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UK carbon footprint at its smallest since 1859 - Carbon Brief
The UK’s transition to clean energy and its attempts to meet the country’s 2050 climate commitments have seen its carbon footprint reduce steadily to reach its lowest level since 1859.
Berkeley Energia pumeled after reports Madrid against granting permit for Salamanca mine
Shares in Berkeley Energia are being pummeled following reports that the new government in Madrid may be opposed to its plans in the country.
Oil price wavers as traders eye Saudi Arabia reaction to Khashoggi case
Saudi Arabia could "weaponise" its dominance of the oil market if it is hit with sanction by the US government over the missing Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, analysts suggested on Tuesday amid a wobble in oil prices.
Commodities: Natural gas jumps, Saudi unlikely to weaponise oil
Commodities were on a roll at the start of the week with natural gas pacing gains amid analyst chatter around expected continued strong demand for liquid natural gas in Asia over the coming winter, led by China, albeit followed by a drop.
Commodities: Grains higher on poor weather, IEA warns on supply risks
Commodities were higher at the end of the week, boosted by gains in the agricultural space on the back of reports of poor weather in Canada and Russia.
'Extreme volatility' to hit oil market, says BP CEO
Oil prices face “extreme volatility” amid the continued uncertainty surrounding Iran’s oil industry ahead of fresh US sanctions, according to BP chief executive Bob Dudley.
Commodities: WTI lower on talk of waivers from Iran sanctions
Commodities were trading on a mixed note at the start of the week with energy in particular in the spotlight.
Commodities: Oil and metals futures knocked lower by rising US Treasury yields
Rising US Treasury yields hit oil and metals futures on Thursday, especially the former.
Copper demand from China to surge, BHP predicts
BHP Billiton has predicted China will account for around 7% of global demand for copper, after analysing the country’s international infrastructure spending plans.
Yellow Cake 'delighted' at IPO success and uranium market strength
Uranium storage company Yellow Cake on Wednesday predicted the uranium market’s strength will continue beyond the third quarter due to demand from Asia.
Commodities: Russian oil output hits post-Soviet high
Natural gas, gold and cocoa futures all pushed higher on Tuesday, alongside a rally in base metals futures that left some traders at a loss for a convincing explanation.
Avocet faces uncertain future due to £30m debt
Avocet Mining saw its share price dive on Monday after the company warned that its future hinged on talks with its major lender and largest shareholder.