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Economic Indicators

1Q 2026 (Adv. Est.)

GDP
2%

April 2026

ISM
52.7%

March 2026

Unemployment Rate
4.3%

February 2026

New Orders
0%

March 2026

Industrial Production
-0.5%

March 2026

Capacity Utilization
75.7%

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Optimism Abounds at Recent Western U.S. Mining Conference

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Industrial Info Resources is tracking more than 940 capital mining projects, valued at about US$200 billion, across the Western U.S.

By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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How Sweet It Is -- U.S. Confectionery Companies Plan More than $1.6 Billion in Construction Investments

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U.S. confectionery makers, including manufacturers of some of the most popular candy lines, are underway or planning more than $1.6 billion worth of construction.

By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

Cochilco: 'Cash Cost' of Copper Mining in Chile Fell in 2025

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Chile's copper mining cash cost fell to 180.8 cents per pound in 2025 as higher byproduct revenues and lower treatment and refining charges offset rising operational costs.

By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

Trans Mountain Pipeline Could Accommodate More Crude Oil

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Planning is underway to boost capacity of the Trans Mountain crude oil pipeline to the Pacific Coast by 300,000 barrels per day, the company's chief executive officer said.

By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

World's First Zero-Carbon Lithium Project Secures Full Funding

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The world's first zero-carbon lithium and renewable energy project in Germany has reached financial close on 2.2 billion euro (US$3.9 billion) in funding.

By Martin Lynch, European News Editor

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Four Western U.S. States Join to Boost Geothermal Energy

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To encourage research and adoption of geothermal energy, a bipartisan group of governors from four mountain states have announced a coalition

By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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  • Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins, El Niño Expected to Limit Tropical Activity

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    The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season begins with NOAA and Industrial Info Resources forecasting near- to below-normal activity. While El Niño is expected to suppress storm development, warm Atlantic waters would support tropical cyclone formation and rapid intensification. For energy and industrial operators, risk remains elevated due to the 25 refineries, 14 LNG facilities, along with petrochemical assets, and power infrastructure along the Gulf and Atlantic coasts..

    By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

  • U.S. Energy Storage Deployments Rose, But Clouds are On the Horizon

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    Approximately 9.7 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of battery energy storage systems (BESS) were deployed in the U.S. in the January-March 2026 period, a 32% increase over the comparable year-earlier quarter..

    By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Protests, Instability Rattle Bolivia's Six-Month-Old Government

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By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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Who Will Win Colombia's Presidential Election and What is at Stake?

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By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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Colorado Mining Summit: Got Water? In Western U.S., the Answer Increasingly is 'No'

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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Wyoming: Meta Platforms to Support Data Center with Power from Enbridge Solar-BESS Facility

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Fluor to Proceed with Expansion of LNG Canada

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The second phase for the LNG Canada facility in British Columbia would double its export capacity. LNG Canada is the only plant in North America exporting super-cooled gas from the Pacific Coast.

By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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Canadian Energy Trade Still Tied to U.S. Economy

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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Canada's Ksi Lisims LNG a Slam Dunk, Premier Says

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By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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Canadian Trade Ambitions Collide in Alberta Referendum

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By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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Argentina's YPF to Invest US$25 Billion in Vaca Muerta

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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U.S. Renewable Fuels Policy Changes Could Benefit Domestic Farmers

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In the last year, the U.S. has made "an unprecedented number of policy changes in the biofuels space" at both national and state levels. Changes involve finished products and feedstocks.

By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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  • Hormuz Blockades Boost Global Renewable Fuels Mandates

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    Renewables gain new momentum replacing some transportation fuels choked off behind the Strait of Hormuz. According to Industrial Info Resources data, there are nearly 5,000 renewable fuel projects around the world, with an investment value of $303 billion..

    By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

  • Europe's Plan to Combat Fuel Crisis

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    The European Commission (EC) has launched a toolbox of measures called AccelerateEU to help relieve the pressure on European industry and households caused by the war in Iran and its ongoing global impact on fuel supplies and rocketing prices..

    By Martin Lynch, European News Editor

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Canada to Launch Sovereign Wealth Fund for Projects, Companies

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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Baker Hughes Boasts Backlog Gains, Warns on Iran War's Effects

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By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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North American Fuel Pellet Industry Has Construction in Store

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Middle East War Takes Toll on SLB, Oil Industry

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By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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Lula y Petrobras anuncian una inversión de 37 mil millones de reales en São Paulo, destacando la refinería REPLAN

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Petrobras, la empresa brasileña, planea invertir 37 mil millones de reales (US$7.300 millones) para fortalecer la infraestructura energética de São Paulo. Petrobras busca aumentar significativamente la producción de diésel con ultrabajo contenido de azufre (S-10) y combustible de aviación sostenible (SAF).

By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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A Billion Barrels of Crude Production Lost to Middle East Conflict, IEA Says

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Ethylene Markets Slammed by Middle East Conflict, Strait of Hormuz Closure

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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Global Crude Oil Prices Slip After Vessel Transits Strait of Hormuz

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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Phillips 66 Advances Major Global Growth Projects

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By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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U.S. Plastic Resin Production Set for Near-Term Growth

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Industrial Info Resources is tracking $22 billion of U.S. plastics-manufacturing projects, part of a global market totaling more than $325 billion

By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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Vietnam Petrochemicals Plant Halts Operations Again

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By Ralph Diasanta, Research Specialist

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Task Force to Boost U.S. Corrosion Prevention Workforce

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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U.S. Occidental Petroleum Sees Lower Realized Oil Price in First Quarter

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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Middle East Conflict Disrupts Australia's Chemical Industry

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By Ralph Diasanta, Research Specialist

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Unionized Workers Halt Operations at Mexico's Camino Rojo Gold Mine

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Operations at Orla Mining's Camino Rojo gold mine in Mexico have been halted by protesting workers since June 1 over bonus payments.

