka Obayashi TOKYO, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Japan Petroleum Exploration (Japex) 1662.T is prioritising investment in oil and gas exploration and produc...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
Oil prices ease after report of US crude inventories rise
Feb 20 (Reuters) - Oil prices edged lower on Thursday after an industry report showed a build in U.S. crude stockpiles and as tariff concerns weighed on sentiment, falling back from gains made in the previous session on worries over supply disruptions in Russia.
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Thu, Feb 20
PRESS DIGEST-British Business - Feb 20
Feb 20 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. The Times-The chief financial officer of John Wood Group WG.L Arvind Balan has resigned after it emerged that his profession...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
Freeport Indonesia to pay higher duties on copper concentrate exports, Jakarta Post reports
Adds contexts in paragraph 3-5 JAKARTA, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Indonesia will allow copper miner PT Freeport Indonesia to resume copper concentrate exports but it will impose higher export duties as a penalty, the Jakarta Post reported on Thursday citing the mining minister.Bahlil Lahadalia was repor...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
Freeport Indonesia to pay higher duties on copper concentrate exports, Jakarta Post reports
JAKARTA, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Indonesia will allow copper miner PT Freeport Indonesia to resume copper concentrate exports but it will impose higher export duties as a penalty, the Jakarta Post reported on Thursday citing the mining minister.Bahlil Lahadalia was reported as saying the higher duties we...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
GRAINS-Corn, soybeans recoup losses amid uncertainty over Trump's tariff threats
BEIJING, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Chicago corn and soybean ticked up on Thursday to recoup some overnight losses, although concerns over U.S President Donald Trump's threats for more tariffs kept traders on edge. Wheat fell, pulling back from an eight-month peak hit in the previous session. FUNDAMENTA...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
US regulators approve Venture Global increase in Plaquemines LNG capacity, exports
Adds background and more information in paragraphs 3-8By Curtis Williams Feb 19 (Reuters) - U.S. federal regulators on Wednesday gave Venture Global LNG permission to increase the export capacity of its Plaquemines, Louisiana, LNG plant. Regulators in a statement said they had approved the plant ...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
METALS-Aluminium steadies at one-month high as EU envoys agree ban on Russian imports
SHANGHAI, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Metals prices were rangebound, with aluminium holding firm at a one-month high on Thursday as European Union envoys agreed to ban Russian primary aluminium imports in their 16th sanctions package to be adopted next week.Three-month aluminium CMAL3 on the London Metals Ex...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
Argentina's Milei likely to discuss US aluminum tariffs in Washington
BUENOS AIRES, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Argentine President Javier Milei will likely discuss the recently announced tariff hikes on U.S. imports of steel and aluminum in an upcoming visit to Washington, the governor of a top aluminum-producing province said on Wednesday.Governor Ignacio Torres of the Chubu...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
US federal regulators give Venture Global okay to increase LNG export capacity at Plaquemines plant
Feb 19 - U.S. federal regulators on Wednesday gave Venture Global LNG permission to increase the export capacity of its Plaquemines, Lousiana, LNG plant.Regulators approved the plant increasing its production capacity to 27.2 million metric tonnes per annum (MTPA) of the superchilled gas, from a pre...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
Exxon, SLB flag interest in lithium projects in Chile, say document and source
Exxon plans to meet Chilean officials to discuss lithium projectsSLB's New Energy unit explores potential collaborations in ChileChile aims to boost lithium output via state and private investmentsUpdates headlineBy Daina Beth Solomon SANTIAGO, Feb 19 (Reuters) - U.S. oil major Exxon Mobil XO...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
LIVESTOCK-CME lean hog futures fall on profit-taking
By Tom Polansek Feb 19 (Reuters) - Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures dropped on Wednesday, as traders booked profits following recent gains and as pork cutout prices tumbled.Feeder cattle futures also weakened, while live cattle rose.Profit-taking dragged down hog futures after the mar...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
