Market Pulse - Commodities
BlueRock production levels fall after five-week shutdown
AIM-listed diamond producer BlueRock recorded "good" production levels over the second quarter of the year, the company argued on Friday.
Condor Gold continues compromise with Nicaraguan government over processing plant
Condor Gold on Friday submitted 450 pages of additional technical studies to Nicaragua’s ministry of environment and natural resources in pursuit of the construction of a processing plant.
Angus Energy switches out chairman amid share dealing investigation
AIM-quoted independent gas production and development company Angus Energy has tapped Cameron Buchanan to take on the role of acting non-executive chairman following the immediate resignation of previous chair Jonathan Tidswell-Pretorius.
WTI crude oil futures slip after unexpected stockpile build
US crude oil stockpiles registered an unexpected build last week as net imports rose sharply and rates of refinery use dipped.
World Cup preview: Uruguay v France, Brazil v Belgium
After two unbearable days of no football, in which most England fans have hopefully recovered from one drink too many and stress-induced headaches, the World Cup returns on Friday for the first two quarter-finals.
Amur Minerals provides update on Kun-Manie project
Mineral exploration and resource development company Amur Minerals provided investors with a second drill update for its wholly-owned Kun-Manie nickel-copper sulphide project on Thursday.
Energean overcomes court challenge to Karish-Tanin gas pipeline
Energean Oil & Gas said Israel’s supreme court had dismissed a petition against its Karish-Tanin gas pipeline in the eastern Mediterranean.
Commodities: WTI buoyed by sabre-rattling from Iran, copper weak on trade worries
Commodities were generally higher, helped by 'bullish' data out of the energy sector overnight.
Connemara Mining kicks off zinc drilling programme in Ireland
Irish exploration and development firm Connemara Mining on Wednesday commenced a new drilling programme at the Oldcastle Zinc Project, located in counties Cavan and Meath, Ireland.
Commodities: Crude oil futures at highest since 2014, slip after US inventory data
Commodity futures were trading on the back foot on Tuesday afternoon, but only after crude oil briefly hit its highest mark since late 2014.
Government to lift duty freeze on fuel and alcohol to help fund NHS
The government is considering lifting freezes on fuel and alcohol duties in order to cover the boost in NHS funding that it had recently promised.
Market buzz: Redburn cynical on Burberry; FTSE shaken to the (Glen)core
1456: JPMorgan Cazenove analysts have highlighted favourite SMID investment opportunities, including Arrow Global, Cineworld, Gulf Marine Services and Vectura.
RBC uncertain on Glencore investment following subpoena
Analysts at RBC Capital said on Tuesday that after being issued a subpoena from the US Department of Justice regarding more than a decade's worth of business practices, the investment case surrounding mining giant Glencore was more uncertain than it had been beforehand.
Kibo Mining signs strategic development agreement with Chinese power contractor
Africa-focused energy company Kibo Mining has inked a strategic development agreement with Chinese firm SEPCOIII in order to help it enhance the strategy and development of its portfolio of energy projects.
Commodities: Across-the-board losses after China PMI amid trade concerns
The commodities complex was bathed in red at the start of the week with losses to be seen almost right-across-the-board, amid ongoing trade concerns and sharp gains in the US dollar index.
88 Energy suspends operations at Icewine#2 well
AIM-listed explorer 88 Energy has suspended operations at its Icewine#2 well, located on the North Slope of Alaska.