NEWS
Lohum starts Zimbabwe lithium operations with first ore shipment
By Axel Miller | 09 Sep 2026
India’s Lohum has shipped its first lithium ore from Zimbabwe, securing 10 mining blocks and targeting 30,000 tonnes of annual LCE production.
OpenAI deepens Samsung alliance on next-generation AI chips
By Cygnus | 09 Sep 2026
OpenAI says it is working with Samsung on next-generation AI chips as Samsung expands its use of ChatGPT Enterprise and Codex.
Google commits €13 billion to Finnish AI infrastructure with nuclear deal
By Axel Miller | 09 Sep 2026
Google will invest €13 billion in Finnish AI infrastructure and sign a 22-year PPA covering up to 50% of Fortum’s Loviisa nuclear capacity.
Texas audits 474 GW data centre queue as US tackles speculative power demand
By Cygnus | 01 Sep 2026
Texas is auditing more than 474 GW of data centre power requests as US utilities tighten rules on speculative demand and grid costs.
China issues overseas competition guidelines for automakers as exports expand
By Axel Miller | 01 Sep 2026
China has issued 20-article guidelines for automakers operating overseas, covering pricing, dealers, data security and compliance.
Private investment strengthens as India records 7.8% GDP growth in Q1
By Cygnus | 01 Sep 2026
India’s economy grew 7.8% in Q1 FY27 as investment rose 11.9%, with manufacturing, services and consumption supporting growth.
Switzerland keeps October 1 transparency register launch despite hack fears
By Axel Miller | 31 Aug 2026
Switzerland will launch its central beneficial-ownership register on October 1 despite cybersecurity concerns following the Liechtenstein data breach.
US 10-year yield tests 4.75% as hawkish Fed signals lift rate bets
By Cygnus | 31 Aug 2026
U.S. 10-year Treasury yields approach 4.75% after a summer breakout as Kevin Warsh’s hawkish inflation stance boosts expectations for higher rates.
EPA weighs refinery waivers of up to 1.8 billion RINs amid farm backlash
By Axel Miller | 31 Aug 2026
EPA is considering small-refinery exemptions covering up to 1.8 billion RINs as the Trump administration weighs refinery relief against farm-sector concerns.
IG Metall warns Volkswagen of fierce resistance over further 50,000 job cuts
By Cygnus | 31 Aug 2026
IG Metall warns Volkswagen of strong resistance as the automaker weighs up to 50,000 additional job cuts and possible German plant closures
Nvidia invests $3.5 billion in MediaTek to deepen NVLink AI partnership
By Axel Miller | 31 Aug 2026
Nvidia invests $3.5 billion in MediaTek convertible bonds as the companies expand NVLink Fusion, AI infrastructure, PC and automotive collaboration.
Indian Oil raises LPG output nearly 30% as Hormuz disruption tests energy security
By Cygnus | 31 Aug 2026
Indian Oil has raised LPG production nearly 30% and operated refineries at 109.4% utilisation as Hormuz disruptions test India’s energy supply.


