- March 8, 2026
Saudi’s Manara sounds out firms over push into metals trading
Saudi Arabia’s state-controlled metals and mining vehicle is in talks with some of the world’s biggest commodity houses over a push into trading, as the
Gold boom propels FTSE mining shares as price nears $5,600 – but ‘metals madness’ could signal hard times to come for investors
Gold and silver’s record-breaking run shows no sign of stopping as geopolitical tensions push investors towards safety, but analysts have now warned the ‘volatile’ run
Copper leads scorching metals rally amid global uncertainty
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Copper led a blistering metals
Agriculture Needs Sustained Investment, Innovation
The survey argued that the sector’s future lies not just in producing more foodgrains, but in expanding high-growth areas such as horticulture, agroforestry, dairy, poultry,
What Really Drives Gold, Silver, and Precious Metals Prices: A Comprehensive Guide
Platinum and palladium have very different price drivers from gold, with automotive catalytic converters dominating demand. 1. Automotive Demand About 40% of platinum and 80%
Metals surge boosts value of mining groups by almost $500bn
Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Mining myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. The world’s biggest mining companies have
UK joins European offshore windfarm plan to create world’s largest ‘clean energy reservoir’ | Wind power
The German chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has said he wants the North Sea to become the “largest reservoir of clean energy worldwide”, as he announced plans
Reps Summon Auditor-General, Ministers Over Missing Agriculture Fund Records
The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating agricultural subsidies, intervention funds, aids and grants has summoned the Auditor-General of the Federation and the Ministers of
Octopus Energy urges Starmer to ‘embrace’ Chinese technology
The UK’s largest household energy supplier says Britain should embrace Chinese technology in its energy market, adding its weight to a fierce debate about China’s
Nominate for the National Women in Agriculture Awards
The final deadline to enter is Friday, January 30, 2026. The awards champion excellence across many categories including Agricultural Ambassador of the Year, Farming Woman