By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Canada Breaks Ground on Graphite Mine in Quebec

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By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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Metals & Minerals Rotary Kiln Projects Heaviest in Europe

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Europe's First Full-cycle Lithium Mine Ready to Go

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By Martin Lynch, European News Editor

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China, Hungary, U.S. Lead Glass Plant Construction Spending

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Trade Court Rules Importers are Due U.S. Tariff Refunds, With Interest

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A federal trade court has ordered the U.S. government to refund, with interest, all levies paid by importers under a 1970s-era law used by the president but recently struck down the U.S. Supreme Court.

By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump's Tariffs

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By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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Presidents Day Weekend Storm Threats Loom for Southeast, East Coast

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By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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CMPC Launches Mega Pulp Mill Project

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By Maria Lidia Lozano, Food & B. / Pulp, P. & W. / Alternative Fuels Latam Regional Manager

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From Recession Survivor to Industry Pioneer: Ed Lewis's Data Revolution

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By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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From Farm to Table, Iran Blockade-Based Food Inflation Continues

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Farmers and consumers alike are pressed by rising fertilizer and fuel costs, resulting from Hormuz blockades. According to Industrial Info Resources data, more than 28,000 food and beverage projects worldwide total $428 billion of investment.

By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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U.S. Customs Says It Needs Time to Refund Tariffs

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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U.S. Soft Drink Projects Bring $2.4 Billion in Active Construction

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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U.S. Soybean-Crushing Facilities Add Billions to Nation's Project Spending

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Landmark Europe-India Free Trade Deal

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By Martin Lynch, European News Editor

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ISM: U.S. Manufacturing Activity Strengthens

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The Institute of Supply Management's (ISM) Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index, an indicator for the level of economic activity in U.S. manufacturing, reached its highest level since May 2022.

By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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  • Products for Data Centers Lead to Billions in U.S. Spending

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    According to Industrial Info Resources data, there are billions worth of capital projects for making products used by data centers, including Elon Musk's $55 billion Terafab semiconductor project. Other high-dollar projects include a major semiconductor investment from Intel and Ford's new BESS manufacturing, while lower investment is for a variety of products..

    By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

  • U.S. Aircraft, Part Manufacturing Bring Billions in Spending

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    Industrial Info Resources is tracking $17 billion worth of capital-spending projects related to the manufacturing of aircraft and aircraft parts in the U.S., including those from Boeing. The U.S. aircraft sector encompasses both defense and commercial aircraft and means big business throughout the country..

    By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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Active U.S. Chiller-Boiler Construction Tops $1 Billion

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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AEP Boosts Five-Year U.S. Power Spending Plan to $78 Billion

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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NERC Issues Heightened Alert Over Data Center Loads on U.S. Power System

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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Projects Under Construction Lead U.S. to $45 Billion Worth of Battery-Manufacturing Investments

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By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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Indiana, North Carolina Highlight Billions in U.S. Pharmaceutical-Biotech Investment

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According to Industrial Info Resources data, major developments in Indiana and North Carolina lead the U.S. with $76 billion worth of Pharmaceutical & Biotech Industry projects under construction. This is buoyed by high-dollar efforts from industry giants such as Eli Lilly and Company, Novo Nordisk and Johnson & Johnson.

By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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Helium Investments Gain Momentum as Supply Surge Meets Market Dynamics

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By Sharun Anthony, Content Editor

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U.S. Plans for More than $5.5 Billion in Medical Device Projects

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Vetter Expands German Operations with New Pharma Plant

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By Martin Lynch, European News Editor

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Ireland Clears Way for Energy-Intensive Investment

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By Martin Lynch, European News Editor

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Middle East News

Top Story

Kuwait Airport Bombed, Oil Rally Continues

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U.S. officials continue to talk of a cease-fire agreement in the Middle Easy conflict, though fighting is ongoing. Mohsen Rezaei, a top Iranian military advisor, said Wednesday that "neither in negotiations nor in the ceasefire process will we allow America to make excessive demands."

By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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North America

Trump Designates US$685 Million to Support U.S. Coal, Power

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President Donald Trump significantly expanded his administration's support for coal and coal-fired electric generation on Thursday by committing the federal government to provide about $685 million to support coal mining, coal exports and coal-fired electric generation in the U.S.

By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief


Latin America

Europe

European EV Market Surges On Energy Crisis

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The ongoing global oil and gas crisis caused by U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran in recent months has led to a notable spike in electric vehicle (EV) sales in Europe.

By Martin Lynch, European News Editor



Africa

Asia

Oceania

Two Major Lithium Mining Projects Green Lit in Australia

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Australia's drive to produce more critical minerals continues to ramp up as two lithium mining projects in Western Australia, Mount Holland and Mount Marion, have been cleared to begin.

By Martin Lynch, European News Editor



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