Business
Brisbane’s ENTRI biomanufacturing facility opens
The facility provides clean rooms and laboratories for biotechnology companies.
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Finance
Cochilco reports a 0.30% daily rise in LME copper on 20 October
The Chilean Copper Commission's daily bulletin put spot Grade A copper on the LME at 659.523 US cents per pound, up 0.30% from the previous day.
Energy
Egypt begins commissioning the second phase of the Meliha gas project
The petroleum ministry says Eni and joint-venture partner Agiba have started commissioning a new gas-processing facility in the Western Desert.
Infrastructure
EIB visit to Ukraine to advance planned border and business financing
EIB Group Vice-President Karl Nehammer began a three-day Ukraine visit on 20 October to discuss recovery, infrastructure and business finance. The bank said it aims to sign new agreements to upgrade border crossings linking Ukraine with the EU and Moldova.
Environment
English water companies update National Drought Group on resilience measures
Company executives outlined steps to protect customer supplies while reservoir levels remain low.
Government
EU and New Caledonia sign sustainable raw materials partnership
The European Commission and the government of New Caledonia signed a memorandum of understanding in Nouméa on 20 October to establish a partnership on sustainable raw-material value chains. It sets out cooperation on critical materials, mining, infrastructure, skills and research.
Infrastructure
Fetakgomo-Tubatse economic zone reports infrastructure progress
South Africa’s ministry reported the status of perimeter fencing and guardhouse works.
Energy
Argentina’s president highlights energy export and investment plans at Neuquén expo
In a 19 October speech, Javier Milei cited a future LNG contract with Europe and announced investment plans for Vaca Muerta infrastructure.
Economy
Botswana renews livestock-export dispensation while FMD controls continue
The government announced a six-month dispensation for live cattle exports and a 12-month arrangement for beef and beef products. Officials said about P97 million had been redirected to foot-and-mouth disease controls.
Energy
Brazil opens declaration window for 2026 existing-power auctions
The energy ministry asked distributors to submit or amend purchase-need declarations for the A-1, A-2 and A-3 auctions by 30 October.
Economy
Côte d’Ivoire presents 16 food-crop investment opportunities to Italian firms
The agriculture ministry presented 16 investment opportunities to 24 Italian companies on 19 October, including 13 in rice.
Agriculture
Bolivia’s Totora municipality backs 2026 agricultural census teams
Bolivia’s National Institute of Statistics and the municipality of Totora signed a cooperation agreement to support fieldwork for the 2026 Agricultural Census. The institute announced the agreement from Cochabamba on 17 October.