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Germany’s BASF Inks LNG Supply Deal with Cheniere

Starting from the middle of 2026, BASF will receive about 800,000 tons of LNG annually from Cheniere Energy Inc. in an agreement that runs through 2043.

Schwarzheide, Germany. Photo: Sean Gallup/Getty Images/Bloomberg

UN Says Africa Can Become a Major Exporter with More Investments

Africa’s reserves of critical minerals make the continent key to the success of the global semiconductor and EV markets, but it could also benefit from supply chain diversification.

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Biden Administration Commits $30M to Build Up U.S. Critical Minerals Supply Chain

The investment will fund research for a laboratory and the testing of economically viable extraction, separation and refining technologies to produce rare earth elements and critical minerals.

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Panamax Bulk Ship Sets Sail to Test Wind Power Technology

WindWings are large sails built with the same materials as wind turbines, and designed as a supplemental source of power for large vessels with the hopes of saving up to 30% of fuel costs.

August 2023. Photo: BAR Technologies

Tesla Warns Mining Company of Possible Legal Claim on Failed Supply Talks

The potential legal claim is related to a binding term sheet in negotiations with the electric-vehicle giant for the supply of spodumene concentrate, Core said August 16.

Widgiemooltha, Australia. Photo: Bloomberg

EV Batteries, Car Parts Now Scrutinized Under U.S. Forced Labor Law

Batteries, tires, steel and aluminum were added to the list of Chinese imports that should be more heavily scrutinized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Lithium ion battery modules. Photo: iStock.com/Pasha Pechenkin

Indonesia Delays $20B Energy Transition Fund Investment Plan

Officials said the delay will give technical experts more time to prepare a pathway for the power sector's transition and provide a window for public comment before the plan is finalized.

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Indonesia Files Dispute with WTO Over EU's Tariffs on Biodiesel Fuel Imports

Indonesia argued that the EU’s duties and the investigation that led to the bloc imposing the tariffs are inconsistent with WTO provisions.

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Russian Oil Switched Between Tankers Off Spanish Enclave After Four-Month Hiatus

The Tiburon collected about 100,000 metric tons of Urals crude originally loaded at the Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga from a similar-sized vessel, the Lucia, over the past week.

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Tesla's Reliance on Chinese Companies Puts It at Risk of Supply Chain Disruptions

Of the 61 companies that constitute Tesla’s “storage battery” category, thirty-nine percent of them were Chinese, making China the organization's biggest supplier of lithium-ion battery materials.

Frankfurt, Germany. January 2022. Photo: iStock / Anski

Rio Tinto Strikes Rail Deal for Huge Iron Ore Mine in Guinea

Rio said it had struck a deal with Guinea and the Winning Consortium Simandou to develop the 600 kilometers of rail lines needed to transport the iron ore.

Boron, California. Photo: iStock.com/Angel Di Bilio

Codelco and Anglo American Discuss Mining Pact to Lift Copper Output in Chile

Talks are focused on enabling Codelco’s Andina mine and Anglo’s Los Bronces to tap rich ore grades sitting between the two operations.

The Andes Mountains. Photo: Tomas Munita/Bloomberg

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