Companies
SoftBank moves to lock up lithium, the lifeblood of electric cars
Investment in Canadian miner part of broader energy resource strategy
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Commodities
Commodities
Soy hits 10-year low on huge US crop and China trade woes
Prices sag as Beijing adds $60bn of American goods to its import tariff list
Commodities
Russia to take on Australia and Indonesia in Asian coal market
Tough share battle likely as consumption declines in Europe
International Relations
India chooses discounted Iranian crude and says 'no' to the US
Trump deputies silent on oil ban after foreign and defense officials' meeting
Economy
Asian makers of plastic bottle materials mount offensive in Japan
Anti-dumping duties on Chinese imports create business opportunities
Companies
Inpex revamps energy portfolio with pivot to LNG
Ichthys project in Australia expected to become Japanese company's main earner
Economy
Japan braces for gold smuggling rush in shadows of tax hike
Another potential bonanza for organized crime unless loopholes closed
Commodities
Japanese beef exports surge after Taiwan and Australia lift ban
Shipments grow 44% in first half as volumes seen topping 2017's all-time high
Economy
Emerging countries snap up gold to cut dollar dependence
Nations in conflicts with the US prepare for Trump sanctions and possible economic downturn
