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August 15, 2026
Antofagasta’s $2 Billion First‑Half Profit Tempered by Chile Mine Shutdown
Stronger copper and gold prices lifted earnings and cash flow, but a Los Pelambres outage clouds the remainder of the year.
August 15, 2026
Pan American Silver’s Record Buybacks Cushion Gold Shortfall
Stronger silver output and accelerated repurchases helped offset higher costs and softer gold.
August 15, 2026
Gold Tops $4,500 As Tame US Inflation Tempers Fed Hike Odds
New York trade lifted bullion above $4,500; markets still assign about a 40% chance of a September Fed hike, with the 200‑day average sitting just below the threshold.
August 14, 2026
Iranian Households Cut Back As War-Driven Inflation Erodes Incomes
Shrinking shopping lists in Tehran illustrate purchasing power under strain and a consumer basket narrowing toward unaffordable essentials.
August 14, 2026
Drone Strike Triggers Fire at Russia’s Ust-Luga Oil Terminal
Firefighters work to contain a blaze at Russia’s top Baltic oil export port after an overnight drone attack; extent of damage and operational impact remain unclear.
August 14, 2026
U.S. Backs X-energy Reactor With Up To $2.15 Billion
DOE informs X-energy of an additional $1 billion for its planned reactor with Dow in Texas, lifting available federal support since 2021 to as much as $2.15 billion.
August 14, 2026
Trump Administration Channels Billions Into EV Minerals As Incentives Roll Back
EV purchase credits and charging support were pared back in 2025, even as Washington directs multi‑billion‑dollar funding toward domestic battery‑mineral supply chains.
August 13, 2026
Invitation Published for ‘L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade’ Event
A brief notice announces an upcoming Los Angeles event under the ‘L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade’ banner; key particulars are not yet available.
August 13, 2026
New Zealand Grants 10-Year Onshore Permit For Puka Field In Taranaki
Move aims to bolster domestic gas supply; permit spans Puka field and Oru prospect under Matahio NZ Onshore Limited
August 13, 2026
Oil Slips in Asia as OPEC, IEA Trim 2026 Demand Outlooks
Brent eased to $88.56 and WTI to $82.77 as softer demand projections and a bearish U.S. inventory print outweighed geopolitical risk.
August 13, 2026
Thank‑You Notice Posted Under ‘Alex’s Lemonade’ Invitation Page
Brief acknowledgement names Henry Hughes; published at 17:08:38 UTC on 12 Aug 2026.
August 12, 2026
Russia Takes 42,000-Ton Gasoline Cargo From India’s Vadinar Refinery
A 42,000-ton gasoline cargo loaded mid-June at Nayara’s Vadinar arrived in Russia, highlighting supply adjustments after U.S. sanctions disruptions.