June 4, 2026 - Today's Industrial Market News from Industrialinfo.com

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What is the latest world industrial news for June 4 2026?

Christine Ramos 0:11
This is the World Industrial News for Thursday, June 4th. Brought to you by Industrial Info Resources of Sugarland, Texas. Geopolitical turmoil tends to drive demand for gold as a safe haven asset, so it's not surprising that global gold demand is nearing historic highs.

Why are central banks increasing gold purchases and how does this impact the market?

Christine Ramos 0:29
Tellingly, central banks are purchasing more gold to diversify their reserves, according to the World Gold Council. Industrial Info Resources is tracking more than 2,600 active and proposed gold mining projects worldwide, totaling nearly $200 billion of investment, with the US and Canada accounting for nearly half of that amount. South Korea, which is a five percent stake in the LNG Canada facility in British Columbia through state owned Korean Gas Corporation, has agreed to deepen its ties to Canada in energy, the Canadian government announced.

How is South Korea deepening energy ties with Canada and what is LNG Canada’s design capacity?

Christine Ramos 1:05
LNG Canada has a design capacity of 14 million metric tons per annum of gas in the liquid form. Industrial Info Resources data finds seven three three billion dollars worth of pulp and pulp construction projects underway in the US and another five billion worth in the planning five billion worth in the planning and engineering stages. In regard to active construction, Ohio emerges as a leading destination for current pulp and paper industry development, thanks largely to two grassroots tissue mills.

What are Brazil’s new battery‑energy‑storage auctions and their eligibility requirements?

Christine Ramos 1:39
Brazil recently announced two new battery energy storage system, or BES, auctions for December 2nd and 4th, aimed at modernizing the nation's electric system and improving system stability. The December 2nd auction will be reserved for best projects meeting minimum nationalization requirements, while the December 4th auction will be open to all eligible battery storage projects. For details on these and other breaking news, read the full stories at industrialinfo.com. I'm Christine Ramos, reporting for Industrial Info News.

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