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PNNL Seawater Reactor Could Expand U.S. Magnesium Supply

A Pacific Northwest National Laboratory reactor could produce magnesium hydroxide from seawater at scale, with possible applications for other mineral...

Jul 18, 2026 • 5 min read

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ConocoPhillips Takes 42% Stake in BP’s $25 Billion Kirkuk Oilfield Project

ConocoPhillips is returning to Iraq through a BP-led redevelopment targeting higher output from Kirkuk’s aging fields and more than 3 billion barrels...

Jul 17, 2026 • 5 min read

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Dual Group Launches Global Transactional Risk Facility Targeting $672 Million in Premiums

Dual has combined five transactional risk capabilities across 11 jurisdictions, with a $672 million gross written premium target by 2030.

Jul 14, 2026 • 5 min read

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Sompo International to Acquire Workers’ Compensation Specialist Service Insurance

Sompo’s planned acquisition would expand its U.S. workers’ compensation reach among small and midsize businesses and general agents.

Jul 07, 2026 • 5 min read

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Relation Insurance Targets Specialty Growth With Hiring and Acquisitions

Relation plans to expand its specialty business through hiring and acquisitions, aiming for specialty to reach 20% to 25% of revenue over time.

Jun 30, 2026 • 5 min read

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July Property Reinsurance Renewals Point to Further Rate Cuts

Abundant capital is supporting double-digit property rate reductions, while loss history and pressure on marine reserves may shape results.

Jun 29, 2026 • 5 min read

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Bitzero’s 110 MW Norway AI Data Center Deal Highlights the Value of Power Access

Bitzero’s proposed 15-year OneQode lease could bring $2.6 billion in revenue, underscoring how existing power connections can speed AI data center gro...

Jun 25, 2026 • 5 min read

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Asian Crude Buying Slows as Hormuz Risks, Freight Costs and New Supply Reshape Trade

Asian refiners have secured summer crude from outside the Middle East, while Hormuz uncertainty and costly shipping temper spot demand.

Jun 25, 2026 • 5 min read

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Lithium Prices Slide as CATL Mine Restart Fuels Supply Concerns

China’s lithium futures fell 10% on speculation over CATL’s Jianxiawo mine, though permits and tailings approvals could delay a restart.

Jun 25, 2026 • 5 min read

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U.S. Gasoline Prices Ease Ahead of July 4, but Remain Near Record Highs

GasBuddy expects July 4 gasoline to average $3.75 a gallon, as falling crude prices and recovering Gulf supply take time to reach drivers.

Jun 25, 2026 • 5 min read

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Iraq and Gulf Producers Expand Oil Routes Beyond the Strait of Hormuz

Iraq, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are expanding pipeline options after Hormuz disruptions exposed the risks of relying on Gulf shipping routes.

Jun 21, 2026 • 5 min read

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Wall Street Gains as Hopes for US-Iran Deal Ease Market Tensions

US stocks climbed on hopes of a deal with Iran, though energy prices and inflation remain key concerns for investors.

Jun 12, 2026 • 5 min read