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Osisko Gold Cariboo Project development

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated

Latest: Osisko Gold advances Cariboo Gold Project construction

Osisko Gold continues to report significant drilling results from its Cariboo Gold Project in central British Columbia, Canada. Recent underground infill drilling in the Lowhee Zone, part of a 3,933-meter program, interc

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Global markets face volatility amid inflation and rate fears

32 clusters · 375 sources · last updated

Latest: Wall Street declines as oil prices reach four-year high

By mid-October 2026, global markets continued to react to shifting geopolitical tensions and economic indicators. Following a period of volatility driven by Federal Reserve interest rate hikes, U.S. equities saw a reboun

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Strait of Hormuz maritime security and VLCC rate crisis

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Latest: US crude oil shipping costs to Asia surge due to Middle East tensions

The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has driven Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) charter rates to historic highs. By early October 2026, the Baltic Exchange’s TD3C benchmark for the Saudi Arabia-to-China route reached a pea

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Argentina mining expands via US interest and regional pacts

27 clusters · 143 sources · last updated

Latest: Chile and South American nations coordinate on lithium and copper strategy

Argentina’s mining sector continues to expand, driven by lithium and copper. While the industry saw robust growth through mid-2026, new developments highlight increasing geopolitical and regional integration. The United

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Venezuela maritime and port service expansion

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated

Latest: Venezuela establishes maritime fuel supply alliance in the Caribbean

Venezuela is expanding the service capabilities and technological integration of its maritime terminals. Initially, the La Guaira and Puerto Cabello ports, managed by Bolivariana de Puertos (Bolipuertos), integrated into

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Global fuel price surges and energy inflation

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Latest: Argentina diesel prices become highest in the region

Rising fuel costs continue to drive significant inflation and transportation expenses globally. In Spain, diesel prices surged by over 15%, prompting a sliding fuel subsidy starting October 1, 2026. The government mainta

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Indonesia industrial downstreaming strategy

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Latest: Pupuk Kaltim receives Primaniyarta award for urea exports to Australia

Indonesia continues to advance its national strategy to transform mining, plantation, and fisheries sectors into integrated industrial powerhouses. The government is focusing on processing natural resources into high-val

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Middle East tensions impacting global shipping rates

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Latest: Oil tanker charter costs from US to China exceed SpaceX rocket launch prices

Geopolitical tensions involving Iran, Israel, and the United States, particularly regarding the Strait of Hormuz, have caused significant volatility in global shipping markets. In the container shipping sector, rates fro

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Venezuela oil export and import trends

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated

Latest: India increases Venezuelan oil imports to seven-year high

In September, Venezuela’s oil exports declined by nearly 9%, averaging 1.08 million barrels per day (bpd). This drop was attributed to rising maritime freight costs, which prompted international trading houses to seek hi

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Venezuela-US economic and asset transfer developments

6 clusters · 65 sources · last updated

Latest: Venezuela sends first aluminum shipment to U.S. in eight years

Venezuela is engaging in significant economic shifts involving the transfer of high-value assets and commodities to the United States. In early October 2026, the United States received its first shipment of primary alum

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Trafigura launch and listing of Volare Shipping

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Latest: Volare Shipping debuts on Oslo exchange after $500 million capital raise

Trafigura announced the creation of Volare Shipping, a new group company dedicated to owning and operating a fleet of Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs). The company initially planned to raise approximately $500 million t

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