A deadly mine blast in China killed 82. A crackdown could squeeze coal production
A deadly mine blast in China killed 82 workers and triggered a large rescue operation. President Xi Jinping has promised an uncompromising investigation and ...
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| Signal | Status | Confidence | Last Seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| China to speed up strategic mineral reserve construction | active | 100% | |
| Ukraine war latest: Russia's Syzran oil refinery hit by 'another long range sanction' | active | 69% | |
| Kansas farmers pulled by weather extremes and growing costs, wheat crop could be worst since 1972 | active | 100% | |
| Iran's intensified closure of Strait of Hormuz piles misery on stranded sailors | active | 52% | |
| Middle East Conflict Disrupting Asia’s Green Aluminium Supply Chain | active | 71% | |
| Hormuz shipping rebounds: Weekly vessel count climbs to 55 from low of 19 | active | 62% | |
| How resource nationalism became the Indo-Pacific’s new geoeconomic weapon | active | 84% | |
| India heatwaves may rise 400% by century-end | active | 69% | |
| Líquido achado em sítio no Ceará é petróleo cru, conclui ANP | active | 68% | |
| Draft US-Iran memorandum stipulates 60-day ceasefire extension — Axios | active | 55% |
Latest Commodities Articles
China lowers death toll in Shanxi coal mine disaster to 82
The death toll from the Shanxi coal mine disaster in China has been confirmed at 82. President Xi Jinping called for vigorous rescue and treatment efforts fo...
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From Hormuz to nuclear talks - what to expect in the 60-day US-Iran ceasefire proposal
A pending 60-day ceasefire extension between the US and Iran aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and facilitate Iranian oil exports. Brokered by Pakistan, th...
China lowers death toll in Shanxi coal mine disaster to 82
China has lowered the reported death toll in a Shanxi coal mine disaster to 82, reflecting updated casualty figures following the tragic incident.
China lowers death toll in Shanxi coal mine disaster to 82
Chinese authorities have revised the death toll of the Shanxi coal mine disaster from at least 90 to 82. Initial reports indicated a higher fatality count, h...
Owners of Chinese mine where 82 died in blast accused of ‘serious violations’ of the law
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Axios says proposed US-Iran deal involves opening strait during 60-day ceasefire extension
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Draft US-Iran memorandum stipulates 60-day ceasefire extension — Axios
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China Coal Mine Blast Tests Limits of Xi’s Energy Security Push
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Indonesia plans to beat global trading giants at their own game
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Sallah: Households groan as tomatoes turn stew into luxury
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CAR President meets Suri over gold investment
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Após meses de conflito, Trump diz que acordo entre EUA e Irã está quase fechado
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Quiet Chinese county hit by deadly coal mine disaster
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Sabah oil palm’s second wind (Part 2)
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Strong El Nino may peak this year, weaken before India’s 2027 monsoon
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Onda de frio: mortes de vacas e bois são investigadas e alerta é emitido a pecuaristas de MS
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Norway Doubles Down on Oil and Gas as Europe Scrambles for Supply
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Sprott Rare Earths Ex-China ETF: A Laser-Focused Pure Play On REEs
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India heatwaves may rise 400% by century-end
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High in the Andes, Milei pushes Argentina’s copper revolution
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Fuel price hike: Bengaluru hoteliers feel the heat
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Hubballi Dharwad Central MLA tells officials to facilitate export of mangoes grown in region
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EU's 20th Sanctions Package Forces Kyrgyzstan's Hand on Russia Trade
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