Executives cast doubt on bloc’s plans to buy materials crucial to the energy transition as it did for Covid vaccines

The average daily trading volume on the Shanghai Gold Exchange almost doubled in April

Oil major is persisting with legal action against activists even after their emissions cutting resolution was dropped

Global energy companies are expanding investments in fuel that is increasingly in demand

Bananas, coffee and cocoa could be collectively bought after competition watchdog indicated it would not challenge the scheme

Trend of scaling back and reviewing plans highlights difficult economics of transitioning away from fossil fuels