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3Q 2025 (Updated)

GDP
4.4%

January 2025

ISM
52.6%

December 2025

Unemployment Rate
4.4%

October 2025

New Orders
-1.3%

December 2025

Industrial Production
0.4%

December 2025

Capacity Utilization
76.3%

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MP Materials Plans Major Rare Earth Magnet Plant in North Texas

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Using $200 million in funding from various governments, MP Materials is planning "10X," a new rare-earth magnet manufacturing campus, in Northlake, Texas.

By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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El Senado argentino debate la controversial Ley de Glaciares que impacta proyectos mineros

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El Senado argentino debate posibles reformas a la ley de glaciares del país. Grupos ambientalistas han expresado su preocupación, mientras que la cámara minera solicita claridad técnica dentro de los estándares ambientales establecidos.

By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

Multi-Day Winter Event Poses Risks to Industry & Infrastructure

Published

A late-season winter pattern will bring snow, ice and Arctic cold from the Rockies to the Northeast into early next week.

By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

Europe Delays Vote on EU/U.S. Trade Deal

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Europe has pressed pause on a vote to ratify the wide-ranging European Union (EU)/U.S. Trade Deal agreed last year following threats by President Donald Trump to impose a global 15% tax after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that his tariffs are illegal.

By Martin Lynch, European News Editor

Texas T&D Providers Boost Capex to Support Large-Load Influx

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Sempra Energy is the latest of several U.S. utilities boosting capital spending plans in order to build out infrastructure to support large-load customers such as data centers.

By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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EIA Sees U.S. Hitting Record Grid Capacity Additions in 2026, Adding 86 GW

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As U.S. grid operators struggle to keep up with skyrocketing power demands, they are poised to see a new record for grid capacity additions in 2026, if all expansion plans work out.

By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Oil Blockade Threatens Cuba's Heavy Reliance on Oil-Fired Power Plants

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By Jesse Broehl, News Editor

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Argentina Senate Debates Glaciers Law Impacting Mining Projects

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Cheniere LNG Export Boost, Eni's Payments in Oil, Swiss Renewables: Your Daily Energy News

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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India y Brasil buscan acuerdos comerciales por US$20 mil millones, con la minería como un factor clave

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

Featured Story

Multi-Day Winter Event Poses Risks to Industry & Infrastructure

Published

A late-season winter pattern will bring snow, ice and Arctic cold from the Rockies to the Northeast into early next week.

By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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  • Europe Delays Vote on EU/U.S. Trade Deal

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    Europe has pressed pause on a vote to ratify the wide-ranging European Union (EU)/U.S. Trade Deal agreed last year following threats by President Donald Trump to impose a global 15% tax after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that his tariffs are illegal..

    By Martin Lynch, European News Editor

  • Texas T&D Providers Boost Capex to Support Large-Load Influx

    Published

    Sempra Energy is the latest of several U.S. utilities boosting capital spending plans in order to build out infrastructure to support large-load customers such as data centers..

    By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Oil Blockade Threatens Cuba's Heavy Reliance on Oil-Fired Power Plants

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By Jesse Broehl, News Editor

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Cheniere LNG Export Boost, Eni's Payments in Oil, Swiss Renewables: Your Daily Energy News

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Power Provider Southern Company Gets Largest-Ever DOE Loan

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By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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Oman Targets 12 GW of Renewable Energy Capacity by 2031

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By Mohammad Mikail, Regional Industry Specialist - Arabic Language

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Profits Soar for Independent Gas Producers for Q4, Full-Year 2025

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Strong demand, coupled with higher natural gas prices, derivative gains, asset sales and continued efficiency gains, boosted the fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results for four large, independent, gas-oriented exploration and production companies.

By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Slipping U.S. Oil Production, Cheniere Energy Tax Break, U.S.-Venezuela Oil Sales: Your Daily Energy News

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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EU Swaps Russian Gas Addiction for U.S. LNG

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By Martin Lynch, European News Editor

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Europe Delays Vote on EU/U.S. Trade Deal

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By Martin Lynch, European News Editor

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U.S. Calls for Caribbean Energy Partnerships

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By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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Spring 2026: Fading La Niña, Western Drought Risk, Eye on Hurricane Season

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Spring 2026 will feature a transition, supporting warm conditions along the West Coast and southern U.S.

