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The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 20, 2026

While the US and Iran fight, the world’s major oil corporations are heading into neighbouring Iraq to secure future oil supplies.

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‘We’re not afraid of risk’: Big Oil goes back to Iraq

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Mongolian gas prize beckons as TMK Energy clears discovery hurdle

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Aurum hits thick gold ahead of West African resource upgrade

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Critical Resources locks in Suriname gold trifecta

Critica tables monster $2.7B valuation for WA rare earths play

China’s export boom is becoming its Achilles heel

ASX slumps despite AI rebound on Wall Street; NAB and BHP decline

It’s the management stupid; Dollar Bill says back the skipper, not the ship

NAB slashes 2500 jobs amid fears other banks will swing the axe

CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour to leave after 43 years

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