BHP signals determination to shift its portfolio decisively away from steel-making commodities
FTSE 100 energy majors want to improve valuations and close discount with US rivals
Octogenarian founder of Hin Leong Trading hid huge losses in futures markets from banks
Calpers concerned oil supermajor is seeking to muzzle activist shareholders
The FTC’s ruling on Exxon-Pioneer deal shines a spotlight on the workings of Opec and industry executives
The company requires a new plan to create value from the troubled mining house
Also in today’s newsletter, Ken Griffin weighs whether he’ll back Trump or Biden
A significant strategic shift is far more important than looking to solutions abroad
Japanese company’s $14.9bn proposed purchase of US Steel sparked bipartisan political backlash
SGX needs help despite the country’s role as a thriving financial centre
Head of last year’s climate negotiations holds event in Abu Dhabi for Silicon Valley and oil executives
The president’s focus on tackling climate change has upset US producers, who are instead funding Trump
Journey from industrial behemoth to takeover target reflects country’s decline as a mining powerhouse
Wagers on rising prices point to concerns over potential supply disruptions
Three-centuries-old institution rebuffs call to declare fossil fuel companies culpable for global warming
Amid BHP approach for Anglo, prolific dealmaker says consolidation does not guarantee more production
Geologists are exploring whether magmatic brine can be tapped for dissolved treasure such as lithium, copper and cobalt
Africa’s second-biggest oil producer unlocks cash from a Chinese-controlled account to pay interest on a crucial loan
Australian oil and gas operator’s climate plan was overwhelmingly rejected by shareholders at its annual meeting
Group plans to boost critical source of revenue to kingdom in spite of earnings miss
Oil major says it will trim $2bn of cash costs and announces another $1.75bn of share buybacks
Investors believe chief executive is prepared to be flexible as demand for oil and gas continues to grow
Subsidy scheme in Alberta allowed oil major’s plant to register carbon credits equivalent to twice the volume of CO₂ captured
Smaller independent operators say they have taken the brunt of the pain from the 75% tax rate on profits
While pandemic risk is low, scientists say urgent investigations into the virus are necessary
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