Bloomberg Australia’s most populous state plans to fast-track its transition away from fossil fuels by encouraging investment in renewable-energy clusters. New South Wales put out a call for $12.7 billion ($8.8 billion) in investment to build solar and wind generation. It’s the second of three planned renewable energy zones to get the green light as the state seeks to move …

Bloomberg The world’s two largest copper producers are giving metal markets even more reason to fear supply disruptions that have helped send prices to the highest in a year. Peru, the second-largest copper miner, is taking longer than expected to ramp up mines after a two-month lockdown as workers fall ill, a top official said. At the same time, workers …

Bloomberg Breeze Aviation Group Inc, a startup airline planned by JetBlue founder David Neeleman, is seeking to buy a defunct carrier’s operating certificate with an aim toward starting service in October. Breeze plans to start charter flights October 15, according to a regulatory filing. If regulators approve, Breeze plans to begin scheduled service next May. It will base charter operations …