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To ...France 24VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGCubans brace as Venezuela’s oil lifeline faces uncertaintyTrump claims Cuba "cannot survive" without Venezuelan oil, fuelling fears of worse shortages as US pressure on Venezuela mounts.Al JazeeraVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGBREAKINGTrump administration sets meetings with oil firms on Venezuela: sourceThe administration of President Donald Trump is planning to meet with executives from U.S. oil companies later this week to discuss boosting Venezuelan oil production after U.S. forces ousted its leader Nicolas Maduro, according to a sou...ReutersVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGTrump admin set to meet with oil companies on Venezuela supplyTrump administration officials will meet with representatives from major oil companies to discuss Venezuela, sources say. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.CBS NewsVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGCanadian oil stocks slip after U.S. forces capture MaduroShares of some Canadian oil and gas companies have fallen nearly seven per cent Monday after America’s incursion into Venezuela over the weekend. 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CBC’s Eli Glasner breaks down the reality of Trump’s plan and how long it could...CBC NewsVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGTrump's Venezuela oil gambit: Constraints and global impactAs Trump vows to take control of Venezuela's vast oil reserves, is the move really about crude — or about curbing China and Russia? And what could it mean for global energy markets? Independent energy analyst Mikhail Krutikhin explains.DW NewsVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGTrump's plan for Venezuela's oil industryHaving attacked Venezuela and deposed its president, Nicolas Maduro, US President Donald Trump now says he has big plans for the country's oil industry and its vast reserves.BloombergVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGold to stay at record levels, says Wincrest's BernardGold will stay near record highs because investors see the metal as an asset portfolio rather than just a hedge, says Barbara Ann Bernard of Wincrest Capital.BloombergVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGSoaring prices spur new generation of Australian gold huntersHobbyists are flocking to Australia's "golden triangle" in the heart of Victoria state, known as one of the world's most bountiful regions for gold nuggets. The prospectors have been spurred on by record gold prices, social media, the su...ReutersVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGold rush tourism revives China's minesA surge in gold prices has drawn tourists to China's old mining towns, where they can experience prospecting for themselves. Such experiential attractions could provide a lifeline for these regions.DW NewsVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGU.S. could soon turn to South Korea for a vital mineralNestled deep in the mountains of South Korea, in a remote part of the country's east, is one of the world's largest deposits of tungsten, a critical mineral the U.S. desperately needs for its defense. As Anna Coren shows, a newly reopene...CBS NewsVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGold and silver hit all-time highsGold, silver, and platinum extended a historic end-of-year rally for precious metals, jumping to all-time highs, with spot gold peaking above $4,530 an ounce.BloombergVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGDemocratic Republic of Congo resumes cobalt exports after 10-month banThe ban was initially designed to stabilise the market and stem falling prices due to global oversupply, according to the Congolese government.AfricanewsVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGold climbs to record high amid geopolitical tensionsGold rose to an all-time high as escalating geopolitical tensions and bets on further U.S. rate cuts added momentum to the best annual performance in more than four decades.BloombergVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGMass layoffs cast shadow over Guinea’s Simandou mega-mineThe challenges facing Simandou underline the complexity of turning resource wealth into widespread prosperity for Guinea’s population, even as iron ore exports begin to flow.AfricanewsVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGElsa Craig granite forms foundation of Olympic curling stonesElsa Craig, a remote volcanic island off Scotland, provides the unique granite used for every Olympic curling stone. 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That could spur a more durable rotation into the sector, which is closely tied to the global economic outlook.BloombergVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGNiger puts Somair uranium up for international saleIn Niger, the military government announced Sunday that it will place uranium produced by Somair on the international market, escalating its standoff with French company Orano, which owned Somair until it was nationalised in June.France 24VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGFear grips copper market, leading prices to record highCopper advanced to a record high on the London Metal Exchange on fears the global market is heading for a supply crunch. The sharp moves higher came after a major industry conference in Shanghai last week that highlighted signs of supply...Bloomberg
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGTrump may face hard sell in push for oil companies in VenezuelaTrump administration officials are set to discuss Venezuela with major oil companies Wednesday following the weekend raid that captured former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.CBS News
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGTunisian activists fight for communities for access to waterTunisian communities are increasingly frustrated that access to drinking water is still not a given, particularly for rural communities. Hundreds of thousands of people are thought not to be connected to distribution networks at all. To ...France 24
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGCubans brace as Venezuela’s oil lifeline faces uncertaintyTrump claims Cuba "cannot survive" without Venezuelan oil, fuelling fears of worse shortages as US pressure on Venezuela mounts.Al Jazeera
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGBREAKINGTrump administration sets meetings with oil firms on Venezuela: sourceThe administration of President Donald Trump is planning to meet with executives from U.S. oil companies later this week to discuss boosting Venezuelan oil production after U.S. forces ousted its leader Nicolas Maduro, according to a sou...Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGTrump admin set to meet with oil companies on Venezuela supplyTrump administration officials will meet with representatives from major oil companies to discuss Venezuela, sources say. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.CBS News
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGCanadian oil stocks slip after U.S. forces capture MaduroShares of some Canadian oil and gas companies have fallen nearly seven per cent Monday after America’s incursion into Venezuela over the weekend. Venezuela produces a heavy crude, which is similar to what is produced in Canada.CBC News
