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QatarEnergy says missile attacks hit LNG facilities, causing fires
March 19 (Reuters) - QatarEnergy said several of its liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities were targeted in missile attacks in the early hours of Thursday, causing "sizeable fires" and extensive damage."Emergency response teams were deployed immediately to contain the resulting damage w...Reuters
Thu, Mar 19
Trump Alaska lease sale draws record $163 mln from oil majors
Record NPR-A auction attracted highest-ever winning bidsRepsol–Shell JV dominated sale, spending nearly $94 mlnOther top bidders included ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillipsBy Nichola GroomMarch 18 (Reuters) - The U.S. government on Wednesday held its most successful sale ever of oil and gas drilling rights ...Reuters
Thu, Mar 19
Oil rises 3% after Iran strikes Middle East energy facilities
By Sam Li and Lewis Jackson BEIJING, March 19 (Reuters) - Oil prices rose as much as 3% on Thursday after Iran attacked several energy facilities across the Middle East following a strike on its South Pars gas field, a major escalation in Tehran's war with the U.S. and Israel. Brent futures L...Reuters
Thu, Mar 19
PRECIOUS-Gold rises off one-month low; firm dollar, hawkish Fed cap gains
March 19 (Reuters) - Gold prices inched higher on Thursday after briefly touching a more than one-month low, but gains were capped by a firm dollar and the Federal Reserve's hawkish stance, which has limited hopes for near-term rate cuts.FUNDAMENTALSSpot gold XAU= added 0.4% to $4,838.39 per oun...Reuters
Thu, Mar 19
Canada's Gold Royalty posts record Q4 revenue, sees strong annual GEO growth
OverviewCanada gold royalty firm's Q4 revenue rose to record $4.5 mlnAdjusted net loss for Q4 narrowed sharply from prior yearCompany expects over 60% yr/yr growth in GEOs for 2026OutlookGold Royalty expects 2026 GEOs of 7,500-9,300, up over 60% from 2025Company forecasts 2030 GEOs of 28,000-34,...Reuters
Thu, Mar 19
European Airlines Look to Shake Off Green Agenda as Fuel Prices Soar
BRUSSELS, March 19 (Reuters) - European airline chiefs are meeting in Brussels on Thursday under the cloud of war in the Middle East and rising oil prices, looking to push back against the EU's green agenda and what the industry says are cumbersome rules surrounding sustainable jet fuel.Reuters
Thu, Mar 19
UK to Cut Steel Import Quotas, Raise Tariffs to Protect Domestic Industry
LONDON, March 19 (Reuters) - Britain will lower its tariff-free quota on imported steel and double the tariff on imports exceeding that quota, the government said on Thursday, launching a plan to protect its small but strategically and politically sensitive steel sector.Reuters
Thu, Mar 19
EXCLUSIVE-US Weighs Military Reinforcements as Iran War Enters Possible New Phase
WASHINGTON, March 18 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration is considering deploying thousands of U.S. troops to reinforce its operation in the Middle East, as the U.S. military prepares for possible next steps in its campaign against Iran, said a U.S. official and three people familiarReuters
Thu, Mar 19
EU leaders to press Hungary's Orban to lift block on Ukraine loan
90 billion euro loan held up by dispute over Druzhba pipelineHungarian prime minister expected to face pressure at Brussels summitFunding seen as vital for Ukraine's fight against Russia's invasionBy Andrew Gray BRUSSELS, March 19 (Reuters) - European Union leaders are expected to put hea...Reuters
Thu, Mar 19
RPT-CORRECTED-Anglo American expects final approval for Teck Resources merger around year-end, Brazil CEO says
SAO PAULO, March 18 (Reuters) - London-listed mining company Anglo American expects to get final regulatory approval for its merger with Teck Resources around the year-end, the company's Brazil CEO Ana Sanches said on Wednesday.Sanches was speaking at a forum on mining held in Sao Paulo to bring...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
US lawmakers urge Rubio to seek tough standards in any Saudi nuclear power pact
By Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON, March 18 (Reuters) - A dozen Democratic U.S. lawmakers on Wednesday urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to push for "gold standard" non-proliferation protections in any agreement with Saudi Arabia on sharing nuclear power technology. The administration of R...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
Anglo American expects final approval for Teck Resources merger between September and March
SAO PAULO, March 18 (Reuters) - London-listed mining company Anglo American AAL.L expects to get final regulatory approval for its merger with Teck Resources TECKb.TO between September this year and March 2027, a spokesperson said on Wednesday.The company reiterated its expectations for approval fro...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
CORRECTED-US lawmakers urge Rubio to seek tough standards in any Saudi nuclear power pact
By Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON, March 18 (Reuters) - A dozen Democratic U.S. lawmakers on Wednesday urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to push for "gold standard" non-proliferation protections in any agreement with Saudi Arabia on sharing nuclear power technology. The administration of R...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
Tennis-Full day of play cancelled at Miami Open due to rain
By Rory CarrollMarch 18 (Reuters) - All first-round matches at the Miami Open scheduled for Wednesday were cancelled due to rain in South Florida and will be rescheduled, the tournament said. Organisers had hoped the weather might improve to allow for a night session featuring American Venus William...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
WRAPUP 12-Iran blames Israel for gas field attack, fires missiles at Qatar and Saudi energy facilities
South Pars is Iran's sector of the world's largest gas deposit, shared with QatarQatar says energy-industry hub hitUS spy chief says Iran degraded, but intact and able to attack Iran confirms Israel's killing of Iranian intelligence ministerTehran strikes Israel after killing of security...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
LIVESTOCK-CME feeder cattle gains ground as corn futures rise
CHICAGO, March 18 (Reuters) - Chicago Mercantile Exchange feeder cattle futures fell on Wednesday as Chicago Board of Trade corn futures Cv1 gained strength. Live cattle gave up some of Tuesday's gains before settling slightly higher, with a meatpacking plant on strike and dry weather and fires ...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
Monroe Energy restarts key units at refinery in Trainer, Pennsylvania, sources say
By Nicole Jao and Shariq KhanNEW YORK, March 18 (Reuters) - At least two key processing units at Monroe Energy's 190,000-barrel-per-day refinery in Trainer, Pennsylvania, went offline on Wednesday before they were restarted, people familiar with plant operations said.The refinery has restarted t...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
