Mining & Metals (Suriname): Founders Metals says drilling at its Antino Gold Project’s Upper Antino target in southeastern Suriname hit 28.0 metres of 14.27 g/t gold in hole FR249, a 50 m down-dip extension of earlier results, with multiple stacked zones and gabbro-hosted mineralization. Offshore Oil (Suriname): Saipem has started operations in Suriname for the offshore GranMorgu project (Block 58), using the Normand Navigator and setting up a logistics hub at Jules Sedney Harbour; the deepwater development is expected to start up in 2028. Regional Energy Logistics (Curaçao/Suriname/Guyana): Curaçao is pushing a broader maritime cluster around 2BAYS to serve offshore oil demand from Suriname and Guyana, including port services, bunkering, repair, and technical support. Oil Markets (Suriname-linked): Reuters reports APA beat second-quarter profit estimates as higher crude prices offset lower output; APA has operations including offshore Suriname. Illegal Mining (Brazil routes affecting Suriname): A Brazil-focused report says illegal gold increasingly moves via Venezuela, Guyana and Suriname to launder origin before re-export. Maritime Decarbonization (Caribbean ports incl. Suriname): An IDB-commissioned study finds no Caribbean port yet offers full shore-side power or comprehensive green fuel bunkering, with the Bahamas most advanced on policy readiness. Shipping Security (Hormuz): Attacks near the Strait of Hormuz are further choking transit, with a Liberian-flagged bulk carrier reporting engine-room damage and a missing crew member. Culture & Heritage (low direct industry link): A feature honors Trinidad and Tobago journalist/playwright Seeta Persad, a reminder that media and arts also shape national identity.