By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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Europe's Hydrogen Industry Bands Together

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By Martin Lynch, European News Editor

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Baker Hughes Secures New Contracts for Growing Non-Oilfield Segment

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By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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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 lanza megaproyecto para planta de celulosa

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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U.S. Calls for Caribbean Energy Partnerships

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While both Cuba and Venezuela are under considerable pressure, the United States wants to set up energy partnerships in the region.

By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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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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U.S. Energy Secretary Says More Venezuelan Barrels Coming

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By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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Pemex Records Highest Crude Processing Rate in More than a Decade

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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IIR North American Outlook: Potential for New Refinery Throughput Emerges

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By William Ploch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

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Spring 2026: Fading La Niña, Western Drought Risk, Eye on Hurricane Season

Published

Spring 2026 will feature a transition, supporting warm conditions along the West Coast and southern U.S.

By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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Europe's Hydrogen Industry Bands Together

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By Martin Lynch, European News Editor

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Baker Hughes Secures New Contracts for Growing Non-Oilfield Segment

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By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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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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Landmark Europe-India Free Trade Deal

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By Martin Lynch, European News Editor

Featured Story

MP Materials Plans Major Rare Earth Magnet Plant in North Texas

Published

Using $200 million in funding from various governments, MP Materials is planning "10X," a new rare-earth magnet manufacturing campus, in Northlake, Texas.

By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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India y Brasil buscan acuerdos comerciales por US$20 mil millones, con la minería como un factor clave

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By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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British Columbia to Fast-Track Permitting on Three Critical Minerals Mining Projects

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By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist

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Newmont-Barrick Nevada JV Tensions Grow

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By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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Copper Mining Projects Continue to Gain Traction in Argentina

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By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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Initial Reaction to New Tariffs Muted as Lawyers Assess Legality

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Global response has been muted so far to President Donald Trump's proclamation of a new set of tariffs on most goods produced by nearly every country in the world.

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

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By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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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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Initial Reaction to New Tariffs Muted as Lawyers Assess Legality

Published

Global response has been muted so far to President Donald Trump's proclamation of a new set of tariffs on most goods produced by nearly every country in the world.

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

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By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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

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By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

Featured Story

Europe Delays Vote on EU/U.S. Trade Deal

Published

Europe has pressed pause on a vote to ratify the wide-ranging European Union (EU)/U.S. Trade Deal agreed last year following threats by President Donald Trump to impose a global 15% tax after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that his tariffs are illegal.

By Martin Lynch, European News Editor

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

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By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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Supreme Court Rejects Trump Tariffs under IEEPA

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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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Major California Ports See Shift Away From China Exports

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By Daniel Levin, Assistant Editor

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Spring 2026: Fading La Niña, Western Drought Risk, Eye on Hurricane Season

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Spring 2026 will feature a transition, supporting warm conditions along the West Coast and southern U.S.

By Brian Ford, Editor-in-Chief

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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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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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Landmark Europe-India Free Trade Deal

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By Martin Lynch, European News Editor

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North America
Latin America
How Will Tight Copper Market Affect Data Center Growth?

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While moves are underway to improve copper mining and smelting, data centers require increasing amounts of the metal. A strained copper supply chain could hinder data center growth.

By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist


Europe

Africa
Paladin Bullish about Namibia Uranium Project

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Australia's Paladin Energy said its majority-owned Langer Heinrich uranium mine (LHM) in Namibia will hit full production this July on the back of strong demand and price hikes for uranium.

By Martin Lynch, European News Editor


Asia
U.S. Reaches Nuclear Power Agreement with Armenia

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U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance has signed an agreement regarding nuclear power supplies and services between the U.S. and Armenia with that country's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.

By Eric Funderburk, Promotions & Advertising Specialist


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