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Oceaneering priced $500M in senior notes at 6.875% due 2034, refinancing cheaper 2028 debt. Egypt gas field contract adds 2026 revenue. Leverage question remains.
Freeport-McMoRan raised its dividend to $0.15 per share after a strong Q1, with copper above $4.50. Peconic Partners boosted its stake by 66%. Alpha Score 50/100.
Tankers move through the Strait of Hormuz after a week of disruption. Brent crude pulls back. Energy stocks give up gains. The risk of another closure is not gone.
Canada's 1 million bpd pipeline to the Pacific requires oil sands producers to fund the Pathways carbon capture project. The formal deal is not yet signed.
Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu announced gold exploration in Kuppam using modern tech, part of a plan to turn the region into an industrial hub. The move targets domestic gold production.
Former IOCL chairman B. Ashok says India's ethanol blending programme has boosted farmer incomes by ₹1.6 lakh crore and cut crude imports, while E20 fuel is safe for engines.
IPL and UPL aim to lift cane yields on 2,000 acres near Kodinar mill through regenerative farming and digital agronomy, with first harvest expected in 2025-26.
PrimeEnergy insiders bought shares near $110 as the debt-free operator's stock pulled back from highs, signaling confidence in cash flow and reserve life.
The 9 MMTPA unit, a joint venture with HPCL, marks the first greenfield refinery in a decade and shifts India's crude import profile toward higher petrochemical output.
Toyota's Gulati says E20 is safe for all vehicles, saving billions and boosting farmer incomes. The sector readthrough: sugar mills, auto makers, and a lower crude import bill.
Martin Armstrong published an interview on July 4, 2026, discussing the next rally in gold. The interview is available on Armstrong Economics.
The Pachpadra refinery adds major capacity, altering crude import patterns and petrochemical pricing dynamics in India's western region.
Canfor closed its PinkWood acquisition, adding 46 million linear feet of I-joist capacity. The engineered-wood bet targets higher margins as commodity lumber faces rate uncertainty.
Canada's TSX surged 308 points. Gold topped $4,187 on a weaker jobs report, easing rate-hike fears. Iran tensions lifted oil. The sector readthrough for commodities.
The Canada-BC prosperity deal and a new Pembina-led oil pipeline could unlock $200B in investment, creating 175,000 jobs and accelerating LNG and copper projects.
Central banks bought 42 tonnes of gold in May, up from 36 tonnes in April, led by China, Poland and Kazakhstan. The buying breadth widened to eight central banks.
MP Materials trades at 500x forward earnings after a 134% rally. The October production report will test whether the vertical integration story justifies the multiple.
Ternium sticks to its business plan through USMCA trade uncertainty and weak Latin American demand. Cost discipline sets it apart from peers struggling to adjust.
Lower crude costs widen Phillips 66's crack spreads while its midstream and chemicals segments add earnings stability. The weekly EIA report will test whether demand holds.
Globex Mining reports gold assays up to 1.88 g/t Au over 4.85 metres in the Main Antimony Zone at Bald Hill, New Brunswick. Antimony Resources sees a strong gold-antimony correlation and exploration upside.
Global oil rig count rose 61 year-on-year to 1,822 in June, Baker Hughes data showed. The increase followed a monthly gain in rigs outside North America.
MV Oil Trust declared a $0.5938 quarterly dividend payable July 24. The payout reflects Permian production and oil price flows — a volatile income stream for trust investors.
The Aluminium Association of India asked the PMO to raise import duties and publish quality standards after low-grade scrap imports cost the country ₹88,400 crore in FY26 and threatened planned investments.
Corteva partners with Arevo to add Arginex Soy, an arginine-based seed treatment, to its European soybean portfolio. The product boosts nitrogen fixation and fits tightening EU fertiliser rules.
Seabridge Gold's 2025 sustainability report documents the technical groundwork for KSM permitting. The stock trades at an 88% discount to the project's $33 billion in-situ value. A permit decision is expected in 2026.
UBS cut Kinross Gold's target to $30. The analyst kept a Buy rating, implying 27% upside. The bull case rests on Great Bear and Tasiast. Valuation at 6x EBITDA leaves room for gains.
Flexible Solutions International traded its remaining 19.9% FL LLC stake for perpetual exclusive rights to four agricultural products across Latin America, recouping lost sales channels after a cash deal collapsed.
Critical Metals Corp and European Lithium amended their deal mechanics. The price and conditions are unchanged. The scheme booklet is due late July. The September close target faces risk from regulatory approvals and shareholder vote.
CNX Resources' 2025 cash flow is hedged. Its 2026 exposure is unhedged. A cold winter could lift the stock 10-15%; a mild winter could drop it. The next six months are binary.
India's petroleum minister admitted E20 petrol cuts mileage 3-6% but said the ethanol push continues. E25 and E85 are next on the roadmap, supporting sugar and ethanol stocks.