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGSafe-haven gold pushed to one-week high by U.S.-Venezuela conflictGold prices sprinted to a more than one-week high on Monday (January 5), edging closer to their record peak, as geopolitical turmoil stirred up by the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro sparked a flight to safety.Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGAbout a dozen loaded oil tankers left Venezuela in dark modeAbout a dozen tankers loaded with Venezuelan crude and fuel departed in recent days from the country's waters in dark mode, seemingly breaking a strict blockade imposed by the US amid intense pressure that mounted until the capture of...France 24
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGVenezuela moves to cut oil output due to U.S. export embargoVenezuela's state-run oil company PDVSA has begun cutting crude production because it is running out of storage capacity due to an ongoing U.S. oil blockade that has reduced exports to zero, piling more pressure on an interim government ...Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGBreaking down Trump’s plan for Venezuela’s oilU.S. President Donald Trump wants to use American companies to get oil flowing in Venezuela and make everyone rich, but it’s likely not as easy as it sounds. CBC’s Eli Glasner breaks down the reality of Trump’s plan and how long it could...CBC News
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGTrump's Venezuela oil gambit: Constraints and global impactAs Trump vows to take control of Venezuela's vast oil reserves, is the move really about crude — or about curbing China and Russia? And what could it mean for global energy markets? Independent energy analyst Mikhail Krutikhin explains.DW News
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGTrump's plan for Venezuela's oil industryHaving attacked Venezuela and deposed its president, Nicolas Maduro, US President Donald Trump now says he has big plans for the country's oil industry and its vast reserves.Bloomberg
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGold to stay at record levels, says Wincrest's BernardGold will stay near record highs because investors see the metal as an asset portfolio rather than just a hedge, says Barbara Ann Bernard of Wincrest Capital.Bloomberg
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGSoaring prices spur new generation of Australian gold huntersHobbyists are flocking to Australia's "golden triangle" in the heart of Victoria state, known as one of the world's most bountiful regions for gold nuggets. The prospectors have been spurred on by record gold prices, social media, the su...Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGold rush tourism revives China's minesA surge in gold prices has drawn tourists to China's old mining towns, where they can experience prospecting for themselves. Such experiential attractions could provide a lifeline for these regions.DW News
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGU.S. could soon turn to South Korea for a vital mineralNestled deep in the mountains of South Korea, in a remote part of the country's east, is one of the world's largest deposits of tungsten, a critical mineral the U.S. desperately needs for its defense. As Anna Coren shows, a newly reopene...CBS News
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGold and silver hit all-time highsGold, silver, and platinum extended a historic end-of-year rally for precious metals, jumping to all-time highs, with spot gold peaking above $4,530 an ounce.Bloomberg
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGDemocratic Republic of Congo resumes cobalt exports after 10-month banThe ban was initially designed to stabilise the market and stem falling prices due to global oversupply, according to the Congolese government.Africanews
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGold climbs to record high amid geopolitical tensionsGold rose to an all-time high as escalating geopolitical tensions and bets on further U.S. rate cuts added momentum to the best annual performance in more than four decades.Bloomberg
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGMass layoffs cast shadow over Guinea’s Simandou mega-mineThe challenges facing Simandou underline the complexity of turning resource wealth into widespread prosperity for Guinea’s population, even as iron ore exports begin to flow.Africanews
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGElsa Craig granite forms foundation of Olympic curling stonesElsa Craig, a remote volcanic island off Scotland, provides the unique granite used for every Olympic curling stone. Kay's Curling has crafted these stones for over a century, using the island's exclusive materials.SNTV
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGNetanyahu says he's approved $35B gas deal with EgyptBenjamin Netanyahu says he's approved a major deal to export natural gas to Egypt, the largest in Israel's history. The agreement between US company Chevron and Israeli partners is said to be worth an estimated 35 billion dollars. Egypt ...Al Jazeera
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGMalian judge orders return of gold to Canada's Barrick MiningIt was seized in January from the company’s Loullo-Gounkoto complex following a confiscation order by a judge.Africanews
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGold climbs near fresh record on fifth day of gainsGold continued its longest winning streak since the run-up to an all-time high in October, rising for a fifth day Monday. Gold has surged about 65% this year and is on track for its best annual performance since 1979.Bloomberg
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGTokyo Gas eyes U.S. investments to drive growthTokyo Gas plans to invest in U.S. downstream assets to lift earnings and reinforce the last leg of its energy supply chain. Japan's biggest distributor of the fuel is looking to deploy capital in assets like liquefaction plants, export t...Bloomberg
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGOil steady after biggest decline in three weeksOil prices steadied after the biggest drop in almost three weeks, as traders look to upcoming reports to assess the extent of the glut. The Energy Information Administration is set to release its Short-Term Energy Outlook on Tuesday, wit...Bloomberg
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGCopper demand to outstrip supply: BloombergNEFKwasi Ampofo, analyst at BloombergNEF, says demand for copper is going to rise to about 50 million tonnes from 30 million tonnes in the next 25 years, and that miners will struggle to supply the market.Bloomberg
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGAustralian miner rally set to extend in 2026Australia's mining sector could see more gains next year as trade risks ease and China's economy picks up. That could spur a more durable rotation into the sector, which is closely tied to the global economic outlook.Bloomberg
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGNiger puts Somair uranium up for international saleIn Niger, the military government announced Sunday that it will place uranium produced by Somair on the international market, escalating its standoff with French company Orano, which owned Somair until it was nationalised in June.France 24
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGFear grips copper market, leading prices to record highCopper advanced to a record high on the London Metal Exchange on fears the global market is heading for a supply crunch. The sharp moves higher came after a major industry conference in Shanghai last week that highlighted signs of supply...Bloomberg