March 2, 2022

China moves to secure commodities rocked by Ukraine war

Government agencies have been ordered to push state-owned buyers to scour markets for materials including oil and gas, iron ore, barley and corn to fill any potential gaps.

March 2, 2022

Exxon to exit Russia, leaving $4 billion in assets

Exxon did not provide a timetable for its exit.

February 28, 2022

Congo seals deal with Israeli billionaire to recover assets

A company controlled by Dan Gertler will return mining and oil assets to the Democratic Republic of Congo.

February 27, 2022

Wind-power giant Orsted stops buying coal, biomass from Russia

The world’s top offshore wind developer will also ensure that Russian companies aren’t direct suppliers to the construction of its renewable energy projects

February 27, 2022

BP to exit Rosneft stake and may take $25 billion hit

The decision to leave Rosneft may imply a $25 billion hit for BP.

February 25, 2022

The limits to growth: Why the West will struggle to find enough metals to supply simultaneous demand drivers

In 2021, commodities outperformed all other asset classes, and they are expected to do the same in 2022.

February 25, 2022

Global markets count cost of Russian invasion

Ukraine war may leave lasting mark on world economy.

February 25, 2022

Ukraine crisis will disrupt crude, coal and LNG flows even without sanctions

The risks of doing business with Russia will become too much for many companies to bear, even without sanctions, writes Clyde Russell.

February 25, 2022

Ships shelled in Black Sea as invasion sparks maritime chaos

At least two merchant ships have been reportedly hit since Russian forces began the attack in Ukraine.

February 24, 2022

Russia-focused miners collapse on Ukraine invasion

Mining and energy firms with ties to Russia were hit by Moscow’s wide-ranging attack on Ukraine, while oil topped $105 a barrel.