With fighting in the south-west, cross-border attacks against Saudi Arabia, and no political settlement in sight, crude shipments are unlikely to resume any time soon

Borrowing to offset potential shortfalls in oil revenues will likely remain an important part of Gulf governments' financing strategies in the coming years

In line with its growth strategy, Algiers is diversifying its energy offerings with an eye on exports to Europe

Moscow wants it to show that, despite war and sanctions, it can still build a project of such scale in one of the harshest environments on Earth

Headlines have centred on the flight of bullion while commentators have speculated about the prompts. The reality is a little more nuanced

Saudi Arabia wants to develop more of the value chain at home. Australia offers a useful combination of resources and experience to help in that effort

Analysts believe that Trump is hoping to lower domestic fuel prices before the November midterm elections, which could see Democrats win a majority of seats in Congress

The country's first electric vehicles are due to be delivered next year. They will be built using foreign firms' know-how, whilst building up local firms' skills and expertise

While the world is much better prepared this time around, vulnerabilities remain

Weak state control has led to a breakdown in law and order, resulting in thefts of precious metals and minerals, while the rising value of gold further incentivises such pillaging