Mediterranean-focused group points to shift from renewables in Greece, Italy and Cyprus
Washington lobbies African nation to award sale of copper and cobalt producer to consortium led by US group Virtus
Concerns over AI stocks are widespread — but we rarely describe net zero in these terms
Power station owner has received billions of pounds in subsidies to convert former coal-fired station to run on wood pellets
Our experts discuss which companies to buy, sell or hold this week
New industry-backed initiative sparks fears of fragmenting standards
Supermajor to focus on boosting production from existing operations rather than fast-track expansion, says finance chief
Private capital group’s president Jonathan Gray tells the FT: ‘The deal environment feels like it has hit escape velocity’
Crude exports to Havana are drying up, according to Kpler, amid US blockade of Venezuela and pressure on Mexico
Treasury issues ‘general licence’ that will allow American groups to purchase and resell the South American country’s oil
Volatile trading session sees precious metals give up early gains
Deal would be largest oil and gas merger in two years
Also in today’s newsletter, data shows how utilities are trying to push up bills
Rio must make an offer next week or end talks on deal to create world’s biggest mining group
Agreement comes after US targeted Russian company with sanctions in October
Coal fires India’s economy but pollution cuts lives short
Moscow’s energy revenues fell by a fifth in 2025 compared with previous year
Net bets on rising prices reach record high this month ahead of expected drop in number of permits
Heightened geopolitical tensions trigger steep rise in prices of precious and base metals
US carmaker is setting up a new battery energy storage facility using licensed CATL technology based on existing agreement
Photovoltaic industry seeks substitutions for metal that has hit record highs
Scheme will be linked to CPI rather than the higher RPI inflation measure and is expected to save £270mn a year
Signs of broader-based growth as renewable energy investment falls in China
High energy prices, red tape and Chinese imports impede ability to supply region’s critical industries
