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Russia says it will continue oil and gas projects despite US sanctions
Russia slams new US oil and gas sanctions as a hostile move, vowing to press on with energy projects and foreign policy responses.
Russian oil firm shrugs off sanctions, insurer says dodgy operators will profit
US sanctions target Russian oil giants; Gazpromneft and Ingosstrakh claim resilience, warn of negative market fallout.
US, UK unveil widespread sanctions against Russia’s energy sector
US and UK sanction Russia’s energy giants, including Gazprom Neft, just days before Joe Biden’s term ends.
US targets Venezuela oil company chief, others with sanctions
US sanctions target Venezuela's PDVSA chief Obregon amid Maduro's claims of economic war and resilience.
BYD steps up Europe expansion with new compact SUV
The launch comes two months after the European Union approved increased tariffs on Chinese-built EVs.
US to finalize Chinese vehicle crackdown rules next week, Raimondo says
The proposal issued in September would make software prohibitions effective in the 2027 model year. The hardware ban would take effect in 2029.
Trump’s tariff threat spurs auto suppliers to rethink production plans
The auto industry has already experienced eight years of U.S. protectionism.
Malaysia aims to be conduit for diversification of energy and supply chains, PM says
Malaysia aims to become a hub for energy, semiconductors, and Islamic finance, leveraging growth and stable investments.
More than ore: The pivotal role recycled copper can play in the energy transition
Substantially increasing copper recycling will complement copper from mining and support the supply of minerals needed by the energy transition.
Copper output at Chile’s Codelco rose to 1.328 million tons in 2024, document shows
Codelco's 2024 copper output hit 1.328M tons, slightly above 2023, despite challenges like declining ore grades and project issues.
