Category: BLOOM

Oct 21

NATO Admiral Says Growing China-Russia Ties Raise Risk in Arctic

Article content (Bloomberg) — NATO is increasingly concerned about China’s shipping on Russia’s Northern Sea route, and the possibility that its commercial and scientific interests could be a precursor to a Chinese military presence in the Arctic, the alliance’s senior military officer said. “We know there are military scientists on board these ships,” Admiral Rob […]
Oct 21

Fresh Growth Numbers Are Set to Show US Remains Economic Powerhouse

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business The world’s largest economy probably expanded at the quickest pace in nearly two years during the third quarter on the back of a steadfast US consumer, a challenge for Federal Reserve officials who are debating whether additional policy tightening is needed. Author of the article: Bloomberg News Vince Golle and […]
Oct 20

Challenge for World’s Biggest Robot Trains Is Going Electric

Article content (Bloomberg) — Rio Tinto Group is preparing for trials of battery-powered locomotives in Australia, where it uses giant autonomous trains — the world’s largest and longest robots — to transport iron ore across the vast Outback. Converting its 2.5-kilometer (1.6-mile) long trains to electric would help trim the producer’s use of diesel, a […]
Oct 19

As Sanctions Lift on Venezuelan Oil, China’s Refiners Will Face Stiffer Competition

Article content (Bloomberg) — The rollback of American sanctions on Venezuelan oil could rob Chinese buyers of one of their cheapest sources of crude. Venezuela’s Merey crude is currently being delivered to China at a discount of as much as $20 a barrel compared to Brent, according to traders. That’s cheaper than sanctioned Iranian oil, […]