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IIR's March 30 Market Scorecard Brings You Breaking Geopolitical News

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Monday, March 30, 2026

Production

Vitol Says Oil, LNG Deliveries Up Year-on-Year

Vitol on Wednesday celebrated its 60th anniversary by announcing an increase in product deliveries. An expanding portfolio for crude oil, natural gas and other products is valued at more than $13 billion.

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Production

Coastal GasLink Expansion, Increasing Venezuelan Oil Production: Your Daily Energy News

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Thursday, March 26, 2026

Pipelines

Nigeria Plans $750 Million Mini-Solar Grid Strategy

Nigeria's government is planning to invest US$750 million to roll out a rural network of more than 1,300 mini-solar grids.

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Power

IIR's March 23 Market Scorecard Brings You Breaking Geopolitical News

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Monday, March 23, 2026

Production

Global LNG Sector Rocked by War

The amount of feed gas supporting LNG export volumes is high in the U.S., the largest exporter in the world. An Israeli strike on a Middle East gas field showcases the fragility of the global sector, however.

Friday, March 20, 2026

Production

Rio Tinto Restarts South African Minerals Project

Mining major Rio Tinto has restarted a key minerals sands project in South Africa following a five-year hiatus over safety concerns.

Friday, March 20, 2026

Mining

Antimony: Finding its Place in the World's Critical Minerals Footprint

While not as well-known as some other critical minerals such as lithium or nickel, antimony is crucial in industrial and military applications, including flame retardants, solar glass, ammunition and lead-acid batteries.

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Mining

Zambia Targets 10 GW of Power Generation Capacity by 2030

The Government of Zambia has announced an ambitious plan to increase its electricity generation capacity to approximately 10,000 megawatts (MW) by 2030, aiming to address persistent power shortages and support long-term economic growth.

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Power

Iran War Upends Global Agriculture by Delaying Key Chemicals

The military conflict spreading across the Middle East is posing a major risk to agriculture, as the production of fertilizer and other major components is threatened by shipping issues.

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Chemical

IIR's March 16 Market Scorecard Brings You Breaking Geopolitical News

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Monday, March 16, 2026

Production

DR Congo's Hydropower Ambitions Gain Momentum with 100-GW Renewable Potential

The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is accelerating plans to expand large-scale hydropower development.

Monday, March 16, 2026

Power

Helium Investments Gain Momentum as Supply Surge Meets Market Dynamics

The universe's second lightest element, helium, a non-flammable and noble gas, is witnessing an uptick in global demand fueled by industries like semiconductors, electronics, healthcare and aerospace.

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Refining

China Smelter Overbuilds, Record Commodity Pricing Squeeze Copper Markets

Copper hits record highs, but China's massive overbuilding plunges smelter revenues to record low. World supply shortage seen by 2035.

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Mining

IIR's March 9 Market Scorecard Brings You Breaking Geopolitical News

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Monday, March 09, 2026

Production

Forces Majeures, Middle East Smelter Closures Boost Aluminum Prices

Gas supply shortages and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the war in the Middle East has shut in significant aluminum processing, causing prices to rise.

Friday, March 06, 2026

Mining

War Spilling Over to Retail Gas Prices

Retail gasoline prices in the U.S. jumped more than 7% in response to the escalation of fighting in the Middle East. Oil prices, however, took a breather after security proposals for Persian Gulf shipping.

Thursday, March 05, 2026

Refining

Commodity Rally Pauses on Trump's Insurance Proposal

Crude oil prices moderated on Wednesday after the U.S. government floated the idea of backing insurance for Persian Gulf shippers, though the lull may be short-lived.

Wednesday, March 04, 2026

Production

IIR's March 2 Market Scorecard Brings You Breaking Geopolitical News

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Monday, March 02, 2026

Production

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