Day: June 1, 2026

IEA 2026 Global Investments in Energy Report – What is the world spending on energy?

Energy News Beat A wild ride today with Irina Slav, David Blackmon, Dr. Tammy Nemeth and Stu Turley You don’t want to miss this episode of the Energy Realities podcast with Irina Slav, Dr. Tammy Nemeth, David Blackmon, and Stu Turley as they cover the latest global trends in investments in energy. The IEA has […]

Panama-Flagged Ship Hit in the Strait of Hormuz Region: Explosion Reported Near Iraqi Waters Amid Rising Tensions

Energy News Beat In a breaking maritime incident that has sent ripples through global shipping and energy markets, a Panama-flagged vessel was struck by an unknown projectile, triggering a large explosion in the Arabian Gulf. The event occurred just hours after Iran announced it was suspending talks with the US until the IDF withdraws from […]

Iran Threatens to Close Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb Simultaneously: Oil Markets Face Unprecedented Dual Chokepoint Risk

Energy News Beat In a sharp escalation reported today, Iran has signaled its willingness to simultaneously blockade the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. According to Iran’s state outlet Tasnim, Tehran is halting indirect talks with the United States amid tensions over Lebanon and is preparing to “completely block” the Strait of Hormuz […]

Will China Step Up To Protect Its Access To Zambia’s Critical Minerals From The US?

Energy News Beat ENB Pub Note: Interesting article from Andrew Korybko’s Newsletter on SubStack. China could replace the US’ subsidization of Zambia’s healthcare industry to preempt it from obtaining influence over Zambia’s critical minerals one, but failing to act soon could lead to Zambia capitulating to the US’ demanded quid pro quo, thus threatening China’s […]

Resolution Copper Mine Aims to Boost Critical Mineral Supply

Energy News Beat As artificial intelligence, electric vehicles, data centers, renewable energy infrastructure, and grid modernization drive explosive demand for copper, the United States faces a critical minerals supply crunch. Domestic production has stagnated for decades, leaving America heavily reliant on imports from geopolitically risky sources. Enter the Resolution Copper Mine in Arizona—a joint venture […]