Articles by Rebecca Torres
Silver Retreats Below $67 as Rate Concerns Eclipse Geopolitical Support
Silver prices dropped sharply, erasing Monday's gains as traders focused on persistent inflation and interest rate fears rather than geopolitical tensions. The broader precious metals complex faced selling pressure.
Crude Surges Past $100 as Iran Tensions Reignite Supply Fears
Oil prices climbed sharply on Tuesday, with Brent crude reclaiming the $100 per barrel threshold. The move follows Iran's rejection of diplomatic overtures and renewed hostilities, exacerbating concerns over a major supply choke point.
Valero's Port Arthur Refinery Incident Sparks Supply Concerns Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Emergency crews responded to an incident at Valero Energy's Port Arthur refinery Monday evening, with reports of flames and smoke. The facility processes 435,000 barrels daily, making any extended outage significant for fuel supplies.
Denison Mines Advances Phoenix Uranium Project as Shares Climb
Denison Mines shares gained 3% as the company moves from permitting to construction at its Phoenix in-situ recovery uranium project. The mine is Canada's first major uranium construction approval in over two decades.
B2Gold Shares Recover Amid Gold Price Weakness, Faces 2026 Cost Pressures
B2Gold Corp shares gained nearly 4% Monday, rebounding from last week's selloff. The miner forecasts lower 2026 production and higher costs while navigating a leadership transition and regulatory shifts in Mali.
Venture Global Negotiates Settlements Amid New LNG Deal, Market Volatility
Venture Global stock closed nearly unchanged at $15.80 after CEO Mike Sabel revealed settlement talks with major customers and a new LNG agreement with Vitol. The company faces legal challenges and market volatility from Middle East supply disruptions.
Coeur Mining Unveils Post-Acquisition Outlook, Launches $750M Buyback
Coeur Mining shares advanced after the company issued its first combined production forecast following the New Gold acquisition, alongside a major capital return program.
European Gas Volatility Continues as Qatar LNG Outage Sparks Supply Scramble
European natural gas prices whipsawed, settling lower despite a persistent supply shock from Qatar. Italy is securing alternative supplies as Cheniere Energy reports operating at maximum capacity.
Gold Recovers From Multi-Month Low as Geopolitical Tensions Ease
Bullion staged a partial recovery Monday after hitting its lowest level in four months, as delayed U.S. military action against Iran tempered a steep selloff. Spot gold settled 0.4% lower at $4,470.36 an ounce.