Combination would bring together two of the industry’s largest companies and comes as copper demand soars

Move is expected to push up prices as aircraft switch to 10% blend of greener fuels by 2030

Shareholder resolution highlights challenges around Norwegian company’s climate pledge

Huge bullish bets on Shanghai exchanges show growing clout of Asian traders in market for precious metal

Transaction should transform London-listed company into one of the North Sea’s largest producers

Chocolate ingredient hits record levels on lower African yields and soaring demand