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FILE PHOTO: A woman shops for groceries at a market in Lima, Peru July 17, 2018.  REUTERS/Mariana Bazo/File Photo
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Copper giant Peru sees economy expand for eighth straight month

Peru's GDP grew 3.93% in November 2023, marking eight months of expansion, driven by strong agriculture and fishing sectors.

FILE PHOTO: A model of a pump jack is seen in front of the displayed word "Sanctions",  U.S. and Russia flag colours in this illustration taken March 8, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
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US issues fresh round of sanctions against Russia ahead of Trump return to White House

The U.S. imposed new sanctions on nearly 100 Russian entities amid ongoing efforts to tighten pressure on Moscow over Ukraine.

FILE PHOTO: A view of the exterior of NXP semiconductors computer chip fabrication plant in Nijmegen, Netherlands March 14, 2024. REUTERS/Piroschka van de Wouw/File Photo
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Chipmaker NXP gets 1 billion euro loan from EIB for European projects

NXP secures €1B EIB loan for R&D in five EU countries, focusing on semiconductors, energy efficiency, and critical technologies.

An oil production site run by Civitas Resources is seen near Broomfield, Colorado, U.S, December 2, 2021.  REUTERS/Liz Hampton
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Civitas Resources weighs sale of DJ Basin assets, Bloomberg News reports

Civitas Resources is considering selling its Denver-Julesburg Basin assets, potentially valued over $4 billion, to focus on Permian.

Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Jonathan Wilkinson  speaks with journalists before a Liberal Party caucus meeting in West Block on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. Wilkinson is the latest Liberal in Washington amid President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff threats and the Canadian energy minister is making the pitch for a Canada-U.S. energy and resource alliance. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
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Energy minister makes the case for U.S.-Canada energy alliance in Washington

Wilkinson told US lawmakers that there is no better way to achieve economic dominance and strength against China than to work with Canada.

FILE PHOTO: A general view of the New York City skyline after heavy rains as the remnants of Tropical Storm Ophelia bring flooding across the mid-Atlantic and Northeast, in New York City, U.S., September 29, 2023.  REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo
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New York City lawsuit against Exxon, BP, Shell over climate change dismissed

NYC lawsuit against Exxon, BP, and Shell over alleged greenwashing dismissed; judge cites lack of proof and vague claims.

FILE PHOTO: Plastic letters arranged to read "Sanctions" are placed in front of Russian flag colors in this illustration taken February 25, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
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Oil tycoon Shvidler says UK sanctions are arbitrary in landmark appeal

In the first case of its kind to reach the UK's Supreme Court, a billionaire oil tycoon challenges UK sanctions.

FILE PHOTO: A model of a pump jack is seen in front of the displayed sign "stop",  U.S. and Russia flag colours in this illustration taken March 8, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
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Russian oil products trapped at sea by US sanctions, LSEG data shows

Nearly 500,000 metric tons of Russian oil products are trapped on tankers hit by U.S. sanctions, LSEG data showed on Wednesday.

The new GM logo is seen on the facade of the General Motors headquarters in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., March 16, 2021.   REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File photo
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GM signs supply deal with Vianode for synthetic graphite for EV batteries

The deal will run from 2027 when Vianode launches production at a plant in North America, through to 2033.

Chris Wright, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to be secretary of energy, testifies during a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., January 15, 2025. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz
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Trump’s energy department pick calls for more LNG and nuclear power

Trump's Energy Department pick, Chris Wright, prioritizes expanding U.S. energy production.

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