Anglo American CEO told the Financial Times that tech giants are seeking investments to secure metal supplies.

The International Energy Agency said members have agreed to complete the release of the remaining 100 mln barrels of stocks from the March intervention to stabilise global markets. After a board meeting on Thursday, the IEA said members will speed the remaining releases, including deploying 20 mln barrels of diesel “as soon as possible.” Members initially pledged 400 mln barrels in March and have released 330 mln barrels to date. US officials had reportedly informally lobbied IEA members for further releases to help curb rising diesel prices.

At the invitation of CHINA'S LI, Togo’s chair of the Council of Ministers visited China Oct. 9-16, 2026. The two governments pledged to maintain stable, cooperative bilateral ties and described their relationship as an exemplar of China-Africa and South-South cooperation.