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According to the latest data from Statistics Indonesia (BPS), Indonesia recorded a monthly inflation rate of 0.13% in April 2026, marking a significant slowdown compared to the 0.31% (mtm) reported in April 2025. Ateng Hartono, Deputy for Distribution and Services Statistics at BPS, noted that the transportation sector was the primary driver of this month's inflation, contributing 0.12% to the overall figure with a sector-specific inflation rate of 0.99%.

Meridian Mining (TSX, LSE: MNO) has successfully commenced trading on the London Stock Exchange’s Main Market after raising £25 million ($34 million), a strategic move aimed at securing future inclusion in the FTSE All-Share and FTSE 250 indices. The capital injection will accelerate the development of its Cabaçal gold-copper project in Mato Grosso, Brazil, an advanced-stage open-pit operation with an estimated post-tax IRR of 61% and a net present value of US$984 million. This London listing expands the company's global footprint beyond Toronto and Frankfurt, positioning the Cabaçal volcanogenic massive sulphide deposit as a scalable platform for the company's South American growth strategy.

German renewable energy developer PNE AG has successfully completed the sale of its 25.2 MW Bokel wind farm, located in Lower Saxony, to an investment fund managed by Union Investment. The facility, which consists of seven wind turbines and was commissioned in April 2025, produces enough green electricity to power approximately 17,800 three-person households annually. While the financial terms of the deal remain undisclosed, PNE’s subsidiary, energy consult, will retain technical and commercial management of the site until at least late 2029, ensuring operational continuity under the new ownership.