Agriculture
Argentina authorizes herbicide-tolerant genetically modified soybean
The agriculture secretariat approved commercial use of a soybean developed by crossing two previously authorized modified events.
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Business
Cochilco says copper fell 0.64% over the week to 16 October
Copper closed at $6.60 per pound, down 0.64% from the previous week, in Cochilco’s report covering 12–16 October. Its year-to-date average reached $6.12 per pound.
Energy
Equitrans seeks approval to abandon Pennsylvania gas storage well
The company asked FERC to authorize closure of the Pratt 3647 well and associated pipeline.
Energy
Double E seeks FERC approval for Texas pipeline compressor project
The application proposes adding 54,000 horsepower of compression to a Permian Basin pipeline system.
Energy
EPE projects higher Brazilian fuel demand in 2026 and 2027
EPE’s October outlook puts 2026 diesel demand at 72.4 billion litres and Otto-cycle fuel consumption at 64.8 billion litres of gasoline equivalent.
Agriculture
Burkina Faso rural project helps four entrepreneurs expand their businesses
An AfDB-backed programme reports individual gains in shea processing, weaving, dairy and juice production.
Business
BHP copper output falls while iron ore rises in first quarter
Copper production slipped to 400.7 kt in the September quarter as iron ore output rose 4%.
Business
Brazilian Rare Earths reports resource and drilling progress in Bahia
Brazilian Rare Earths’ report for the quarter ended 30 September summarized activity across its Rocha da Rocha province in Bahia, Brazil. The Monte Alto mineral resource was reported at 11.3% total rare-earth-oxide grade, while the company described new mineralization at Sulista South and an extension at Sulista East.
Economy
Argentina estimates a $2.976 billion goods trade surplus for September
INDEC’s estimates published on 19 October put Argentina’s September goods exports at $10.036 billion and imports at $7.060 billion, leaving a surplus $2.039 billion larger than a year earlier.
Economy
Austria’s inflation rose to 3.6% in September
Consumer prices in Austria were 3.6% higher in September 2026 than a year earlier and 0.2% above August, Statistics Austria reported. Fuel and heating oil contributed to the rise.
Business
Bolivia consumer prices rose 0.85% in September
Bolivia’s statistics office reported a 0.85% monthly increase in consumer prices in September. Inflation reached 3.88% from January through September and 5.70% over 12 months.
Economy
China’s economy grew 4.5% year on year in Q3
China’s National Bureau of Statistics said GDP grew 4.6% year on year in the first three quarters at constant prices. Third-quarter growth was 4.5% year on year and 1.2% quarter on quarter.