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Russia faces higher costs on sea-borne oil exports due to new US sanctions
US sanctions targeting Russia's shadow fleet and oil trade complicate Moscow's exports, raising global oil prices by six per cent.
LNG exporter Venture Global targets up to $110 billion valuation in blockbuster US IPO
Venture Global targets a $110.38B valuation in its IPO, set to capitalize on surging global LNG demand in 2025.
German premium carmakers’ sales battered in China and Germany amid slowdown
Germany’s luxury carmakers faced sharp sales drops in 2024 as economic uncertainty and EV challenges hit home and China.
Russian rouble slips as oil price and forex action limit sanctions impact
Rouble weakens as U.S. sanctions target Russian oil firms, while rising oil prices and yuan forex sales offer support.
Russia says Ukraine targeted infrastructure of gas pipeline to Turkey
Russia accuses Ukraine of drone strike on TurkStream gas pipeline as Kyiv halts Russian gas transit, escalating energy tensions.
The mineral map of Greenland: Strategic riches amid environmental challenges
Trump renews interest in Greenland, a mineral-rich Arctic hub with rare earths, graphite, and untapped resources.
Lithium prices to stabilise in 2025 as mine closures, China EV sales ease glut, analysts say
Lithium prices to stabilize by 2025 as closures and China EV demand absorb oversupply, but reopened mines may cap gains.
Oil hits more than 3-month high as US sanctions hit Russia exports
By Scott DiSavino NEW YORK (Reuters) – Oil prices climbed about 2% to a four-month high on Monday on expectations that wider U.S....
Hungary plans talks with allies to combat higher oil prices after new US sanctions on Russia
Hungary will talk with allies to address higher oil prices due to new US sanctions on Russia's energy sector.
