COMMODITIES

Rise in supply of Chinese steel made from cheaper iron ore and global oversupply have triggered a heavy drop in ore prices.

Lower iron ore prices and surprise snap election call by PM Theresa May hammer London market.

As the greenback slid on the president's comments, safe-haven investors extended gold trades.

Geopolitical risk remained the primary driver of major commodities contracts with gold leading the way.

Escalating war of words between Russia and the West, plus North Korea and Brexit, send gold up by nearly $20.

Brent, WTI futures maintain upward momentum as geopolitics influence trading patterns.

Elliott Advisors, which holds 4.1% of the mining company, calls on it to restructure to get its house order.

Bearish data from US failed to halt gains in oil market as traders speculate over extension of Opec cuts.

As the dollar strengthened, gold futures and spot price took a tumble.

Worries over French presidential election, Trump and Brexit drive gold market sentiment as the dollar weakens.

Atop gas fields and Grangemouth refinery, Ratcliffe's Ineos will soon manipulate infrastructure that delivers 40% of North Sea oil and gas.

Libyan production rebound puts pressure on crude futures riding high on the back of Opec output cut chatter.

Oil major and petrochemicals firm ink £200m deal giving the latter access to 40% of British crude production.

Slow day in commodities sees oil and gold futures register most moves as dollar remained strong intraday.

Gold price slide extends into second successive session with strong dollar proving to be drag on trading.

Invocation of Article 50 by London did not pull in a flurry of bets on gold as precious metal prices tumbled.

Soundbites from Opec suggest an extension of output cuts likely with low oil price causing dissension in ranks.

Mohammed Saleh Al-Sada tells Qatar-UK Business Forum that Opec cuts have been successful and need to be extended beyond Q3 2017.

US president greenlight's controversial 4th phase of pipeline, rejected by President Barack Obama in 2015.

Safe haven buyers send gold, silver higher following suspected terror attack in the UK capital.

High stockpile build-up stateside accelerates intraday losses in the oil market.

Brent and WTI heading lower as fears of rising US crude production makes transatlantic money managers cagey.

US rigs count rises for the ninth consecutive week, with production now exceeding 9m barrels per day.

US crude supplies record first decline in 10 weeks, while Saudi Arabia reiterates commitment to OPEC deal.

US rigs count increases for eight consecutive week, bringing the tally to highest level since September 2015.

Canadian PM says country can tap natural resources responsibly and enhance energy security of US.

In a wide ranging interview with IBTimes UK, Jean-Pascal Tricoire discusses his company's role in facilitating an energy efficient world.

Bearish industry data and Saudi stance sparks second successive market sell-off in the face of negative sentiment.

Patrick Pouyanné says White House should soften its stance on Tehran and assist international companies in building bridges.