India's crop-insurance leaves farmers vulnerable Farmers in high-risk zones pay more for their produce Crop insurance can help farmers to be more resilient Bhasker Tripathi The gamble...
This week, gold discounts in India reached a record-high of more than eight months as the demand for gold fell after spot prices soared past records. Indian...
The price of iron ore futures fell on Friday, and was headed for a loss in the week due to growing concerns about demand prospects from China,...
The copper prices in London dropped on Friday as the stronger dollar overshadowed a positive mood following a report in the media that China was planning to...
The German steel company Salzgitter stated on Friday that there is no end to the stagnation in the German economy and that exports are becoming more uncertain...
RHI Magnesita, an Austrian manufacturer, spends around 1 million Euros of its annual earnings of 400 million Euros to ensure it adheres to EU rules for corporate...
The Tunisian president Kais Saied fired Prime Minister Kamel Mddouri, less than one year after his appointment. He named Sara Zaafarani to replace him, amid a faltering...
Oil prices rose Friday and were on track for a second consecutive week of gains as new U.S. Sanctions against Iran and a plan by the Organization...
RWE, Germany's largest utility, on Thursday said it would cut investments by more than a fifth until the end of the decade, citing global uncertainty around renewable...
After three straight record highs, gold was set to gain for a third consecutive week on Friday. This was boosted by the Federal Reserve’s rate-cutting cues and...
The copper price in London rose on Friday and hovered near the psychological $10,000 mark, following a report by media that China intends to increase its strategic...
Iron ore futures were trading in a narrow range on Friday but were heading for a loss of 5% to 10% due to growing concerns about demand...
By Kanishka Sing Prosecutors announced on March 20 that a New Mexico jury had found an unsuccessful Republican candidate for the House of Representatives of the state...
According to a report by UNESCO released on Friday, glaciers are disappearing more quickly than ever. The last three years saw the greatest loss of mass on...
Oil prices rose early in Asian trading on Friday and were on track for their second weekly gain after U.S. sanction on Iran. A new OPEC+ production-cutting...
Paladin Energy, an Australian uranium company, announced on Friday that it temporarily suspended operations at its Langer Heinrich Mine due to heavy rains in Namibia. This sent...
Two sources familiar with this appointment confirmed that former Newmont executive David Copley was appointed to oversee the mining portfolio of the U.S. National Energy Dominance Council....
New Zealand's competition watchdog has launched an investigation into whether the commitments made by lenders in the Net-Zero Banking Alliance may violate anti-cartel laws. In an email...
Donald Trump, President of the United States, said that the United States would sign a mineral and natural resource deal with Ukraine soon and that his efforts...
Donald Trump, the U.S. president, said that he had signed an executive order on Thursday to increase domestic production of vital minerals and counter China's dominance of...
Prosecutors announced on March 20 that a New Mexico jury had found an unsuccessful Republican candidate for the House of Representatives of the state guilty of all...
Donald Trump, President of the United States, said that the United States would sign a mineral and natural resource deal with Ukraine soon and that he was...
The Patagonian Ice Dragon of Chile is a tiny, but mighty insect. It lives in frozen glaciers and feeds on algae and bacteria. It is now an...
Canadian farmers face a double-fronted trade war. China's tariffs will take effect on canola oil and canola meal on Thursday, and the U.S. is expected to impose...
The government announced on Thursday that Britain is actively examining the case for linking the Emissions Trading System with the European Union’s carbon market in advance of...
SPP reported that energy regulators approved Thursday the Southwest Power Pool's expansion of its territory. The pool will become the first regional U.S. electrical grid to operate...
Perpetua Resources announced on Thursday that it will submit a formal application for a loan to the U.S. Export-Import Bank in the second quarter this year. The...
According to documents and sources familiar with the discussions, Hyundai Motors and General Motors have reached a close agreement to share two commercial vans with the U.S....
Iranians are urged to reduce water consumption as dam levels drop Farmers in the United States are suffering from a nationwide water shortage The shortfall is similar...
OPEC+ released a new schedule on Thursday for seven members nations to continue to cut oil production to compensate for pumping over agreed levels. This will be...
Vivian Wang purchased a gold medallion from Laopu Gold decorated with a dragon carved into it nearly a decade earlier, but she forgot about the brand. It...
The dollar strengthened and U.S. stock prices continued to rise as investors ignored cautionary notes from central bankers around the world about mounting economic uncertainty and U.S....
Manappuram Finance in India announced on Thursday that Bain Capital will invest 43.85 billion rupies ($508m) to purchase an 18% stake. This comes at a time when...
The U.S. issued new sanctions on Iran Thursday, including the first-ever "teapot" or independent refinery in China, as well as vessels that provided crude oil to these...
Panama's president Jose Raul Mulino stated on Thursday that First Quantum Minerals, a Canadian miner, has not yet notified his government that it has suspended arbitration regarding...
The bid of French munitions manufacturer Europlasma to buy a former Renault Foundry is closely monitored by struggling auto suppliers. They are eager to tap into a...
Amazon, the U.S. retailer, has announced that it will begin selling carbon credits, which are used to offset climate-damaging emissions, to its business customers, suppliers and other...
Around 3,000 employees at Tesla's German facility signed a petition calling for longer breaks and additional staff. The company, however, said that most of its workers were...
Poland has announced that it is ready to resume production of antipersonnel landmines. This comes after the Baltic States and Warsaw both announced plans to withdraw from...
CPC Corp, the state-owned energy company in Taiwan, signed an agreement on Thursday with Alaska Gasline Development Corp. to purchase liquefied gas and invest. Taiwanese President Lai...
London copper prices reached a five-month peak on Thursday, breaking over a psychologically significant mark of $10,000 per ton. However, they then fell under the pressure of...
Demand for diesel fuel is strong in the US and Europe. Margins are reduced below seasonal levels in spite of tight supply Market uncertainty over global economic...
Adolfo Urso, the Industry Minister, announced on Thursday that Italy would begin exclusive negotiations with an Azeri group about the sale Acciaierie d'Italia. A person familiar with...
Both companies announced on Thursday that the Chinese steelmaker HBIS Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Vale, the iron ore mining giant. The MoU aims to...
The giant Chinese steel industry faces increasing pressure this year on its exports as it deals with another wave of trade frictions caused by President Donald Trump's...
The Financial Conduct Authority of Britain (FCA), announced on Thursday that it had fined the London Metal Exchange 9,2 million pounds ($11.90million) for failing to maintain its...
Maros SEFCIOVIC, European Trade Commissioner said Thursday that the European Union may delay imposing a first round of countermeasures against President Donald Trump over his steel and...
The OECD reported on Thursday that outstanding government and corporate debt globally exceeded $100 trillion in 2012. Rising interest rates have forced borrowers to make tough decisions...
The German spot electricity contract for Friday dropped sharply on Thursday, as the wind power supply and demand were expected to increase due to warmer weather. As...
The Gulf stock markets were mixed on Thursday morning as tensions in the region escalated. However, there were signs that the Federal Reserve might still be able...